Indiana Delta Chi Facts
FoundingOn October 13, 1890 eleven law students at Cornell University formed a Law Fraternity, Delta Chi. In 1922, the Fraternity officially went "general", thus opening its membership to men in all areas of study. Delta Chi, in 1929, became the first fraternity to officially abolish the hazing practices associated with "hell week".
Current Size
There are 131 chapters and colonies operating throughout the United States and Canada. Distribution roughly follows the distribution of colleges and universities across the continent. Delta Chi has just over 98,000 initiates.
Expansion
The Fraternity boasts a 91% colonization success rate: 31 of 34 groups started since 2001 remain active to date.
Colors
Red and Buff
Flower
White Carnation
Risk Management
Delta Chi is a member of FIPG. For a copy of the Fraternity's risk management policy
Insurance
$195 per man/per year discounted rate if paid in full by October 15, $210 per man/per year regular rate if paid later (2008-2009 school year).
Little Sisters
Delta Chi specifically prohibits chapters and colonies from taking part in any action that fosters, organizes, or in any way encourages or allows the existence of any undergraduate women's auxiliary group (i.e. little sisters).
Alumni
Delta Chi is proud to count among its ranks of alumni, many prominent alumni in the areas of government/military, industry/finance, education, sports, and arts/entertainment.
FoundingOn October 13, 1890 eleven law students at Cornell University formed a Law Fraternity, Delta Chi. In 1922, the Fraternity officially went "general", thus opening its membership to men in all areas of study. Delta Chi, in 1929, became the first fraternity to officially abolish the hazing practices associated with "hell week".
Current Size
There are 131 chapters and colonies operating throughout the United States and Canada. Distribution roughly follows the distribution of colleges and universities across the continent. Delta Chi has just over 98,000 initiates.
Expansion
The Fraternity boasts a 91% colonization success rate: 31 of 34 groups started since 2001 remain active to date.
Colors
Red and Buff
Flower
White Carnation
Risk Management
Delta Chi is a member of FIPG. For a copy of the Fraternity's risk management policy
Insurance
$195 per man/per year discounted rate if paid in full by October 15, $210 per man/per year regular rate if paid later (2008-2009 school year).
Little Sisters
Delta Chi specifically prohibits chapters and colonies from taking part in any action that fosters, organizes, or in any way encourages or allows the existence of any undergraduate women's auxiliary group (i.e. little sisters).
Alumni
Delta Chi is proud to count among its ranks of alumni, many prominent alumni in the areas of government/military, industry/finance, education, sports, and arts/entertainment.