IFC GUIDE 2020
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY’s
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL RECRUITMENT GUIDE 2020
Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement sfestaff@iastate.edu | sfe.dso.iastate.edu | 515.294.1023
Table of Contents Welcome
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About Sorority & Fraternity Life at Iowa State
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Our Values
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The Interfraternity Council (IFC)
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Interfraternity Council Recruitment
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Chapter Listing
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Greek Alphabet
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Community Activities
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Terms to Know
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Financial Commitment
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Scholarships
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Policies
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Chapter Spotlight
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Notes
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Chapter Map
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WELCOME
Greetings from the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement! There are few sorority and fraternity communities across the country that are as unique, dynamic, and robust as the community at Iowa State University. Sororities and fraternities members at Iowa State consistently receive recognition at every level you could imagine: personal, chapter, regional, national, and international! For years, our community has been known as one of the best of the best. There is an incredible opportunity ahead of you if you would like. As you think about what fraternity you should join, you should take some time to reflect on your own life. You should choose a fraternity of men who have similar values, ideals, principles, interests, and goals to your own. These should be men you feel comfortable around. You are making a commitment for a lifetime and this is a serious decision. You should choose a group of men you would be proud to call your brothers. ‘ There are many great characteristics of our fraternities at Iowa State. Take the opportunity to visit with multiple chapters, look at organizations from multiple points of view, and do not feel rushed to make a decision. This commitment is just as much your decision as it is the fraternity’s. Consider the fraternity beyond their physical structure or accolades they have received. Look at the men there now. Look at the men who used to be there. Each fraternity will highlight their own strengths and this is important to your decision. Our fraternities at Iowa State are thriving. Consistently, the all-fraternity grade point average exceeds the all-undergraduate men’s average. Our first-year retention rates and graduation rates also boast higher numbers than the university averages. Fraternities at Iowa State are here to support your academic endeavors. Fraternities and sororities collectively complete 50,000 hours of community service and raised an average of $130.84 per person annually for charitable causes. There are countless leadership opportunities available to members of our community, And, yes, there are social events as well. As representatives of fraternities talk with you, ask them the tough questions. Challenge them to tell you about their organization history and values. Ask them how they live up to those values today. Ask them what they need to do better to maintain those values. A fraternity man that is confident in his own experience and knows how to align his actions with his organization’s values is a fraternity worth getting to know better. You should know that the Interfraternity Council’s recruitment process is substance free. Any organization that violates this expectation is not living the values of their organization and you should closely evaluate the ethics and standards of the organization. Have fun with this process as you consider making an incredibly important lifelong commitment. Fraternities at Iowa State have a plethora of success stories but central to all of our organizations is the commitment to friendship.
With Cyclone Spirit,
Billy Boulden Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement
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About the Iowa State University Sorority and Fraternity Community Fraternities and sororities have been an integral part of Iowa State University (ISU) since 1875 and have enhanced the lives of thousands of men and women. The ISU sorority and fraternity community offers outstanding opportunities to get involved in leadership, philanthropy, and service while striving academically. Joining the ISU Sorority and Fraternity Community will provide students with the opportunity to meet many friends and become involved on campus and in the community. Recruitment refers broadly to all opportunities in which students might seek membership within one of the fraternities or sororities at Iowa State. The recruitment process differs for each of our four Sorority and Fraternity councils including the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council. Some recruitment processes are formal, while others are informal. The Sorority and Fraternity Community is one of the largest organizations on campus and we invite you to experience one of our more than 55 chapters! THE SORORITY AND FRATERNITY COMMUNITY FOCUSES ON FIVE KEY VALUES INCLUDING: ACADEMICS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY
ACADEMICS
LEADERSHIP
The sorority and fraternity community prides itself on holding high academic
There are many ways students can get involved as a sorority and fraternity
standards for its members. It consistently holds a higher GPA (3.22 fall 2019)
leader. The first is through chapter leadership, where students can serve
than the all-university undergraduate average (3.11 fall 2019). Student
in a leadership role internally to support the vision and mission of their
retention is also stronger among the sorority and fraternity community than
organization. Leadership roles provide members with experience budgeting,
with unaffiliated students.
event planning, conflict resolution, team management, and enhance critical
The Greek Academic Achievement Plan (GAAP) was developed between the Academic Success Center and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement to support chapters looking to enhance their academic achievement. Chapters collaborate with the Academic Success Center to provide effective scholarship programs, study skills, and individual academic planning.
thinking skills. The students in these leadership roles are supported by the local and national advisers and university resources. Leaders can also get involved with Sorority and Fraternity Community leadership, which includes serving on one of the four governing councils or one of our many sorority and fraternity interest groups featured on the next page. Sorority and fraternity members also play a significant role in organizations across campus, including: Student Government, Student Alumni Leadership
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Each semester, chapters participate and conduct fundraisers for charitable organizations of their choice. The sorority and fraternity community raised on average $130.84 per member annually for local and national organizations. Some organizations include the Special Olympics Iowa, Children’s Miracle Network, local shelters, emergency residence projects, and many more. The community hosts and provides opportunities for community service events including the annual Fraternity and Sorority Trick-or-Treat event, community clean up, visiting local schools and many other opportunities. The community donates over 55,000 hours annually to community service initiatives.
Council, Student Union Board, Blood Drive, Cyclone Alley, Homecoming, Dance Marathon, Fashion Show, Black Student Alliance and MexicanAmerican Young Achievers Society (MAYAS). Sorority and fraternity students also play a significant role in campus organizations and community activities through the city of Ames.
SOCIAL JUSTICE Iowa State University sorority and fraternity chapters offer diverse experiences for members. Chapters engage in critical conversations about inclusion, diversity and challenging inequalities by exposing members to opportunities they may not otherwise experience. By partnering with
FRIENDSHIP
campus departments including The Center for LGBTQIAA+, Student
Joining a sorority or fraternity provides members an opportunity to foster
Accessibility Services, and more, chapters learn about differences and
lifelong friendships and countless memories through a “home away from
similarities between and among the community. Some of the sorority and
home� environment. Chapters participate in many social events within the
fraternity community leadership groups also promote social justice through
chapter, exchanges with other sororities and fraternities, and connections
education. Additionally, the community welcomes all students to join our
with other on-campus student groups. Through events such as Homecoming
variety of chapters which provide a vast array of opportunities to help each
and Greek Week, chapters interact with peers to create siblinghood
individual student succeed at Iowa State University.
Success, Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equality, Student
among members. The friendships built through a sorority and fraternity experience extend beyond college and serve as a foundation and network for your future. Mentoring opportunities after graduation with chapter alumni, advisers, inter/national staff, and representatives provide members networking opportunities for many years.
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The Interfraternity Council THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) IS MADE UP OF 30 FRATERNITIES ON IOWA STATE’S CAMPUS. These 30 organizations are home to over 2,000 undergraduate men at Iowa State University. Many of these organizations are a part of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), a trade association that works to ensure fraternities can operate in an environment conducive to their success through advocacy, collaboration and education. Rich in traditions and history, 28 of the IFC fraternities have homes located near the Iowa State campus. Fraternity chapter sizes range from 20-120 members and house capacity ranges from 29-89 beds. The 30 Interfraternity Council chapters are governed by a peer-elected undergraduate board of 11 officers. These IFC officers serve the community through leadership workshops, chapter development, service projects, and recruitment.
Rob Gabalski, Interfraternity Council President
Lane Morrison, Vice President of Leadership Development
Jack Recker, Vice President of Risk Prevention
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We are incredibly excited that you are interested in joining our Sorority and Fraternity Community at Iowa State! For over 150 years, our fraternities have excelled in academics, leadership, and civic engagement. The Interfraternity Council provides incredible opportunities and creates lifelong friendships. When it comes to developing students for life after college, our community has so much to offer. Allowing students to face and find solutions for real world problems within our own community, creates an extraordinary environment where we are able to grow and learn many valuable lessons for years to come. If you have ambitions to succeed academically, morally, and socially; I truly believe there is a chapter at Iowa State for you. Rob Gabalski, Interfraternity Council President
Luke Safris, Vice President of Recruitment
Trevor Poundstone, Vice President of Scholarship
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Gunnar Maddock, Vice President of Recruitment
Luke Fevold, Vice President of Council Operations
Carter Spurgin, Vice President of Judicial Affairs
Matt Kaczynski, Vice President of Philanthropy
Keegan Holdorf, Vice President of Public Relations
Brady Green Vice President of Community Service
HOW TO JOIN
Joining An IFC Fraternity Men interested in becoming a member of an IFC fraternity at Iowa State must go through the membership selection process, termed recruitment. At Iowa State the recruitment process is an informal, year-round operation. Structured recruitment for the 2020-2021 school year will take place during the week before classes in the form of Fall Formal Recruitment; However, additional informal recruitment processes will continue throughout the year on a chapter-bychapter basis. When participating in any recruitment process, it is important to remember the “best” chapter for someone may not be the best fit for a friend or classmate. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO IFC RECRUITMENT, REACH OUT TO THE VICE PRESIDENTS OF RECRUITMENT AT IFCRECRUITMENT@IASTATE.EDU.
STRUCTURED RECRUITMENT
INFORMAL RECRUITMENT
IFC EXPERIENCE. The IFC Experience is a weekend in April that generally kicks-off recruitment for incoming freshmen and transfer students. During this weekend, high school seniors, transfer students, and current Iowa State undergraduate students have the opportunity to learn about fraternity life, meet recruitment chairs, tour chapter facilities, and seek potential membership. Following the IFC Experience, fraternity chapters will individually contact prospective members to follow up and maintain communication.
365 RECRUITMENT. Informal recruitment within the council is a year-round process, where interested men are able to proceed through recruitment at their own pace, with any chapters they are interested in joining. Chapters will get to know you on a personal level to see if your values align with the chapter’s values by providing men opportunities such as chapter facility tours, hanging out with members, getting a meal together, or attending special events hosted by the chapter. Each chapter has its own way of showcasing their organization to interested men, allowing those seeking membership to dive deep and discover which chapter is the best fit for them. Men who are interested in a fraternity should reach out early and often to the recruitment chairs of the chapters they are interested in. Contact information for recruitment chairs can be found on chapter websites, which are listed at the bottom of each chapter’s page in this guidebook.
FALL FORMAL RECRUITMENT. Fall Formal Recruitment 2020 will be held in conjunction with Iowa State’s “Welcome Week” Programming. The event will begin on Saturday, August 8th, one day prior to welcome week activities, and will continue through August 13th. Participating men will have opportunities throughout the week to learn about the Interfraternity Council and the chapters within it. This event is ideal for men who would like more guidance in their recruitment experience. The event provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of chapters and systematically narrow down options through multiple rounds of chapter visits and a mutual preference process. At the end of the event, participants will receive a bid from the chapter that best fits their values, and will be welcomed by their new brothers immediately following the event.
