Financial Obligations of Membership
The financial obligations of each member enable Beta Theta Pi as a General Fraternity to exist and offer benefits to more than 6,000 active undergraduates and 125,000 alumni members.
One-Time Fees
Membership Dues
General Fraternity Dues: $125.00 ($62.50 per semester)
Heritage Fee: $15.00 ($7.50 per semester)
Insurance Fee: $120.00 (payable each fall semester)
Colony (Local) Dues: Varies
What is the New Member Education Fee?
The new member education fee is a one-time charge assessed upon pledging to become a member of the Fraternity. This covers the cost of the new member manual ("Son of the Stars"), song book, CD, and risk management resources.
What is the Initiation Fee?
The initiation fee is a one-time charge assessed upon intitiation into the Fraternity. This covers the cost of the membership shingle, badge, and lifetime subscription to The Beta Theta Pi magazine.
What are General Fraternity dues?
General Fraternity dues are assessed to every undergraduate member to fund education resources, administrative support, and the day-to-day operation of the General Fraternity.
What is the Heritage Fee?
The Heritage Fund was established for the maintenance and care of the Administrative Office (Brennan Hall, pictured above) and grounds built in Oxford, Ohio, in 1994. The $3.1 million facility was paid for through the generosity of alumni contributions.
What is the Insurance Fee?
Beta Theta Pi maintains a Fraternity-wide liability insurance policy with superior legal coverage and risk management support. The Fraternity's annual insurance fee is one of the lowest in the industry.
What are the Colony dues?
Colony dues are assessed to fund the operation of the Colony. This will go to cover the cost associated with service projects, social events, recruitment, ritual, and brotherhood functions. The amount of dues varies by semester, largely depending on the number of active members.