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Why should I join a fraternity?

Belonging to a fraternity offers many advantages. We realize that your first purpose for coming to college is to obtain an education. We also realize that a college education encompasses more than academics and that the ability to deal and live with people is a demand that will be made on you for the rest of your life. As a well founded man you must merge a solid academic background with intellectual and social maturity, and with confidence in yourself to deal with the problems that will face you in later years. TKE is a very unique fraternity because we provide an environment that will encourage you to strive for academic excellence, while at the same time discovering new social horizons in a variety of campus settings. Our fraternity is involved in enhancing scholastic achievement, hosting social events, developing men into tomorrows leaders, participating in sporting events, and much more. A fraternity gets you involved, which helps you to develop different skills. It also allows you to develop contacts with other students, and a variety of alumni involved in all areas of the business world. People join organizations for different reasons. Most of our members joined Tau Kappa Epsilon because the enjoyed the events, liked the people they met, and felt that our chapter had the best to offer them at this important time in their life. You will also become part of a larger network of over 300 chapters and 200,000 members across North America.

What makes TKE different from other fraternities?

Since our founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon has always seen itself as different from other social fraternities.. This perception has led TKE to become the world's largest international fraternity. Our founders felt that fraternities had degenerated from institutions of scholarly attainment to mere social clubs. Our founders started an organization "whose avowed purpose was to aid college men in mental, moral, and social development," and that is a mission we have not strayed away from. Our mission is no different than it was in 1899 and the challenge is no less intimidating. Building better men is what TKE is all about. For nearly 100 years, Tau Kappa Epsilon has been building better men. Taking young men and building them into young leaders. Leaders who are prepared to face the world complete with a set of values and beliefs that add a distinct advantage to a man's efforts throughout his life. We have always based our membership "not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character."

What do you do for Community Service? Do I have to do it?

Philanthropy is one activity that TKE has always been heavily involved in. Our national philanthropic organization is the Special Olympics and last year alone TKE contributed more than $75,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours to the organization. We expect each member to do a set number of hours of philanthropic service each semester, but most members do much more than that. Raising money and donating hours often involves supporting events, working with children or senior citizens, and often with other fraternities and sororities. Philanthropy events are a great way to meet people, have fun, and provides needed support within the community.

Will the fraternity take up a lot of my time?

Time management means something different when you get to college than it did in high school. You now have so much available time on your hands that you can either use it or waste it. TKE's new member program not only teaches you how to mange that time, but also how to get the most out of every day. As with any organization you will get out of it what you put into it, and the rewards will vary depending on the drive that you have. Our goal is to make you a better man. The time you spend perfecting that goal will not be taking up time, but will instead be the most important time you've ever spent.

What if my parent's don't want me to join a fraternity?

Sometimes parents believe that fraternity life revolves only around beer, women, and hazing, and unfortunately some fraternities cannot offer much more than that to you. TKE takes a lot of time to keep parents informed about what things will be like in the chapter and how they can make the Teke Experience more rewarding. Some students find this a strange idea at first, but you should talk with your parents about which fraternities you are interested, what kinds of opportunities they have to offer, and what kinds of questions you need to ask each fraternity. This will definitely show how seriously and responsibly you are making this decision process. Also, have them view the TKE Parent's Guide.

How much does it cost to join?

In addition to having the lowest dues of any fraternity on campus TKE also has a very low fee for joining the fraternity. All initial costs go to the International Headquarters who provides Apollo Program materials, membership card and certificate, and the Teke Guide, which is the fraternity's membership manual containing the history, organization, ideals, and a detailed explanation of programs and traditions of our fraternity. This fee also provides you with membership fees, liability insurance, a TKE Calling Card, a subscription to TKE Today which is the official publication of the Fraternity.

Do you pair with Sororities?

Tau Kappa Epsilon is greatly involved with interacting with sororities on campus. The new member program holds awareness seminars with sororities on campus, and that's a great way to get to know people. TKE also pairs for several social functions during each semester. Part of being a member of a "social" fraternity means that you have the ability to build those social interaction and "people" skills you will need the rest of your life.

What can your chapter do to help me in school?

