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Theta Chi (ΘX)

Theta Chi is dedicated to fostering brotherhood, leadership, and service among its members.

Known for its commitment to academic success and personal growth, the UT Knoxville chapter provides a supportive environment for students to thrive. Philanthropy is central to Theta Chi’s mission, with members engaged in community service and charitable work, including support for the United Services Organization, reflecting the fraternity’s ties to military service. The chapter also offers a vibrant social life with events that strengthen brotherhood and build lasting friendships. Beyond academics and service, Theta Chi emphasizes leadership development, preparing well-rounded men for success in college and beyond through integrity, responsibility, and lifelong bonds.

Members of Theta Chi at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville smiling with their fraternity flag, which is red and white. They are inside of a wood cabin.


Chapter Name: Theta Chi

Designation: Kappa Omicron Chapter

Colors: Military Red and White

Symbols/Mascots: Rattlesnake

Philanthropy: United Services Organization (USO)

National Founding: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University

UT Founding: 2021

Standing at UT: Good Standing: One Star

Chapter GPA: 3.09

President: Hayden Rooks

Address: 1502 Cumberland Ave., Suite 193, Knoxville, TN 37916


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: One-Star Chapter 77/100

Health and Safety Summit, Greek Leadership Summit, Bystander Intervention Workshop, Chapter Officer Workshops, Cross Council Exchange, New Member Health and Safety Module, Headquarters Program(s), Risk Management Program, DEI Program, Program with another chapter from another council, & program with another Registered Student Organization or Department.

Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5.

Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing

Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:

2023 Service Hours Per Member: 9.86 hours/member

2023 Philanthropic Donations: $915 donated

Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.


Newly initiated members of Theta Chi dressed in suits and wearing red ties. They are outside of their fraternity house on a red bench with their fraternity letters on it.

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Former and current members of Theta Chi at a national conference. They are all dressed in suits and gathered around a table for dinner.

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Local members of Theta Chi outside of their white fort house. They are wearing sports jerseys and posing in front and behind their Greek letters.

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