Beta Upsilon Chi Pledge Membership Study Guide

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the symbols, creed, core values, regulations, and history tested on the Beta Upsilon Chi Pledge Membership Test.

Founding Verse of Beta Upsilon Chi

Psalm 133:1: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!"

Founding Purpose of Beta Upsilon Chi

To establish brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ.

Mission of Beta Upsilon Chi

To equip and empower college Christian men to live faithfully and lead courageously.

Vision of Beta Upsilon Chi

Everywhere, every day, BYX men are raising families, leading organizations and strengthening churches to impact our communities for Christ.

White (Fraternity Color)

One of the two fraternity colors, chosen to symbolize purity.

Purple (Fraternity Color)

One of the two fraternity colors, chosen to symbolize royalty.

Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity Song

"In one Spirit, with one voice / We sing our song to Thee / God Almighty, forever Lord / Jehovah God is He / Glory, all honor, to Him who reigns on high / In one accord, we dwell in unity / We are Beta Upsilon Chi"

Crown (Crest Symbol)

A symbol on the Fraternity Crest representing the sovereignty of God.

Chi Rho (Crest Symbol)

A symbol on the Fraternity Crest representing the peace of Christ.

Cord (Crest Symbol)

A symbol on the Fraternity Crest representing Ecclesiastes 4:12 ("A cord of three strands is not easily broken").

Dove (Crest Symbol)

A symbol on the Fraternity Crest representing the Holy Spirit.

Cross (Crest Symbol)

A symbol on the Fraternity Crest representing Jesus Christ; Salvation through Christ.

Chalice and Bread (Crest Symbol)

Symbols on the Fraternity Crest representing communion through Christ with the Father.

Meeting Absence Suspension Policy

A policy stating that if a Member misses 4 meetings, he will be suspended for the remainder of the semester.

Substance-Related Suspension Grounds

A rule stating that a Member may be suspended for consuming alcohol or other drugs while wearing fraternity paraphernalia, or while drinking underage.

New Member Complaint Procedure

The protocol for a new member with a concern or complaint who is uncomfortable approaching officers: contact BYX National Staff via the "Contact Us" button under "Who We Are" on https://byx.org.

BYX Island Party

An event planned and held in the spring of 1985 by Christian men at the University of Texas to formally announce the founding of Beta Upsilon Chi.

Founding of the Original Chapter

Started in the spring of 1985 at the University of Texas by a handful of Christian men seeking an alternative fraternal lifestyle focused on fellowship and the glorification of Jesus Christ, eventually spreading to 38 campuses.

Gamma Chapter

The Texas A&M chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi, which began in the spring of 1994 and officially became a chapter in the fall of 1995.

Alpha Pledge Class (Gamma Chapter)

The initial class of 82 men who joined the Gamma Chapter at Texas A&M in the spring of 1994.

Founding Fathers of the Gamma Chapter

Dave Baca, Brett Williams, Drew Christman, David Elliot, Shawn Roznovsky, and Kurtis Koop.

Sky Ranch Summer Camp (1993)

The location where Texas A&M junior Brett Williams met Wendel Weaver, sparking the vision to establish a BYX chapter at Texas A&M.