WHAT IS GTU?

  GTU is an organization of undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to excellence.  GTU was developed:

1. To further professional interest in geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field.
2. To strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom. 
3. To advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation.
4. To encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication.
5. To create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN GTU?

  Gamma Theta Upsilon membership is earned through superior scholarship; it is an honor and a professional distinction. Members receive a handsome certificate which is suitable for framing. Many members choose to remain active in GTU after graduation by joining Omega Omega the Alumni chapter of GTU.
          
  Our Texas State chapter sponsors speakers, campus activities, field trips, social events, and participates in service functions. Members also have the opportunity to participate in numerous volunteer activities. GTU provides a network where you can become better acquainted with other geography students and can meet and talk with geography faculty. As a GTU member you can improve your expertise in the field of geography by learning things not normally dealt with in the classroom. As being a part of an academic honor society, it is evidence of your dedication and competency in your career field. Some employers give hiring preference to honor society members! Join now.

HISTORY OF GTU

 On May 15, 1928, a local professional fraternity by the name of Gamma Theta Upsilon was formed at Illinois State Normal University under the guidance of Dr. R. G. Buzzard. Before that GTU was the Geography club at Illinois State Normal University. After three years, letters were sent out to other geography clubs suggesting the formation of a national fraternity. On May 15, 1931, the organization, consisting of four chapters, was announced. On March 5, 1936 Gamma Theta Upsilon was incorporated, then with ten chapters, as a professional fraternity in geography under the laws of Illinois. Gamma Theta Upsilon became an International Honorary Geographical Society in January 1969. To date more than 53,000 geographers have been inducted into the 220 chapters of GTU.

STANDARDS OF GTU

              Academic standards are a must to gain entry into this fraternity.
              Membership requirements are:

               3.0 GPA or better for all course work in last 60 hours
               3.0 GPA or greater in at least nine (9) hours of Geography courses.

All members of the Kappa Upsilon chapter, (the GTU chapter at Texas State University) new and old, must also attend at least two GTU scheduled events!

Fees consist of $40 for new members, while renewing members must pay $10.