Download The Year at a Glance Calendar

The Offices of the Grand Chapter is dedicated toward making major dates and deadlines for each academic year as straightforward and transparent as possible. In order to serve you better, Tau Kappa Epsilon has generated a Year at a Glance calendar to provide collegiate and alumni members notable dates and deadlines for the upcoming academic year.

The Year at a Glance is a consolidated, one-page sheet, a Google Calendar for you to subscribe to, and a this web page with helpful links and information that will be updated each year. This calendar serves as a quick reference for dates for Province Forums, Regional Leadership Conference, member and candidate fee deadlinesCharles R. Walgreen Jr. TKE Leadership Academy application deadline and scholarship deadlines. Be sure to place copies of the Year at a Glance throughout chapter houses and residencies.

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Year At A Glance 2025-2026



Important Dates:

Fiscal Year BeginsJune 1
Annual Membership Fee Roster Worksheet DueSeptember 15
St. Jude Walk Run to End Childhood CancerSeptember (Various)
Annual Membership Fee Due (Single or Split Payment)October 1
Risk Management Early Bird Rebate (10% credit issued)October 1
990 IRS Tax Forms DueOctober 15
Risk Management Fee Due (Half or Full Payment)October 15
eCompliance Deadline for Collegiate MembersOctober 15
Chapter Assessment Fee Due (Single or Split Payment)October 31
Fall Conclave Savings Plan DueOctober 31
RLC Early Bird Registration DeadlineTBD
Certificate Orders HoldDecember 1 - Jan 15
Offices of the Grand Chapter ClosedDecember 19 - Jan 5
Candidate Penalty Fees (Assessed to outstanding initiation fees)January 5
Founders' DayJanuary 10
Life Loyal Teke Annual RenewalJanuary 10
RLC Regular Rate DeadlineTBD
Annual Membership Fee Due (Second Split Payment)March 1
Foundation Day of GivingMarch 10
Foundation Scholarship Applications DueMarch 15
Risk Management Fee Due (Second Half Payment)March 15
Leadership Academy Application Due March 15
Chapter Assessment Fee Due (Second Split Payment)March 31
Spring Conclave Savings Plan DueMarch 31
Candidate Penalty Fees (Assessed to outstanding initiation fees)May 10
Foundation Scholarship Winners AnnouncedMay 15
Annual Report DueMay 15
Awards Applications DueMay 15
Submit 2025-2026 Chapter Budget to TKE HQMay 15
Annual Report Late Fee ($50) BilledMay 31
Fiscal Year EndsMay 31

Conferences:

Province Forums

Hosted in September, October, and November in multiple locations across the U.S. and Canada. Costs range from $5-$50 per attendee. These forums focus on skills to operate a TKE chapter.

For more info and locations, visit www.TKE.org/Forum



Regional Leadership Conferences

Hosted in February. Costs range from $199-$550 per attendee and include a two night hotel stay and multiple meals. RLCs focus on developing personal and professional skills.

 
Jersey City, NJFeb
6 -
Feb
8
Atlanta, GAFeb
20 - 22
San Francisco, CAFeb
27 - Mar 1
Chicago, ILMarch
6 - 8

For more info and to register, visit TKE.org/RLC




TKE Conclave 2026

July 30-August 2, 2026

Tekes from all over the world will come together for three days to select the leadership of the Fraternity, vote on changes to the governing rules and policies, recognize our best and brightest with banquets and awards, participate in intense leadership development, and build friendships.
For more info, visit TKE.org/Conclave



See the 2025-2026 Fee Breakdown

Important TKE Updates By Month

June
TKE Fiscal Year Begins
Leadership Academy (in even-numbered years)

July
St. Jude YOU Conference

August
eCompliance
Conclave in even-numbered years
Update Preferred Address via Chapter Module
Apply for Campus Funding for RLC
Leadership Academy (in odd-numbered years)

September
Complete AMF Roster Worksheet
Register Candidates
St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Province Forums

October
Register Candidates
Pay Candidate Fees & Initiation Fees (prior to Initiation)
Pay Chapter Fees (Risk Management Fee, Annual Membership Fee, Conclave Savings Plans, Chapter Assessment Fee, Founders Housing Fee)
eCompliance Deadline
Province Forums
IRS 990 Tax Forms Due

November
Pay Candidate Fees & Initiation Fees (prior to Initiation)
Officer Elections and update new officers on the Chapter Module

December
Officer Transition Retreats
Order Spring Recruitment Kit
RLC Early Bird Registration Deadline
Certificate/ Supplies Orders paused 12/01 - 01/15 (contact the office for more information)

January
Founders' Day
RLC Regular Rate Registration Deadline
Register Candidates
Apply for Campus Funding for Conclave, in even-numbered years
Certificate/ Supplies Orders paused 12/01 - 01/15 (contact the office for more information)

February
Regional Leadership Conferences
Register Candidates
Pay Candidate Fees & Initiation Fees (prior to Initiation)

March
Regional Leadership Conferences

Leadership Academy Application Due
Foundation Scholarships Due
Foundation Day of Giving
Pay Candidate Fees & Initiation Fees (prior to Initiation)
Pay Chapter Fees (Risk Management Fee, Annual Membership Fee, Conclave Savings Plans, Chapter Assessment Fee, Founders Housing Fee)

April
Officer Elections and update new officers on the Chapter Module
Pay Candidate Fees & Initiation Fees (prior to Initiation)
Conclave registration, in odd-numbered years
Volunteer Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Certificate/ Supplies Orders paused 04/15 - 09/01 (contact the office for more information)

May
Officer Transition Retreats
Annual Report Due
Top Teke Individual and Top TKE Recruiter Applications Due
Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
Create and Approve Chapter Budget for Next Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Ends

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