About
Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, Bethany, Virginia (now West Virginia). It currently has around 115 student chapters nationwide, as well as over 25 alumni associations organized regionally. Our national community service initiative is Adopt-a-School. The fraternity will celebrate its 150th anniversary in Pittsburgh, PA at the 2008 Karnea (international convention).
Delta Tau Delta was born of the knowledge that integrity is essential. The founding principles of Truth, Courage, Faith and Power have provided a guide for both the Fraternity and its membership.
Delts nationwide fully believe in the following, our Delt Creed.
- I believe in Delta Tau Delta For the education of youth And the inspiration of maturity, So that I may better learn and live the truth.
- I believe in Delta Tau Delta as a shrine of International brotherhood: her cornerstone friendship, her foundation conscience, her columns aspiration, her girders self-restraint, her doorway opportunity, her windows understanding, her buttresses loyalty, her strength the Everlasting Arms.
- I believe in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding influence to help me do my work, fulfill my obligations, maintain my self-respect, and bring about that happy life, wherein I may more truly love my fellow men, Serve my country, and obey my God.