Theta Chi at a Glance

Theta Chi Fraternity (Nationally)

  • Founded: April 10th, 1856
  • Founding Location: Norwich University
  • Founding Brothers: Arthur Chase and Frederick Freeman
  • Fraternity Flower: Red Carnation
  • Fraternity Colors: Military Red and White
  • Motto: The Helping Hand
  • Maxim: Alma Mater First, and Theta Chi for Alma Mater
  • Active Chapters: 161
  • Undergraduate members: approx. 8,100
  • IHQ Location: Carmel, IN
  • IHQ Staff: 31

Theta Chi Fraternity (Locally)

  • 1906 – Founded as Sigma Tau Delta
  • 1931 – Became the Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Kappa Fraternity
  • 1942 – Installed as the Beta Nu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity