INDIANA CHAPTER Since 1915
1200 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
Delta Upsilon
Info for Parents
Thank you for your interest in Delta Upsilon International Fraternity! As your son searches for a fraternity to call his own, I understand that you have questions about the organization that will shape his future. This letter is intended to serve as a brief introduction to Delta Upsilon and the many ways we achieve our Mission of Building Better Men.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity was founded in 1834 upon the basis of non-secrecy, meaning we hold nothing secret: all of our rituals, initiations and Principles are open to the public.
We now stand as the oldest and largest non-secret fraternity, and have grown into an organization that focuses on providing our men with a unique college experience, one grounded in our Four Founding Principles of the Promotion of Friendship, Development of Character, Diffusion of Liberal Culture and the Advancement of Justice. We accomplish this through a variety of educational programming opportunities, including our Leadership Institute, held annually in a different city across the country; the Presidents Academy held every January in Indianapolis; the Global Service Initiative, which sends a group of our undergraduate men to spend a week completing service projects; and staff- and volunteer-run Regional Leadership Academy.
Hazing is in no way tolerated among any of our chapters. Membership into DU is based solely on merit, and Associate Member Education programs are designed to use your son's experiences and elevate him to new levels through educational sessions regarding networking and etiquette, cultural experiences and community service opportunities.
There are 80,000 DU alumni spread across the globe, in thousands of career fields. This alumni network will provide numerous opportunities for your son to become career-ready through internships and prospective jobs. Using the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity group on LinkedIn, he can be connected to many of these alumni at the click of a mouse.
Let me thank you again for your interest in Delta Upsilon International Fraternity. Were it not for students like your son and the parents who support him in his decisions to better himself, our organization would not thrive in the way it does. If you have other questions or concerns, please email ihq@deltau.org.
Best Regards,
Justin Kirk, Boise State '00
Executive Director
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is required to become an initiated member?
Any prospective Associate Member must satisfy the following requirements to become an initiated member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
* The candidate must be a matriculate of the host university.
* A candidate must have subscribed his name to the formal obligations of the Fraternity.
* A candidate must have completed, to the satisfaction of the chapter, a Candidate Education Program, which has been adopted by the Chapter to emphasize the ideals, objectives and traditions of the fraternity.
* A Candidate must have satisfied all scholarship requirements for initiation imposed by both the Chapter and Institution where the chapter is located.
* No Chapter shall initiate a Candidate into the Fraternity until he has paid to the Chapter Treasurer his initiation fee and all Financial Obligations levied on Candidates for Initiation.
Academics…Will Delta Upsilon get in the way of my son's education?
Delta Upsilon exists to cultivate and develop ethical leaders. An education is the most important part of that formula. Your son is a student first, and a DU second. To ensure this is happening, Delta Upsilon in accordance with the North-American Interfraternity Council has a minimum GPA standard that members must maintain and a chapter GPA in the upper tier of the all fraternity average. We also offer study hours for their members.
What does Delta Upsilon do for my son after College?
Not only does Delta Upsilon provide lifelong bonds and friendships, we provide the tools necessary to be prepared to be successful in life after college. We teache our undergraduate members important skills, such as networking, interview and resume building skills and crisis management, to name just a few. By participating in DU’s educational curriculum, your son will be equipped to be successful. Delta Upsilon will also provide an opportunity for philanthropic activities and community service.
The Truth about Alcohol
Another common misconception of fraternity men is that all they do is drink. We are an Honor fraternity. We do hold social functions, but brothers are expected to uphold the laws of the city and state, as well as the rules of the university and Delta Upsilon. Risk Reduction is taken extremely seriously and should chapters be in violation of our Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines, they are subject to disciplinary action from the General Fraternity. The safety of our members, along with upholding the local city and state laws, is a priority.
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