Become a Member of Theta Tau!
Upsilon chapter extends a warm welcome to engineering majors of all disciplines to rush Theta Tau. Rush spans a period of two weeks, beginning around the 3rd week of classes of both the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about our rush process below, and follow our Instagram @thetatauupsilon for the latest updates on Rush!
Rush Process
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Rush Events
At the start of every semester, check our rush calendar on our website or Instagram for the full lineup of events. From info sessions to game nights and house tours, these events are a great opportunity to get to know our members and learn more about our organization. We recommend attending as many events as possible, so you can make an informed decision about joining, and we can get to know you better. Bids & Interviews
If you feel that Theta Tau is right for you, then we encourage you to pursue a bid. To be considered, you must participate in a formal interview with a couple of our members where we will delve deeper into your goals and aspirations to determine if you align with our fraternity's values. Please note that the dress code is business formal. Following the last rush event, we will extend bids to those we believe are a strong match for our chapter. By accepting a bid, you will officially become a PNM of Upsilon chapter and begin our New Member Education Program. New Member Education Program
Our New Member Education Program spans eight weeks and is designed to integrate you with your fellow new member class and our active members. A key aspect of the program is our Big/Little relationships! Early on, each PNM will be paired with a Big who will serve as their mentor/guide. Throughout the program, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the history of the national fraternity and the traditions specific to Upsilon chapter. Upon completion of the program, you will be formally initiated as a member of Theta Tau! |
Rush Events
Beginning of Rush
At the start of every semester, check our rush calendar on our website or Instagram for the full lineup of events. From info sessions to game nights and house tours, these events are a great opportunity to get to know our members and learn more about our organization. We recommend attending as many events as possible, so you can make an informed decision about joining, and we can get to know you better.
Beginning of Rush
At the start of every semester, check our rush calendar on our website or Instagram for the full lineup of events. From info sessions to game nights and house tours, these events are a great opportunity to get to know our members and learn more about our organization. We recommend attending as many events as possible, so you can make an informed decision about joining, and we can get to know you better.
Bids & Interviews
During Rush
If you feel that Theta Tau is right for you, then we encourage you to pursue a bid. To be considered, you must participate in a formal interview with a couple of our members where we will delve deeper into your goals and aspirations to determine if you align with our fraternity's values. Please note that the dress code is business formal.
Following the last rush event, we will extend bids to those we believe are a strong match for our chapter. By accepting a bid, you will officially become a PNM of Upsilon chapter and begin our New Member Education Program.
During Rush
If you feel that Theta Tau is right for you, then we encourage you to pursue a bid. To be considered, you must participate in a formal interview with a couple of our members where we will delve deeper into your goals and aspirations to determine if you align with our fraternity's values. Please note that the dress code is business formal.
Following the last rush event, we will extend bids to those we believe are a strong match for our chapter. By accepting a bid, you will officially become a PNM of Upsilon chapter and begin our New Member Education Program.
New Member Education Program
Post-Rush
Our New Member Education Program spans eight weeks and is designed to integrate you with your fellow pledge class and our active members. A key aspect of the program is our Big/Little relationships! Early on, each PNM will be paired with a Big who will serve as their mentor/guide. Throughout the program, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the history of the national fraternity and the traditions specific to Upsilon chapter. Upon completion of the program, you will be formally initiated as a member of Theta Tau!
Post-Rush
Our New Member Education Program spans eight weeks and is designed to integrate you with your fellow pledge class and our active members. A key aspect of the program is our Big/Little relationships! Early on, each PNM will be paired with a Big who will serve as their mentor/guide. Throughout the program, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the history of the national fraternity and the traditions specific to Upsilon chapter. Upon completion of the program, you will be formally initiated as a member of Theta Tau!
Why Rush Theta Tau?
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Theta Tau is a great way to get involved on campus and is truly a home away from home where lifelong friendships and memories are created!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of organization is theta tau?
