INDIANA CHAPTER Since 1915
1200 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
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Delta Upsilon
About Us
Chapter History
The Indiana University chapter of Delta Upsilon was established in 1915. The chapter is one of the oldest and largest chapters of the international fraternity and one of the longest contin-uously operating fraternity chapters at Indiana University. The chapter acquired the Gentry homestead at 1200 East Third Street in 1921. The existing chapter house was built in 1925-26 after the Gentry house was destroyed by fire.
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There are no secrets with Delta Upsilon. No secret rituals. No secret oaths. No hazing. We are proud of what DU stands for and proud to be the world's only international fraternity committed to sharing our ideals, symbols, and rituals openly.
Symbols & Tradition
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BROTHERHOOD
JUSTICE
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Friendship & Character
& liberal culture
NO Secrets NO Hazing
SERVICE & HONOR
National History
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​The Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, North America’s oldest non-secret, non-hazing fraternity, was founded on November 4, 1834 at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Delta Upsilon was originally called The Social Fraternity. “Social” did not mean entertainment events, but instead meant an interest in life’s interactions among people, and how society would better itself through group action. Delta Upsilon began as a spirited brotherhood based on merit, and was founded upon four basic principles: the Promotion of Friendship, the Development of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the Advancement of Justice. The ideals and principles remain unchanged to this day.
