Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a biological honor society. It is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into
lifetime membership and more than 626 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Student Orgs
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACS)
This organization is TU’s student-affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society, an organization that fosters camaraderie among students and provides opportunities to attend scientific meetings, present research papers, visit local industrial plants and laboratories, and connect with established scientists. The chapter also collaborates with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to host an annual program of national speakers. All Chemistry and Biochemistry students here at the University of Tulsa are members of ACS. We also like to celebrate the holidays and have other various functions throughout the year! If you are interested in being a member of ACS, feel free to contact the president for more details!
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Why join national AIChE?
In such a competitive world, professional support to guide you on your journey and help you with your career is crucial. AIChE is the global home for chemical engineers.
Opportunities for members include:
- Develop leadership skills, especially if you are an officer
- Gain technical knowledge: you can stay current with the latest technologies. The SAChE certification program is offered free to the members and prepares you for the workforce.
- Build your network: connect with industry experts, young professionals etc
- Scholarships and Awards
- Exclusive Member Savings
- For more information, please go to the national AIChE website.
- To become a member, please visit : www.aiche.org/studentmembership. This membership automatically makes you a TU Chapter member.
In addition, the TU Chapter of AIChE offers the following:
- Lunch and Learns, usually on Wednesdays during lunchtime where industry experts come and talks to our students. This is a good forum to hear from the professionals, get a “taste of the real engineering world”, talk to an expert and possible future employer. Look out for flyers and emails announcing the events.
- Participation in the regional and national AIChE conference
- Opportunity to compete for the Chem-E Car, Student poster and paper, ChemE jeopardy competitions
- Tours of facilities
- STEM outreach: demos to schools, for engineering day, for Brownie day etc
University of Tulsa Women’s Lacrosse (Lady Hurricane Lax)
The University of Tulsa Women’s Lacrosse, also known as Lady Hurricane Lax, is a competitive club sport that brings students together to play what is affectionately known as ‘the fastest sport on two feet.’ It is a game focused on hand-eye coordination, speed, and strategy, and has components similar to many other field sports. Some of the benefits of joining are the healthy lifestyle the sport encourages and the bonding of teammates that builds great friendships! To be a part of the team and learn the sport, we will hold a few flexible practices a week, and play games against local club lacrosse teams within the region during springtime. Any student with any level of experience or none at all is welcome to come and play with us!
TU Students For Animal Welfare (TUSFAW)
We volunteer with various animal groups around Tulsa, host fundraisers for these groups by bringing animals to campus and asking for a donation to play with the animals it makes for a great study break, if you love animals and want minimal commitment this is a great organization for you.
TU College Republicans (TUCR)
The purpose of TUCR is to promote the principles and ideological values of Conservatism with respect among the students at the University of Tulsa, to recruit students as members of the organization and the Republican Party, to aid in the election of Republican candidates, and to help develop political skills and leadership abilities among Republican students as preparation for future service in the community. We are a political organization on campus that is tied to the Republican party that seeks to inform members to be better educated and more involved in the community in terms of campaigns and voting and getting the word out about civic duties as well. Some of the events we have are normal member meetings which we try to have two a month. We host politicians and public figures, as well as joint events with other groups on campus about things like awareness for new policies that have been passed by the state or like events. People should join if they are interested in becoming informed civically about their community and OK politics as well as being in a community with like-minded students.
Wesley Foundation
The TU Wesley Foundation is an official United Methodist Campus Ministry of the Oklahoma Conference of the UMC. There are Wesley Foundations at every major university in Oklahoma, and there are many, more around the nation and world.
Friday Noon Lunch: Lunch is served every week school is in session
University Ambassadors (UA – Undergrad.)
University Ambassadors is a student organization that helps the Office of Admissions in the recruiting and orientation of new students. Through our enthusiasm for The University of Tulsa, we work to promote the University from a student’s point of view. University Ambassadors serve as the face of the student body, offering prospective students a unique perspective that few others can give. Members of the University Ambassadors plan and take part in activities such as campus tours, overnight programs, communication with prospective students, summer programs, and planning of student recruitment. We are required to devote at least one hour a week to giving campus tours, along with additional time spent attending monthly meetings and special events such as Tulsa Time.
