Graduate Chapters

Since 1880, graduate chapters have been a vital part of Phi Gamma Delta’s existence. Today, there are approximately 35 graduate chapters in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Brief History of Graduate Chapters

While every graduate chapter will be different, their basic mission is the same: to provide opportunities for graduate brothers to connect with one another and with the Fraternity at-large.

Graduate Chapter Activities & Events

The Fraternity’s Events Calendar

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From networking and professional opportunities to social events and Pig Dinners, there are plenty of reasons to stay connected to the Fraternity as a member of a graduate chapter.

Purpose & Benefits

With brothers in every major city in North America, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with brothers who live in your geographic area. The Graduate Chapter Directory map (below) can help you locate existing graduate chapters to join.

If there isn’t a graduate chapter near you, starting one is simple:

How to Start a Graduate Chapter

Want to learn more about joining or starting a graduate chapter?

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Like most organizations, graduate chapters have an organizational structure that includes elected or appointed leadership positions.

Graduate Chapter Leadership & Organization

The Fraternity developed the Graduate Chapter Support Plan to provide needed guidance for our graduate chapters as they engage brothers and grow their local network. This plan outlines the International Headquarters’ expectations and suggestions and offers a structure for various support outlets.

Graduate Chapter Support Plan

We also encourage leaders to join the Graduate Chapter Leaders Facebook Group to connect with others and exchange ideas:

Facebook Group

Much like an undergraduate chapter, the success of a graduate chapter depends on its ability to recruit and retain members.

Recruiting New Members

Between work schedules, family life and other commitments, communicating with the brothers in your graduate chapter can be a daunting task. Learn best ways to communicate with graduate brothers:

Communicating With Members

Brightman Awards are presented annually to the graduate chapters which best demonstrate Phi Gamma Delta is “Not for College Days Alone” by maintaining and improving the Fraternal bonds of the graduate brothers living in its community.

The Brightman Award recognizes the overall outstanding graduate chapter in two categories – those chapters having 75+ members and those having fewer than 75 members on its roster. Graduate chapters are also recognized in each of the following categories: Community Outreach & Involvement, Programming, Recruitment & Outreach and Undergraduate Support.

Learn more about the Brightman Award for Graduate Chapters:

Learn More

Visit the Annual Awards page to apply:

Apply Here