Phi Delta Theta

More than a fraternity. Built on Friendship, Sound Learning, and Rectitude since 1848. Cardinal Principles Our original three pillars haven’t budged an inch since the Fraternity was founded by the Immortal Six at Miami University. The pillars are: The cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality. Shortened, we refer to the Cardinal Principles as Friendship, Sound Learning, and Rectitude. Friendship If you ask our members what they have received from their Phi Delta Theta membership, you’ll often hear about an experience filled with brotherhood and mutual respect. Great friendships are a crucial component of living well, and Phi Delta Theta challenges its members to create long-term and meaningful relationships with each other that stand the test of time. Through the ups and downs of life, relationships built through fraternity offer our members a strong foundation, network, and support structure. Sound Learning Sound Learning is much more than getting good grades. It’s about intellectual curiosity and the search for truth. It’s about well-roundedness and becoming cultured in all aspects of life. Phi Delta Theta challenges its members to live a life of continuous learning, and we invest in educational experiences that offer new dimensions of knowledge that may not be taught in the classroom, such as soft skills, work ethic, leadership, and compassion for others. Rectitude Rectitude can be defined in many ways, but the Fraternity resonates with its qualities of honesty, integrity, character, kindness, and compassion. As men of strong moral character, we are called to exemplify the principles upon which we were founded and that we, as Phi Delts, swear to uphold. Though all our principles are considered equal, Rectitude is what guides us into becoming the greatest versions of ourselves. SINCE 1848 Our History Phi Delta Theta’s expansion hasn’t slowed down since its founding over 175 years ago. The Fraternity operates from the General Headquarters building at 2 South Campus Avenue, across from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Become the Greatest Version of Yourself At the heart of everything we do is this promise to each and every member of our organization. Adaptive Leadership The world around us is changing by the moment. Through the high standards and collective support of Phi Delta Theta brotherhood, our members can adapt to new circumstances and still stay true to their best selves, stepping up as leaders in the face of uncertainty. Fulfilled Potential In each of us, there is greatness. But bringing out that greatness takes an investment in educational excellence as well as cultivating a community of support around each member. Successes are celebrated. Mistakes are transformed into learning. And new dimensions and definitions of intelligence let each discover and develop their unique skills and talents. Lifelong Engagement Once a Phi Delt, always a Phi Delt. The bonds created at the beginning of membership are designed to sustain each person through every stage of life, keeping all connected through peer-to-peer relationships as well as via valuable mentor/mentee networking and intergenerational sharing of wisdom.