Our Home, Our Legacy

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Our Home, Our Legacy Campaign

The Project

The TKE house at NDSU has reached its end of serviceable life. Having served our Fraternity since our forming on NDSU's campus in 1955, the TKE house has grown and morphed with the chapter over the decades. However, the issues that abound are no longer fixable. With items from the original construction such as electrical systems, plumbing, and a boiler coupled with the lack of fire suppression and cooling, it is time for the TKE house to be born anew and become a Fraternity house made for today's Fraternity man.

Our Goals

Our goal is to raise $3 million dollars in pledges from our brotherhood. The construction cost is $3 million and then we will have owners' costs (est. at 25% of construction costs) which will leave the future active chapter with a manageable mortgage. Never in Delta-Psi's 70 years have we launched a campaign like this and it is imperative we succeed.

The pledges will be used directly for the new house costs. These costs include architectural efforts to design the new house, fundraising expenses, legal expenses, financing expenses, construction expenses, and furnishings for the new chapter house.

Project Current Status

Construction is nearly complete! The contractors are putting the final touches inside with a planned handover date of August 10th when we receive the keys to the new house.

We currently have $2.2M pledged from over 170 Fraters and friends of the Fraternity!

CONSTRUCTION PICTURES

Demolition of the Old House

Site Excavated

Demolition of the Old House

Foundation

Floor

Crane Moving Trusses In

Basement Framing

Main Level Trusses Installed

Going Up to the 2nd Floor

Main Level Trusses Installed

Wrapped up for Winter Work

Main Level Trusses Installed

Active Chapter Before Summer Break

Double Bedroom

Active Chapter Before Summer Break

Lounge on Main Level

Active Chapter Before Summer Break

Lounge on Main Level

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the project at?

How will the remaining costs of the project be financed?

Where is the project at?

The old TKE house was demolished in August and September 2025. The new house is nearly complete as you can see in the above pictures.

The first week in August 2026 the City will perform its inspection after which a Certificate of Occupancy will be granted and members can move in.

When do we celebrate?

How will the remaining costs of the project be financed?

Where is the project at?

We will open the new house in time for the fall semester of 2026! Please be sure to mark the weekend of October 3, 2026 on your calendar to attend the NDSU Homecoming and TKE events including tours of the new facility! For more information about Homecoming 2026 go to: https://forms.gle/9JSru9NbcEcKpCqF9

How will the remaining costs of the project be financed?

The Board of Advisor’s acting on behalf of the TKE housing corporation has been working with Gate City Bank in Fargo. The housing corporation secured a construction loan out to pay for the construction. This will then convert to a mortgage at the end of 2026. As pledges come in, they are applied to the expenses to lower the mortgage cost.

How will the mortgage be paid for?

Will there be enough revenue to pay for the mortgage?

How will the remaining costs of the project be financed?

The housing corporation will be the responsible party on the mortgage, using the property as collateral. This prevents any member from utilizing their own personal credit to secure the mortgage. The active chapter pays rent today and in the future to the housing corporation. The housing corporation ensures taxes, insurance and utilities are paid for through this revenue. Going forward, the mortgage will be another expense for the housing corporation to account for.

Will rent remain competitive?

Will there be enough revenue to pay for the mortgage?

Yes, the Board is committed to keeping the rent competitive with new properties around NDSU. This will result in an increase in rent from current to support the new property, but this is to be expected with a new property. The intent is to keep it in line with what NDSU students pay for the high-rise dormitory today.

Will there be enough revenue to pay for the mortgage?

Yes, the Board has run a pro-forma of rent revenue as compared to expenses. Keeping the mortgage at a serviceable level as planned with the project and fundraising goal allows the Brothers to live in the house without saddling them with excessive monthly rent charges.

What is the new house capacity?

The house is designed to sleep 20 members. This was determined based on an active chapter size of 50 members as the goal for the active chapter. This would allow 40% of all members to reside in the house which is a standard recommendation from firms involved in chapter housing. Freshmen are no longer allowed to break their housing contracts with campus, resulting in only sophomores and older able to live in the TKE house.

New Home FLOOR PLANS

Site Plan

The new chapter house will be built on the existing property. Externally a new walkway up to the chapter house will invite guests from 14th Street to our front porch. The back porch provides a comfortable place for members to enjoy the fenced in back yard.

First Floor

The main floor will be the hub of activity, offering a living room for watching the big game. Additionally, a dining room for 40+ and a kitchen allows for chapter meals with easy access to main floor bathrooms. A president's suite is also available on the first floor along with an exit to the back porch.

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