Do I have to be of South Asian descent to be part of Delta Phi Omega?

No. While Delta Phi Omega is a South Asian interest organization, it is open to women of all backgrounds. We have sisters of all races and ethnicities and encourage any woman looking for a place to learn about herself, where she can be part of a sisterhood and gain skills to succeed in her future, to look into joining.

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What is the difference between joining Delta Phi Omega and any other cultural organization?

Delta Phi Omega can provide you with all of the opportunities from the other organizations through one central venue. As a social, cultural and community service based sorority, the organization touches base with each aspect of university life. Additionally, DPO has countless opportunities for growth and leadership and builds relationships for LIFE. Membership with Delta Phi Omega does not end when one graduates, we strongly believe that sisterhood is a journey beyond college.

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 Is it worth joining DPO as an upper class student?

Yes! Joining DPO in any stage of your college career can benefit you in many ways. We recognize that post-Baccalaureate programs and employers are searching for graduates who are well-rounded and knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects and issues. Involvement and leadership within the organization will help you develop these skills to use in the real world, and as mentioned before, our sisterhood does not end once a sister graduated.

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 How expensive is it to join Delta Phi Omega?

Not expensive! While most dues are around $500-$3000, DPO dues are far less than this. We aim to keep dues around $150 a semester. These dues cover the costs of national expenses, insurance and hosting events. We rely heavily on fundraising to cover other expenses and to raise funds for various charities.

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What happens during pledging?

Delta Phi Omega's intake (or pledging) is referred to as the new member education process. During this time women interested in joining will learn the history and foundation of the organization, about herself and how to be a sister of this sorority.

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What is hazing and does DPO do this?

Hazing is defined as any action taken which produces bodily harm or danger, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, fright, or ridicule. DPO has a strict NO HAZING policy and has no history of hazing incidents.

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 Why do you have special names and numbers?

Each woman who undergoes the new member education process is given a number and name for internal purposes. Each member has a number, sister name and collective line name. The collective line name is the same for the group of ladies who goes through the process during the same time period. These unique names reflect the identity of each member within the sorority.

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Are you just party girls?

The perception that women in sororities are “party girls” is outdated and incorrect. Yes we do like to have fun/a good time but we do so in a manner that separates our personal enjoyment from our professional affiliation with DPO. Delta Phi Omega is a non-profit organization dedicated toward providing its members the skills, experience and networks they need to succeed in their lives. Our activities are conducted in a professional setting with a strong focus on service projects, cultural awareness, and fundraising for our philanthropic cause of children's education and literacy.

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Are you all the same?

Another misconception about sororities is that our sisters are "clones" of each other, that we lack individuality. This could not be further from the truth. Sisters of Delta Phi Omega come from a variety of backgrounds and join for a variety of reasons. Just as with other organizations, our sisters share common goals for service, cultural understanding, leadership or all three.