Why Tri Delta?

Founded by women, for women, Tri Delta is proud to have more than 18,000 members in more than 140 chapters on college campuses across the U.S. and Canada, and more than 220,000 alumnae members in chapters around the world. Tri Delta is boldly leading the way—and often setting the standard—on important issues such as: body image, mental health, inclusion, collegiate housing, leadership development and governance.

Leadership

Whether serving as officers or participating in a chapter’s educational programming, our members are offered the support and opportunity to grow as leaders. Throughout the collegiate experience, Tri Delta’s members will attain core competencies and skill development in areas that empower them during their collegiate years and lifetime membership in Tri Delta.

Scholarship

Tri Delta understands that its members are college women first, and part of Tri Delta’s Purpose is to broaden the moral and intellectual lives of members. Whether by providing scholarship funds through Tri Delta’s Foundation to assist with educational costs, or by promoting academic success through innovative chapter programming, Tri Delta offers encouragement and support to collegiate members as they pursue academic achievement.

Philanthropy

Tri Delta is committed to changing the way the world treats and defeats childhood cancer – locally through raising funds and support to children’s cancer charities and hospitals, and at the national level through our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tri Delta has raised more than $75 million for St. Jude since 1999, and as a result of our latest pledge, St. Jude to named its short-term housing facility on the St. Jude campus Tri Delta Place. Our collegiate chapters are on the front lines of raising funds and awareness for St. Jude on their campuses and in their communities.

Member Development

As part of the collegiate chapter experience, a member will participate in current, relevant and Tri Delta related educational programming that will inspire them to live, learn and lead – with Purpose. Over the course of the collegiate experience, a Tri Delta enjoys a host of opportunities for personal growth as a student, woman and leader. Throughout the collegiate experience, members will attain core competencies and skill development in each of these areas.

Signature Programs

Helping our sisters become the best versions of themselves starts at the beginning—with New Member Education—and continues through a lifetime. We offer all members opportunities for personal growth, leadership and professional development through our signature programs.

Joining Tri Delta – Bring You!

Tri Delta is a founding member of the National Panhellenic Conference, an umbrella organization for 26 member groups. Women are encouraged to participate in the recruitment processes as determined by our host institutions. Watch this short video to learn more about Tri Delta.

Are you a potential new member? Tell us about yourself. What are you passionate about? What makes you, you? We invite you to complete this form so we can learn a little more about you!

I Tried Tri Delta

"I tried Tri Delta because it showed me what a true friendship really is. In high school I had friends but not ones that I imagined sharing memories with for a lifetime. Soon after joining Tri Delta I realized I was surrounded with a group of girls that were the girls I wanted to do everything with. I've never laughed and smiled like this in my life. I'm constantly thankful that Tri Delta has given me true friendships and without Tri Delta I would still be in search for that everlasting friendship I've longed for so long."

-Kaitlin 

"I tried Tri Delta because I felt that it was the right fit for me. Before going through recruitment I thought I could not fit in this "sorority thing" and that I was not made for it. Tri Delta proved me wrong. I felt like I could be my true self and that none of the girls were going to judge me, but help me be a better person. I did not need to be someone I was not because I felt accepted and loved for being my true self. As cliche as it sounds, Tri Delta became my safe haven and home away from home. I have created bonds and friendships that will last forever and I will be forever grateful for everything that I had the chance to experience because of Tri Delta. I also fell in love with our philanthropy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It makes me proud to see our Tri Delta Place and know that I was able to contribute, even if a little tiny bit, so that it could become real. I am proud to say, now, that I am a Tri Delta and that my sisters and I support and work for such a great cause!"
​-Bela ​

"I tried Tri Delta because I wanted to make a difference. I was scared to join a sorority, but it was everything I wanted in an organization to get a fulfilling college experience and was a way to give back, especially to a philanthropy like ours (St. Jude Children's Hospital). This sorority exceeded my expectations, because I've never met a more accepting group of girls. I never would've expected to see myself here, but my sisters have always had my back when it comes down to it. We support each others differences and are individually unique. I'm so thankful that these are my sisters. This and amongst many other reasons are why I tried Tri Delta."
-Cristina

"I tried Tri Delta because I saw how much sisterhood meant to the girls.Throughout the recruitment process I noticed how close the deltas were and I was shown again and again that the powerful bonds of sisterhood impact each sister in different, yet amazing ways. I’m so lucky to have found my home in Tri Delta. I know that whenever I need a good laugh or some serious venting, I can count on my sisters, whether it’s 3pm or 3am on a random Tuesday. Moving to school as an only child was a huge lifestyle change, and my new sisters helped me adapt and teach me that family isn’t always determined by blood, but by common values, too. You won’t find a better group of girls to prove to you how much three letters bind us all together."

​-Sofia

"I tried Tri Delta because I love St. Jude and I immediately felt part of a sisterhood after the first day. The first day of recruitment everyone seemed genuinely interested in talking to me and getting to know me. I didn't feel like I had to be anyone else but myself. On philanthropy day during recruitment I fell in love with St. Jude and the incredible things St. Jude does for their patients and the families of their patients. Knowing that as a member of Tri Delta I can help make the children feel more comfortable and at home while they are at St. Jude by participating in philanthropy events is one of the most amazing feelings. I have also made some of the best friends that I know I can rely on any time of day to support me or help me. The friends I have made through Tri Delta have laughed and cried with me and I cannot imagine my college experience without them or any of my sisters. Every woman in Tri Delta is individually unique and knowing that we are each so different but are all a part of something so much bigger than ourselves is really cool.  I couldn't be happier with my decision to join Tri Delta."
-Tiffany