Founded at the University of Minnesota in 1904, Theta Tau is
the largest (as well as the oldest) professional fraternity in
the field of engineering. Over 40,000 have been initiated over
the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond,
the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools, and
limits to fifty the number of student members in any one of its
chapters across the nation.
Theta Tau follows carefully a program in the selection and development
of its members that stresses the importance of high professional
ethics and exemplary practices. Within each chapter, the Fraternity
stimulates professional activity and social compatibility; provides
a framework for group participation in campus, community, engineering,
and fraternity affairs; and promotes lasting friendships - a
lifetime of brotherhood in an engineering environment. The Fraternity presents awards for outstanding personal and
chapter achievements. Through visitation from national officers
and other alumni, the stability of each chapter can be maintained.
Guidance and publications are provided by the Central Office
to help manage the chapter in a professional manner. Financial
assistance is available through loans for chapter housing and
loans for senior students. Through national conferences and conventions, there is an annual
opportunity to associate with fraternity brothers (students and
alumni) from chapters across the nation.