• The original Delta Upsilon chapter was founded on November 4th, 1834 at Willams College Massachusets, we are the first non-secret, anti-hazing fraternity with an ideal mission statement of "Building Better Men."

• With this justification, we are not just an ideal fraternity, we are the best fraternity with a vision to bring out the best of every member and motivate them to successfully complete their academics while embarking on the best college experiences. 

• Throughout your time here, you will learn lifelong personal growth and leadership skills that will help you pursue your desired career goals.

• As an Anti-Secret Confederation, we share what our fraternity stands for, and we proudly share that with all members of the community. 
   

UCF History

• Chartered on March 25th, 1995; with the approval of the expansion committee of Delta Upsilon and UCF, Delta Upsilon Brothers Joel Riley and Mike Lamb came to UCF to establish a group that would become the Central Florida Colony of Delta Upsilon.

• On January 23, 1992, fourteen men gathered together established the Central Florida Colony. These gentlemen included seven brothers that make up the Founding Fathers of the Central Florida Chapter, one brother from the Florida Chapter, and six men who began with the colony but did not become brothers of Delta Upsilon, the original Founding Fathers are designated below:

• Founding Fathers:

  • Aaron Clevenger, Central Florida '97 (first person to accept his bid)

  • Chris Garcia, Central Florida '98

  • Ron Jenkin, Central Florida '95

  • Kevin Mueller, Central Florida '95 (The Colony's First President)

  • Brian Russell, Central Florida '95

  • Stephen Sams, Central Florida '95

  • Shawn Smith, Central Florida ’97