Our Purpose
Mu Alpha Theta, which partners with professional mathematics organizations, including the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of, mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Mu Alpha Theta, which partners with professional mathematics organizations, including the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of, mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Where is Mu Alpha Theta?
Want to find out what Mu Alpha Theta chapters are in your city? State? Region? Click HERE or go to the Regions page of our website to see the lists.
Want to find out what Mu Alpha Theta chapters are in your city? State? Region? Click HERE or go to the Regions page of our website to see the lists.
Opportunities
Join us
Start a chapter at your High School
A MAΘ chapter at your school offers your students a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain access to valuable resources that can help them achieve their math goals. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your high school.
A MAΘ chapter at your school offers your students a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain access to valuable resources that can help them achieve their math goals. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your high school.
Start a chapter at your 2-Year College
Starting a MAΘ chapter at your college allows your students to join a community that promotes an excitement for math while giving them opportunities for networking and scholarships to further themselves in their careers. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your 2-year college.
Starting a MAΘ chapter at your college allows your students to join a community that promotes an excitement for math while giving them opportunities for networking and scholarships to further themselves in their careers. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your 2-year college.
Reactivating your Chapter
Reactivating your MAΘ chapter can allow your students to build a community of peers who share a passion for math, as well as open doors to math competitions and valuable scholarship opportunities. Click here for instructions on reactivating your chapter.
Reactivating your MAΘ chapter can allow your students to build a community of peers who share a passion for math, as well as open doors to math competitions and valuable scholarship opportunities. Click here for instructions on reactivating your chapter.
Become a Chapter Sponsor
The job of a sponsor is to help your students run your MAΘ chapter. Being a MAΘ chapter sponsor can be a very rewarding experience, allowing you to nurture young minds and inspire a passion for math. Click here for sponsor resources.
The job of a sponsor is to help your students run your MAΘ chapter. Being a MAΘ chapter sponsor can be a very rewarding experience, allowing you to nurture young minds and inspire a passion for math. Click here for sponsor resources.
In the Spotlight
2026 Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award Winner: Cindy Rodgers
Congratulations to Cindy Rodgers for winning the Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award!
2026 Lisa C. Herron Award Winner: Elizabeth Markowitz
Congratulations to Elizabeth Markowitz for winning the Lisa C. Herron Award!
Testimonials
"Mu Alpha Theta shaped the past 7 years of my life. It's allowed me to meet students from across the nation and create lifelong friendships and improve my leadership as I lead chapter and state activities. I highly recommend joining this community as it'll change your life for the better."
Katie Lee
American Heritage Broward (FL) Chapter President
Florida Association of Mu Alpha Theta Vice President
Upcoming Important Dates
August 1, 2026
MAΘ online store opens for the 2026-2027 school year.
MAΘ online store opens for the 2026-2027 school year.
August 5-8, 2026
MAA MathFest in Boston, MA
MAA MathFest in Boston, MA
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