UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response has placed the Theta Delta Chi fraternity on organizational suspension effective May 17.
The organization has been placed on an indefinite organization suspension through at least spring 2025 with an additional period of organizational conduct probation extending through spring 2027.
Following a thorough investigation, the office found that the Sigma Triton chapter had hosted an unauthorized, high-risk event in March 2024. At that time, the organization had been prohibited from hosting social events due to a previously existing organizational misconduct restriction.
The local chapter of Theta Delta Chi has been working closely with the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to develop a comprehensive reform plan. The fraternity's national organization and its alumni leadership have also partnered with the University throughout the process.
While on suspension, the local chapter loses all privileges of a recognized student organization. The organization is prohibited from participating in, attending or organizing any functions, activities or events, including University-wide events, and may not function as a sanctioned organization at Penn State. The chapter status does not prevent the national fraternity from working with the University to provide educational opportunities for individual students.