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Delta Delta Delta
Sorority
Nickname:
Tri-Delta
Council:
Panhellenic
Delta Delta Delta is guided by the values of Truth, Self-Sacrifice, and Friendship.
Chapter Overview & History
Tri Delta was founded by women, for women, in 1888 at Boston University when our Founders bravely created a new organization that would “think more of a woman’s inner character than her outward appearance.” Their vision has grown into the dynamic women’s organization we know today. In Tri Delta, you are a unique and valuable part of the whole. We don’t want you to come here and be like us. We want you to come here and be you. From supporting Tri Delta’s Foundation which empowers collegiate and alumnae members through transformational programs, scholarships and emergency financial support to supporting the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and local children’s cancer charities, Tri Deltas are passionate about serving others. Tri Delta leads with empathy and strength in a community we continue to build together. Whether you're just curious about sorority life or looking to meet new people, we hope you find what we found in Tri Delta: a home that celebrates who you are and encourages who you're becoming.
- W&M Charter Day: 1928
- Chapter Colors: Blue, Gold, & Silver
- Housing: On-campus chapter house
Philanthropy & Service
- Tri Delta's national philanthropy is St. Jude, which support children impacted by cancer and their families.
- 2024–2025 Impact: $25,734 raised
- Funds raised through philanthropy events, including Pumpkins for Patients and Delta House of Pancake.
Membership Information
- Joining Requirements
- First-semester freshmen: 3.0 cumulative high school GPA
- Upperclassmen: 2.5 cumulative college GPA
- Chapter DuesFall New Member (2025): $836
- Spring New Member (2026): $836
- Fall Returning Member (2025): $497
- Spring Returning Member (2026): $497
Delta Delta Delta National Awards
- Diane Petersen Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging Award (2022)
Member Testimonials
"Tri Delta is simply everything I could’ve asked for and more! It’s brought me my best friends, the older sisters I never had, and people who just get me. Everybody in this chapter makes me a better version of myself and I feel so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such an amazing group of girls. It is so easy to love them and they make me feel so easy to love. I am grateful everyday to have found this place I get to call home.” - Tatem Lydens '27
“I was lucky enough to find an amazing community in Tri Delta my freshman year, and I was so sad to leave when I left William and Mary to study abroad my sophomore year. When I returned my junior year, I was so nervous that I would feel lost in a crowd of people that didn’t know me anymore or that I had never met. But what happened was the complete opposite. I was welcomed back with open arms, warmth, and kindness that reminded me exactly why I joined Tri Delta in the first place. My sisters were there to catch me as I navigated the challenges of re-adjusting to life at W&M. I not only reconnected with old friends, but also formed new friendships that continue to shape my college experience in ways I never expected. I am so grateful to have made so many strong friendships through Tri Delta, and I know that they will be there to support me in both happy times and sad, as they have shown time and time again. DLAM!!” - Emily Engelken '26