About the General Convention
One of the Fraternity’s most cherished traditions, the General Convention is nearly as old as Beta Theta Pi itself and serves five purposes:
Relationship Cultivation
Business of the Fraternity
Education
Inspiration
Recognition & Celebration
As the saying goes, “There’s nothing quite like a Beta Convention.”
Beta Returns Home For the 187th Convention
Beta is coming home for its annual reunion! Join Beta brothers, Sweethearts and guests at the 187th General Convention on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Home of the Miami Triad — Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi — and the Alpha chapters of the Delta Zeta and Phi Kappa Tau, Miami is affectionately known as the Mother of Fraternities.
Visit iconic Beta heritage sites across campus, from the Beta Campanile to the Hall of Chapters to the Alpha Chapter house. Take a trip to the grave site of Founder John Reily Knox up the road in Greenville, Ohio. Stand near the spot where the founders changed the course of history some 187 years ago. Mark July 30–August 2, 2026 on your calendar to join attendees from across Beta’s Broad Domain in Oxford.
Essential Information
DATES
July 30 to August 2, 2026
LOCATION
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
ATTENDEES
Brothers, Beta Sweethearts, Friends of Beta and guests are all invited to attend.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open. See the Registration Guide for registration deadlines, fees and information regarding registration cancellations or changes, or contact convention@beta.org.
COSTS
Costs for each registration type are outlined below and detailed in the Registration Guide document. This includes accommodation options.
QUESTIONS
With questions about the 187th General Convention, including to make any cancellations or changes to your registration, please contact the Administrative Office at 800.800.BETA or convention@beta.org.
Quick Links
Registration
Registration is now open.
Registration Guide
Commitment Charter
Hotel Info
Schedule At-A-Glance
See what’s in store for attendees at Convention.
Participant Costs
Collegiate Chapter Delegate
$800
Voting delegate (usually the chapter president) will participate in some general leadership education in addition to his Legislation responsibilities.
Registration includes shared room, all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Billed to chapter on February 28. Registration deadline is May 31.
Keystone: Risk Management
$325
The vice president of risk management will participate in a two-day Keystone Conference track built around safe event planning, how to educate brothers and guests about safety and risk, and creating a safe new member experience.
Registration includes shared room, all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Billed to chapter on February 28. Registration deadline is July 1.
NEW! Ritual Academy
$325
This three-day track will train students to flawlessly perform Beta’s most important ceremonies and how to train your brothers on ceremonies and songs. Highlights will include a tour of Beta’s founding sites and time diving into Beta’s history and lore.
Registration includes shared room, all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Billed to chapter following Convention. Registration deadline is July 1.
Housing Summit
$525
The three-day Housing Summit is specifically for alumni house corporation volunteers, collegiate housing officers and house directors, and will cover a variety of housing topics including facility management, vendor management, insurance and financing.
Registration includes shared room, all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is July 1.
Alumni Association Delegate
$525
Chapter- and geographic-based alumni associations should send a voting delegate. In addition to Legislation, the voting delegate will participate in some general alumni association education.
Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is May 31 and alumni associations must submit their annual certification to be eligible to vote. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see FAQ or Add-Ons tab for more information.
Advisor: Risk Management
$325
Chapter advisors may choose to track with the vice president of risk management for a deep-dive into safe event planning and creating a safe experience for members and guests.
Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is July 1. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see FAQ or Add-Ons tab for more information.
NEW! Ritual Academy
$325
Chapter advisors may choose to attend Ritual Academy for an immersive experience focused on Beta’s ceremonies, songs and Ritual. Initiated Betas only.
Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is July 1. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see FAQ or Add-Ons tab for more information.
Housing Summit
$525
The three-day Housing Summit is specifically for alumni house corporation volunteers, collegiate housing officers and house directors, and will cover a variety of housing topics including facility management, vendor management, insurance and financing.
Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is July 1. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see FAQ or Add-Ons tab for more information.
Board Members and Candidates
$525
Trustees, Foundation Directors and General Fraternity House Corporation board members will have meetings and participate in general sessions and Legislation. Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is May 31. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see Add-Ons tab and FAQ for more information.
