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For more than one hundred years, young men on college campuses have sought out membership in fraternities. Each fraternity promotes a set of ideals that are to be held true by its members throughout their lives. While these ideals usually differ from fraternity to fraternity, most provide an environment where young men are encouraged to develop strong skills for academics, leadership, organization, personal growth, and involvement in community service--the attributes that help build success throughout life.
While no two fraternities are exactly alike, each offers a young man a place to be accepted and belong--a place to fit in on campus. Fraternity brothers are lifetime friends, colleagues, and sources of support for each other.
With TKE, your son can achieve his personal best.
Together in a Bond...
TKE men are given six challenges: scholarship, participation, developing an understanding of TKE history, developing an understanding of chapter operations, becoming a "frater" (brother), and understanding and practicing the ideals and principles of charity, esteem, and love. By assessing his own personal goals, a TKE also is challenged to determine how those will be achieved--by both giving his time to, and using the resources of, his chapter. Every duty a TKE performs within his chapter will contribute to his character and future success.
The Benefits to Your Son
- His chances of graduating are greater by belonging to a fraternity, by at least 10 percent.
- TKE recognizes scholastic achievement with awards, grants, and educational programs.
- Fraternities in general have experienced more than 100 percent growth since World War II; TKE is the fastest growing fraternity on the continent.
- 76 percent of our nation's senators, 85 percent of key executives and 71 percent of the men listed in "Who's Who in America" are fraternity men.
- 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men
- Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men
- Less than 1.5 percent of the average college man's expenses go for fraternity dues.
As a parent, you likely are interested in what the fraternity environment is like and how much your son's membership in TKE will cost. Joining Tau Kappa Epsilon is both safe and affordable.
- All forms of hazing are strictly forbidden by TKE, and offenses are punishable by TKE.
- TKE has a comprehensive risk management policy and a $1,000,000 liability insurance program.
- The dues are $450 per semester for members not living at the chapter facility, $400 per semester for members living at the chapter facility, and $275 per semester for senior members.
- At the point he moves into the TKE house at 216 Langdon Street, rent is very comparable to the amount charged by the University of Wisconsin, as well as off-campus housing throughout Madison.
- Lambda chapter has very active alumni advisory board.
Greek Life at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Greek life also fosters incredible brotherhood and sisterhood that can last a lifetime! Through various programming functions, you will have the chance to interact with people from around the country with diverse backgrounds. It is our aspiration to provide safe, enjoyable, and memorable career for you at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! For more information, visit UWGreek.com
And a word from our International Headquarters...
Like you, we care about the choices your son makes. Our intent is to help him face challenges to become his very best. Please direct any questions you may have to the staff at our headquarters. We will be more than happy to help. Visit us on the web at www.tke.org. Or you can contact us directly:
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Office of the Grand Chapter
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
(317) 872-6522
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