Friendship, Literature and Morality
Delta Phi Fraternity’s three values are Friendship, Literature, and Morality. Our chapter realizes those values through its own mission statement, and seven chapter principles developed through experience and reflection on the question, “Who Do We Want To Be?”
Our Mission Statement
We are brothers shepherding young men into adulthood;
Celebrating and supporting each other through all stages of life;
Entrusted as stewards of Llenroc;
Making a positive impact on the Cornell community and the world beyond;
Exemplary gentlemen and scholars;
'True and Firm'.
Our Seven Principles
A Fraternity, Not A Frat. We are a Brotherhood of fraternity men, who aspire to be gentlemen and scholars. We are not “frat boys.”
Not For Everyone, But Open To Anyone. Membership in an intimate, self-governing, residential society isn’t something that suits every man. But the experience we offer is open to any man to whom it appeals, because we see diversity as strength.
Shared Experience, Not Shared Hardship. We build brotherhood through positive, exciting, and worthwhile shared experiences. New member orientation is challenging, fun, and rewarding; it is not agonizing, frightening, or dangerous.
Consideration. We treat our brothers, friends and guests with consideration. Our relationships with our brothers are based not on “What can you do for me?,” but on “What can we do for each other?”
Stewards of Llenroc. Living in Llenroc is a privilege. We respect and care for it as the brothers before us did, so that future generations of brothers can enjoy our home just as we do.
No Empty Chairs. Every brother participates fully in the life of the chapter. There is room for every brother to contribute meaningfully, in his own way; what’s important is that every brother contributes.
Brotherhood For Life. The friendships forged here last a lifetime. Brothers benefit from the personal and professional network the chapter offers and pay it forward later in life.