Join a Chapter
As the Nation’s premier South Asian interest Fraternity, we pride ourselves in the the depth and expansiveness of our network of Chapters and Colonies. These existing entities have paved the way to help hundreds of individuals create their own legacy by providing them the opportunity to become a part of the movement that is Beta Chi Theta. These Chapters and Colonies are the doorway to our professional and social network that will help you achieve your goals and become a well balanced individual.
The general process of joining a chapter is to first participate in a week long event called “Rush”, which is an opportunity for you to mingle and learn about the brothers, the chapter, and the Fraternity. After rush, there is an interview process in which the most promising candidates will receive a bid. If you are given a bid, and choose to accept it then you will begin a new period in your life, starting with the New Member Education process. This process is meant to to teach you the history and values of the fraternity, enhance your organizational and time management skills, and most importantly form the bond of Brotherhood that makes Beta Chi Theta the fraternity that it is.
In fact, rushing a fraternity is very similar to a process that you have already experienced – the decision to attend the university you are at today.
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Deciding Where to go to College |
Joining a Chapter |
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Step One: Research |
Researching multiple colleges/universities to see which ones appeal to you |
Meeting multiple fraternities to see which one exudes the characteristics that attract your attention, via social and philanthropic events |
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Step Two: Apply |
Formally applying to the colleges/universities which meet your criteria post research |
Formally informing, via verbal or written communique, your intention to rush a fraternity |
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Step Three: Interview |
Visit the college/university and partake in an interview from the admissions office |
During rush week, each rushee must attend a mandatory interview to answer any questions about whether they are a perfect fit for the fraternity |
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Step Four: Options |
Receiving acceptance letter(s) from colleges/universities which believe you fit their criteria |
Receiving a “bid” to become a “new member” from a fraternity, proving you meet their criteria for entrance into their brotherhood |
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Step Five: Decide |
If you receive multiple acceptance letters, you must choose the college/university that you believe is the best fit for you |
By receiving multiple bids, you have the option to choose which fraternity is best for you. Your decision calculus can be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, brotherhood, leadership opportunities, and nationwide networking possibilities |
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Step Six: Formally accept |
Formal decision made to be admitted to college/university |
Formal decision made to become a “new member” by accepting a bid from the fraternity you choose to join |
Joining a Chapter of Beta Chi Theta begins with first checking out our list of current Chapters and Colonies to see if our organization is present at your school. If not, then you may want to consider bringing Beta Chi Theta to your school by visiting the “Start a Chapter” page for more details. If you do find your school on the list, please fill out the contact form so that representatives from that respective school can give you more details about their rush process and keep you up to date on any events that may take place on your campus.
Want even more information? Feel free to contact us directly by filling out the Contact Form or by finding the contact at your school.
