About Theta Tau
Theta Tau is the oldest, largest, and foremost Fraternity for Engineers. Since its founding at the University of Minnesota in 1904, over 30,000 members have been initiated over the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond, the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools. Theta Tau carefully follows a program for 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 with fellow engineers.
Theta Tau is the oldest, largest, and foremost Fraternity for Engineers. Since its founding at the University of Minnesota in 1904, over 30,000 members have been initiated over the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond, the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools. Theta Tau carefully follows a program for 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 with fellow engineers.
Purpose
Purpose
The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.
The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.
Open Motto
Open Motto
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might"
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might"
-Ecclesiastes 9:10
-Ecclesiastes 9:10
Symbols
Symbols
Hammer and Tongs
Hammer and Tongs
Gear
Gear
Jacqueminot
(Dark Red Rose)
Jacqueminot
(Dark Red Rose)
Dark Red Garnet
Dark Red Garnet
Core Values
Core Values
From recruitment, through pledging, to lifelong brotherhood, our members are:
From recruitment, through pledging, to lifelong brotherhood, our members are:
Honest & ethical
Dependable & trustworthy
Respectful of ourselves and each other
Generous of time, talent, and treasure for each other, Theta Tau, and our community
Proud that we are the oldest, largest, and foremost fraternity for engineers
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
Culture of brotherhood, lifelong relationships, and connection
Mutual respect and professionalism
Balance of social, service, and professional activities
Diversity of engineering disciplines and demographics
