Our History
Alpha Delta Phi was founded in 1832 at Hamilton College in Clinton New York by Samuel Eells (1810-1842). Founded as a literary society, it evolved into one of the most distinguished of the original American college fraternities. It has retained its focus on its literary roots, by attracting only the best students of the best colleges and universities in Canada and the Untied States. Our chapters are leaders on their respective campuses, where some of our chapter houses have been designated architectural or historic landmarks. The Alpha Delta Phi experience has helped a disproportionate number of its 50,000 lifelong members to become top leaders industry, government, education and religion.
The Alpha Delta Phi chapter at UBC was chartered in 1926 and is the oldest greek letter society on campus.