SUMMER RECRUITMENT. Many chapters utilize Iowa State orientation to recruit during the summer. During orientation, incoming students will have the opportunity to receive a presentation about the sorority and fraternity community, including information on both formal and informal recruitment processes. Any incoming male student who attends the sorority and fraternity session will have the opportunity to share his contact information with all IFC recruitment chairs by filling out a provided form. That information will be shared with the recruitment chairs immediately, and you can expect chapters to reach out to start getting to know you.
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What are the benefits of joining a fraternity? Why should I join? What aspects of the chapter/fraternity life encouraged you to join? What are the financial obligations of a new member? Are there additional costs that members are required to pay other than the fees listed? Does your chapter offer need-based scholarships or other payment plans? What can I expect the time commitment to be? How does your chapter promote academics?
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In what ways is your chapter involved with philanthropies and community service? What types of activities are planned with other chapters in the community? Is it possible to maintain a part-time job and still have time to fulfill your commitment to a fraternity? What is the availability of housing and what are the rules pertaining to living in the fraternity house? What other campus organizations have you had an opportunity to participate in as a result of your fraternal experience?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: I’M WORRIED ABOUT MANAGING MY TIME BEING A MEMBER A FRATERNITY. HOW MUCH TIME DOES CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP TAKE? Similar to other clubs and organizations, the more time you dedicate to membership, the more opportunities and adventures you will experience. The time commitment varies from chapter to chapter. The first semester is generally a weekly meeting when members go through the chapter’s member education program. The majority of the chapter new member
Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The cost of membership varies by chapter and is further outlined on page 12 of this guide. There are many scholarships awarded to sorority and fraternity members through their local chapter, inter/national organization and through Iowa State University. You can read more about the Fraternity scholarships offered to incoming students on page 13 of this guide. Q: AS A FAMILY MEMBER, HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY STUDENT?
programs are six to eight weeks; these programs allow the member an opportunity to develop their leadership and time management skills,
It is important for family members to continue to be a support system for
learn about the history of the organization, develop friendships and
their student. One of the key components for the support is empowering
become more involved. Each chapter has a weekly chapter meeting and
students as they navigate the Sorority and Fraternity experience.
other required events, including initiation, recruitment and philanthropic
Encourage your student to gather as much information as possible before
activities throughout the year.
they make the decision to join a fraternal organization. It is important that you discuss financial obligations and the time commitment before your
Q: WHY ARE THERE SOME THINGS FRATERNITY MEMBERS CAN’T
student enters a recruitment or intake process with a fraternity or sorority.
TALK ABOUT? WHAT’S THE BIG SECRET?
This will be an exciting time of new experiences in your student’s life and your support will be invaluable.
Fraternity members often participate in ceremonies while becoming an active member of that organization. These ceremonies often are referred to as rituals. Fraternities pride themselves on the rituals that their chapters were founded upon. These rituals are full of the traditions and values that make the chapters unique, having been conducted for many years. However, these rituals should not be confused with hazing and other inappropriate activities. In some cases these rituals are not secret. Q: WHAT WILL I GET FROM A FRATERNITY THAT I WOULD NOT GET FROM ANY OTHER COLLEGE ORGANIZATION? Coming to college is one of the major life changes that you will go through.
Tips for supporting your student during the recruitment/intake process: •
Allow your student to make their own decision
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Learn as much as you can about sorority and fraternity life and the membership experience
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Keep an open mind
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Talk to your student about the financial obligations and membership requirements
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campus seem smaller. For many members, these chapters become a home
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Keep the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement contact information available. Please contact us if you have questions.
Joining a fraternity chapter will help make the transition easier. Developing lifelong friendships with the members in the chapters helps make the
Just because you’re a sorority or fraternity alumnus, doesn’t mean
Once your student joins a chapter, take advantage of:
away from home. In addition to the friendship, every chapter is dedicated
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Parent’s weekend activities
to enhancing academics, civic engagement, leadership and social justice.
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Iowa State University’s Cyclone Family Weekend
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Communication with House Director (if applicable)
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IFC Chapters
Greek Alphabet
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Lambda Chi Alpha
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Adelante
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Phi Delta Theta
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Alpha Gamma Rho
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Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
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Alpha Kappa Lambda
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Phi Kappa Psi
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Alpha Sigma Phi
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Phi Kappa Theta
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Alpha Tau Omega
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Pi Kappa Phi
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Beta Sigma Psi
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Beta Theta Pi
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Chi Phi
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Sigma Pi
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Delta Chi
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Sigma Tau Gamma
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Delta Sigma Phi
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Tau Kappa Epsilon
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Delta Tau Delta
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Theta Chi
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Delta Upsilon
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Theta Delta Chi
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FarmHouse
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Theta Xi
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Kappa Sigma
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Triangle
Α alpha Β beta Γ gamma Δ delta Ε epsilon Ζ zeta Η eta Θ theta Ι iota Κ kappa Λ lambda Μ mu Ν nu Ξ xi Ο omicron Π pi Ρ rho Σ sigma Τ tau Υ upsilon Φ phi Χ chi Ψ psi Ω omega
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Community Activities HOMECOMING
GREEK WEEK
FALL 2019 HOMECOMING OVERALL WINNERS First Place: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Kappa Psi, Theta Xi Second Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, FarmHouse, Triangle Third Place: Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Sigma Kappa
SPRING 2019 GREEK WEEK OVERALL WINNERS First Place: Delta Delta Delta, FIJI, Theta Xi Second Place: Chi Omega, FarmHouse, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., Delta Phi Lambda Sorority inc., Pi Alpha Phi, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. Third Place: Alpha Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Beta Chi
Each Fall, the Iowa State Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) puts on a number of events during Iowa State’s annual homecoming celebration, as a way for students and faculty to celebrate the history, traditions, and alumnus of Iowa State. The Sorority and Fraternity Community sees the largest participation amongst the student body, with chapters being grouped together in teams to participate in many different competitive events. These events contribute to the overall Homecoming competition, and include community service activities, a float parade, a banner competition judged by faculty, athletic tournaments, and the Yell Like Hell Competition.
YELL LIKE HELL FALL 2019 YELL LIKE HELL WINNERS First Place: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Kappa Psi, Theta Xi Second Place: Chi Omega, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Tau Gamma, Alpha Kappa Lambda Third Place: Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Upsilon, Pi Kappa Phi The annual Yell Like Hell Competition is one unique to Iowa State and it’s Sorority and Fraternity Community. Teams write, choreograph, and perform an original skit about Iowa State Traditions and history. The skits are performed in a style similar to cheerleading, however performers are painted head to toe in cardinal and gold paint. This tradition is one of the most iconic of Iowa State’s Homecoming Activities, and is the highlight of homecoming for many members of the Sorority and Fraternity Community.
The Iowa State Greek Week event occurs over the course of a week in the end of March. Greek Week is a celebration of the Sorority and Fraternity Community and it’s values. In addition, Iowa State Greek Week raises money for Special Olympics Iowa, and is their largest source of fundraising each year. Like Homecoming, Greek Week Consists of many different events which contribute to the overall Greek week competition. These events include community service activities, the Polar Plunge, tournaments, Olympics, the banner competition, and the annual Lip Sync Competition.
LIP SYNC SPRING 2019 LIP SYNC WINNERS First Place: Alpha Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Beta Chi Second Place: Chi Omega, FarmHouse, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., Delta Phi Lambda Sorority inc., Pi Alpha Phi, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. Third Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Chi Phi, Triangle Lip Sync is one of the most popular events that occurs during Greek Week. Teams write, choreograph, and perform an original skit about the Sorority and Fraternity Community and it’s values. All dialogue and music is contained within a backing track, which performers lip sync to. Performances occur on the Saturday night of Greek Week at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, and is one of the highlights of the year for many students.
POLAR PLUNGE SPRING 2019 TOP FUNDRAISERS First Place: Delta Delta Delta, FIJI, Theta Xi Second Place: Alpha Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Beta Chi Third Place: Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Chi One of the largest and most significant goals of Iowa State’s Greek Week is fundraising and promoting for Special Olympics Iowa. The largest source of fundraising is the “Polar Plunge”, where members of the Sorority and Fraternity Community raise money to jump into freezing water in order to promote fundraising for Special Olympics.
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ACHIEVEMENTS & TERMS TO KNOW
Terms to Know
NATIONAL APIDA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION: National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) is a collective group of leaders within the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community who work together to advocate, collaborate, and educate our members and constituency for the greater good.
ACTIVE MEMBER: a fully initiated undergraduate member of a sorority/ fraternity.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS (NALFO): The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) is an umbrella council for 16 Latino Greek Letter Organizations established in 1998.
ALUMNI/ALUMNA: an initiated sorority/fraternity member who has completed their course of study and graduated from the university. BEDROOM-STYLE LIVING: similar to the traditional residence hall. BID: a formal invitation given by a chapter asking a prospective member to join the chapter. CALLS: a unique vocal expression attributed to an organization. Calls are special to members and should not be replicated by non-members. CHAPTER: the local membership of an inter/national fraternal organization. COLD AIRS: a large, common sleeping quarter with bunked beds. Traditionally windows are kept open year-round, but recently many cold airs are heated/cooled appropriate to the season. Chapter members have two to three people within one living quarters separate from cold airs. COLLEGIATE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (CPC): the governing body for all Iowa State University sororities in the National Panhellenic Conference and one affiliate group. COLONY: a fraternal membership that has received approval from the University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities and recognition from one of the governing councils but is in a trial period with their inter/national organization. CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING: an informal process of recruitment that some Collegiate Panhellenic Council chapters will engage in each academic year. CROSSING: a term used to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated into a group. FRATERNITY: a Greek-letter brotherhood, siblinghood or brotherhood. GREEK: the name applied to affiliated sorority and fraternity members. HAND SIGN: a symbol or gesture made with the hands to signify an organization. Hand signs are special to members and should not replicated by non-members. INFORMATIONAL: a forum for individuals interested in seeking more information about a particular sorority or fraternity. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC): the governing body for 30 Iowa State University fraternities; many groups are members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC): an organization composed of 26 member women’s sororities. NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC): a national governing organization of nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities. Iowa State University as a local council to help govern the chapters represented on campus. This council is also called the Divine Nine. NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL: The National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) is an umbrella council for a coalition of Multicultural Greekletter organizations (MGLOs) established in 1998. The NMGC serves in an advisory capacity to its member organizations. Each member organization is autonomous as a Greek-letter society. NEOPHYTE (NEO): A term some organizations use to refer to a new member of a sorority or fraternity. NEW MEMBER: a prospective member from the time the member accepts a bid to affiliate until the time the member is initiated. Each organization and council use a variety of terms to identify their new members as new members. NEW MEMBER PRESENTATION: a presentation where new members of many MGC and NPHC organizations present themselves as initiated members of their organizations to the campus community. NEW MEMBER PROGRAM: the education and resources chapters provide to new members to help them be successful in the organization and in the classroom. Typically chapters teach about the history and values of the organization. NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE (NIC): an organization composed of more than 70 national member men’s fraternities. PARAPHERNALIA: articles of clothing, accessories, props, or jewelry that a member may wear or possess that shows pride in their organization. PHILANTHROPY: a charitable fundraiser sponsored by a fraternity or sorority. POTENTIAL MEMBERS: undergraduate students interested in becoming a member of a sorority/fraternity. RECRUITMENT: the continual process of encouraging men and women to become members of the sorority and fraternity community.
