The Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College in what is known as Northern West Virginia.
The Neotrophian Literary Society, an organization that allowed students to practice and demonstrate their skills in poetry, public speaking and writing essays, voted to give a prize. But the members of another organization held control over the Neotrophian Society, and they fixed the vote. Eight men were not content to be idle and let this continue. Outraged by these unscrupulous tactics, they responded by forming a secret society at the college. Its initial goal was to take away control from a group of unjust students and return it to the student population, as well as to bond the student body through respect and common values. These men were drawn together by common aims and brotherly regard. They came to be known on the campus only by the greek letters Delta Tau Delta. They founded an organization based on the principles of Truth, Courage, Faith and Power. These principles guided the fraternity through its beginnings and still guides the organization to this day.
Since 1858, the fraternity has spread to nearly 200 campuses with more than 130 active chapters.
More than 165,000 men have joined the brotherhood of Delta Tau Delta since its founding.
Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College in what is known as Northern West Virginia.
The Neotrophian Literary Society, an organization that allowed students to practice and demonstrate their skills in poetry, public speaking and writing essays, voted to give a prize. But the members of another organization held control over the Neotrophian Society, and they fixed the vote. Eight men were not content to be idle and let this continue. Outraged by these unscrupulous tactics, they responded by forming a secret society at the college. Its initial goal was to take away control from a group of unjust students and return it to the student population, as well as to bond the student body through respect and common values. These men were drawn together by common aims and brotherly regard. They came to be known on the campus only by the greek letters Delta Tau Delta. They founded an organization based on the principles of Truth, Courage, Faith and Power. These principles guided the fraternity through its beginnings and still guides the organization to this day.
Since 1858, the fraternity has spread to nearly 200 campuses with more than 130 active chapters.
More than 165,000 men have joined the brotherhood of Delta Tau Delta since its founding.
The Road Program
Every year hundreds of thousands of students will graduate with a college degree.
Fifty years ago a college degree set the stage for a man’s success.
With more college graduates and competition ever increasing from oversees, a man must do more to stand out.
Delta Tau Delta developed The Road in 2008 to ensure Delts had a strategic advantage in this competitive environment. The Road emphasizes five core areas: leadership, career development, financial management, health and wellness and life skills. The Road is a national program that is manifested locally and is designed to augment a man’s college education, leaving him better prepared for the duties of life.
Every year hundreds of thousands of students will graduate with a college degree.
Fifty years ago a college degree set the stage for a man’s success.
With more college graduates and competition ever increasing from oversees, a man must do more to stand out.
Delta Tau Delta developed The Road in 2008 to ensure Delts had a strategic advantage in this competitive environment. The Road emphasizes five core areas: leadership, career development, financial management, health and wellness and life skills. The Road is a national program that is manifested locally and is designed to augment a man’s college education, leaving him better prepared for the duties of life.