What is a Fraternity?

A Fraternity is a group of men bound together by friendship, brotherhood, and common goals and aspirations. The members that form the Fraternity share their friendships, efforts, and knowledge. Together these members learn and grow and make the Fraternity strong. Their common experience builds ties that lasts a lifetime. This forms a brotherhood amongst the members, developing strong and creative leadership, which leads to success.

Though there are many different Fraternities, they all share common founding principles that are of interest to any college man. Fraternities endeavour to enhance your educational experience by emphasizing intellectual, interpersonal, and social development. The ideals of lifelong friendship, sound education, campus and community service, and social interaction are what Fraternity men strive to live by every day.

Fraternity men are elitist, racist, and cliquish, aren't they?

No. Fraternity men come from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds. ANYONE CAN JOIN A FRATERNITY!

Don't Fraternities take up a lot of time?

Fraternity membership requires anywhere from 2 to 8 hours a week. Whether it be planning a party, a community service project, or regular weekly meetings, Fraternity members have learned to manage their time wisely with other commitments like homework, girlfriends, and a job. This is also why so many Fraternity members have succeeded in their lives.

If I'm new on campus, shouldn't I wait to get my "feet on the ground" before I join?

Montreal is a big place. As soon as you know more people, the more comfortable you will feel on campus. By joining in your first year, you will find adjusting to university life a lot easier. Every Fraternity member who didn't join in his first year on campus wishes he had.

What is Rush?

Fraternity Rush is a time when the Fraternities seek and recruit new men to join. It is a time when men on campus have an opportunity to visit each Fraternity and compare what each has to offer so that they may chose the best one for them to join. Rush does not cost you anything. All the Rush parties and functions are free!

If I go through Rush, do I have to join a Fraternity?

No. Rush is a time to see what Fraternity life can offer you. Going to Rush parties or registering for Rush does not commit you to joining a Fraternity.

Am I buying friends?

Absolutely not! If you have ever been part of any organization, whether it is a hockey team, soccer team or a golf club, you have to pay fees. These organizations have operating costs every year, as do we. Alpha Delta Phi is a non-profit organization, so in no way are we profiting from membership fees. Your fees help to cover events such as literary dinners, insurance on the house, and membership fees paid to International to cover the costs of membership materials and education programs and conferences