INITIATION/ACTIVATION: the traditional ritual or formal ceremony of induction that marks the transition to full membership in a sorority/fraternity.
SALUTING: Similar to military-style of greeting, members of an organization can praise a particular member within their organization or to honor the organization’s past and current accomplishments.
LEGACY: a prospective member whose grandparents, mother/father or sister/ brother is an alumni of a sorority/fraternity.
SOROR: Another term used to refer to one’s sorority sister.
LINE: group of individuals going through the membership intake process. Another term is new member class. MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS (MIP): a process by which interested persons become members of most MGC and NPHC organizations. Generally characterized by an informational meeting, an application process, an interview or series of interviews and an educational process. MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC): the governing body for fraternities and sororities at Iowa State with a diversity and identity as a foundation for membership.
SORORITY: a Greek-letter siblinghood or sisterhood. STROLLING: organization members move together in a line expressing pride for their organization. In this line, members may express their pride through use of their organization’s call, sign or historical information, ritual/custom dances, etc. All of this is done through movements that are unique to a particular organization and should not be mimicked. SUITE-STYLE LIVING: three to six people sharing a common living space. THE OFFICE OF SORORITY AND FRATERNITY ENGAGEMENT: University staff offering support and resources to the four governing councils and over 55 chapters on campus.
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Financial Commitment FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS. Every member of a fraternity or sorority agrees to be fiscally responsible as a student and a chapter member. Each chapter conducts their own billing and financial processes through online or payment plans. The chapter bills separately from the university bill. Membership fees include local and inter/national (if applicable) membership dues, one-time fees (such as initiation or new member fees) and room and board, if the chapter has a house. Oftentimes financial aid packages can be applied to sorority and fraternity costs. As each student has an individualized award package, please check with the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information. There are many scholarships awarded to sorority and fraternity members through their local chapter, inter/national organization and through Iowa State University. Members are encouraged to seek out scholarships through these resources or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at www.financialaid.iastate.edu.
Living Out the Facility New Member
Active Member
Living in the Facility Average
New Member
Active Member
Average In
Semester 1
$400 - $800
$560
$3500 - $5700
$3400
Semester 2
$400 - $800
$560
$3500- $5500
$3400
Fraternity Housing Students who join an Interfraternity Council chapter with a house have the option of moving into the chapter, if space allows before their first semester at Iowa State or any time after that point. Typically chapters encourage students to live in the chapter house for two to eight semesters while an active member of the chapter. Each chapter facility provides unique qualities and benefits. Amenities for most fraternity houses includes on-site laundry, internet, parking, study areas, computer rooms, meals provided by a cook or catering service and a house director. STUDENTS MAY CANCEL THEIR HOUSING CONTRACT THROUGH MAY 1ST WITH NO PENALTIES. MEN INTERESTED IN MOVING INTO THE CHAPTER FACILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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FINANCIALS & POLICIES
Scholarships THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE SORORITY AND FRATERNITY COMMUNITY ARE OFFERED TO MEN WHO ARE INCOMING STUDENTS. Scholarships are awarded through a variety of sources. Each scholarship has a specific requirements, contact information and application. There is no limit to the number of scholarships you may apply for as an incoming student. ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1,000 Due Date: June 1 Contact: Peyton Boyle (pjboyle@iastate.edu; (712) 369-0636 Need to accept bid to receive scholarship: No
SIGMA PHI EPSILON BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1000, $500, $500 Due Date: August 20th Contact: Andrew Morey (andmorey@iastate.edu, 309-229-4513) Need to accept bid to receive scholarship: No
BETA SIGMA PSI DARRYL JAHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $2000, $2000, $2000 Due Date: Jan.11, Mar. 30, July 1, 2020 Contact: betasigrecruitment@gmail.com Link: epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/scholarship Need to accept bid to receive scholarship: No
THETA CHI FRATERNITY HELPING HAND SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1000, $1000 Due Date: August 10, 2020 Contact: Jack Walker (jcwalker@iastate.edu) Need accepted bid to receive scholarship: Yes Contact: Derek Hale, dhale@iastate.edu, (785) 764-4102 Recruitment Chair: Ronan Duffy, (612) 803-6399 Need to Accept Bid to Receive: No Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Kt8jSCblJUk0lJPj32Ewule65EoEbs3LLIJC5Uf8zwg/edit?ts=5ecaaa1f
BETA THETA PI MEN OF PRINCIPLE SCHOLARSHIP Amount:$500 Due Date: August 1st Contact: Dale Young Jr., dyoungjr@iastate.edu, (847) 370-8853 Need accepted bid to receive scholarship: No DELTA UPSILON: RALPH STUCKY SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $500 Contact: Josh Mitchell, joshuam3@iastate.edu Need to accept bid: No PHI GAMMA DELTA (FIJI) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Amount: $500 Contact: Carter Wadding, cwadding@iastate.edu Need accepted bid to receive scholarship: Yes
TRIANGLE BETTER MEN SCHOLARSHIP* Amount: $2000, $500, $500, $500 Due Date: May 10th* Contact: Seth Pierre, shpierre@iastate.edu, (612) 437-2755 Need to accept a bid to receive scholarship: No TAU KAPPA EPSILON SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $500 Due Date: August 1st Contact: Josh Gouldsmith, jgould@iastate.edu, (816) 419-3429 Need accepted bid to receive scholarship: Yes
Anti-Hazing POLICY Iowa State University has a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing. The Sorority and Fraternity Community shares the university’s definition of hazing in the Iowa State University Student Code of Conduct, which includes hazing as any intentional, knowing or reckless action, request or creation of circumstances that: Endangers the health or safety of any individual; causes or presents a substantial risk of physical injury, serious mental distress or personal humiliation to any individual, or; involves the destruction or removal of public or private property in connection with initiation or admission into, or continued membership in, any group affiliated with the university, including but not limited to, any student, campus, fraternal, academic, honorary, athletic or military organization. It is not a defense to the violation of this
section that the hazing participant provided explicit or implied consent. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this section. This information was obtained through the following website: https:// www.policy.iastate.edu/policy/SDR#4.2.11 Each student will sign that they understands this policy when they sign their membership acceptance card (bid card) with the chapter that they join. Hazing may be reported to the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement, the Office of Student Conduct, Iowa State Police Department, or the Dean of Students.
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Acacia
QUICK FACTS
Hello, and welcome to Iowa State University! The
Motto: Human Service
Sorority and fraternity community
National Founder’s Day: May 12, 1904
Address: 138 Gray Avenue
here is among
one of the greatest in the nation and is sure to
Local Founder’s Day: March 20, 1909
provide you with ample opportunities. In Acacia,
Philanthropy: Youth and Shelter Services
we strive to build better men through our focus on academic achievement, leadership development, and
Majors: Engineering, Math, Economics, Elementary Education, MIS, Food Science
community involvement. From day one, our members
What makes your chapter unique?
have countless opportunities to get involved within
•
The Acacia Fraternity uses a Greek word as a name, rather than a series of Greek letters.
•
Our men pursue our founding principles of knowledge, virtue, and truth to bring light to our fellow man.
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In this common pursuit, we build ties of friendship as we prepare ourselves as educated men to take an active part in our communities.
the chapter and community with the strong support of brothers. There is no one type of Acacia man, but throughout the nation we agree on one thing: We are men of action. In our lifelong brotherhood, you will forge great friendships and connect with incredible alumni. Each of our members has a unique story of what makes Acacia special; just come and ask any of us. We hope to see you soon!
Scott Beard, President
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Acacia at Iowa State has been consistently named top 3 in Acacia for nearly the last two decades. Many of Iowa State's prominent names, including former university presidents, were members. Colors and Flower: Black and Old Gold; A sprig of Acacia in bloom Live-in Requirements: Sophomores and Juniors Community Service Requirements: 20 hours per semester encouraged Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.75 Chapter Dues in House: $1000/semester Chapter Dues out of House $700/semester
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National Website: acacia.org
Chapter Website: isuacacia.org
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Adelante
QUICK FACTS
Hello, gentleman! Congratulations and thank
Motto: "Scholarship, Fellowship, Leadership"
you for joining us here at Iowa State University.
National Founder’s Day: November 12, 1907
My favorite thing about Iowa State is the
Local Founder’s Day: November 12, 1907
great fraternity and sorority life. The sorority
Philanthropy: The Food Bank of Iowa
and fraternity community can give you great social and economic success. At Adelante Fraternity we strive to follow this through Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership. Our
Address: 318 Welch Avenue
Majors: All Welcome What makes your chapter unique? •
We take a lot of pride in what being local means to us. As a local fraternity we only have each other. With our smaller membership we form many close bonds will all members.
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Our goal as members is to replace yourself with a member that is better than you. We do this by pushing our three Ideals of Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership.
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Adelante offers a scholarship for members who get a 3.0 GPA or better, $1000 for in-house, $500 for out-of-house” “Adelante offers scholarships for students who study abroad
three Ideals guide our everyday lives. Joining Adelante fraternity gives you opportunities for leadership roles, a lifetime of friendship, and a permanent home. Here at Adelante we have members with many different kinds and backgrounds, which is why we are welcome to all. I am excited for the opportunity to meet you soon! Best Wishes!
Gabriel Johnson, President
Chapter Fun Fact(s): •
Adelante Is the longest running local fraternity in the nation!
•
James H. Hilton Is an alumnus of Adelante Fraternity.
•
The name of Adelante Is going to be placed on a rocket.
Colors and Flower: Royal Blue and Gold Live-in Requirements: Six-semester live In requirement, weekly waiting shift, house chores. In-house recruitment event participation. Living In house requires minimal effort as long as you show good Integrity, and respect other members Community Service Requirements: 5 hour requirement per member Required High School GPA: 2.5/4 GPA Required College GPA: 2.5/4 GPA Chapter Dues in House: $3500/semester (includes everything) Chapter Dues out of House $500/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.adelante.org/
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Alpha Gamma Rho ΑΓΡ Men, I commend you all for making one of the best and most influential decisions in your life; to attend Iowa State University. Within this great University, there are an array of things to get involved in: Clubs, mentorships, intramural sports. But there is one community that I encourage you all to look into and join: The Interfraternity Council. As a member of the Interfraternity Council, Alpha Gamma Rho is both a social and professional fraternity, the only
QUICK FACTS Address: 201 Gray Avenue Motto: To Make Better Men National Founder’s Day: April 4, 1908 Local Founder’s Day: April 4, 1914 Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Majors: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences What makes your chapter unique? •
Alpha Gamma Rho at Iowa State is inclusive to those majoring or minoring in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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We practice informal recruitment, where we recruit high school juniors and seniors that active or alumni members recommend them to our recruitment chair. During the recruitment process, often time we visit the potential new member’s family in his hometown and will take them to a nice dinner.
