A group of socially awkward freshmen at Adams College, passionate about science and technology but inept at fitting in with the campus social scene, find themselves at odds with the dominant fraternity, the Alpha Betas, who are composed of the school's star athletes. After their dormitory is requisitioned to accommodate the displaced jocks, these misfits are forced to take refuge in a dilapidated house off-campus. They band together, embracing their status as nerds, and decide to form their own fraternity, Lambda Lambda Lambda (Tri-Lambs), in a bid to find acceptance and camaraderie. Their efforts to establish themselves are met with ridicule and hostility from the Alpha Betas and their affiliates.

In response to their ongoing marginalization and the adversities they face, the group embarks on a quest to gain respect and recognition on campus. They leverage their intelligence and technical prowess to challenge the status quo and contest the traditional social hierarchy that has marginalized them. Through a series of clever schemes and technological innovations, they begin to turn the tables on their tormentors, finding ingenious ways to outsmart the Alpha Betas. Along the way, they navigate the complexities of college life, forge deep friendships, and discover their self-worth, challenging stereotypes about what it means to be successful and popular in a college setting.