Welcome Parents!
Whether your child is new to CWRU or is graduating soon, we know that keeping you in the loop is the best way to promote a safe and caring environment.
This page is dedicated to clearly answering as many questions as you may have and provides a glimpse into our chapter.
If you need more information or just want to speak with a current Brother, email Adam Aly at asa206@case.edu, our Vice President of Communication, or Pieter Verbeek at pov@case.edu, our President.
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Mutual Assistance
Betas believe that men are mutually obligated to help others in the honorable labors and aspirations of life.
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Intellectual Growth
Betas are devoted to continually cultivating their minds, including high standards of academic achievement.
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Trust
Betas develop absolute faith and confidence in one another by being true to themselves and others.
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Responsible Conduct
Betas choose to act responsibly, weighing the consequences of their actions on themselves and those around them.
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Integrity
Betas preserve their character by doing what is morally right and demanding the same from their brothers.
Here is Our Chapter House on the South Side of Campus.
2253 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
The house is a part of University Housing and has 18 single bedrooms for Brothers to live in.
It is about a 5 minute walk to the Main Quad.
There are three floors and a basement. The ground floor has a common room, bathroom, and kitchen. The two upper two levels have bedrooms and restrooms, including two showers per floor.
All bedroom furniture is provided by the university, which includes a Twin XL bed, a desk, a chair, a bureau, and drawers (very similar to the dormitories).
FAQs
What is Beta about?
Our focus here is to build a strong community of Brothers that want to better themselves and each other. This is achieved by holding one another accountable to our five publicly stated values and strengthening our social skills through events, bonding activities, and living together.
What is your average GPA?
Our average GPA for Fall 2023 was a 3.56. While not an academic fraternity, we do hold ourselves to achieve the best grades that we can. Classes and academic success always take priority.
What does this Chapter have to offer?
The General Fraternity provides a plethora of leadership opportunities for undergraduate students. This includes the Wooden Institute, the Keystone Leadership Conference, and the Chapter President’s Leadership Academy.
Is this an academic fraternity?
No, Beta Theta Pi is a social fraternity that aims to develop Men of Principle. We closely follow our five guiding principles of mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct, and integrity.
Does this Chapter drink a lot?
No, we are a dry house, which means that no alcohol or drugs of any kind are allowed on the premises or at any sponsored events. Drinking jeopardizes our values and being a dry house ensures the safety and success of its members.
How big is this chapter?
We are currently made up of 27 undergraduate students from Case Western Reserve University. However, we also include any students from the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland Institute of Music.