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We also require members to live in for all four years, which creates a strong bond between initiate classes.
one of this nature at Iowa State. We pride ourselves in holding the most leadership roles on campus, and we all possess various agricultural internships during the summer to build a vast network in the professional world. We limit membership to only those taking a major or minor ourselves on improving the most noble industry on this
Chapter Fun Fact(s): At the last national convention in 2018, our chapter received the highest award given to any chapter: The Maynard H. Coe Chapter Efficiency Award.
planet: agriculture. If you want to continue the great work
Colors and Flower: Green and Gold; Pink Rose
of previous agriculturalists before us while creating a vast
Live-in Requirements: 4 years (or until graduation)
in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and pride
network of men with the same goal in mind, then look no further than Alpha Gamma Rho at Iowa State University!
Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/per semester Required High School GPA: 3.0/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.5/4.0
Connor Hultman, Noble Ruler
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Chapter Dues in House: $300 Chapter Dues out of House n/a
National Website: www.alphagammarho.org
Chapter Website: www.isuagr.org/
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Alpha Kappa Lambda ΑΚΛ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2635 Knapp Street Motto: Alethia Kai Logos (The Truth and the Word) National Founder’s Day: April 22, 1914
On behalf of the Alpha Kappa Lambda Psi Chapter, I
Local Founder’s Day: February 11, 1961
would like to welcome you to Iowa State University. both as student and as a person here. Among
Philanthropy: These Hands Don't Hurt. Members pledge themselves to never be the cause of domestic or sexual assault and raise money for nonprofit organizations that support victims of domestic or sexual assault.
these opportunities is joining the outstanding
Majors: Mixture of majors at Iowa State
sorority and fraternity community . All chapters
What makes your chapter unique? Alpha Kappa Lambda strives to create leaders and to provide leadership experience. We even allow freshman after their first semester to hold executive positions within our fraternity. We also have a five-day pledge process from joining until you are an equal member, which gives our members the opportunity to start building their legacy right away.
You’ll find many wonderful opportunities to grow
have many characteristics in common but will have slight distinctions. If you are interested in joining a fraternity, I wish you the best of luck in picking the chapter that is best for you. Alpha Kappa Lambda looks for men who seek to better themselves and their community. We seek those who want to be part
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Alpha Kappa Lambda was the first fraternity founded west of the Mississippi River.
of a brotherhood and a family away from home. We
Colors and Flower: Purple and Gold; Yellow Rose
strive to create leaders for the world of tomorrow
Live-in Requirements: Two years In-House
and do this by allowing those who wish to lead to
Community Service Requirements: Two hours per Semester
do so. If given the opportunity, I would love to tell
Required High School GPA: N/A
you more about what Alpha Kappa Lambda is truly
Required College GPA: 2.67/4
about. Whatever chapter you choose, I’m sure it’ll make college a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Alexander Pressman, President
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Chapter Dues in House: $3735/semester (includes meals, laundry, parking, etc.) Chapter Dues out of House $705/semester
National Website: www.akl.org
Chapter Website: www.akl-isu.org
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Alpha Sigma Phi ΑΣΦ
QUICK FACTS Address: 223 Lynn Avenue Motto: To Better the Man National Founder’s Day: December 6, 1845
Welcome to Iowa State University! We, at Alpha Sigma Phi, personally welcome you to the Ames community. The sorority
Local Founder’s Day: May 8, 1920
and fraternity community here at Iowa State is special in
Philanthropy: RAINN, Shatterproof, Aware Awake Alive, Active Minds, Home for our Troops
everything we do both on and off campus. Being able to
Majors: Open to all majors
take the leap of faith to join a brotherhood is one of the best decisions you will ever make. As Alpha Sigs, we take pride in motivating each other through social, professional, and educational experiences to be better men. As a brotherhood, we form each other into leaders, network amongst friends, and most importantly, we have fun. We don’t just create memories, we shape dreams for your future at both Iowa State and beyond. We invite you to stop by and visit our chapter to really see what makes the sorority and fraternity community so
What makes your chapter unique? Our chapter is full of dedicated men in all categories, whether in academics or hobbies/ interests. Additionally, our chapter gives away $4,000 in scholarships each semester to the top 20% of brothers who achieve the highest GPAs, along with the brother who achieves the most improved GPA. Chapter Fun Fact(s): We own the touchdown cannon for the ISU home football games. All brothers get the opportunity to get free on-filed passes and to fire the cannon for each Iowa State touchdown!
great. Roll Cyclones!
Colors and Flower: Cardinal and Stone; Yellow Tea Rose and Cardinal Rose
Logan Weber, President
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters Community Service Requirements: 8 hours/ semester Required High School GPA: 2.5/4 Required College GPA: 2.5/4 Chapter Dues in House: $415/semester Chapter Dues out of House $430/semester
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National Website: alphasigmaphi.org
Chapter Website: isualphasigs.com
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Alpha Tau Omega ΑTO
QUICK FACTS Address: 2122 Lincoln Way Motto: Only revealed to members of Alpha Tau Omega National Founder’s Day: September 11, 1865
Hello, and welcome to Iowa State University! I am incredibly excited you chose this excellent school and you now have access to one of the best sorority and fraternity communities in the country! Being a member of the Sorority and fraternity community here at Iowa State opens up doors to leadership, fellowship, and special opportunities that the average student would never see. Nowhere is this truer than at Alpha Tau Omega. We are the nation’s top leadership fraternity that strives to build boys into men — ones who are
Local Founder’s Day: 1908 Philanthropy: ACCESS Assault Care Shelter Majors: All What makes your chapter unique? We are one of the nation’s top leadership fraternities. We have a strong emphasis within our chapter of building men who are leaders and innovators and offer more leadership opportunities than the average Iowa State student would see in their entire 4 years at school. This coupled with an incredibly strong and loyal brotherhood who hold each other to high standards of living make for an experience unlike anything else offered on campus.
and professional opportunities. With a close-knit
Chapter Fun Fact(s): We were the first fraternity founded after the Civil War as a way to bind the men of the North and South again. Since then, we have had alumni who have become leaders and innovators that have impacted millions of people.
and diverse body of men in Alpha Tau Omega, it will
Colors and Flower: Old Gold and Sky Blue; White Tea Rose
quickly become your home away from home. We
Live-in Requirements: 2 Semester live-in requirement during active membership; Weekly chores for members living in house; cleanup of dishes after meals
more than ready to excel in their chosen careers after college. We offer countless leadership, brotherhood,
welcome you to Iowa State University and hope to see you soon!
Maxwell McFadden, President
Community Service Requirements: 10+ hours per semester per member Required High School GPA: N/A Required College GPA: 2.75 Chapter Dues in House: $4,150/semester Chapter Dues out of House $500/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.ato.org
Chapter Website: sfe.dso.iastate.edu/chapters/
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Beta Sigma Psi ΒΣΨ
Address: 2132 Sunset Drive Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra
Hello! Firstly, I would like to welcome you to Iowa State University. You have made the correct decision. Secondly, I am excited that you are interested in the sorority and fraternity community. The community here has been recognized as one of the best in the nation. The chapters here at Iowa State are diverse and offer a home and family for every individual coming to Iowa State. The sorority and fraternity community offers each individual the ability to create “a home away from home,”become a well-rounded leader, and challenge themselves to live each day better than the last. At Beta Sigma Psi we take pride in the development of the men that become leaders after college. By rooting ourselves in our core values — spiritual, service, scholastic and social — our members
National Founder’s Day: April 17, 1925 Local Founder’s Day: October 29, 1949 Philanthropy: Beta Sig Brunch in the fall for Habitat for Humanity and Sunset Cookout in the spring for The Puppy Jake Foundation Majors: Engineering (50%), Business (35%), CALS (5%), Design (5%), LAS (5%) What makes your chapter unique? Our chapter was founded at Memorial Lutheran Church, right across the street from the Memorial Union. Since our founding, our Christian Faith has been a core value for us. We are still active in Memorial Lutheran Church. This bond with the Christian faith is what makes our brotherhood unique. Chapter Fun Fact(s): We have had a member on the Interfraternity Council (IFC) for the last 5 years. Colors and Flower: Cardinal Red and White; Gold Rose
become well-rounded men. We constantly are finding ways
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters minimum live in
to challenge each other to become confident leaders and high-
Community Service Requirements: None. Our chapter is passionate about community service and typically average 11+ hours per member during the semester.
achieving members of Iowa State University and in society. I encourage you to come check us out. We can’t wait to meet you and share more about our chapter.
Justin Jones, President
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QUICK FACTS
Required High School GPA: 3.2/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.7/4.0 Chapter Dues in House: $4,225/semester Chapter Dues out of House $400
National Website: betasigmapsi.org
Chapter Website: epsilon.betasigmapsi.org
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Beta Theta Pi ΒΘΠ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2120 Lincoln Way Motto: To develop men of principle for a principled life
Hello, gentleman. On behalf of Beta Theta Pi, I would
National Founder’s Day: August 8, 1839
like to congratulate you on picking a truly special
Local Founder’s Day: 1905
University to spend your next four years. Although this
Philanthropy: Special Olympics Iowa
school is tremendous on its own, one thing that makes
Majors 45% Engineering, 35% Business, 20% Other Majors
it even more incredible is our flourishing Sorority and
What makes your chapter unique? Our chapter is not concerned with our social perception, but more focused on developing ourselves and building those around us to be better men. Our brotherly bonds are very unique to our community, and, above all, we are always there to support one another.
Fraternity Community. Joining any organization in this community can give you the tools and relationships you need to be successful throughout your life. Here at Beta Theta Pi, we strive to become better versions
Assistance, Trust, Integrity, and Responsible Conduct.
Chapter Fun Fact(s): We are one of the first chapters on campus and the very first chapter on Lincoln Way. Our chapter facility is considered a Historical Landmark by the City of Ames and recently finished a $2 million renovation.
Through these five values, we live as Men of Principle,
Colors and Flower: Delicate shades of pink and blue
as shown by our strong active membership and
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters for Freshman new members, and 2 semesters for Sophomore new members
of ourselves every single day. We pride ourselves on our five core values: Intellectual Growth, Mutual
successful alumni alike. When you join Beta, you join something bigger than yourself. You make life-long brothers and memories that you will never forget, all while setting yourselves up for a successful future. We are looking forward to hearing from you and welcome to Iowa State!
