Who Are We?

Beta Chi Theta National Fraternity, Inc. (ΒΧΘ) is a national fraternity with over 30 chapters and colonies and over 2,000 alumni members.

 

Our Pillars

The six founding pillars, or principles, which support and give purpose to Beta Chi Theta are:

  • Brotherhood

  • Tradition

  • Service to Humanity

  • South Asian Awareness

  • Academic Excellence

  • Unified Nationwide Network

 

The Meaning of Our Letters

The Greek Letters Beta (Β), Chi (Χ), and Theta (Θ) stand for Brotherhood, Culture, and Tradition, respectively.

 

Our Motto

“Above all else, brotherhood.”

 

Preamble

We, the brothers of Beta Chi Theta, in order to form a national fraternity based on leadership, cultural consciousness, and most importantly brotherhood, believe in the advancement of one’s self by way of community service, academic preeminence, and perpetual kinship.

 

Colors

Our official colors are black, silver and white.

 

Mascot

Our mascot is the Rampant Lion.

 
 
 

Crest

Our Purpose

The purpose of Beta Chi Theta shall be to assemble college students in a fellowship of the founding principles of this fraternity, the most important being brotherhood.

 

Membership

Members of Beta Chi Theta are males who adhere to the founding principles of this fraternity. Membership in Beta Chi Theta will not be denied based on one’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

 

Anti-Hazing Policy

Beta Chi Theta National Fraternity is a non-hazing fraternity. All undergraduate chapters and colonies must refrain from all activities that are defined as “hazing” by their respected university/college and/or state law. No chapter, colony, student, or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities.

The Fraternal and Information Programming Group (FIPG) defines hazing as:

"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution or applicable state law."

 

Organizational Status

Beta Chi Theta is classified as a 501(c)(7) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. The organization is federal income tax exempt and non-profit. Beta Chi Theta is incorporated in Texas and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Beta Chi Theta is a member of the North American Inter-fraternity Conference (NIC).