United Campus Ministries
TUTV Media Lab (TUTV)
TUTV is a student-run, student-led lab that gives TU students a place to do creative things with media. We have two branches to our organization. Every week, we produce a live-to-tape news broadcast that utilizes all assets of production – on-screen talent, directors, package content creators, etc. We also have a new podcast studio that is available for students to use to record their own programming. If you’re interested in media production but don’t know much about it, you are welcome to come to our meetings and we’ll teach you anything you want to know. It’s also a lot of fun. Once people join, they continue to participate until they graduate. If you’re interested, we meet every Tuesday at 4:30pm in Kendall Hall Studio A. This is open to students of all majors who are interested in video production, broadcasting, and audio production.
La Tertulia (Spanish Club)
La Tertulia is a conversation club conducted in Spanish, and facilitated by native-speaker professors. While casual, it is a fantastic way to meet new people, and to practice your Spanish skills. We also put on movie nights and sometimes bring food, and are looking to expand our membership and events offered.
TU Club Tennis
TU Club Tennis is an opportunity to play tennis, regardless of your skill level. We play matches as well as run drills at practice, while playing more competitively in match play against other universities. Anyone can come hit around at practice, but members do have to compete for spots in the tournament lineup. If you would like reminders about this organization click here.
TU Student Veterans Association
Mission: To advocate for student veterans and ensure their success both at TU and in their lives beyond graduation.
Vision: To fully integrate the SVA mission into The University of Tulsa’s campus and culture.
The TU SVA, founded in 2011, has become one of the most recognized midwestern, private university chapters and is the largest, active chapter in Oklahoma. While it used to be housed in Fisher Hall, in 2016 the SVA was given a two-bedroom apartment to make into its student lounge. At that time, the space became known as the Vet House, and to this day is still lovingly referred to as such. However, its formal name is now the McKee Student Veterans Success Center.
Before the Calvin C. McKee Endowment, the SVA chapter was a recipient of grant funds awarded by The Home Depot Foundation, in conjunction with Student Veterans of America. The award allowed for the student organization to remodel the apartment, giving the space a more open flow, new flooring, paint, furniture, etc. The space had a campus-wide grand opening during Veterans Day celebrations in 2017 and quickly became a place to do homework, each lunch, and relax between classes.
The lounge is named in honor of Calvin C. McKee, a distinguished TU alumnus with a rich oil and natural gas background. McKee’s brother-in-law, Thomas Russell, made a generous gift in McKee’s name to honor his valiant military service from WWII to the Korean War.
The SVA hosts events throughout the year, such as tailgating, crawfish boils, welcome-back luncheons, and more. All students are welcome to join in on the festivities!
The Student Veteran Association is an open, welcoming student organization that helps student-veterans to transition and assimilate to campus. With lunch and learns, community gatherings, and tailgates, the SVA chapter is an active part of campus culture.
McKee Student Veterans Success Center
Norman Village Apartments
406 S. Evanston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
TU Student Speech Language Hearing Association (TUSSLHA)
TUSSLHA is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. The organization also focuses on supporting the efforts of The Little Lighthouse and understanding of communication disorders. The chapter hosts events like the annual Route 66 Conference on Communication Disorders. They are also known for their participation in events like Tulsa Walk for Apraxia of Speech and Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Foundation. Learn about service opportunities, hear about members’ research, meet Speech-language pathology students, see presentations, and much more.
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
More than just a ministry on the university campus, RUF seeks to be a ministry for the university. We strive to serve in this unique stage of a student’s life in the world they live in, exploring together how the Lordship of Christ informs every area of life.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity
The Alpha Chi chapter was chartered on February 21, 1927 with 16 founding members. Its charter was approved under the 8th Supreme President of Phi Mu Alpha, Peter W. Dykema – Alpha (1917), and was active on campus until 1974. The chapter was then reactivated on April 23, 1993. Currently, with 64 collegiate members, The Alpha Chi chapter holds the distinction of being the oldest on-campus fraternity at The University of Tulsa.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a social fraternity for men with an interest in music, with the goals of fostering deeper brotherhood and advancing music in America. The Alpha Chi chapter at TU performs a recital as part of Philanthropy Week in the Spring semester, in addition to other musical engagements throughout the year, including service projects and caroling at the holidays.
The highlight of the Alpha Chi chapter’s year is our annual philanthropy week that takes place each Spring. The week includes a fundraising dinner filled with food, fun, and entertainment; as well as a free concert that displays the manifold talents of our members through music of all styles.