District and Regional Chiefs
$525
District and regional chiefs will overlap with alumni association representatives, Ritual Academy and Legislation. Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is May 31. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see Add-Ons tab and FAQ for more information.
All Others
$525
All other GFOs are welcome to come for some or all of Convention, and your experience will vary based on your role. Registration includes all meals, general sessions, tours, meeting supplies and transportation to/from the airport (CVG or DAY). Registration deadline is July 1. Sleeping accommodations are on your own, see Add-Ons tab and FAQ for more information.
Alumni, Beta Sweethearts and Guests
$150
There is no specified educational programming for alumni, Beta Sweethearts and guests. All are invited to attend special events and reunions noted in Registration, including a wine tastings and trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Registration includes all meals and general sessions, with the option to add additional special events. Registration deadline is July 1. See FAQs or Add-Ons tab for information on sleeping accommodations.
Dragon Classic Golf Tournament
$99
Get your golf on! Join Brothers and Friends of Beta for the Dragon Classic Golf Tournament. We are excited to host golfers of all skill levels for a fourperson best ball scramble. Fee includes a golf swag bag and post-golf dinner reception. When you register you will indicate if you are bringing your own clubs or if you want to rent a set. Questions? Contact John Reineke at the Administrative Office.
Rooming: Miami Dorm, Single
$250
If selected, alumni and guests will stay in a single room in a single-gender corridor with shared bathrooms and private shower stalls. Linens and towels provided. This option applies to alumni and guests only; rooming is already included in registration fees for collegians.
Rooming: Hotel
Varies
Alumni and guests who prefer to stay in a hotel room can do so at their own expense by booking directly with local hotels. More information can be found below. This option applies to alumni and guests only; collegians are only allowed to stay in Miami dorm rooms.
Explore Beta's Heritage
Oxford has so much to offer when it comes to fraternity history, let alone Beta Theta Pi’s. Home of the Miami Triad — Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi — and the Alpha chapters of the Delta Zeta and Phi Kappa Tau, Miami is affectionately known as the Mother of Fraternities. Take a stroll through time and explore the many heritage sites Oxford has to offer.
From the Beta Campanile to the Hall of Chapters to the Alpha Chapter house, knowledgeable Beta staff and an exclusive audio tour will be your guide every step of the way as you reminisce every moment that shaped the Great and Good Fraternity. Take a trip to Greenville, Ohio, the final resting place of Founder John Reily Knox. Stand near the spot where the founders changed the course of history some 187 years ago.
Legislation
One purpose of General Convention is to conduct the business of the Fraternity. Below is a comprehensive list of items on the Legislation agenda. Results of each item will be updated as discussed. More information on each proposal being presented is available here. Contact the legislation@beta.org for minutes of past legislative sessions.
Board of Trustees Candidates
- Robert T. Grand, Wabash ’78, as General Fraternity President
- Bryant M.E. Fiesta, UC Irvine ’16
- Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ’95
- Michael R. Okenquist, Villanova ’94
- Thomas Reeves, Eastern Kentucky ’99
Charter Petitions
- Auburn University
Legislative Proposals
- Proposal 1 – Incentivizing Chapters for Good Financial Hygiene
- Proposal 2 – Risk Management Policy Organized Combat Sports
- Proposal 3 – Addressing Scrivener’s Errors in The Code
- Proposal 4 – Restructure of Chapter XII
- Proposal 5 – Revision to Beta Doxology Gesture Instructions
- Proposal 6 – Inactive Member Bylaw
Looking Back at the 186th Convention
For the fourth time ever, Beta Theta Pi hosted its annual reunion in St. Louis! Beta Spirit flowed through the Gateway to the West during the 186th General Convention in August 2025. Across the campus of Washington in St. Louis, home of the Alpha Iota Chapter, it was a joyful reunion as more than 500 Betas and friends gathered once again in the name of brotherhood.
There, legislative delegates granted charters to Beta’s two newest chapters, Theta Kappa at LSU and Theta Lambda at Boise State, and approved the return of charters to Samford (Alpha Mu) and Illinois (Sigma Rho). Throughout the weekend, more than 150 awards were received by 80 chapters and individuals, including the Francis W. Shepardson Award to Paul Swartz, Kansas State ’64, and 23 chapters received the coveted John Reily Knox Award.
