Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Alpha Theta
ΚΑΘ
FoundedJanuary 27, 1870 (1870-01-27)
DePauw University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNPC
StatusActive
ScopeNorth America
MottoFaith, hope, love--these three, but the greatest of these is love
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Colors  Black and   Gold
SymbolKite, Twin Stars
FlowerBlack and gold pansy
PublicationThe Kappa Alpha Theta Magazine
PhilanthropyCourt Appointed Special Advocates and The Friendship Fund
Chapters212 collegiate, 200+ alumnae
Members270,000+ lifetime
Headquarters8740 Founders Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
United States
Websitekappaalphatheta.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.