Theta Tau is a professional fraternity, meaning we're a specialized fraternity that limits its membership to a specific field of education. We emphasize professionalism, career development, and academics within the field of engineering. Nonetheless, we still organize and host numerous social events just like any other Greek organization, such as intramural sports, game nights, and semi-formals.
What is a pnm?
PNM stands for potential new member and refers to anyone who is in the process of joining Theta Tau.
What is a bid, and how do you choose who recieves one?
A bid is a formal invitation to begin the process of becoming a member of Theta Tau. We extend bids to rushees who we feel align with the fraternity's values and show potential to be valuable members. To increase your chances of receiving a bid, we recommend you attend as many rush events as you can, get to know our members, and most importantly, be yourself!
If i don't receive a bid, can i still rush again?
Yes! We can only extend a limited amount of bids every semester, so it is not uncommon that not everyone receives one the first time they rush. We strongly encourage anyone that does not receive a bid the first time around to try again the following semester.
Who can rush theta tau?
To become a member of Theta Tau, you must meet these requirements:
- Be an undergraduate student from the College of Engineering; this includes Computer Science and Data Science majors
- Be at least 18 years of age
- In good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA
- Must not be within 3 semesters of graduation
- Must not be a member of a competing organization (Phi Sigma Rho)
What if i change my major from engineering?
As long as you are an engineering major at the time of initation, you will remain a member for life. While a majority of our members complete degrees in engineering, we do have members who have switched majors.
I'm involved with other organizations. Can i still rush?
Yes! You will be expected to commit a portion of your time to Theta Tau, but we will work around your schedule to help accommodate it. Many of our members are involved with other student organizations, including other fraternities/sororities. The only exception to this is Phi Sigma Rho as you cannot rush Theta Tau while being a member of a competing organization.
How much of a time commitment is it?
Mandatory meetings and study hours amount to roughly 6 to 8 hours every week with several optional activities throughout the week. The amount of time put in will vary from person to person, but we recommend setting aside at least 10 hours per week.
Are there any fees to becoming a pnm?
PNMs will be expected to pay a $170 fee, split evenly across two payments. This will cover activites throughout the semester and the fee our national organization charges all PNMs.
Can you tell me more about the fraternity house?
Our house is located at 1322 Cleveland St right across from Reid and the Maple dorms. It can house up to 16 members, and we offer year-long and semesterly leases. With its location being right next to campus, our house provides a convenient place to live and come hangout for members!
What are the financial expectations for members?
Dues are $500 per semester, discounted to $475 if paid early. Additionally, in the event that the house has one or more vacant rooms, members who have not lived at least one full academic semester in the house will be responsible for paying a fine of up to $200. Members will also be responsible for paying any fines accrued throughout the semester due to displinary action or missing required events. These funds go towards housing improvements, chapter events, payments to our national organization, and other necessary operationals costs.
Payment plans can be setup with our Treasurer to make paying dues more manageable. There are also multiple opportunities to reduce or completely wave dues and fines through fraternity service.
Payment plans can be setup with our Treasurer to make paying dues more manageable. There are also multiple opportunities to reduce or completely wave dues and fines through fraternity service.
Are there any expectations/requirements after becoming a member?
Aside from paying semesterly dues, members are expected to attend weekly chapter meetings and actively participate in chapter events. While most of these events are completely optional, members are required to attend a certain number of health & safety talks, professional development events, and service hours. This amounts to around 2-3 hours every week; however, it is entirely up to each individual member on how involved they want to be.
There are also multiple leadership opportunities for members looking to be more involved in the form of committees, chair positions, or officer positions. Each position has their own specific time commitment and obligation to the chapter.
There are also multiple leadership opportunities for members looking to be more involved in the form of committees, chair positions, or officer positions. Each position has their own specific time commitment and obligation to the chapter.
I still have more questions!
You can contact us at our email [email protected] with anymore questions you may have! Follow our Instagram @thetatauupsilon for the latest updates on rush.