The academic success you make in your first few semesters at college will largely limit or expand your future options. It's always easier to maintain a GPA than to raise one. TKE provides academic support from the very start with the Apollo Program, your Big Brother, Chapter and Academic Advisors, Scholarship Chairmen, Chapter Educator, tutoring services, and much more. Along with all the adjustments you'll be making during your first few months at college the last thing you want to worry about is poor academic performance. Academic success is imply opportunity meeting hard work, and TKE will give you that opportunity.

Do you get a lot of support from alumni?

Part of belonging to the Fraternity for Life means continued support even after your undergraduate years are over. We publish an alumni newsletter, hold alumni events, and use alumni contacts to help graduating fraters obtain job interviews. Our Board of Advisors is made up of chapter alumni as well as other fraters who have chosen our chapter as their focal point for alumni support. To be honest, we don't get millions of dollars willed to us for renovations, we don't spend contributions just on parties, and we're not looking for alumni to spend our obstacles away. We have always valued the tie and effort that alumni provide more than the money they give. TKE teaches its members that the only price Brotherhood has is dedication. Alumni offer everyone from our newest member to our graduating seniors support in every area from finding a job to recounting how they made the most out of their undergraduate years in TKE. The support that our alumni give every year is immeasurable.

What are your membership standards?

If you are selected to receive an invitation to join our great Fraternity, you can do so knowing that our chapter members have applied an extensive set of criteria to your selection, and you'll know that they believe that you have what it takes to live up to our standard. We base certain membership criteria on your past experiences and how you have already turned opportunity into success. If you accept the challenge to become a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon you will be expected to maintain a certain GPA, be involved on campus and within the chapter, perform a few hours per semester of community service, to met financial obligations, and to live up to the ideals of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Our biggest standard is the standard of success that over 200,000 since 1899, have lived up to it. It is our goal to provide you with the opportunity, assistances, and support that will see you through the most important years of your life, and on to your most successful ones.




