Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fraternity?
Simply put, a fraternity is an organization of women or men bound together by friendship, aspirations, and common goals. On a university campus a student will find many opportunities to get involved in an array of different fraternities, whether they are solely based on academic honorary, academic major, community service, religion, and ethnicity; or whether they are social fraternities such as Triangle.
Triangle's main objective is based on developing balanced men in engineering, architecture, and science by providing an environment which fosters personal growth and professional success. More specifically, Triangle Fraternity looks to provide the opportunity for the male student to enhance his leadership skills, scholastic involvement, and service contribution to the local community.
When was Triangle Founded?
Triangle's beginnings came from the desire of some congenial college friends to extend their friendship, not only through college, but also for life. Triangle was founded April 15, 1907 in the State of Illinois. The date of incorporation has been designated as Founder's Day, and Triangle appropriately celebrates it every year.
What is Your Stance On Hazing?
Like almost every other fraternity today, Triangle has a very strict anti-hazing policy that is enforced by the chapter Executive Committee, as well as Triangle headquarters. If someone encounters any form of hazing, they can report the hazing incident at the UofL Greek Life Office.
How does the UofL Triangle Chapter Benefit the University?
Triangle benefits the University in a multitude of ways. Triangle requires community service and volunteer hours from its members. These activities may directly serve the university, or spread the great name of the University of Louisville to the surrounding community. Triangle emphasizes scholastic excellence, holding regular study hours and enforcing a minimum academic standard. At the same time, Triangle adopts UofL programs by giving generous donations to those programs.
What are the Eligible Majors for Joining Triangle?
These University of Louisville majors are eligible majors for membership in Triangle
College of Arts and Sciences
Biology (BS)
Chemistry (BS)
Mathematics (BS)
Physics (BS)
Speed School of Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management (M.Eng)
Engineering Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
What is Triangle Looking For?
We are devoted to finding good men who will enhance our brotherhood. If you are committed to participating in our fraternal activities, chapter meetings, community service projects, and leadership programs, then we are looking for you.
What is Rush?
The term "rush" is another term for new membership recruitment. It is a great way to learn more about Triangle and the Greek Community that exists on campus. During rush, you will have the opportunity to meet the Triangle members and ask any questions to determine if Triangle is right for you.
Like almost every other fraternity today, Triangle has a very strict anti-hazing policy that is enforced by the chapter Executive Committee, as well as Triangle headquarters. If someone encounters any form of hazing, they can report the hazing incident at the UofL Greek Life Office.
These University of Louisville majors are eligible majors for membership in Triangle
College of Arts and Sciences
Biology (BS)
Chemistry (BS)
Mathematics (BS)
Physics (BS)
Speed School of Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management (M.Eng)
Engineering Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
What is Triangle Looking For?
We are devoted to finding good men who will enhance our brotherhood. If you are committed to participating in our fraternal activities, chapter meetings, community service projects, and leadership programs, then we are looking for you.
The term "rush" is another term for new membership recruitment. It is a great way to learn more about Triangle and the Greek Community that exists on campus. During rush, you will have the opportunity to meet the Triangle members and ask any questions to determine if Triangle is right for you.
How Does The Process Work?
First, submit your contact information on this website or contact the Rush Chair and to arrange to come out to experience some of our social events.
Through recruitment events and spending time with the members, you will become acquainted with the fraternity and see what it has to offer. After a period of time, if friendship exists, and the fraternity believes that there would be mutual benefit from your association, you would receive a "bid," which is a formal invitation to pledge as a Triangle. After accepting the bid, you would then become a pledge of the organization and spend a pledge period learning the history of the organization as well as getting to know its members.
What is a Pledge?
A pledge is an associate member of the fraternity. Pledges go through a pledge process to fulfill their requirements of becoming a brother. It is a term used to differentiate between someone who has attained full membership in the given fraternity. It is by no means demeaning. All members, regardless of membership status, work hard to promote the values of fraternity and live up to its standards.
What Happens During The Pledge Period?
You will learn Triangle's history, traditions, and values. Pledges will have the opportunity to attend our meetings so you can get familiar with all of the brothers and how our fraternity works. Pledges are encouraged to come out to all our events and participate with us as much as possible. At the end of the pledge period, you are then initiated and become a full member of the fraternity.
A pledge is an associate member of the fraternity. Pledges go through a pledge process to fulfill their requirements of becoming a brother. It is a term used to differentiate between someone who has attained full membership in the given fraternity. It is by no means demeaning. All members, regardless of membership status, work hard to promote the values of fraternity and live up to its standards.
What Happens During The Pledge Period?
You will learn Triangle's history, traditions, and values. Pledges will have the opportunity to attend our meetings so you can get familiar with all of the brothers and how our fraternity works. Pledges are encouraged to come out to all our events and participate with us as much as possible. At the end of the pledge period, you are then initiated and become a full member of the fraternity.