Our chapter also hosts a tailgate with food and fellowship for members and alumni of TU’s marching band before home football games.
Follow us on social media for announcements!
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest freshman honor society and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. The fraternity has had an active chapter on The University of Tulsa’s campus since 1948. The society’s goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning.
The University of Tulsa Phi Eta Sigma chapter has a membership of over 400 students. The chapter is an active and well-recognized student organization. The chapter participates in campus-wide service events, is a recognized student organization, and boasts a successful student mentor program.
All first-year students who achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the close of any full-time curricular period during the first year are eligible to join.
Make A Difference Engineering at TU (MADE at TU)
Make a Difference Engineering (MADE at TU) initiative, a program that has fundamentally improved the lives of many disabled children in northeast Oklahoma through the design and development of mobility aids and other adaptive devices.
The social service aspect of MADE at TU is tremendously valuable to TU students and faculty: The technical challenges are comprehensive, and the client interactions are ideal exercises in developing design requirements.
International Student Ministries (ISM)
International Student Ministries is a community organization whose purpose is to address the practical and spiritual needs of international students with the love of God. We do our best to welcome international students to Tulsa, to help with practical things, like driving students to the grocery store, or get things done that you don’t know how to do when you first arrive in a new place. We have weekly lunches, and dinners over the summer, as well as the English Club, to help improve vocabulary and pronunciation. We also go on many trips and invite students to American homes for special events! We want to be a family away from home while you are at TU.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an on-campus ministry that focuses on utilizing the platforms people possess to influence their world through the gospel. Despite the name of our ministry, we are open to all people, not just athletes, as we believe all people stand on a platform and have the ability to influence. Through our weekly meetings, we provide delicious foods, play fun games, sing worship, listen to phenomenal speakers and fellowship as a collective diverse group of TU students and develop lifelong relationships with each other. In addition, we are very active in utilizing our platforms through work within the community in and around Tulsa.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Engineers Without Borders-USA partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects while developing internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
EWB-USA’s vision is to have a world where all communities in the world have the means to access clean drinking water, adequate sanitary conditions, and the ability to meet their other economic and engineering needs.
These conditions require a commitment by professionals, to work with the local communities, businesses, non-government organizations and international development organizations.
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACS)
This organization is TU’s student-affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society, an organization that fosters camaraderie among students and provides opportunities to attend scientific meetings, present research papers, visit local industrial plants and laboratories, and connect with established scientists. The chapter also collaborates with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to host an annual program of national speakers. All Chemistry and Biochemistry students here at the University of Tulsa are members of ACS. We also like to celebrate the holidays and have other various functions throughout the year! If you are interested in being a member of ACS, feel free to contact the president for more details!
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Why join national AIChE?
In such a competitive world, professional support to guide you on your journey and help you with your career is crucial. AIChE is the global home for chemical engineers.
Opportunities for members include:
- Develop leadership skills, especially if you are an officer
- Gain technical knowledge: you can stay current with the latest technologies. The SAChE certification program is offered free to the members and prepares you for the workforce.
- Build your network: connect with industry experts, young professionals etc
- Scholarships and Awards
- Exclusive Member Savings
- For more information, please go to the national AIChE website.
- To become a member, please visit : www.aiche.org/studentmembership. This membership automatically makes you a TU Chapter member.
In addition, the TU Chapter of AIChE offers the following:
- Lunch and Learns, usually on Wednesdays during lunchtime where industry experts come and talks to our students. This is a good forum to hear from the professionals, get a “taste of the real engineering world”, talk to an expert and possible future employer. Look out for flyers and emails announcing the events.
- Participation in the regional and national AIChE conference
- Opportunity to compete for the Chem-E Car, Student poster and paper, ChemE jeopardy competitions
- Tours of facilities
- STEM outreach: demos to schools, for engineering day, for Brownie day etc
University of Tulsa Women’s Lacrosse (Lady Hurricane Lax)
The University of Tulsa Women’s Lacrosse, also known as Lady Hurricane Lax, is a competitive club sport that brings students together to play what is affectionately known as ‘the fastest sport on two feet.’ It is a game focused on hand-eye coordination, speed, and strategy, and has components similar to many other field sports. Some of the benefits of joining are the healthy lifestyle the sport encourages and the bonding of teammates that builds great friendships! To be a part of the team and learn the sport, we will hold a few flexible practices a week, and play games against local club lacrosse teams within the region during springtime. Any student with any level of experience or none at all is welcome to come and play with us!
