Iota

Iota

Cornell
Located At
, 519 Stewart Avenue
Ithaca, New York 14850
Installed On
January 29, 1881

Chapter Beginnings

Iota, the first women's fraternity at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, was established in 1881. Because of distance, the charter was mailed to Ithaca, and the new members initiated themselves. Iota left campus in 1965 and was reestablished in 1980.

Notable Thetas

From the very beginning, Theta alumnae have distinguished themselves in their careers and their volunteer endeavors. In fact, some are so well-known that they’re household names, and many have the distinction of being the first women in their professional fields. The archives takes this opportunity to recognize some of our more notable sisters.

Iota Historical Documents from the Archives

Click on the documents below for a variety of historical documents about the chapter.