Quick Facts

The Delta Phi Fraternity

  • Founded Nationally: 17 November, 1827 at Union College, Schenectady, New York
    Founded third overall, oldest continuous fraternity in the United States.
  • Founded Locally: 1 February, 1845
    First fraternity at Rutgers; oldest continuous student group.
  • Colors: Columbia (Sky) Blue and White
  • Open Motto: Semper Ubique (Latin, 'Always Everywhere')
  • Chapters: 19 Active, 7 Inactive

    Address
    17 Union Street
    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1114
    732/246-9470

    Number of Brothers (Fall 1997): 44
    Number of Living Alumni: Approximately 650
    Alumni Association Incorporated: 1913

  • Why St. Elmo?
    It has nothing to do with the movie. Our     national history page has a full explanation, but the term 'St. Elmo' has been in use at this chapter since the 1890s. It refers to St. Elmo (Erasmus, Bishop of Formiae), the patron saint of mariners. The Knights of Malta, from whom Delta Phi takes its distinctive cross, were mariners.