TU Students For Animal Welfare (TUSFAW)
We volunteer with various animal groups around Tulsa, host fundraisers for these groups by bringing animals to campus and asking for a donation to play with the animals it makes for a great study break, if you love animals and want minimal commitment this is a great organization for you.
TU College Republicans (TUCR)
The purpose of TUCR is to promote the principles and ideological values of Conservatism with respect among the students at the University of Tulsa, to recruit students as members of the organization and the Republican Party, to aid in the election of Republican candidates, and to help develop political skills and leadership abilities among Republican students as preparation for future service in the community. We are a political organization on campus that is tied to the Republican party that seeks to inform members to be better educated and more involved in the community in terms of campaigns and voting and getting the word out about civic duties as well. Some of the events we have are normal member meetings which we try to have two a month. We host politicians and public figures, as well as joint events with other groups on campus about things like awareness for new policies that have been passed by the state or like events. People should join if they are interested in becoming informed civically about their community and OK politics as well as being in a community with like-minded students.
Wesley Foundation
The TU Wesley Foundation is an official United Methodist Campus Ministry of the Oklahoma Conference of the UMC. There are Wesley Foundations at every major university in Oklahoma, and there are many, more around the nation and world.
Friday Noon Lunch: Lunch is served every week school is in session
University Ambassadors (UA – Undergrad.)
University Ambassadors is a student organization that helps the Office of Admissions in the recruiting and orientation of new students. Through our enthusiasm for The University of Tulsa, we work to promote the University from a student’s point of view. University Ambassadors serve as the face of the student body, offering prospective students a unique perspective that few others can give. Members of the University Ambassadors plan and take part in activities such as campus tours, overnight programs, communication with prospective students, summer programs, and planning of student recruitment. We are required to devote at least one hour a week to giving campus tours, along with additional time spent attending monthly meetings and special events such as Tulsa Time.
United Campus Ministries
TUTV Media Lab (TUTV)
TUTV is a student-run, student-led lab that gives TU students a place to do creative things with media. We have two branches to our organization. Every week, we produce a live-to-tape news broadcast that utilizes all assets of production – on-screen talent, directors, package content creators, etc. We also have a new podcast studio that is available for students to use to record their own programming. If you’re interested in media production but don’t know much about it, you are welcome to come to our meetings and we’ll teach you anything you want to know. It’s also a lot of fun. Once people join, they continue to participate until they graduate. If you’re interested, we meet every Tuesday at 4:30pm in Kendall Hall Studio A. This is open to students of all majors who are interested in video production, broadcasting, and audio production.
La Tertulia (Spanish Club)
La Tertulia is a conversation club conducted in Spanish, and facilitated by native-speaker professors. While casual, it is a fantastic way to meet new people, and to practice your Spanish skills. We also put on movie nights and sometimes bring food, and are looking to expand our membership and events offered.
TU Club Tennis
TU Club Tennis is an opportunity to play tennis, regardless of your skill level. We play matches as well as run drills at practice, while playing more competitively in match play against other universities. Anyone can come hit around at practice, but members do have to compete for spots in the tournament lineup. If you would like reminders about this organization click here.
TU Student Veterans Association
Mission: To advocate for student veterans and ensure their success both at TU and in their lives beyond graduation.
Vision: To fully integrate the SVA mission into The University of Tulsa’s campus and culture.
The TU SVA, founded in 2011, has become one of the most recognized midwestern, private university chapters and is the largest, active chapter in Oklahoma. While it used to be housed in Fisher Hall, in 2016 the SVA was given a two-bedroom apartment to make into its student lounge. At that time, the space became known as the Vet House, and to this day is still lovingly referred to as such. However, its formal name is now the McKee Student Veterans Success Center.
Before the Calvin C. McKee Endowment, the SVA chapter was a recipient of grant funds awarded by The Home Depot Foundation, in conjunction with Student Veterans of America. The award allowed for the student organization to remodel the apartment, giving the space a more open flow, new flooring, paint, furniture, etc. The space had a campus-wide grand opening during Veterans Day celebrations in 2017 and quickly became a place to do homework, each lunch, and relax between classes.
The lounge is named in honor of Calvin C. McKee, a distinguished TU alumnus with a rich oil and natural gas background. McKee’s brother-in-law, Thomas Russell, made a generous gift in McKee’s name to honor his valiant military service from WWII to the Korean War.
