THE FRATERNITY

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta was founded on May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College (now Washington & Jefferson College) in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The founders (John Templeton McCarty; Samual Beatty Wilson; James Elliot, Jr.; Ellis Bailey Gregg; and Naaman Fletcher), known as the Immortal Six, established their society on the values of friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence. Since then, nearly two-hundred thousand brothers have been initiated into the Fraternity. Currently, Phi Gamma Delta has around 147 undergraduate chapters and 9 Delta Colonies in the United States and Canada. Our nickname is "FIJI" due to the Fraternity’s limited use of the Greek letters ———.

 
The McMillan Log Cabin, where the Immortal Six first called themselves brothers of Phi Gamma Delta

The McMillan Log Cabin, where the Immortal Six first called themselves brothers of Phi Gamma Delta

 

Phi Gamma Delta offers outstanding opportunities for college students. It seeks to maximize the college experience of its members through academic assistance, leadership development, community service and gentlemanly conduct. Primary emphasis is placed on scholarship and the development of the individual, and as a result, the Fraternity seeks to complement the mission of the University of Montevallo. Phi Gamma Delta is a non-hazing fraternity. New members complete a progressive education period, and they are provided with leadership responsibilities and decision-making opportunities within the organization early on.

Phi Gamma Delta was also an early leader among national fraternities in the movement to implement alcohol-free housing for its undergraduate chapters.

For more information about the Fraternity, visit PhiGam.org