About Us

General information about Theta Chi Fraternity

Founded: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University

Of the 64 North American Interfraternity Conference men's fraternities, Theta Chi is the 21st in chronological order of founding.

Motto:  "Assisting Hand" or "Extend the Helping Hand"
              

Maxim:  "Alma Mater First, and Theta Chi for Alma Mater"

Colors:   Military Red and White

Initiates: 156,352 (as of July 1, 2005)

Installed Chapters: 214 chapters installed since 1856

Active Chapters: 131 current active chapters

Colonies and Interest Groups: 11

Fast Facts: Famous alumni include filmmakter Steven Spielberg, automobile executive Lee Iacocca, and Ross Greening and Harold Watson, two of the 32 pilots who participated in the famous Doolittle Raid in April 1942.