Community Service Requirements: Minimum of 10 hours of community service per semester as well as participating in our philanthropy events Required High School GPA: 3.0/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.70/4.0 Chapter Dues in House: $4200/semester
Tyler Naughtrip, President
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Chapter Dues out of House $800/semester
National Website: www.beta.org
Chapter Website: iastate.beta.org
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Chi Phi ΧΦ Congratulations on your choice of Iowa State University! You are about to take the first few steps toward an almost
QUICK FACTS Address: 140 Lynn Avenue Motto: Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity National Founder’s Day: December 24, 1824
unimaginable journey of growth and development over the next
Local Founder’s Day: 1922
few years. The first year of college is the most influential time in
Philanthropy: ACCESS
a young man’s life. It is during this time where others will mold
Majors: Variety
you into the man that you will be for the rest of your life. We
What makes your chapter unique? We were the first established Social Fraternity in 1824. Due to the disruption of the American Civil war on education in the south, some Brothers of the Chi Phi Fraternity chartered a Chapter in Edinburgh, Scotland. Also, this Chapter is thought to be the first international and only European Chapter of an American College Fraternity.
pride ourselves here at Chi Phi at truly being a home for anyone and everyone. Our founders wanted to be a part of Greek Life but did not want to be associated with the stereotypes and label of a typical “Frat.” Instead of joining a pre-existing organization, they started one from almost nothing. They did this to ensure their Fraternity lived up to their expectation of genuine friendship of man with man. This current era of Chi Phi exists to break those negative stereotypes and to build better men through leadership and our core values: Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity. Nationally, our ideals and values stand unwavering for the last two hundred years. This is the third time in the last one hundred years that Chi Phi has returned to
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Chi Phi was established as the result of a merge of three separate organizations at three different schools that were each known as Chi Phi. This all started because of two men who happened to be sitting next to each other on a train, and while talking they discovered that they both belonged to an organization named Chi Phi. Also, our Fraternity Brothers have brought home 3 Olympic Gold Medals for the United States.
Iowa State’s campus. This time we are here to stay. We look
Colors and Flower: Scarlet and Blue, White Chrysanthemum
forward to meeting you!
Live-in Requirements: None Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester
Gregory Lansing, Alpha (President)
Required High School GPA: 2.5/4 Required College GPA: 2.5/4 Chapter Dues in House: ~$4,165/semester (includes rent and utilities) Chapter Dues out of House $565/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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National Website: chiphi.org Chapter Website: chiphiisu.org Ac felis donec et odio pellentesque diam volutpat. Arcu felis bibendum ut tristique et egestas quis. Adipiscing tristique risus nec feugiat in fermentum posuere.
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Delta Chi ΔΧ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2717 West Street
The Delta Chi Fraternity would like to welcome you to Iowa State and to the Sorority and Fraternity Community. Iowa State offers a lot to its Undergraduate students and I believe joining the Sorority and Fraternity community is one of the
Motto: Promote Friendship, Develop Character, Advance Justice, and Assist In the Acquisition to a Sound Education National Founder’s Day: October 13, 1890 Local Founder’s Day: October 1, 1923
best things it has to offer. Since joining Delta Chi, it has not
Philanthropy: The Jimmy V Foundation (Cancer Research)
only boosted my GPA but also given me the tools to better
Majors: Engineering and Business Dominant, with a few others
myself as a leader and has developed my character. Also,
What makes your chapter unique? We have no live-in requirements, and our house is apartment style. With our close brotherhood you will always find a place in our chapter. Not a stereotypical Fraternity all are welcomed.
Delta Chi is one of the only groups that has the chance to shape itself as well as the men who become a part of the Delta Chi experience. Brought back to Iowa State in Fall of 2012, form the chapter to what it is today. One thing you will feel
Chapter Fun Fact(s): In 2016 we were ranked in the Top 7 Delta Chis Nationally. Awarded Delta Chi International Award of Excellence, 2016-2017.
immediately after meeting us is the brotherhood that holds us
Colors and Flower: Red and Buff; White Carnation
Delta Chi has brought together men from all backgrounds to
together! Delta Chi also offers the skills to become a better man in society, but also here on campus by exposing you to the Sorority and Fraternity community and events you might miss, allowing you to grow and learn as a person.
Nicholas Sullivan, President
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Live-in Requirements: None Community Service Requirements: 5 hours/semester Required High School GPA: 3.0/4 Required College GPA: 2.75/4 Chapter dues in house: $630/semester Chapter Dues out of House $630/semester
National Website: www.deltachi.org
Chapter Website: www.iastatedx.com
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Delta Sigma Phi ΔΣΦ
QUICK FACTS Address: 307 Lynn Avenue Motto: Better Men, Better Lives.
Welcome! We, the members of Delta Sigma Phi, are
National Founder’s Day: Dec 10, 1899
delighted to have you here at Iowa State University. Our
Local Founder’s Day: April 4, 2014
fraternity is about the betterment of men and enjoying the
Philanthropy: Delta Sig Donuts and Delta Sig Dog Days, benefiting the American Red Cross
journey to success along the path. You will be provided with countless leadership opportunities that foster personal
Majors: Engineering and Business
development and create lifelong relationships. We respect
What makes your chapter unique? We strive to create an atmosphere that is inclusive to all and values individual differences of our members. Our house has apartment style rooms, so you aren’t crammed with dozens of other people for sleeping arrangements.
and value individuality of our members while maintaining a strong brotherhood that represents the ideals our founding fathers set forth. Free time activities involve rec sports, backyard basketball, brotherhood retreats, tournaments,
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Our house used to be Zeta sorority house.
and much more! We would love to meet you, there are
Colors and Flower: Nile Green, White
always guys hanging around the house that could show
Live-in Requirements: 1 year as an undergraduate
you around.
Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester
Jaret miller, President
Required High School GPA: 2.75 Required College GPA: 2.75 Chapter Dues in House: $545 Chapter Dues out of House $545
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National Website: deltasig.org
Chapter Website: sfe.dso.iastate.edu/chapters/
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Delta Tau Delta ΔΤΔ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2121 Sunset Drive Motto: Committed to lives of excellence
The Gamma Pi chapter of Delta Tau Delta was the first Greek
National Founder’s Day: January 1, 1858
chapter established in Ames, and we have a rich history with
Local Founder’s Day: July 17, 1875
Iowa State. We strive to be leaders on campus in academics, community involvement, and social life within the sorority and
Philanthropy: Delt Guys Burgers and Fries and Dunkin Delts, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
fraternity community.
Majors: All
Our total membership stays around 130 brothers, with fall pledge classes of around 40 new members. We’re looking for a solid group of men who prioritize their degree but also seek more out of their four years at Iowa State. Our fraternity is committed to lives of excellence, and we provide all of the resources for our members to push themselves to grow as men alongside their brothers. Please reach out to schedule a meeting with our recruitment team to learn more about our fraternity.
Kevin Gilbert, President
What makes your chapter unique? Our chapter prides ourselves on developing well-rounded men with diverse interests, backgrounds, and majors. We recruit men from all around the country with majors ranging from business, engineering, education, and everything in between. Our chapter house was recently re-built in 2015 and stands as the 18th largest house in the country. Chapter Fun Fact(s): Delta Tau Delta was the first Greek chapter established on the Iowa State campus. Originally the Omega chapter, we went underground when President Beardshear banned all fraternities in 1891 and became known as the Hawkeye Club. After the ban was lifted, we became reinstated as the Gamma Pi chapter on November 4, 1911. We have maintained a strong presence on campus ever since. Colors and Flower: Purple and Gold; Iris Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.7 Chapter Dues in House: $5650/semester Chapter Dues out of House $790/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.delts.org/
Chapter Website: gammapidelts.org/
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Delta Upsilon
QUICK FACTS
ΔΥ
Address: 117 Ash Avenue
Fraternity membership is one of the most valuable extracurricular experiences available to college men. What
Motto: Dikaia Upotheke (Justice Our Foundation) National Founder’s Day: November 4, 1834
makes Delta Upsilon different from the rest? While our mission
Local Founder’s Day: December 6, 1913
and vision remain true to our founding purpose, we are not
Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative
stuck in the past. Our aim is to provide a modern fraternity
Majors: Engineering, Business, Design, LAS, Kinesiology
experience that creates men of character no matter the era.
What makes your chapter unique? Our fraternity was founded on non-secrecy, and that is something that we take pride in. The experiences we offer are relevant and better prepare men for the world than the typical college experience. We are proud of what our Fraternity stands for, and we proudly share that with others. No secrets required.
At Delta Upsilon we strive to build our members into better men through our four founding principles: Advancement of justice, promotion of friendship, development of character, and diffusion of liberal culture. We use these principles as ways to guide our daily actions to achieve excellence in the classroom as well as within the community. We pride ourselves on strong brotherhood which is why we pitch membership at Delta Upsilon as a lifetime commitment. You will be able to form unbreakable bonds with your brothers and create an incredible undergraduate environment to develop in.
Ethan Kiehne, President
Chapter Fun Fact(s): We offer a special scholarship to incoming freshmen that we feel has displayed excellence in academics as well as their community before coming to Iowa State. The Ralph Stucky Scholarship is intended to help young men who will be attending Iowa State University. Due to the rising cost of education, organizations like DU have a responsibility to reach out and assist fellow students in meeting their educational goals. One $500 scholarship will be given each school year to an incoming freshman. Colors and Flower: Old Gold & Sapphire Blue Live-in Requirements: 4 consecutive semesters Community Service Requirements: 15 community service hours per semester Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.7 Chapter Dues in House: $430-$460 Chapter Dues out of House $430-$460
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National Website: deltau.org
Chapter Website: isudu.org
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
FarmHouse
QUICK FACTS
Welcome to Iowa State University and the Interfraternity
Motto: “Builder of Men”
Council. This community will grant you extraordinary
National Founder’s Day: April 15, 1905
opportunities, and if you so choose to take advantage of
Local Founder’s Day: January 22, 1927
them, you will walk away from this adventure a better
Philanthropy: Burritoville in support of Children’s Cancer Connection
Address: 311 Ash Avenue
individual. FarmHouse Fraternity specifically is here to help you accomplish this and then some. We want to ensure you find your sense of belonging and graduate with an experience you will cherish forever. In FarmHouse, we live by our motto, “Builder of Men.” With our intention to build men, we believe in four-fold development, which consists of growing our
Majors: CALS, Engineering, Business, Human Sciences, Design, LAS What makes your chapter unique? FarmHouse men put an emphasis on what it means to be a gentleman. Aside from our excellence in academia and community effort, we strive to embody men of respect and humble character. Our beautiful house, gifted to us by our generous alumni, allows us to build a stronger brotherhood every single day. The Iowa State Chapter of FarmHouse offers over $50,000 in scholarships to its men every year through the generous donations of alumni.
and physically. We are represented by men from many
Chapter Fun Fact(s): FarmHouse is one of three national fraternities that does not have a Greek name. FarmHouse has no private rituals. Chapter meetings are open to the public.
different backgrounds, majors and aspirations, but we
Colors and Flower: Green White and Gold; Red and White Rose
all strive for things that are highest and noblest. As
Live-in Requirements: Six semesters (Freshman-Junior Year)
one of the top performing fraternities within one of the top performing councils in this country, I hope you
Community Service Requirements: 10 hours per member, per semester
will strongly consider becoming a FarmHouse man. We
Required High School GPA: N/A
members intellectually, spiritually, socially-morally,
hope to see you soon!
Bradley Welch, President
Required College GPA: 2.7 Chapter Dues in House: $4,000 Chapter Dues out of House $600
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: Farmhouse.org
Chapter Website: Isufarmhouse.org
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Kappa Sigma ΚΣ
QUICK FACTS Address: 237 Ash Avenue
Gentleman, the men of Kappa Sigma welcome you to Iowa
Motto: Brothers in the Heart Forever
State and this amazing sorority and fraternity community
National Founder’s Day: December 10, 1869
we have here. Our community is regarded as one of the best
Local Founder’s Day: January 11, 1909
in the country, and we would be honored if you would help us to continue our success. Here at Kappa Sigma, we focus
Philanthropy: Military Heros Campaign, Ash Ave Fest joint philanthropy
on the advancement of becoming a man through our four
Majors: 50% business, 25% engineering, 25% misc.
pillars of brotherhood, service, scholarship, and leadership.
