Beta Theta Pi was founded here at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on August 8, 1839. With nearly 140 chapters and colonies in the United States and Canada, the fraternity boasts more than 137,000 living members, with over 10,000 undergraduate members. Beta has a strong reputation that is built on more than 180 years of brotherhood and tradition. Known for our award-winning Men of Principle Initiative, the Alpha Chapter of Beta Theta Pi at Miami University is committed to providing a fraternity experience that is fun and enjoyable, yet safe, balanced, and grounded in academic achievement and personal development.

Beta Theta Pi actively recruits gentlemen, scholars, and leaders, and supplements their personal and professional development through award-winning leadership opportunities. As a fraternity brother, you’ll have access to a multitude of leadership experiences and resources to help you live a more principled life. With your participation in these programs, it is our hope you’ll be able to make a difference in your chapter, on your campus, in your community, and the world.

Beta’s General Fraternity hosts many of its own leadership experiences, such as the Wooden Institute, Presidents Academy, Keystone Conferences, Leadership College, and more. In addition to these opportunities, Beta has also partnered with the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) to provide sponsorships to the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), as well as scholarships to LeaderShape, hosted by the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV).

Beta, at the chapter level, offers a vibrant network of leadership positions to all of its undergraduates. Brothers may choose to hold various chapter positions from the food committee to the recruitment committee. They may rise to VP of finance, housing, recruitment, communications, and more. They may even aspire to be the chapter president. All the while, they will learn leadership skills that will endure.

At the end of your college experience, what will follow you off-campus? We hope you’ll make it a strong backbone of connections and the wisdom that actual leadership kindles. These skills and qualities burn brightly long after the glow of chapter events and casual friendships fade.

Leadership isn’t the only lasting gift that the brothers may expect from the fraternity. Beta makes it a priority to foster strong connections between brothers that they may count on long after graduation. Betas always have an extended family, and that foundation begins during your undergraduate years at Miami University. The fraternity cultivates and organizes ample opportunities for you to forge lasting connections with community and industry leaders and alumni. As a Beta at Miami University, you may look forward to internship and mentorship programs at your fingertips. Click on either links below to learn more.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the Alpha Chapter at Miami University are dedicated to providing scholarship assistance to brothers and Potential New Members (PNMs) who show exemplary character, initiative, and need. These scholarships are administered and awarded by the Beta Theta Pi Foundation and the Miami University Foundation. Miami Beta is now accepting applications for the for the following scholarships: 

1.) Alpha Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Sesquicentenary Scholarships.  2.) Ralph B Fey Memorial Scholarships. 3.) Robert B and Guthery Mautz Scholarships.

This year over $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to active chapter members in good standing.  Most awards are in the $1,000-$2,500 range and you can apply for multiple scholarships.   Applications are due by April 15th, 2021. Apply today.

It takes a network of dedicated individuals and partner organizations to keep Beta running smoothly. We are grateful for the invaluable support the chapter receives from its full-time house director, advisors, Forever Alpha Housing Company, Miami University’s Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, and the Beta Theta Pi General Fraternity. Becoming a Beta grants access to this extensive support network, so there’s always help and guidance when you need it.

The Beta chapter house at Miami University traces its roots back to the late 1800s. The charm and history of the chapter house create a welcoming living environment for all brothers and guests. Residents must adhere to a code of conduct and uphold Beta Theta Pi’s substance-free housing policy.

The chapter house was completely renovated in 2018 and now features an expanded common area space, modernized bathrooms, updated climate control systems, a commercial kitchen, and a refurbished dining area. Speaking of food, brothers enjoy a full food service and meal plan with a dedicated cook. The chapter house is also equipped with a kitchenette, complete with 24/7 on-demand beverages and snacks.

Beta brothers may balance work and play in the library, executive board meeting room, hang out in their bedrooms, or spend some focused time in the study nook. The house also has a chapter room, a living room with a 60″ TV, fireplace, and a baby grand piano. That’s in addition to the media room with 5 plasma TV’s, poker table, pool table, new leather media chairs, and corresponding tables.

The success of Beta Theta Pi begins with our values-based recruitment process that identifies Potential New Members (PNMs) who align with Beta’s mission, vision, and core values. Our goal is to select future men of principle who are recognized on campus as gentlemen, scholars, and leaders.

Recruitment happens year-round with a focused period in both fall and spring semesters. The recruitment committee adds approximately 35-40 new members annually. The formal recruitment process officially begins in late January and in late August during an intense week of chapter recruitment events, outings, and meetings. During this time, members of the chapter get to know the PNMs and eventually extend bids to those who align with the Beta’s values.