Phi Gamma Delta | |
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FIJI / ΦΓΔ (common use / limited use) | |
Founded | May 1, 1848 Jefferson College |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NIC |
Status | Active |
Scope | International |
Motto | Φιλότης Γλυκυτάτη Δυναστεία ("Friendship, the sweetest influence")[1] |
Colors | Royal purple and White |
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Flag | |
Flower | Purple Clematis |
Chapters | 139 |
Colonies | 13 |
Members | 211,000+ lifetime |
Nickname | Fiji, Phi Gam |
Headquarters | 1201 Red Mile Rd P.O. Box 4599 Lexington, Kentucky 40504 United States |
Website | phigam.org |
Phi Gamma Delta (ΦΓΔ), commonly known as Fiji, is a social fraternity with 139 active chapters and 13 colonies across the United States and Canada.[2] It was founded at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, in 1848. Along with Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Delta forms a half of the Jefferson Duo.[3] Since its founding, the fraternity has initiated more than 211,000 brothers. The nickname FIJI is used commonly by the fraternity due to Phi Gamma Delta bylaws limiting the use of the Greek letters.