What makes your chapter unique? Kappa Sigma is unique because of the blend of brothers and personalities we have. The men who make up our chapter our extremely unique in their own way. We have everyone from book worms to athletes. The environment this creates is unmatched and allows people to move out of their comfort zone and experience new things.
The Gamma-Lambda chapter here at Iowa State is full of opportunities and relationships that will carry you through life. We pride ourselves on being a very close-knit group of guys who hold each other accountable. Joining this community will have such a positive impact on your college experience, and I hope Kappa Sigma can be apart of that.
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Kappa Sigma has been on the Iowa State campus for 111 years now, and not once has our charter been revoked.
Jared Wenndt, President
Colors and Flower: Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green and Lily of the Valley Live-in Requirements: We have a four-semester live-in requirement Community Service Requirements: 30 hours Required High School GPA: 2.75 Required College GPA: 2.75 Chapter Dues in House: $3,800 Chapter Dues out of House $500
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National Website: kappasigma.org
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Lambda Chi Alpha ΛΧΑ
QUICK FACTS Address: 203 Ash Avenue Motto: Every man a man National Founder’s Day: November 2, 1909
Gentlemen, congratulations on your decision to
Local Founder’s Day: June 2, 1917
choose Iowa State; we’re glad to have you! One
Philanthropy: Feeding America
of the many unique things about our university is
Majors: All majors
our sorority and fraternity community. We have one of the best communities in the nation! Joining the sorority and fraternity community helps create a social and academic environment for all involved. In Lambda Chi Alpha, we strive to create better men through a strong brotherhood and by providing opportunities for leadership roles, professional development, and many lifelong friends. Our chapter has a strong alumni connection that allows for a wide variety of fun events throughout
What makes your chapter unique? Our fraternity abolished pledgeship in 1972. Instead we operate under an associate member program. This allows members to have equal rights and privileges as initiated brothers. Associate members can hold officer positions, wear letters, and vote in chapter. Our chapter also has suite style living opposed to the traditional cold air dorms. We also allow for 24-hour access to members in our kitchen. Chapter Fun Fact(s): From 1909 to 1919—before our chapter became a part of Lambda Chi Alpha nationally—we were a gentleman’s social club named The Alamo Club. In 2017, our chapter here at Iowa State won the Lambda Chi Alpha Grand High Alpha Award, an accolade awarded to the best overall chapter internationally.
the year. Everyone at our chapter has a unique
Colors and Flower: Purple, Green, and Gold
personality and come from different backgrounds,
Live-in Requirements: Active members are required 8 semesters of living-in unless the house is 85% full, weekly dinner cleanings, and house duties. The live-in requirements are to ensure a strong brotherhood among members to produce friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime.
but our strong brotherhood is always ready to welcome new members with open arms. We hope to see you at Lambda Chi Alpha soon!
Zach Wilz, President
Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester Required High School GPA: 2.75/4 Required College GPA: 2.75/4 Chapter Dues in House: $4400/semester (includes, rent, utilities, food, etc.) Chapter Dues out of House $500/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.lambdachi.org/
Chapter Website: www.mylambdachi.com
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Phi Delta Theta ΦΔΘ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2035 Sunset Drive Motto: "Become the Greatest Version of Yourself"
Our organization strides to develop young men into adults
National Founder’s Day: December 26, 1848
throughout their four-year collegiate journey. Above all, we
Philanthropy: The LiveLikeLou Foundation
value scholarship, brotherhood, and community involvement.
Majors: Primarily Business, Engineering, and Design
With a membership of over 110 members, there are so many
joining has been one the best decisions of my life. The
What makes your chapter unique? Phi Delta Theta has a unique partnership with The ALS Association in honor of Phi Delta Theta member and baseball great, Lou Gehrig. Gehrig passed away from ALS and is the reason it is now commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The mission of the ALS Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig's disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
resources, friendships, and opportunities that our sorority and
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
fraternity community exposes you to are endless, and I highly
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Dance Marathon was brought to Iowa State by members of Phi Delta Theta
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Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was a member of Phi Delta Theta
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Our chapter has pet Turtle named Ron
different interests, personalities, and opportunities that we have to offer. Joining such a large community can seem overwhelming at first, but our members work to create a very inviting, laid-back atmosphere. I, myself, was skeptical of Greek life before arriving at Iowa State, but I now realize
recommend you give it a try. Whether you choose to join Phi Delta Theta—or any other organization—I thank you for your interest and wish you the best.
Michael Hurst, President
Colors and Flower: Azure and Argent (blue and white); White Carnation Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters Community Service Requirements: 2 events/semester Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.75 Chapter Dues in House: $4,150 Chapter Dues out of House $500
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National Website: phideltatheta.org
Chapter Website: iastate.phideltatheta.org/about/our-chapter/
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Phi Gamma Delta FIJI
QUICK FACTS Address: 325 Ash Avenue Motto: "Not for College Days Alone" National Founder’s Day: May 1, 1848
Welcome to Ames, and congratulations on taking the first
Local Founder's Day: September 21, 1907
step to becoming a Cyclone! I am excited to hear you are
Philanthropy: United Service Organizations
interested in the sorority and fraternity community here
Majors: 1/3 Business, 1/3 Engineer, 1/3 other majors
at Iowa State. As a community, we are unified under
What makes your chapter unique? Phi Gamma Delta is the longestrunning chapter without being removed at Iowa State. Our chapter house is capable of housing over 50 men and has several unique areas such as a backyard pit, man cave and sand volleyball court, that bring us together as brothers.
Academics, Civic Engagement, Friendship, Leadership, and Social Justice. Being in Phi Gamma Delta we live out these values everyday as well as our own: Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality, and Excellence. We work are excited to meet you and give you the opportunity to see
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Phi Gamma Delta's Frank Norris Pig Dinner Is the longest-running, chapter-based, annual graduate event in the Greek world.
that Phi Gamma Delta is “not for college days alone.”
Colors and Flower: Royal Purple; Purple Clematis
every day to become a better man than the day before. We
Carter Wadding, President
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters until classified as a senior Community Service Requirements: 15 hours Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.67 Chapter Dues in House: $3,500-$4,500 Chapter Dues out of House $550-$750
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.phigam.org/
Chapter Website: www.aifiji.com/
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Phi Kappa Psi
QUICK FACTS Address: 316 Lynn Avenue
ΦΚΨ
Motto: Live Ever, Die Never
Welcome, Cyclones! Congratulations on beginning this new adventure. Iowa State provides ample opportunities for its
National Founder’s Day: February 19, 1852 Local Founder’s Day: September 23, 1913
students to grow and develop in to the successful leaders
Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club of America
of tomorrow. Being a part of the SFE community is one such
Majors: Variety: 40% Engineering, 40% College of Business, 10% College of Design, 10% Other
chance to see where your potential, hard work, and a highquality group of people can take you. Phi Kappa Psi is proud to have been building better brothers at Iowa State for the past 100 years. Within our fraternity lies the potential to find lifelong friendships, career success, and a newfound sense of purpose in serving those around us. We look forward to meeting you, and hope you become a member of our brotherhood
Zachery Hamilton, President
What makes your chapter unique? We have the largest front lawn in the entire sorority and fraternity community. Chapter Fun Fact(s): We recently won Grand Chapter, which means we are considered the best chapter of Phi Kappa Psi in the nation. Colors and Flower: Hunter Green and Cardinal Red, Jacques Minot Rose Live-in Requirements: 1 Year Community Service Requirements: 15 hours/Semester for New Members, 20 hours/semester for active members. Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 2.65 Chapter Dues in House: $4,000 Chapter Dues out of House $500
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National Website: www.phikappapsi.com
Chapter Website: www.phipsiisu.com
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Phi Kappa Theta ΦΚΘ
QUICK FACTS Address: 2110 Lincoln Way Motto: Give, Expecting Nothing Thereof National Founder’s Day: April 19, 1889
Gentlemen, congratulations on your decision to
Local Founder’s Day: April 19, 1924
attend Iowa State University. One of the most important things about our university is our
Philanthropy: Phi Kap Cookout for Kids (Fall) & Phi Kappuccinos (Spring). All proceeds go towards Children’s Miracle Network.
sorority and fraternity community. Iowa State’s
Majors: 50% Engineering, 40% Business, 10% CALS/other
sorority and fraternity community is made up of
What makes your chapter unique? We are a growing chapter with a diverse set of guys. As a whole, the chapter is very close. Walking into the chapter house makes you feel instantly at home. There is always a group of brothers looking to go to Parks Library, Lied Recreational Facility, or even just hang out in our game room. Historically, we have been known as the “Catholic Fraternity.” However, that isn’t the headlining aspect of what binds us together, and anyone is welcome to join.
more than 55 sororities and fraternities. Joining our community gives you the academic and social resources to further develop yourself. In Phi Kappa Theta, our mission is to actively develop men to be effective leaders who passionately serve society, fraternity, and God. At Phi Kappa Theta, you will be introduced to a strong brotherhood of men who work together to better themselves and others. You will receive lifelong friends, along with the
Chapter Fun Fact(s): You may know us as “Tramp Frat.” That name originates back to when we had a trampoline in our front lawn. While it was used for philanthropy, people tended to stop by and jump around for a bit. Colors and Flower: Cardinal Purple, White, and Gold; Red Tea Rose
knowledge and resources to assist you in your
Live-in Requirements: Four semesters
professional development. If you choose to join our
Community Service Requirements: 12 hours/semester
chapter, you will be welcomed with open arms into our home here at Phi Kappa Theta. Thank you, and
Required High School GPA: 3.00 Required College GPA: 2.75
we hope to see you soon.
Chapter Dues in House: $3,500
Jake stratton, President
Chapter Dues out of House $600
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.phikaps.org/
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Pi Kappa Phi
ΠΚΦ
Gentlemen, I want to congratulate you on choosing Iowa State. It is an exciting time transitioning to college, yet the
QUICK FACTS Address: 407 Welch Avenue Chapter Motto: “Nothing Shall Ever Tear Up Asunder” National Founding Date: December 10, 1904
process can get quite stressful. However, once you have
Local Founding Date: May 25, 1929
graduated, you will look back and see how fast the time
Philanthropy: The Ability Experience
flew by. That said, your time at Iowa State will be exactly
Majors: 40% Business, 30% Engineering, 15% Pre-Health, 15% Other
what you make of it. When I first came to this university, joining a fraternity was something I never thought I would do. However, at the beginning of my second semester, my close friend from high school persuaded me to check out his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. I was reluctant to go, but once I was there and met
What makes your chapter unique? We run and support our own non-profit organization, The Ability Experience. What makes your chapter unique? •
We are the only fraternity in the nation to own and operate our own philanthropy, The Ability Experience
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Our chapter adviser is an assistant women’s basketball coach, and we have 24/7 access to the practice facility (excluding times when the team has scheduled practice).
the men here, I never looked back. My time at Pi Kappa Phi has given me a purpose for my experience at ISU that I
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
was missing before I joined. The friendships, connections,
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Kelly Bergstrom, a Pi Kapp alum, has funded several buildings on campus. He donated millions of dollars for the football practice facility, and has a room in Gerdin named after himself.
