All members of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity hold its creed in high esteem. Recited every time a chapter assembles, three statements of belief comprise the Delta Tau Delta creed. These three statements are the guiding principles we abide by while going about our daily lives.
I believe in Delta Tau Delta for the education of youth and the inspiration of maturity, so that I may better learn and live the truth.
I believe in Delta Tau Delta as a shrine of international brotherhood: her cornerstone friendship, her foundation conscience, her columns aspiration, her girders self-restraint, her doorway opportunity, her windows understanding, her buttresses loyalty, her strength the Everlasting Arms.
I believe in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding influence to help me do my work, fulfill my obligations, maintain my self-respect, and bring about that happy life wherein I may more truly love my fellow men, serve my country, and obey my God.