Phi Gamma Delta

Rho Alpha Chapter

Founded at Jefferson College in 1848, the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta now extends across North America with over 120 active chapters. The Rho Alpha chapter here at Virginia Tech has been active since 1972.

Need to Knows

Motto: Φιλότης Γλυκυτάτη Δυναστεία ("Friendship, the Sweetest Influence")
Values: Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality & Excellence
Founded: May 1, 1848, at Jefferson College

FIJI members outside their house volunteering

Stats

Chapter Information	Data
Spring 2026 Members	142
Spring 2026 Chapter GPA	3.3018
Minimum GPA to Join	2.75
Minimum GPA for Active Members	2.5
Fall 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues	$650-$675
Fall 2026 Projected New Member Dues	$275
Chapter Philanthropy	Jimmy V Foundation, NATE Foundation
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-25	Platinum
Housing	Off-Campus (202 Church Street, Blacksburg)

Chapter Conduct

Probation until May 15, 2026 as of 10/13/2025
% of Members Found Responsible for Individual Student Conduct Violations in 2024-25 Academic Year^*: 9%

^*The percentage of individual members of each organization who were found responsible for violations of the Virginia Tech Student Code of Conduct during the academic year. These violations were not related to their membership in the organization.