Delta Chi at Virginia Tech

Delta Chi Fraternity Facts

  • Delta Chi was founded at Cornell University on October 13, 1890
  • Founded as a law fraternity
  • First fraternity to abolish "hell week" (1929)
  • 126 chapters and 93,000 initiates throughout the US and Canada
  • Some notable alumni include actors Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher; former US President Benjamin Harrison; US Senators Larry Craig, Richard Shelby, Craig Thomas, and Jim Webb (VA); ESPN newscasters Sean Salisbury, Bill Pidto and Ben Becker; former general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners Pat Gillick.

VT Chapter Facts

  • Chartered Fall 1990
  • 85 active brothers
  • Over 2.9 average GPA
  • Hosts annual kickball tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society
  • Over 400 chapter alumni (see our alumni directory)

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In the hearts and minds of every Delta Chi, October 13, 1890 is a date to be remembered.

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