Offering a Home Away from Home

Parents appreciate that we instill in every brother the concept of accountability for every action. If accountability falls through, we take action. We are a values-based organization – chances are, the same type of values taught to their son at home – that emphasizes academic achievement, positive relationship building, community service, and an enriched and highly rewarding overall college experience filled with friendships that will last a lifetime. Phi Delta Theta creates a positive and encouraging “leadership laboratory” that empowers each brother to tap into his inner greatness and reach a higher potential than he could on his own.

On the top of a parent’s expectations for their son is academic performance. Excellence in academics is our top priority too. In fact, our commitment to academics begins at the recruitment stage by talking to young men with GPAs high above the campus average. And once these intelligent men are in the chapter, we make sure they have an environment conducive to studying and learning. This is where the alcohol-free housing comes in big time. By providing clean, quiet areas, Phi Delts develop consistent and efficient study habits. And to keep everyone on track, each chapter has a scholarship chairman and an academic adviser who oversee and maintain scholastic integrity.

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Keeping our members healthy & safe

Phi Delta Theta is committed to continuing its leadership role in higher education when addressing the widespread challenges of campus health and safety. Creating safe environments for our undergraduate students is, and has been for many years, a top priority for the Fraternity.

While Phi Delta Theta has strict risk management policies, this is only the foundation for risk prevention. Supporting our policies are many pillars: Comprehensive training that reaches thousands of undergraduate members annually at the Fraternity’s in-person Leadership and Ethics Academy programs, a 20-year track record of alcohol-free housing, undergraduate and volunteer officer positions at each chapter that focus on preventing risk, anti-hazing programs, resources, opportunities to seek help, standardized new member training and activities, culture building initiatives that teach individuals to intervene when necessary, and supporting those individuals who have the opportunity to work with our chapters (live-in advisors, volunteers, and parents).

Like any fraternity or organization that works directly with young adults, Phi Delta Theta is not immune to accidents or individuals with bad intent, but we remain vigilant in our strategies and are swift to act when individuals and chapters divert from our expectations.

Phi Delta Theta knows that to deter bad behavior in a group setting, an environment must be created that encourages individuals to speak up without hesitation when they see something that isn’t right. The Fraternity’s Good Samaritan Policy helps to create this environment.

Further, Phi Delta Theta offers an amnesty opportunity for any chapter that is concerned with their commitment to the Fraternity’s risk management policies and wishes to seek help in developing a more positive, values-based experience for their members. 

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Parents love us, and sometimes they want to join us

Phi Delta Theta also welcomes and encourages parent involvement. In fact, an increasing number of parents have become involved in our Chapter Advisory Boards, sharing their expertise and background with the undergraduate brothers of Phi Delta Theta and helping guide various aspects of the Fraternity. There is a wide range of opportunity for parent involvement in every chapter including Parents Clubs or regularly attending other events.

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A fraternity with alcohol free housing

In 1997, Phi Delta Theta announced its Alcohol-free Housing Policy to the world, and full implementation began in 2000. There were many reasons for this leading decision, but at the forefront of the decision was the alcohol-dominated culture that existed on college campuses and within our chapters that was diminishing the principles upon which Phi Delta Theta was founded.

Since the implementation, Phi Delta Theta has undergone transformational change and has become a noticed leader within the fraternal world. The policy, deemed by many as a factor that could be the end of an organization, has benefited Phi Delta Theta greatly in many ways. Most importantly, the culture that it has created is attracting values-based men who are placed in safe environments where they can become the greatest versions of themselves. We encourage other fraternal organizations to adopt such policy.

Phi Delta Theta chapter properties are to remain free from alcohol by anyone, at any time, under any circumstance. The chapter property may be owned by a local house corporation, college or university, or other entity. If the property is considered Phi Delta Theta “space”, the property is to be alcohol-free. This includes not only the structural facility, but the outdoor area including the front and back yard, parking lot and sidewalks.

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As we aim to provide our members with a safe and positive fraternal experience, we understand that there are cultures at every college campus working against us. Phi Delta Theta takes great pride in our forward-thinking mentality within the world of fraternal organizations and has become known for many of the bold decisions we’ve made to help shape our Fraternity and those around us. If you ever have any concerns that affect the health and safety of our members, we encourage you to contact us.