Theta Delta Chi

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Nickname: Thumpers

We were founded in 1847 by six men at Union college and brought to Iowa State in 1919. We are the oldest house on campus made for Fraternal living. Our house had renovations completed in spring 2016. Our reputation on campus has been growing and we've been constantly increasing our numbers and improving since 2007. We represent a wide variety of majors and backgrounds, bringing in students from all over the nation. All of our members are very involved in the fraternity and in Iowa State student life. Theta Delta Chi strives to improve all of its members intellectually, morally, and socially to the best of their abilities. We pride ourselves on academic excellence and campus involvement. It's a brotherhood for life.
Motto
Our Hearts are United
Philanthropy
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Colors
Black, White, and Blue
Symbols
Red Carnation, Owl
Council
Interfraternity Council
Local Founding Date
1919
National Founding Date
October 31, 1847
Chapter Website
https://www.thumpersisu.org
National Website
http://www.thetadeltachi.net

"As a freshman when I received the opportunity to tour Theta Delta Chi I could tell right away that these men were different. The immediate welcoming atmosphere and personability I was greeted with I knew right way this was the house I belonged in."

Oscar Andestic, 2026 Chapter President

Housing Information
Style of living The chapter house has cold airs and then common rooms for members where each member has their own desk space along with a lock box for personal items. Common rooms range from 4 people in a room to 7 which is the largest common room for members.
Room Features The chapter house has cold airs for sleeping which range from 4 - 8 guys in the cold air. Each member in the house also has a wardrobe which depending on the room members chooses could be in their cold air or in their common room space.
Dining Features We receive five lunches and four dinners a week, Monday through Friday with no dinner on Fridays. We have 24 hour access to our kitchen amenities as our chef cooks all our meals over at Theta Chi and then brings them over.
Entertainment Features We have a large front yard that members enjoy playing various yard games and sports on. We also have a full access to our balcony from our third floor which provides a great view.
Parking We have 15 available parking spaces for our members and getting a parking space is determined by overall involvement in the house. We also have 2 guest spots for visitors.
Address 217 Ash Avenue
Alcohol Status Permitted: Alcohol is permitted in the chapter facility