Founding

On 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".

The Preamble


We the members of The Delta Chi Fraternity, believing that great advantages are to be derived from a brotherhood of college and university men, appreciating that close association may promote friendship, develop character, advance justice, and assist in the acquisition of a sound education, do ordain and establish this constitution.

Colors

Red and Buff

Flower

White Carnation

Head Quarters

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314 Church Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52244.

The first permanent facility owned by the Fraternity

Region VIII

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All chapters and colonies are in the region in which they are physically located with the exceptions of the Appalachian State Chapter being assigned to Region VII and the Fredonia Chapter being assigned to Region IX.

BASIC EXPECTATIONS OF A DELTA CHI

  1. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.
  2. I will respect the dignity and worth of all persons. I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or haze any human being.
  3. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.
  4. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of property.
  5. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.
  6. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs. I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol.
  7. I will acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is safe, properly cleaned and maintained.
  8. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity Ritual and will incorporate them into my daily life.
  9. I will exercise compassion and understanding in dealing with all persons.
  10. I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternity obligations and will confront those who violate them.

Founding Fathers

Sir Edward Coke

Born in 1552, Coke (pronounced "cook") was the son of a lawyer, and studied law at London's Inner Temple. But he became well known when he was elected Speaker of the House of Commons under Queen Elizabeth. A staunch defender of the queen's power, Coke was a favored subject. He was soon rewarded with the office of Attorney General. "Mr. Attorney Coke," as Elizabeth called him, was a consistent defender of state power, prosecuting Catholics, Spaniards, and other "enemies of the state." His legal acumen and lightning wit made him a dangerous opponent in court, and since defendants had few, if any, rights, Coke was a highly successful prosecutor.

Coke was laid to rest in St Mary's Parrish in small town of Tittleshall in Norfolk.