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We give out the most scholarships per capita than any chapter on campus. An average of $700 per semester is given out per member.
scholarships, and leadership experience I have gained by being a part of Pi Kappa Phi is something I will continue to use long after my college experience is over. Every member has their own story, and we push each other to strive to be better in all facets of life. I know this is a cliché statement, but Pi Kappa Phi has truly become my home away from home, and we know it can be one for you, too.
Joshua Decker, President
Colors and Flower: White and Gold with a Royal Blue; Rose Live in Requirements: 4 Semesters Community Service Requirement: 5 hours minimum Required High School GPA: 2.8/4 Required College GPA: 2.7/4 Chapter dues in house: $4,500/semester Chapter Dues out of House $700 for associates, $500 for actives
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National Website: pikapp.org
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon ΣAΕ
QUICK FACTS Address: N/A Chapter Motto: “The True Gentleman” National Founding Date: March 9, 1856
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is returning to the Iowa State Campus this fall, and we are looking for men who want to be part
Local Founding Date: March 3, 1905 Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
of an organization that will help develop you as a leader,
Majors: All
a student, and a man. The challenge of starting a new
What makes your chapter unique? Sigma Alpha Epsilon does not have pledging. This means that when you receive a bid to join the fraternity, you are initiated within 96 hours. Since we’ve made this change in 2014, we have seen more tight-knit chapters and with the launch of our new Phoenix Education Program, you can expect weekly opportunities for professional, leadership, and personal development. You will also have the opportunity to be a founding father of the organization and that’s not a chance that many people get!
chapter isn’t an easy one, but it is extremely rewarding. You will have an opportunity to step into leadership roles right away and build your own Fraternity experience. SAE will provide you with leadership and professional development opportunities throughout your collegiate experience through our Executives Academy and Emerging Leaders Institutes. You will get to network with undergraduate and alumni brothers from across the country while you are build a strategic plan to better, not only your chapter, but the Iowa State Community as a whole. We strive to provide a meaningful undergraduate career and to prepare you for a successful life after college.
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Sigma Alpha Epsilon has initiated over 340,000 men into our organization since our founding at the University of Alabama in 1856. We were the first organization with a national leadership school (1935), the only fraternity with a dedicated ritual school, and the first fraternity with a national headquarters building (Levere Memorial Temple). Colors and Flower: Old Gold and Royal Purple Live in Requirements: N/A
We strongly encourage you to explore all of the great
Community Service Requirement: 20 Hours per year
opportunities throughout the recruitment process, but if you
Required High School GPA: 3.0
are unable to find the right fit, we would love to meet with
Required College GPA: 2.5
you to see what Sigma Alpha Epsilon can do for you!
Chapter dues in house: N/A Chapter Dues out of House -
Grant Maris, Manager of Expansion Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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First Semester: Only Operational Expenses (Approximately $300)
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Every Spring: $105 (Annual Membership Dues) + Operational Expenses
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Every Fall: $280 (Insurance) + Operational Expenses
National Website: www.sae.net
Chapter Website: Iowagamma.org
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Sigma Phi Epsilon ΣΦΕ
QUICK FACTS Address: 228 Gray Avenue Motto: “Work hard, play hard.” National Founder’s Day: November 1, 1901
Gentlemen, congratulations on your successful time in high
Local Founder’s Day: April 20, 1916
school and decision to join the great Iowa State University. Whether you are a business student, engineer, aspiring artist,
Philanthropy: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Live Your Oath (joint with Alpha Delta Pi)
or architect major, there is a place for you in the Iowa State
Majors: 40% Engineering, 40% Business, 20% Other
sorority and fraternity community. Acclaimed as one of the
What makes your chapter unique? One of the best things about our chapter is our house. As a part of the National Historical Places list, our house has a unique architectural style and has been apart of ISU since 1931. Various upgrades and updates have been made, but, when you walk in our iconic red doors, you will know that you are standing in a historical part of Iowa. We strive to preserve our house and are grateful to live in such a historical building.
best in the nation, our Interfraternity Council has been on the forefront when it comes to adapting to the cultural changes of recent times, while still striving to preserve the goals of original fraternal life. At Sigma Phi Epsilon, we pride ourselves in our efforts to build balanced men, providing our members with countless resources to succeed in all of their efforts during and after college. Our Balanced Man Program has no equal at Iowa State, as it guides our men throughout their entire college journey. As one of the largest fraternities in the nation, you will be hard pressed to find an area in which a SigEp alumni does not live. You will find these valuable connections to be enriching and advantageous for your future career. It is my great honor to welcome you to our community on behalf of the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Bradley Melvin, President
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Chapter Fun Fact(s): The largest single-piece table in Iowa resides in our dinning hall. When we remodeled the house, they had to suspend it in the air instead of moving it because they built the original house around it. Colors and Flower: Purple, Red, and Gold; Violet and Dark Red Rose Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters or through junior year Community Service Requirements: 15 hours per semester Required High School GPA: 3.0/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.85/4.0 Chapter Dues in House: $4,400/semester Chapter Dues out of House $350/semester
National Website: www.sigep.org
Chapter Website: iowastatesigep.com
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Sigma Pi ΣΠ
QUICK FACTS Address: 218 Ash Avenue
The brothers of Sigma Chapter live out our organizations
Motto: “Progress, man’s distinctive mark alone, Not God’s, and not the beasts’; God is, they are. Man, partly is and wholly hopes to be.” A Death in the Desert, Robert Browning
mission statement, “To advance man’s quest for excellence”
National Founder’s Day: February 26, 1897
Gentlemen, first off congratulations on choosing to attend Iowa State University! Here at the Sigma Chapter of Sigma Pi International we offer and expect nothing but the best.
every day through our core values of scholarship, chivalry, diversity and integrity. We are currently making a competitive run at the Grand Sage Cup, awarded to the top Sigma Pi chapter in the nation. During the previous Grand Sage Cup, we were awarded 2nd place. This denotes our place as the number 2 Sigma Pi chapter in the country. We have a friendly yet competitive culture in our chapter, offering undergraduate students a place to grow and advance themselves. We also enjoy having fun as brothers, be it in the front yard sand volleyball court or our game
Local Founder’s Day: January 15, 1992 Philanthropy: The Amazing Day Foundation, which helps raise awareness for suicide, specifically in college age kids. Also, Donate Life, which encourages people to be organ donors. Majors: Engineering and Business majors are the majority, though we have members who are also in kinesiology, criminal justice and design. What makes your chapter unique? We are a large chapter with a vast majority of men. Although all men are unique and different, we have no problem getting together and sharing great brotherhood experience, making the fraternity feel like home!
one-man rooms. Come say “hello” and meet the excellent
Chapter Fun Fact(s): Sigma Pi has a required Sexual Assault and Harassment awareness program outside of their philanthropy. Our ACE project is an excellent way to get involved with the community as well as work for an excellent cause.
men of Sigma Pi. All are welcome!
Colors and Flower: Lavender, White and Gold; Lavender Orchid
room that includes both a pool table and foosball table. We also offer suite-style living with three-man, two-man and
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters
Carter mills, President
Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester. Required High School GPA: 3.0/4 Required College GPA: 2.75/4 Chapter Dues in House: $3,865/semester Chapter Dues out of House $665/semester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: sigmapi.org/
Chapter Website: sigmapiisu.com
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Sigma Tau Gamma ΣΤΓ Noble Men, congratulations on your decision to continue
QUICK FACTS Address: N/A Motto: “ Be a fraternity of courageous and noble gentlemen who always endeavor forward, building noble generations of men.” National Founder’s Day: June 28, 1920
your academic career here at Iowa State University.
Local Founder’s Day: October 6, 2017
We are excited to have you here on campus! Here at
Philanthropy: Special Olympics
Iowa State we have a fantastic sorority and fraternity
Majors: Engineering, Finance, Architecture, and Finance
community, and Sigma Tau Gamma is one of the
What makes your chapter unique? Sigma Tau Gamma is one of Iowa State's new additions to the sorority and fraternity community, also known as an associate chapter. As a member of an associate chapter, you’ll have the unique opportunity to become a founding father of the Sig Tau chapter here at Iowa State. We take a lot of pride in our principles within our chapter: Learning, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Citizenship, and Brotherhood. Our mission is to build noble men that live by these principles even while no one is watching.
communities newest additions. Our goal here at Sigma Tau Gamma is to build up noblemen to create noble generations. Our chapter is home to many different majors including Engineering, Finance, Architecture, and Kinesiology. Being a new chapter here on campus brings a lot of opportunities to partake in a plethora of
of “founding father of a fraternity” to your resume. We
Chapter Fun Fact(s): There have been Sigma Tau Gamma alumni that have gone on to do great things including Robert “Red” Miller, Super Bowl Winning NFL Head Coach; Dick Hantak, Super Bowl NFL Official; Stan Musial, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
here at Sigma Tau Gamma are a tight-knit brotherhood
Colors and Flower: Blue and White; White Rose
leadership roles, community service, and brotherhood events. In addition to those amazing services we also provide the unique opportunity to add the distinction
that care for one another like family and are always looking to welcome in newcomers. We’re excited to
Live-in Requirements: N/A Community Service Requirements: N/A
meet you in the near future!
Anthony Chiattello, President
Required High School GPA: 2.5/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.5/4.0 Chapter Dues in House: N/A Chapter Dues out of House $475/semester
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National Website: sigtau.org/
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Tau Kappa Epsilon ΤΚΕ
QUICK FACTS Address: 224 Ash Avenue Motto: Better Men For A Better World National Founder's Day: January 10, 1899
Welcome to Iowa State University, men! I’m thankful that you decided to join the Iowa State community. We are all glad to have you. Your time in Ames, Iowa, will serve as a pivotal point in your life. It’s where you will learn who you truly are, find your passions, and equip yourself with the skills you need to make
Local Founder's Day: February 28, 1915 Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Majors: 30% Engineering, 30% Business, 15% Agriculture, 10% Health, 15% Other, Open to all
will look back in awe when you realize how far you’ve come.
What makes your chapter unique? Unwavering Passion for Philanthropy, Drive to Compete and Achieve, Common Goal to Spread Good In The World
I knew that by joining TKE, I would be pushed to be the best
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
version of myself, and I couldn’t have been more correct. As a
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Top TKE Chapter For 8 Years Running
TKE, I have been surrounded by world-class gentlemen, campus
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Longest Standing TKE Chapter
leaders, philanthropists, scholars, and everything in between.
