Welcome to Beta at Johns Hopkins

Our chapter of Beta Theta Pi was founded on November 30, 1877, just one year after Johns Hopkins opened its doors. Our chapter is the oldest fraternal organization on the Johns Hopkins University Campus. In fact, nine of the sixteen graduates in 1880 were Betas.

Being a Beta is not just a four year experience. It is a lifelong journey that will engender lasting bonds of friendship and brotherhood. From undergraduate leadership opportunities to local alumni associations and General Conventions, the lifelong bonds of Beta brotherhood are inescapable.

What is Beta?

Beta Theta Pi, often referred to simply as "Beta," is a men's college fraternity dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the individual, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the university through lifelong devotion to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship.

All brothers share the common belief in mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, devotion to the cultivation of the intellect, unsullied friendship and unfaltering fidelity. This lasting bond of friendship is cultivated by being a part of a group of individuals who share the same goals and values, constantly supporting each other in the pursuit of social, moral and cultural excellence.