About
In 1847 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in protest against the president of the university, students blocked the entrances of the main educational and administrative building in what became known as the Great Snow Rebellion. A year later, after the president expelled most of the students involved in the uprising, Phi Delta Theta was formed. On December 26, 1848, six men staying in Old North Hall, now called Elliot Hall, formed the Greek-letter society, which has expanded to over 220,000 members, and granted over 260 chapter charters, with 165 still active today.
Founded September 16, 1963 at the University of Tennessee, Phi Delta Theta takes pride in its involvement on campus through various leadership roles, intramurals and participation in events like Homecoming and All-sing. As a social fraternity, Phi Delta Theta enjoys a full calendar of functions including mixers, formals and various other traditional events throughout the year. Along with being active socially, Phi Delt takes pride in academic excellence and philanthropy work—supporting our national charity to ALS research.
The men of Phi Delta Theta share a commitment to the intense bond of friendship between brothers, high academic achievement, and living life with integrity. A Phi Delt has high expectations of, and for, himself and his brothers. A Phi is a gentleman, scholar, and athlete. Phi Delta Theta extends its hand to begin the journey of social, academic and professional development as we shape men through the teachings of the Bond.