The SVA hosts events throughout the year, such as tailgating, crawfish boils, welcome-back luncheons, and more. All students are welcome to join in on the festivities!
The Student Veteran Association is an open, welcoming student organization that helps student-veterans to transition and assimilate to campus. With lunch and learns, community gatherings, and tailgates, the SVA chapter is an active part of campus culture.
McKee Student Veterans Success Center
Norman Village Apartments
406 S. Evanston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
Norman Village Apartments
406 S. Evanston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
TU Student Speech Language Hearing Association (TUSSLHA)
TUSSLHA is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. The organization also focuses on supporting the efforts of The Little Lighthouse and understanding of communication disorders. The chapter hosts events like the annual Route 66 Conference on Communication Disorders. They are also known for their participation in events like Tulsa Walk for Apraxia of Speech and Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Foundation. Learn about service opportunities, hear about members’ research, meet Speech-language pathology students, see presentations, and much more.
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
More than just a ministry on the university campus, RUF seeks to be a ministry for the university. We strive to serve in this unique stage of a student’s life in the world they live in, exploring together how the Lordship of Christ informs every area of life.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity
The Alpha Chi chapter was chartered on February 21, 1927 with 16 founding members. Its charter was approved under the 8th Supreme President of Phi Mu Alpha, Peter W. Dykema – Alpha (1917), and was active on campus until 1974. The chapter was then reactivated on April 23, 1993. Currently, with 64 collegiate members, The Alpha Chi chapter holds the distinction of being the oldest on-campus fraternity at The University of Tulsa.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a social fraternity for men with an interest in music, with the goals of fostering deeper brotherhood and advancing music in America. The Alpha Chi chapter at TU performs a recital as part of Philanthropy Week in the Spring semester, in addition to other musical engagements throughout the year, including service projects and caroling at the holidays.
The highlight of the Alpha Chi chapter’s year is our annual philanthropy week that takes place each Spring. The week includes a fundraising dinner filled with food, fun, and entertainment; as well as a free concert that displays the manifold talents of our members through music of all styles.
Our chapter also hosts a tailgate with food and fellowship for members and alumni of TU’s marching band before home football games.
Follow us on social media for announcements!
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest freshman honor society and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. The fraternity has had an active chapter on The University of Tulsa’s campus since 1948. The society’s goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning.
The University of Tulsa Phi Eta Sigma chapter has a membership of over 400 students. The chapter is an active and well-recognized student organization. The chapter participates in campus-wide service events, is a recognized student organization, and boasts a successful student mentor program.
All first-year students who achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the close of any full-time curricular period during the first year are eligible to join.
Make A Difference Engineering at TU (MADE at TU)
Make a Difference Engineering (MADE at TU) initiative, a program that has fundamentally improved the lives of many disabled children in northeast Oklahoma through the design and development of mobility aids and other adaptive devices.
The social service aspect of MADE at TU is tremendously valuable to TU students and faculty: The technical challenges are comprehensive, and the client interactions are ideal exercises in developing design requirements.
International Student Ministries (ISM)
International Student Ministries is a community organization whose purpose is to address the practical and spiritual needs of international students with the love of God. We do our best to welcome international students to Tulsa, to help with practical things, like driving students to the grocery store, or get things done that you don’t know how to do when you first arrive in a new place. We have weekly lunches, and dinners over the summer, as well as the English Club, to help improve vocabulary and pronunciation. We also go on many trips and invite students to American homes for special events! We want to be a family away from home while you are at TU.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an on-campus ministry that focuses on utilizing the platforms people possess to influence their world through the gospel. Despite the name of our ministry, we are open to all people, not just athletes, as we believe all people stand on a platform and have the ability to influence. Through our weekly meetings, we provide delicious foods, play fun games, sing worship, listen to phenomenal speakers and fellowship as a collective diverse group of TU students and develop lifelong relationships with each other. In addition, we are very active in utilizing our platforms through work within the community in and around Tulsa.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Engineers Without Borders-USA partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects while developing internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
EWB-USA’s vision is to have a world where all communities in the world have the means to access clean drinking water, adequate sanitary conditions, and the ability to meet their other economic and engineering needs.
These conditions require a commitment by professionals, to work with the local communities, businesses, non-government organizations and international development organizations.