PCT History

Phi Chi Theta was formed on June 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL

Formed from the union of two competing business fraternities: Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Kappa Epsilon (both all-women)

Founding chapters of Phi Chi Theta were:

New York Alpha (Columbia University)

Colorado Alpha (University of Denver)

New York Beta (New York University)

Oregon Beta (University of Oregon)

Gamma (Oregon State University)

Delta (Northwestern University)

Epsilon (University of Pittsburgh)

Zeta (Boston University) 

1926: Phi Chi Theta was incorporated in the state of New York

1954: Efficiency Rating Program was introduced, trophy given to the chapter with the highest efficiency rating. The New York Beta chapter was the first collegiate chapter to be awarded this.

1958: Chapters were divided into six districts. Although districts are no longer used, the practice of using regions is still in place.

1962: Changed from only business administration majors to all business/economics majors. Thus, Phi Chi Theta became the first professional fraternity for women to enter the field of economics