There are many reasons why men chose to join social fraternal organizations in college. We will go through a few of the main reasons why men chose to pursue fraternity life through success, fun, personal development, and to find life long friendships.

Alpha Tau Zeta was founded on the four principals of high scholarship, fine fellowship, sound character, and a commitment to service. These are the vital principals of real leadership through which the brothers strive to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number. Throughout your journey of researching your options with ATZ you will see many ways in which our men strive to uphold these 108 year old traditions.

Why should I join ATZ?

You want to be successful in life. We stress academics and reward those who excel academically. Our academic expectations for our members are high to help you realize your true academic potential which is the real reason why you are in college in the first place. Over the past five years, ATZ has been honored as one of the top academic performing fraternities in the Interfraternity Council. Click here to see our chapter's academic history.

You want to have fun and enjoy your college experience. ATZ participates in intramural sports. Ohio State facilitates the nation's largest organized rec sports program. The men participate in flag football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and softball & sand volleyball during the spring quarter. We also highly encourage members to be involved in many of the other 800+ student organizations on campus including Ohio Stater's Inc., class honoraries, Ag Ed Society, Saddle and Sirloin, co-curricular judging teams, and club and varsity athletics. Homecoming week, Greek Week, and many other social events also provide an opportunity for the men to spend many memorable moments with one another.

You want to develop into a more well-rounded individual. ATZ has leadership positions, financial responsibilities, and policies & procedures to follow much like most organizations and companies. There is an executive board of officers as well as other leadership positions within the chapter. The chance to lead others is not only available and encouraged, but it is expected as a part of our fraternity. We offer leadership training and development at a variety of levels within the Greek Community. Part of the fraternity is of a social nature, but that does not simply imply drinking and partying. It allows you to meet other people in a fun and safe environment and become comfortable meeting and getting to know people you have met for the first time. Not only is ATZ diverse in of itself, with members from many different racial, religious, regional and other backgrounds; we are sensitive to and educate upon diverse issues. We celebrate our diversity and the diversity that is here on our campus and community. ATZ holds in high regard our responsibility to give back to our community. Whether it is in donating our time, working with others or raising money for a worthy cause, we dedicate ourselves to helping others.

You want to form lifelong friendships. Alpha Tau Zeta gives you the opportunity to make new friends who will be with you long after graduation. The men you meet today will be the ones who stand up in our wedding, provide guidance when you are struggling and share in your happiness for many years. The chapter has many alumni who will share their experiences and help prepare you for life after graduation. The common bond of our fraternity will carry beyond the members you join with and into the many alumni who have this shared experience. Their knowledge will be beneficial to you as you prepare for a career. The fraternity has a foundation of values and standards known as the ritual. Through our rituals you will learn the basic concepts of friendship and values that will being you closer to your brothers. This common bond will be with you for life.

These are just a few reasons why many chose to go Greek on campus. Hopefully you will discover your own unique and special reason why you chose anyone of the social Greek-letter fraternities on campus. If you have questions as any time just let us know. We hope to see you on campus and in the Greek Community very soon!