Formal Rush is a term used to define the period of time when fraternities have the opportunity to host events in order to recruit prospective undergraduates who may be interested in joining their organization.  Although formal rush is an important time in the recruitment of new members, actual recruitment is a year round process.

Photo:  TKE Wingbowl Rush Event

At the end of the formal rush period, bids are given out personally by the fraternity to the prospects in which they see potential candidates for membership in their organization.  If the prospect decides that they want to be part of the organization, they will accept their bids.  Bid Acceptance is a formal dinner or other activity hosted by the fraternity to welcome their new member candidates.

 Photo:  TKE Chapter House set up for Bid Acceptance Dinner

Numbers do not lie, and being a Greek incorporates some pretty impressive numbers.  For starters, approximately 80% of the executives of the 500 largest corporations in America are fraternity men.  More than 3/4 of U.S. Senators are fraternity men, and of the 16 U.S. Presidents who had the opportunity to join a fraternity, 13 took advantage of that opportunity.

Being a TKE means being part of something greater than yourself.  TKE offers so many opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else.

The TKE Purpose is to contribute to the personal growth of our members.  The TKE Mission is to aid men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.  Alpha Tau does just that.

TKE offers the most diverse and consistent social environments anywhere on Drexel's Campus.  Joining TKE will introduce to new college experience that you will never forget.  TKE gives you the opportunity to meet hundreds of college students with the same interests and values as yourself.

Photo:  Greek Week Social Lu-au 2004 & 2007

TKE helps develop it's members into the leaders of tomorrow by giving the members the opportunities to hold offices, network with others, and build a vast resume.  The officers of the house have responsibilities far beyond those of a normal Drexel student.  For example, our Treasurer has the opportunity to manage a $300,00+ budget for the fiscal year!

Photo:  The TKE Brothers with President Papadakis

TKE Alumni number around 1600 men.  These men are among the most successful Drexel Alumni, including Robert Buckley (Buckley Field and Green), Robert Byers (Mario the Dragon Statue), Ray Westphal (Westphal College of Media Arts & Design) and many more.  These Alumni offer multiple career opportunities for undergraduate members.  The undergraduate members of TKE also offer numerous opportunities in the areas of co-op and academic help.

Photo:  Recepients of the 2007 Awards in Leadership and Engineering Academics with their families and respected Alumni

Photo:  TKEs building a stage in their basement and painting their West Living Room

Living at TKE offers an exciting lifestyle with unlimited resources, a Mansion to live in, a personal chef to prepare your meals, and some of the most exciting times of your life. 

 Questions?

rush@tkealphatau.org