Top 10 Reasons to Join Phi Delta Theta

Classes have started here at the University of Arkansas. Campus is bustling with new students trekking around with lanyards around their necks and unfolded maps in their hands. Greek Life is huge here at the University of Arkansas. Over 750 girls accepted bids to join sororities on Sunday. The next step is fraternity recruitment which starts September 13th.

That being said, Phi Delta Theta is one of U of A's most historic and prestigious fraternities on campus. The following is a list of the Top 10 reasons to join Phi Delta Theta:

10. Large National Organization - Phi Delta Theta is one of the largest national organizations, with 163 chapters and eight colonies nationwide which includes 11/12 SEC schools.

9. Local Alumni Support - There are over 130 alumni within 100 miles of Fayetteville. There is also a very active Chapter Advisory Board, which is a group of alumni committed to the success of the colony.

8. Social - Joining Greek Life makes a large campus seem a lot smaller. You instantly have a large group of friends to hang out with, study with, and take classes with. In addition, new members will take part in large events with sorority women.

7. Academics - Phi Delta Theta ranked 3rd out of 13 fraternities at U of A with a 3.07 GPA.

6. Hazing - Worried about hazing? Don't be. Phi Delta Theta has a firm commitment against hazing, and have a New Member Program designed to build brotherhood through more constructive methods.

5. Housing - The PDT house is located at 208 N Stadium Drive right across the street from Razorback Stadium. The chapter house just underwent over $4 million dollars in renovations and is considered the nicest on campus.

4. Networking - Arkansas Alpha has initiated nearly 1,700 men. Nationally, Phi Delta Theta has over 160,000 living alumni which becomes valuable as you begin to search for jobs and internships

3. Parental Involvement - Unlike many other chapters, we encourage parents to come see our state-of-the-art facility. Additionally, we have an active parents club that keeps parents informed and involved in their son's experience.

2. Professional Development - After four years in the chapter, our members develop the leadership and social skills necessary to be successful in the real world. Phi Delta Theta considers itself a "Fraternity For Life", meaning that there are several ways to stay involved and connected after graduation.

1. Legacy - As a colony poised to regain its charter, there are many opportunities to leave your mark, not only on Phi Delta Theta, but on the U of A campus as a whole. As a Re-Founding Father, you will have the opportunity to create traditions that will last long after your graduation.

For those interested in rushing Phi Delta Theta, contact our Recruitment Chair, Jahon Zehtaban at jzehtaba@uark.edu or fill out our recruitment form HERE.