To promote friendship is to promote the very basis of brotherhood and wellbeing. Not only does Delta Upsilon strive to provide its members with a strong and reliable circle of friends within each chapter, but also to get its members involved in the campus community and to build relationships with other chapters, university officials, and community members. All of this is done without facades, acts, or insincerity: the men of Delta Upsilon pledge themselves to be sincere in their interactions with others and to do unto others as they would have others do unto them.

To develop one's own character isn't always easy. In fact, it can be extremely difficult. It means sometimes questioning why you value what you do and if your character is really what you want it to be or if you just think it is. It means sometimes having extremely difficult conversations with people who you trust and respect and having them tell you something that might be hard to swallow. It means admitting one's mistakes when they're made and seeking to right any wrongs. But the men of Delta Upsilon lean into this difficulty and embrace it, because we know that we'll all be better men on the other side. We actively seek out opportunities to gather feedback and improve ourselves and we create an environment where brothers can have powerful conversations in a safe and respectful way. We teach our members how to settle personal disagreements, how to appreciate others' opinions even if they're wildly different than our own, and how to identify personal areas of growth. We give our members opportunities to improve themselves and to practice ethical leadership. The ways we seek to improve ourselves are rarely easy ventures, but time and time again we find success with the support of our brothers.

In Delta Upsilon's usage, "liberal" does not indicate any political affiliation. Instead, our usage of "liberal" relies on a non-politicized definition:

"Liberal: open-minded or tolerant, especially free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc." – dictionary.com

To diffuse liberal culture is to be of an open mind and to be appreciate the the beliefs and passions of others, even if they clash with our own. It means not only being ready to do this ourselves, but to encourage those around us to do the same for their peers. Brothers of the fraternity come from all parts of the world and all walks of life; it is each brother's responsibility to respect the differences between us and to appreciate those around them for who they are, what they believe in, and how they thrive. Our opinions may not always agree, but it is our ability and desire to hear one another out and to respectfully disagree that allows us to grow the most.

Justice comes in many forms: social, environmental, restorative, and poetic, to name a few. Delta Upsilon pushes its members to be active members in their communities and seek opportunities to make the world a more just place. From civic engagement to serving others, we aim to make the world more righteous for everyone, not just ourselves. As our motto states, justice is the foundation of Delta Upsilon; in advancing justice we further the meaning and impact of the three other founding principles and make significant progress toward leaving a lasting impact on our society.