Quick Facts

Colors: Burgundy and Grey

Principles: Unity, Love and Respect

Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.

Important Facts:

• Founded at Kean University, in NJ in December of 1975.
• Lambda Theta Alpha was the first sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in the nation.
• The purpose of the organization is to create a support group for Latinas in higher education, and unite the Latino community on campus.
• Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority.
• LTA is not an exclusionary organization.
• The LTA National Philanthropy is the F.U.T.U.R.O. Program: Focused Urban Teens United and Ready for Opportunity.
• Lambda Theta Alpha has a "call", a hand-sign, and performs traditional salutes, chants, and partywalks (strolls). Click here or on the shield/shell for a demonstration.
• Lambda Theta Alpha is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
• Lambda Theta Alpha is a fully insured organization which covers all of its chapters.
• Each chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha is recognized by its respective institution. Sisters at each chapter enjoy complete participation in campus activities.
• Lambda Theta Alpha has established Alumnae Chapters.
• Lambda Theta Alpha has established Graduate Chapters.
• Lambda Theta Alpha has established chapters throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, Puerto Rico, New York, Maryland, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Washington.
• Lambda Theta Alpha is proud to be recognized as the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 recipient of the Sorority of the Year award from NALFO and Latinogreeks.com.

Orientation: Women of all ethnicities