	Rushing TKE Schedule Joining FAQ Parents Interested In TKE? Tell me more... Full Name: Email: Phone number: Major: Cumulative GPA: Year: Any other extra curricular activities or involvements that you would like to tell us about: (optional) Rush Frequently Asked Questions Why should I join a fraternity? Belonging to a fraternity offers many advantages. We realize that your first purpose for coming to college is to obtain an education. We also realize that a college education encompasses more than academics and that the ability to deal and live with people is a demand that will be made on you for the rest of your life. As a well founded man you must merge a solid academic background with intellectual and social maturity, and with confidence in yourself to deal with the problems that will face you in later years. TKE is a very unique fraternity because we provide an environment that will encourage you to strive for academic excellence, while at the same time discovering new social horizons in a variety of campus settings. Our fraternity is involved in enhancing scholastic achievement, hosting social events, developing men into tomorrows leaders, participating in sporting events, and much more. A fraternity gets you involved, which helps you to develop different skills. It also allows you to develop contacts with other students, and a variety of alumni involved in all areas of the business world. People join organizations for different reasons. Most of our members joined Tau Kappa Epsilon because the enjoyed the events, liked the people they met, and felt that our chapter had the best to offer them at this important time in their life. You will also become part of a larger network of over 300 chapters and 200,000 members across North America. What makes TKE different from other fraternities? Since our founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon has always seen itself as different from other social fraternities.. This perception has led TKE to become the world's largest international fraternity. Our founders felt that fraternities had degenerated from institutions of scholarly attainment to mere social clubs. Our founders started an organization "whose avowed purpose was to aid college men in mental, moral, and social development," and that is a mission we have not strayed away from. Our mission is no different than it was in 1899 and the challenge is no less intimidating. Building better men is what TKE is all about. For nearly 100 years, Tau Kappa Epsilon has been building better men. Taking young men and building them into young leaders. Leaders who are prepared to face the world complete with a set of values and beliefs that add a distinct advantage to a man's efforts throughout his life. We have always based our membership "not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character." What do you do for Community Service? Do I have to do it? Philanthropy is one activity that TKE has always been heavily involved in. Our national philanthropic organization is the Special Olympics and last year alone TKE contributed more than $75,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours to the organization. We expect each member to do a set number of hours of philanthropic service each semester, but most members do much more than that. Raising money and donating hours often involves supporting events, working with children or senior citizens, and often with other fraternities and sororities. Philanthropy events are a great way to meet people, have fun, and provides needed support within the community. Will the fraternity take up a lot of my time? Time management means something different when you get to college than it did in high school. You now have so much available time on your hands that you can either use it or waste it. TKE's new member program not only teaches you how to mange that time, but also how to get the most out of every day. As with any organization you will get out of it what you put into it, and the rewards will vary depending on the drive that you have. Our goal is to make you a better man. The time you spend perfecting that goal will not be taking up time, but will instead be the most important time you've ever spent. What if my parent's don't want me to join a fraternity? Sometimes parents believe that fraternity life revolves only around beer, women, and hazing, and unfortunately some fraternities cannot offer much more than that to you. TKE takes a lot of time to keep parents informed about what things will be like in the chapter and how they can make the Teke Experience more rewarding. Some students find this a strange idea at first, but you should talk with your parents about which fraternities you are interested, what kinds of opportunities they have to offer, and what kinds of questions you need to ask each fraternity. This will definitely show how seriously and responsibly you are making this decision process. Also, have them view the TKE Parent's Guide. How much does it cost to join? In addition to having the lowest dues of any fraternity on campus TKE also has a very low fee for joining the fraternity. All initial costs go to the International Headquarters who provides Apollo Program materials, membership card and certificate, and the Teke Guide, which is the fraternity's membership manual containing the history, organization, ideals, and a detailed explanation of programs and traditions of our fraternity. This fee also provides you with membership fees, liability insurance, a TKE Calling Card, a subscription to TKE Today which is the official publication of the Fraternity. Do you pair with Sororities? Tau Kappa Epsilon is greatly involved with interacting with sororities on campus. The new member program holds awareness seminars with sororities on campus, and that's a great way to get to know people. TKE also pairs for several social functions during each semester. Part of being a member of a "social" fraternity means that you have the ability to build those social interaction and "people" skills you will need the rest of your life. What can your chapter do to help me in school? The academic success you make in your first few semesters at college will largely limit or expand your future options. It's always easier to maintain a GPA than to raise one. TKE provides academic support from the very start with the Apollo Program, your Big Brother, Chapter and Academic Advisors, Scholarship Chairmen, Chapter Educator, tutoring services, and much more. Along with all the adjustments you'll be making during your first few months at college the last thing you want to worry about is poor academic performance. Academic success is imply opportunity meeting hard work, and TKE will give you that opportunity. Do you get a lot of support from alumni? Part of belonging to the Fraternity for Life means continued support even after your undergraduate years are over. We publish an alumni newsletter, hold alumni events, and use alumni contacts to help graduating fraters obtain job interviews. Our Board of Advisors is made up of chapter alumni as well as other fraters who have chosen our chapter as their focal point for alumni support. To be honest, we don't get millions of dollars willed to us for renovations, we don't spend contributions just on parties, and we're not looking for alumni to spend our obstacles away. We have always valued the tie and effort that alumni provide more than the money they give. TKE teaches its members that the only price Brotherhood has is dedication. Alumni offer everyone from our newest member to our graduating seniors support in every area from finding a job to recounting how they made the most out of their undergraduate years in TKE. The support that our alumni give every year is immeasurable. What are your membership standards? If you are selected to receive an invitation to join our great Fraternity, you can do so knowing that our chapter members have applied an extensive set of criteria to your selection, and you'll know that they believe that you have what it takes to live up to our standard. We base certain membership criteria on your past experiences and how you have already turned opportunity into success. If you accept the challenge to become a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon you will be expected to maintain a certain GPA, be involved on campus and within the chapter, perform a few hours per semester of community service, to met financial obligations, and to live up to the ideals of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Our biggest standard is the standard of success that over 200,000 since 1899, have lived up to it. It is our goal to provide you with the opportunity, assistances, and support that will see you through the most important years of your life, and on to your most successful ones.