Theta Xi

Theta Xi
ΘΞ
FoundedApril 29, 1864; 160 years ago (1864-04-29)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TypeSocial fraternity
AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoJuncti Juvant
"United they Serve"
Colors  Azure Blue and   Silver
SymbolUnicorn
Flag
FlowerBlue Iris
Patron saintBenjamin Franklin[1]
PublicationThe Unicorn
PhilanthropyHabitat for Humanity International & National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Chapters44 Active 2 Colonies
HeadquartersSuite 900
260 Peachtree Street NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30303
United States
Websitewww.thetaxi.org

Theta Xi (ΘΞ) is a North American Greek-letter social college fraternity. It was founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) on April 29, 1864. Of all the social fraternities today, Theta Xi was the only one founded during the Civil War. Its Grand Lodge is headquartered in downtown Atlanta. Since its inception, Theta Xi has grown to include more than 60,000 initiated members. Currently, there are approximately 45 active chapters, and 1 colony. The Theta Xi Fraternity Chapter House at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.