Search MEMBERS JOIN THETA FIND A CHAPTER FOUNDATION HOUSING SUPPORT THETAS ABOUT US HERITAGE SHOP MAGAZINE NEWS & EVENTS CONTACT MEMBER LOGIN DONATE About Us There are many organizations we can join as collegians and alumnae. But Theta isn’t like other organizations. Our members are different: we aren’t afraid to stand out, to make a difference together. We are women supporting women, and we inspire one another to be our best selves. HOME ABOUT US Mission Kappa Alpha Theta nurtures each member throughout her lifetime, offering opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. Vision Leading every member to personal excellence through lifelong sisterhood. Values Scholarship, service, leadership, personal excellence, and friendship/sisterhood. Membership As some of the earliest women to attend college, Kappa Alpha Theta’s founders fought to be recognized and accepted in a frequently hostile educational and social environment. Today, we strive to provide an inclusive environment throughout the membership experience. Our mission is to offer women lifelong opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. LEARN HOW TO JOIN Theta Heritage In establishing Kappa Alpha Theta in 1870, our founders created a women’s fraternity in which they could learn, grow, and be part of something larger than themselves. Explore Theta's history through its founders, notable Theta members, college chapters, virtual exhibits, and other resources. In her later years, Bettie Locke Hamilton, one of our founders, wrote, “We realized somehow that we weren’t going to college just for ourselves, but for all the girls who would follow after us, if we could just win out.” LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HERITAGE The Heritage Museum The Heritage Museum at Theta headquarters reflects sorority and fraternity history in the US and Canada as demonstrated by resources and artifacts from our archives. Visitors’ exploration begins with a timeline that shows how groups like Theta are created within the context of North American history. Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters History The first salaried position established by Kappa Alpha Theta was that of the editor in 1891. In 1909, the editor and grand secretary positions combined. L. Pearle Green, Grand Secretary from 1909 to 1939 and editor from 1911 to 1949, worked out of her sister's home in Ithaca, New York, and for many years this early home office served as the defacto central office of Kappa Alpha Theta. In 1922, Grand Council allocated funds for a central executive office with a secretary, clerical assistant, office rent, and equipment. Evanston, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana National Panhellenic Conference The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) was founded in 1902 as an umbrella organization for 26 national and international women's fraternities and sororities. Kappa Alpha Theta, along with Alpha Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Chi Omega, was a founding member group and is the only organization to have held the chairmanship of NPC three times. LEARN MORE Campus Partners Our website isn't just a valuable go-to spot for members of Theta and their families and friends; we aim for it to be a valuable resource for our higher-ed professional partners, too. Please contact us if you need to view Kappa Alpha Theta's Constitution & Bylaws or Risk Management Handbook. CONTACT US Memorial Service This service is available to the families of deceased members of Kappa Alpha Theta. Should the family so desire, it can be incorporated by an officiant of the funeral or memorial service. A family member of the deceased or a Theta sister can also lead it. DOWNLOAD THE SERVICE MEMBERS JOIN THETA FIND A CHAPTER FOUNDATION HOUSING SUPPORT THETAS ABOUT US CONTACT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS KAPPA ALPHA THETA 8740 FOUNDERS ROAD INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 Email Us Phone: 800-526-1870 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram YouTube © 2021 Kappa Alpha Theta Website Terms of Use Privacy Policy