Do I have to be in engineering?
Yes, you must be a student of the College of Engineering, including first year students in GNEG and students majoring in Data Science.
Yes, you must be a student of the College of Engineering, including first year students in GNEG and students majoring in Data Science.
What if I change my major from engineering?
As long as you are a declared engineering major at the time of initiation, you will be a member for life, regardless of any decision to change your major. While we focus on engineering and the majority of our members complete degrees in engineering, we do have members that have changed to other degrees.
As long as you are a declared engineering major at the time of initiation, you will be a member for life, regardless of any decision to change your major. While we focus on engineering and the majority of our members complete degrees in engineering, we do have members that have changed to other degrees.
Can I rush if I'm involved in other organizations such as the Razorback Marching Band, club sports, or other groups?
Yes, you will be expected to attend some events and to put forth an effort, but we will work around your schedule to help ensure that you can balance both groups. Upsilon has many members in other sororities/fraternities on campus, as well as various other clubs on campus. We also encourage anyone that drops due to time management constraints to come back when they have more time or are better at managing their time.
Yes, you will be expected to attend some events and to put forth an effort, but we will work around your schedule to help ensure that you can balance both groups. Upsilon has many members in other sororities/fraternities on campus, as well as various other clubs on campus. We also encourage anyone that drops due to time management constraints to come back when they have more time or are better at managing their time.
Can I rush if I'm a member of another Greek life organization?
Yes, you can be a member of both Theta Tau and a social fraternity or sorority. The only Greek life organization on campus you can't be a member of while also being a member of Theta Tau is Phi Sigma Rho.
Yes, you can be a member of both Theta Tau and a social fraternity or sorority. The only Greek life organization on campus you can't be a member of while also being a member of Theta Tau is Phi Sigma Rho.
How much time does the pledging process require?
Mandatory meetings and study hours amount to 6 to 8 hours per week, with several hours of optional activities also occurring each week. The amount of time put in will vary from person to person, but we recommend setting aside at least 10 hours each week.
Mandatory meetings and study hours amount to 6 to 8 hours per week, with several hours of optional activities also occurring each week. The amount of time put in will vary from person to person, but we recommend setting aside at least 10 hours each week.
How many members can live in the chapter house?
Up to 16 members can live in the chapter house at any given time - Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Up to 16 members can live in the chapter house at any given time - Fall, Spring, or Summer.
How much does it cost to pledge?
There is a $150 pledging fee that covers the cost of any activities you do over the semester, such as food, regional conference registration and transportation, Big Brother activities, etc. as well as the fee that the national organization charges all pledges.
There is a $150 pledging fee that covers the cost of any activities you do over the semester, such as food, regional conference registration and transportation, Big Brother activities, etc. as well as the fee that the national organization charges all pledges.
How much does it cost to become a member?
There is an $80 fee charged by the national organization that you must pay the first semester of your membership. This fee is included in the pledging fee explained above. Additionally, you will need to purchase a member badge. Badges range in cost from $38 to $215.
There is an $80 fee charged by the national organization that you must pay the first semester of your membership. This fee is included in the pledging fee explained above. Additionally, you will need to purchase a member badge. Badges range in cost from $38 to $215.
How much does it cost to be a member each semester?
As a member, dues each semester are $450. For members that pay at the beginning of the semester, dues are discounted to $425. These dues pay for activities throughout the semester such as cookouts, family dinners, camping, and more; maintaining the chapter house; and the national dues to keep the national organization running. Additionally, in the event that the chapter house does not have at least one occupant in each of its 14 rooms for a given semester, anyone that has not lived at least one lease term in the chapter house will be responsible for paying a $100 fine. This fine funds house improvements to encourage chapter members to live in the chapter house.
As a member, dues each semester are $450. For members that pay at the beginning of the semester, dues are discounted to $425. These dues pay for activities throughout the semester such as cookouts, family dinners, camping, and more; maintaining the chapter house; and the national dues to keep the national organization running. Additionally, in the event that the chapter house does not have at least one occupant in each of its 14 rooms for a given semester, anyone that has not lived at least one lease term in the chapter house will be responsible for paying a $100 fine. This fine funds house improvements to encourage chapter members to live in the chapter house.
What if I can't afford to pay dues or fees?
There are options available for members that cannot currently afford dues or fees. A payment plan can always be setup with the Treasurer to spread the cost of dues or fees out across a semester or summer to make it easier to pay. Additionally, there are opportunities to reduce or completely pay off dues and fines through community service or fraternity service, such as mowing the lawn or cleaning the house.
There are options available for members that cannot currently afford dues or fees. A payment plan can always be setup with the Treasurer to spread the cost of dues or fees out across a semester or summer to make it easier to pay. Additionally, there are opportunities to reduce or completely pay off dues and fines through community service or fraternity service, such as mowing the lawn or cleaning the house.
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