Sigma Nu

Chapter Name:

Delta Tau

National Founding Date & Location:

January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute

Chartered at OSU:

1917

Chapter Facts:

Founded originally in 1917, Delta Tau recently reopened its chapter in 2015.

Regularly finish in the top 3 of all-Fraternal GPA.

Sigma Nu's annual philanthropy, The Amazing Snake Race, is a parody of The Amazing Race with challenges sprawled across campus eventually leading to the chapter house.

We emphasize philanthropic participation and academics and regularly place highly in both fields!

GPA requirement: 2.85

Total Members:

House Capacity:

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Chapter Information

Council Membership:

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Chapter Type:

Fraternity

Mission:

To develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth.
To foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character.
To perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity.

Organization Information:

Headquartered in Lexington, Virginia, Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Sigma Nu currently has 166 active chapters and colonies on college campuses throughout the United States, and has initiated over 235,000 members since its founding. Sigma Nu has over 10,900 collegiate members, 19 rock chapters, and has raised over $1.5 million for charities. Undergraduate Sigma Nu's have logged over 350,000 community service hours.

Philanthropy:

The Amazing Snake Race was done in partnership with Tri Delta is a parody of The Amazing Race where participants form small teams and race to complete challenges at stations spread across campus, eventually leading to the chapter house. There the winners are crowned and all participants and chapter members gather for the awards ceremony.

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