Kappa Alpha Theta
| Kappa Alpha Theta | |
|---|---|
| ΚΑΘ | |
| Founded | January 27, 1870 DePauw University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPC |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | North America |
| Motto | Faith, hope, love--these three, but the greatest of these is love |
| Member badge | |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Symbol | Kite, Twin Stars |
| Flower | Black and gold pansy |
| Publication | The Kappa Alpha Theta Magazine |
| Philanthropy | Court Appointed Special Advocates and The Friendship Fund |
| Chapters | 212 collegiate, 200+ alumnae |
| Members | 270,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | 8740 Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 United States |
| Website | kappaalphatheta.org |
Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ), commonly referred to simply as Theta, is an international sorority founded on January 27, 1870, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. It was the first Greek-letter fraternity established for women. The organization has 147 chapters at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The organization was the first women's fraternity to establish a chapter in Canada. Theta's total living initiated membership, as of 2020, was more than 250,000. There are more than 200 alumnae chapters and circles worldwide.
Kappa Alpha Theta is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), an umbrella organization that encompasses 26 social sororities found throughout North America. The organization's own headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.