Delta Chi
Delta Chi (ΔΧ) is an international Greek letter collegiate social fraternity formed on October 13, 1890, at Cornell University, initially as a professional fraternity for law students. On April 30, 1922, Delta Chi became a general membership social fraternity, eliminating the requirement for men to be studying law, and opening membership to all areas of study. Delta Chi became one of the first international fraternities to abolish "hell week", when it did so on April 22, 1929. Delta Chi is a charter member of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).[2] As of Fall 2019, Delta Chi has initiated over 116,000 members at over 110 Chapters and Colonies, with 34 Alumni Chapters. Its headquarters is in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1]
Delta Chi
October 13, 1890
Cornell University
Active
North America
Leges (Law)
Red
Buff
The Knight, Martlets
White Carnation
Delta Chi Quarterly
V Foundation for Cancer Research
99 active
14
115,600+[1] lifetime
D-Chi, DX
3845 N Meridian St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
United States
Local chapter misconduct[edit]
Death of Adam Oakes[edit]
In February 2021, Virginia Commonwealth University's chapter was suspended after freshman Adam Oakes died of alcohol poisoning after an off-campus fraternity party.[16] The VCU chapter was later expelled from the university three months after Oakes's death, after the university found that the chapter had violated several university policies, including those on hazing and alcohol.[17][18]