Beta Theta Pi | Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Info

Total chapter membership: 27
House Capacity: 45+
Meals: Lunch is Monday-Friday at 11:30am / Dinner is Monday-Thursday at 5:00pm (Meals can adapt to class schedules)
Chapter Live-In Advisor: Yes
GPA requirement to be initiated: 2.75
Each Room contains high-speed internet connection and cable
Leadership opportunities are available for both members and pledges!

How much does it cost?

Room and Board - $5,800 per year, Includes unlimited use of the facility (except the chapter room by pledges), 20 meals per week prepared by the chapter cook, and food prepared by the cook to be heated by the students on weekends. $300 Refundable Damage Deposit. $300 per semester Membership Chapter Dues. Membership dues will also apply to pledges. $200 Pledge and Initiation Fees for new members only.

Why should I 'Go Beta'?

"Beta is an extremely diverse organization that accepts people from extremely different groups. This is one of our strengths. The General Fraternity is extremely dedicated to helping the undergraduates and is there when needed. This organization's principles and the Men of Principle Initiative provide a great framework to make men into great men and finally, BETA is brotherhood. These have been my best friends and will continue to be so."
~ Jason Roesler, Washington State '02

What is the Men of Principle Initiative?

The Men of Principle Initiative is a broad-based support mechanism that was created to help chapters strive to reach the vision of the Fraternity through the nine goals of the Initiative. It is not a cookie-cutter program, but instead challenges chapters and colonies to set their own goals for their own chapters that are realistic, manageable and attainable. The Men of Principle initiative encourages chapters to continually improve by setting goals and holding themselves accountable to reach those goals. It serves as an opportunity to live up to the founding principles of the organization.

Q:	What about alcohol free? Does that apply to us? Will we always be alcohol free?
A:	Every reorganized colony of Beta Theta Pi who has a chapter house is required to have an alcohol free facility by the Board of Trustees. This does not mean the chapter cannot have social functions with alcohol present, but the event must follow all guidelines of the Beta Theta Pi risk management policy and be held away from the chapter house.

Q:	How much time do I need to commit?
A:	It depends on your role with the Fraternity. If you are chapter president, vice president, etc., you will have different responsibilities than a committee member. Either way your responsibilities will require at least 4 hours of your time per week the first year.

Q:	I need a lot of time for studies, and will be taking difficult class schedules. Will I be able to balance all of this?
A:	The experience is strengthened by academics, and we mutually support and assist each other to excel in classes. Beta Theta Pi believes in the devotion to the cultivation of the intellect and thus the experience will not come at the expense of the student's academic pursuits.

Q:	What opportunities are available for leadership development?
A:	Within the chapter - chapter officer positions, committee chairs and inter-fraternity representative positions. With in Beta Theta Pi - The Institute for Men of Principle, Beta Wilderness Challenge, Undergraduate Inter-Fraternity Institute (UIFI), the Leadership College at the General Convention and regional conclaves.

"The level of love, insight, brotherhood, excitement and commitment was beyond my wildest expectation."
-Tom Purinton, Kansas State 1963