Phi Kappa Tau

Phi Kappa Tau
ΦΚΤ
FoundedMarch 17, 1906; 118 years ago (1906-03-17)
Miami University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeNational
Colors  Harvard Red
  Old Gold
Flag
FlowerRed carnation
PublicationThe Laurel of Phi Kappa Tau
PhilanthropySeriousFun Children's Network
Chapters161 Chartered, 83 Active, 7 Associate chapters [1]
Members3,900[1] collegiate
101,000[1] lifetime
NicknamePhi Tau
Headquarters5221 Morning Sun Road
Oxford, Ohio 45056
United States
Websitewww.phikappatau.org

Phi Kappa Tau (ΦΚΤ), commonly known as Phi Tau (/f tɔː/), is a collegiate fraternity located in the United States. The fraternity was founded in 1906. As of May 2024, the fraternity has 161 chartered chapters, 83 active chapters, 7 associate chapters, and about 3,900 collegiate members.[1] SeriousFun Children's Network, founded by Beta chapter alumnus Paul Newman, is Phi Kappa Tau's National Philanthropy. According to its Constitution, Phi Kappa Tau is one of the few social fraternities that accepts both graduate students and undergraduates.[2]

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  2. ^ Link: "Constitution and Bylaws". Archived from the original on 2015-11-09. Retrieved 2015-11-16.. Under membership qualifications, "Any male student not a member of a national college fraternity other than an honor society or professional fraternity who is pursuing undergraduate, post-graduate, or professional study" (Emphasis added).