...an association of men, selected in their college days

A Fraternity is an association of men, selected in their college days by democratic processes, because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations. Out of their association arises a personal relation which makes them unselfishly seek to advance one another in the arts of life and to add, to the formal instruction of the college curriculum, the culture and character which men acquire by contact with great personalities, or when admitted to partnership in great traditions.

"A Fraternity, too, is of such character that after men have left college they delight to renew their own youth by continued association with it and to bring their richest experiences back to the younger generation in part payment of the debt which they feel themselves owe to the fraternity for what it gave them in their formative years."

 - Newton D. Baker
Brother Newton D. Baker graduated from Johns Hopkins in 1892 and Washington and Lee in 1894. He is a member of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and served as President from 1905-1910. Brother Baker also served as Secretary of War for the United States of America from 1916-1921

Fraternity

The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as Fiji or Phi Gam, has 142 chapters and 13 colonies at the foremost colleges and universities of the United States and Canada. Phi Gamma Delta offers much to our members through leadership development, educational programs, and lifelong friendships.

Values

Phi Gamma Delta is dedicated to developing men of character within the academic setting, with the aim that they will become fully contributing members of society. In pursuit of this mission, the Fraternity promotes five core values: Friendship, which brings us together and is the basis of our brotherhood. Knowledge, the primary reason our members attend college and the key to a fuller, richer life. Service, in recognition of our obligation to give back to the campus and community that foster our growth. Morality, our commitment to do what is right in all our relationships. Excellence, the achievement of the full potential of the chapter and the individual members.

Our Mission

Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards, and values to foster personal development, in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to provide opportunities for each member to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship, and social skills in order to become a fully contributing member of society.

We Believe

That Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone and that our Fraternity is of such character that after men have left college they delight to renew their own youth by continued association with it and to bring their richest experiences back to the younger generations in part payment of the debt which they feel themselves owe to the fraternity for what it gave them in their formative years.

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