Initiation secures lifetime membership in Tau Beta Pi, but service does not end there. Members are encouraged to attend all meetings and social events and are provided numerous opportunities to serve their chapter, college, community, and profession. A "Tau Bate" is a servant at heart.

Membership Requirements

Membership in Tau Beta Pi requires both Distinguished Scholarship and Exemplary Character.  Requirements set by the national headquarters and the chapter include:

1. GPA
   • Graduates: top 1/5th of class
   • Seniors and 5th-year: top 1/5th of class
   • Juniors: top 1/8th of class
2. Engineering Credits
   • Graduates: program 50% completed
   • Seniors and 5th-year: 20 credit hours completed
   • Juniors: 13 credit hours completed
3. Juniors, Seniors and 5th-year students need to have 30 USF hours completed
4. Must have full-time status
5. Must be of good character
6. Must complete service projects
7. Must attend the initiation ceremony and banquet

For additional information please come by our office in ENX 130A or email us at tbp@eng.usf.edu