Phi Gamma Delta

Phi Gamma Delta
FIJI / ΦΓΔ
(common use / limited use)
Phi Gamma Delta's Coat of Arms
FoundedMay 1, 1848; 176 years ago (1848-05-01)
Jefferson College
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
MottoΦιλότης Γλυκυτάτη Δυναστεία
("Friendship, the sweetest influence")[1]
Colors  Royal purple and   White
SymbolThe Recognition Device
Flag
FlowerPurple Clematis
Chapters139
Colonies13
Members211,000+ lifetime
NicknameFiji, Phi Gam
Headquarters1201 Red Mile Rd
  P.O. Box 4599

Lexington, Kentucky 40504
United States
Websitephigam.org
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity house at University of California, Berkeley
Alpha Omega Chapter house at Ohio University.

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.

  1. ^ "Phi Gamma Delta". www.phigam.org. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011.
  2. ^ "Phi Gamma Delta". phigam.org. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  3. ^ "North American College Fraternities: The 'Jefferson Duo'", page 68. The Purple Pilgrim: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Guide to Brotherhood. 2004