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We Offer $60,000 In Scholarships To Our Members Each Year
waves in the world. If your time here is anything like mine, you
It’s truly an environment of excellence, with every individual helping each other succeed. In the next few years, you have an
Colors and Flower: Cherry and Silver; Red Carnation
incredible opportunity to set the trajectory for the rest of your that by the time your diploma comes, you will have a plethora
Live-in Requirements: Recommended 2 semesters living in chapter facility. House fills based off Seniority, GPA, and Involvement.
of accomplishments and be ready to take on whatever life can
Community Service Requirements: 12 hours/semester
life. It may sound intimidating and stressful, but I’m confident
throw at you. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon would love to assist you in your journey at Iowa State and would be honored to have you join our brotherhood.
Required High School GPA: 3.0 Required College GPA: 3.0 Chapter Dues in House: $4,200-$4,800
Mason Ohnemus, President
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Chapter Dues out of House $500-$600
National Website: www.tke.org
Chapter Website: www.tkerush.com
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Theta Chi ΘΧ
QUICK FACTS
Gentlemen, I would just like to first take a moment to
Motto: An Assisting Hand
congratulate you on choosing and being accepted to Iowa
National Founder’s Day: April 10, 1856
State University! This is something that you should be proud
Local Founder’s Day: December 22, 1922
of and we are glad to have you join us! One feature about our
Philanthropy: United Service Organization
Address: 219 Ash Avenue
university that sets us apart from others is our sorority and fraternity community. We have one of the top communities
Majors: 40% Engineering, 23% Business, 37% Other
Resolute Men for the future, and the local chapter of Theta
What makes your chapter unique? Our fraternity puts a significant emphasis on developing oneself as a man. Nationally, Theta Chi has an executive position called “Vice President of Health and Safety” within each chapter. This position ensures the mental and physical health of every brother and provides resources to those in need. The Vice President of Health and Safety, or VPHS, fosters an environment where brothers can be vulnerable, honest, and comfortable around each other.
Chi is no exception. Not only do we strive to be Resolute
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
Men in the community around us, we strive to be Resolute
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Ever since our chapter was founded in 1922, we have never been suspended off campus.
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Many Theta Chi alumni are among the most accomplished individuals in our world. Among them are Stephen Spielberg, the highest-grossing filmmaker in history; Lefty Grove, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball’s long history; and Mike Greenberg, co-host of Mike and Mike in the Morning on ESPN.
in the nation that consists of over 55 chapters! Joining this community will give you a sense of purpose and belonging in what can feel like a large university. Theta Chi nationally focuses upon turning its members into
Men in the classroom, as well. Our chapter is comprised of men of high character who are driven to be successful in all aspects of life. Though we work hard to achieve both high academic and community service standards, we still find time to relax and have some fun, whether that’s playing basketball, watching a movie, or catching an Iowa State sporting event. These various activities help us continue to build our
Colors and Flower: Military Red and White; Red Carnation
relationships as brothers and lifelong friends. I hope that you
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters
come visit us to get to know more about us and our chapter!
Community Service Requirements: 20 Hours per year
Noah Hartleben, President
Required High School GPA: 3.00/4 Required College GPA: 2.75/4 Chapter Dues in House: $4,200 Chapter Dues out of House $600
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National Website: www.thetachi.org/ Chapter Website: isuthetachi.org/
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Theta Delta Chi
QUICK FACTS Address: 217 Ash Avenue
ΘΔΧ
Motto: We believe In Improving our men Intellectually, morally and socially
Congrats on choosing Iowa State! Iowa State is a great
National Founder’s Day: October 31, 1847
university where I have forged some of my closest bonds
Local Founder’s Day: December 13, 1919
with my friends and brothers. The sorority and fraternity
Philanthropy: Autism Speaks and light It up Blue for Autism Speaks
community at Iowa State is second to none, and you couldn’t
Majors: There are numerous different majors, but majority business, engineering and several design majors
have made a better choice.
between me and my brothers closer than ever and, trust
What makes your chapter unique? Our chapter is unique because it contains so many different personalities and majors, and we mesh very well. Not only is the brotherhood strong, but the bond between each other and our friendship is strong, as well. We share many similar hobbies and aspirations, and the ones we don't we are always excited to learn about. Being called Thumpers is a name only a couple charges of Theta Delta Chi take claim to. It helps show our uniqueness, not only of our chapter, but also the personalities of TDX at Iowa State.
me, I’ve had experiences and times that’ll last a lifetime.
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
Keep in mind through this journey that it is important to find
•
Just recently celebrated the Iowa State Chapter, Beta Deuteron's, 100th anniversary
you find a place where you are proud to be a part of. I look
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Held International convention Fall of 2019
forward to seeing you on campus!
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Called Thumpers, because Frank Clark, the creator of Thumper In "Bambi" Is an alumnus of our Stanford Chapter
At Theta Delta Chi, we strive to build our brothers not only into better men, but to improve constantly intellectually, morally and socially. It’s here that I found my fit, my lifelong friends, and numerous opportunities to further develop myself professionally and academically. Our chapter house, which was recently redone In 2016, has brought the bond
where you fit in. I am proud to be a Theta Delt, and I hope
Colors and Flower: Black, White and Blue, Red Carnation
Alec Avitia, President
Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester Required High School GPA: 2.75/4.0 Required College GPA: 2.75/4.0 Chapter Dues in House: $3,800/semester (includes meals)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Chapter Dues out of House $400/semester
National Website: www.thetadeltachi.net
Chapter Website: www.tdxia.org
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Theta Xi ΘΞ Gentlemen,
congratulations
on
QUICK FACTS Address: 315 Welch Avenue your
Motto: United they serve
decision to attend Iowa State! The men here
National Founder’s Day: April 29, 1864
at Theta Xi appreciate your consideration in
Local Founder’s Day: April 2, 1909
joining a fraternity here at Iowa State. Our
Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity/Multiple Sclerosis
sorority and fraternity community is one of
Majors: Any
the best in the nation.
academic success, and mental and physical
What makes your chapter unique? Our fraternity was founded in 1864 during the Civil War. With that, we are the only fraternity to have done so! Our fraternity’s history of being an engineering-centered house has led to many years of engineer dominant majors within the house. This leads to greater collaboration and assistance between brothers. Our close location to the engineering buildings on Iowa State's campus makes it even more ideal to live here.
health. The men of this fraternity will
Chapter Fun Fact(s):
welcome you enthusiastically and strive
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Jim Davis, the man who created Garfield, was a brother of the Theta Xi Kappa Kappa chapter at Ball State.
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On average the property value of a Theta Xi chapter is 10th highest in the nation at $1.28 million!
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Over 60,000 brothers have been initiated since the fraternity's founding.
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Before the merger in 1962 with Kappa Sigma Kappa our fraternity was restricted to Engineers only, but since then has opened up to any major!
The men of the Theta Xi strive to form an experience that fosters growth in character,
to help you in any way we can. Us men of Theta Xi look forward to your future success and hope to meet you soon!
Nick Claman, President
Colors and Flower: Azure Blue/Silver; Blue Iris Live-in Requirements: Biweekly house cleanings, food cleanups, weekly chapter meetings Community Service Requirements: 5 hours per semester Required High School GPA: 2.5 Required College GPA: 3.0 Chapter Dues in House: 4 semesters minimum, $3,800/semester Chapter Dues out of House $750/semester
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National Website: thetaxi.org
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Triangle
QUICK FACTS
Gentlemen, congratulations on your
Motto: “In order to have a better world, we must first have a world of better men.” - Herb Scobie, minn32
decision to choose Iowa State! One of the unique things about our university is our sorority and fraternity community.
Address: 2136 Lincoln Way
National Founder’s Day: April 15, 1907 Local Founder’s Day: March 24, 2018
We have considerably one of the best
Philanthropy: FIRST Robotics Team (Ames High School)
communities in the nation with over 55
Majors: Engineers, Architects, and Scientists
chapters across all four councils!
What makes your chapter unique? Our fraternity’s emphasis is limited to Engineers, Architects, and Scientists. We are the only member of the North American Interfraternity Council (IFC) that limits our membership recruitment to these majors. The purpose of Triangle is to maintain a fraternity of these fields of study and carry out this purpose by establishing chapters that develop balanced men. We define balanced men as those who cultivate high moral character, foster lifelong friendships, and live their lives with integrity. We also strive to live the founding principles of our organization Honor, Friendship, Character, Brotherhood, and Courage.
In Triangle, we strive to create a better world by creating better men. We are an Architecture and STEM organization striving for outstanding academics and strong brotherhood. As a brother, you will be introduced to countless opportunities for professional development, leadership roles, lifelong friendships, connections with alumni, as well as many other great experiences. We hope to see you soon!
Ben Johnson, President
Chapter Fun Fact(s): •
Our chapter is one of the three national fraternities to not have Greek letters.
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Notable Triangle brothers include: Ellison Onizuka, a space shuttle crew member of Challenger accident; Charles Bowman, a former chairman and CEO of BP America, Inc.; Michael Morhaime, co-founder of one of the leading computer game companies in the United States, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.; Dean Peterson, a co-inventor of Kodak Instamatic cameraReinaldo Chohfi, discoverer of the ancient Incan city, Maranpampa, in Peru .
Colors and Flower: Old Rose and Grey; White Chrysanthemum Live-in Requirements: 4 semesters Community Service Requirements: 10 hours/semester Required High School GPA: 2.75/4 Required College GPA: 2.75/4 Chapter Dues in House: $4000/semester (includes rent and parking) Chapter Dues out of House $440
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Website: www.triangle.org/
Chapter Website: www.iowastatetriangle.org/
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1. 1. Acacia: 138 Gray Avenue
16. Lambda Chi Alpha: 203 Ash Avenue
2. Adelante: 318 Welch Avenue
17. Phi Delta Theta: 2035 Sunset Drive
3. Alpha Gamma Rho: 201 Gray Avenue
18. Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI): 325 Ash Avenue
4. Alpha Kappa Lambda: 2635 Knapp Street
19. Phi Kappa Psi: 316 Lynn Avenue
5. Alpha Sigma Phi: 223 Lynn Avenue
20. Phi Kappa Theta: 2110 Lincoln Way
6. Alpha Tau Omega: 2122 Lincoln Way
21. Pi Kappa Phi: 407 Welch Avenue
7. Beta Sigma Psi: 2132 Sunset Drive
22. Sigma Phi Epsilon: 228 Gray Avenue
8. Beta Theta Pi: 2120 Lincoln Way
23. Sigma Pi: 218 Ash Avenue
9. Chi Phi: 140 Lynn Avenue
24. Tau Kappa Epsilon: 224 Ash Avenue
10. Delta Chi: 2717 West Street
25. Theta Delta Chi: 217 Ash Avenue
11. Delta Tau Delta: 2121 Sunset Drive
26. Theta Xi: 315 Welch Avenue
12. Delta Sigma Phi: 307 Lynn Ave
27. Theta Chi: 219 Ash Avenue
13. Delta Upsilon: 117 Ash Avenue
28. Triangle: 2136 Lincoln Way
14. FarmHouse: 311 Ash Avenue 15. Kappa Sigma: 237 Ash Avenue
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