About Us

Tri Delta   Since 1888, more than 238,000 women have joined the Tri Delta sisterhood at 180 chapters in both the United States and Canada and have pledged to “steadfastly love one another.” This open motto describes the strong framework of support our members provide to one another throughout their lifetime of membership in Delta Delta Delta. Tri Delta is leading the Greek world through our passion for progress and visionary thinking. Each collegiate member builds meaningful friendships and engages in unique chapter initiatives focused on developing her into a well-rounded and successful woman. Following college, Tri Delta provides many ways for our women to stay connected at every step on the journey of self-discovery and growth. Our founder, Sarah Ida Shaw envisioned a women's Fraternity that would promote the ideals of truth, self-sacrifice and friendship. Written in 1888, the purpose helps to keep those goals alive among members today.

The Purpose   The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. It shall also be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta to promote and develop mutually beneficial relationships between the Fraternity and the colleges and universities where the Fraternity has established chapters, to develop qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women.

Quick Facts More than 230,000 women have shared the experience of being a Tri Delta. The average size of a Tri Delta chapter is 106 members. There are 138 active collegiate chapters and 283 alumnae chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. 2009 marks the 10 year anniversary of Tri Delta's philanthropic partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As of July 2009, Tri Delta members have raised more than $9.1 million to benefit the children of St. Jude. Launched in 2004, Tri Delta's inCircle is the Fraternity's online networking tool for members only. Tri Delta pioneered visitation to chapters in 1905, appointing an officer to visit all chapters Tri Delta began regular publication of our quarterly magazine earlier in its existence than any other women's fraternity. The Trident has been published since 1891 and continues to be published on a quarterly basis. Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity in the National Panhellenic Conference to implement a non-discrimination policy. Delta Delta Delta has never included any discriminatory language in any policies or documents. Tri Delta was a leader in financing proper housing for collegiate chapters and has a large investment in houses, lodges and suites Mothers of Tri Delta women may join Tri Psi, the only Greek letter sorority for mothers of fraternity women.

Well Known Tri Deltas Katie Couric, Virginia - News Anchor Meryl Davis, Michigan - Ice Dancer, 2010 Winter Olympian Molly Sims, Vanderbilt - Actress and Model Elizabeth Dole, Duke - Former Senator Lezza Gibbons, South Carolina - Talk Show Host Kathy Castor, Emory - Congresswoman Angela Braly, Texas Tech - CEO, WellPoint, Inc. Sara Blakely, Florida State - Founder of SPANX Anne Abernathy, Texas - "Grandma Luge: Olympian

Non-Discrimination Policy   Tri Delta is enriched by members of diverse backgrounds and interests and is proud of the diversity found within our membership. Tri Delta does not discriminate on any basis other than gender and expressly will not discriminate against any woman based on her ethnic heritage, national origin, personal appearance, personal beliefs, religion or sexual orientation. Our home is also fully handicap accessible and we do not discriminate against physical ailment or disability. Tri Delta was the first women’s fraternity in the National Panhellenic Conference to adopt a formal non-discrimination policy of its kind. To read the complete non-discrimination policy, please visit the National Tri Delta web site www.tridelta.org