Theta Chapter | Emory University
Why DFL?
Joining Delta Phi Lambda® is an incredibly rewarding and lasting experience that will be a defining part of your college life and after graduation endeavors. When you join our network of more than 1500 sisters, you gain a community of women who will serve as sources of inspiration, empower you to become a Dedicated Female Leader®, and welcome you into an Everlasting Sisterhood®.
Gain an Everlasting Sisterhood
As our sisters attend college, we want to develop a strong female support network giving them a “home away from home.” This means you always have someone to celebrate your birthday with, have weekly study sessions with, impromptu road trip adventures with, or someone to listen to your stressful day at 2am. You have the comfort of knowing your "extended family" is here to provide support and encouragement in every phase of your life.
With over 1500 members globally, you’ll continue making personal and professional connections for the rest of your life, wherever you go.
Develop into the Best Version of Yourself
We understand starting college is an exhilarating time but also full of uncertainties. There is a lot of pressure for you to have your life figured out by the time you graduate.
We not only give you a support network while you explore and decide but also give you opportunities to develop your personal and professional self.
We will help you become the best version of who you want to be through our values-based programs and shared experiences. Maybe that’s in leadership, community service, or advocacy. Whatever your passion or goal, we can help you make the most out of it.
Become a Dedicated Female Leader®
We are passionate about empowering women beyond stereotypes to positively impact their community through service, activism, and leadership for the next generation of Dedicated Female Leaders®.
You will have the opportunity to develop, refine, and hone your leadership skills through team-building exercises, professional training, and development workshops. With these skills, you will participate in "hands-on" experience leading your chapter in officer positions, raising money for philanthropic events, or hosting educational seminars for your campus and communities.
You will gain skills like conflict resolution, managing multiple projects, public speaking, and running effective meetings. The best part is that these skills are easily transferable skills in the workforce.
Achieve Academic Excellence
Succeeding academically is the most important aspect of college life - it’s why you are there. As academic excellence is one of our founding virtues, we encourage sisters to reach their fullest potential by providing intellectual opportunities through scholarship programming, recognition incentives, and mentoring opportunities.
The Delta Phi Lambda Foundation is a tremendous resource, offering scholarships for academic and professional development expenses for undergraduate and alumnae sisters.
No matter your field of study or phase in your life, you will be supported to excel your scholastic development.
Give Back to Others
With a long tradition of contributing to charitable service efforts, we provide a platform for sisters to contribute to society through educational awareness programs, community service projects, and fundraising activities.
Our national philanthropic partnership is with American Bone Health to raise awareness for osteoporosis, a disease that disproportionately affects people of Asian descent.
In addition, sisters are encouraged to participate in volunteering activities, such as helping out at soup kitchens, community cleanups, free tutoring, and other events directed towards the betterment of their local and regional communities.
By giving your personal time and talents back to the community, you are rewarded through a sense of purpose and perspective, and it reinforces a lifelong commitment to helping others.
Hear "Why DFL?" From Our Sisters
"Since I became a sister, the most valuable discovery I made was on maintaining relationships. As someone who is usually relatively closed off, it was truly eye-opening to learn how I personally could strengthen my bonds with my fellow sisters." - Grace 'Akalei' Yang
"In the short time I’ve been a part of the sisterhood, I’ve learned never to doubt my capabilities. I grew confidence within myself and about myself which will be the most valuable thing in pursuing challenges that lay ahead of me.
After establishing relationships with my chapter, I discovered that our sisterhood truly is special because of the diversity within it. There is no judgment ever present and sisters will love and accept you for who you are.”
-Angela 'Kalonice' Guevarra
“Friendships may be nice and all, but sisterhood is forever. There's a reason why it's Everlasting, and that's more than what I can say about my daily friendships.”
-Aila 'Intrepïdïdïom' Jiang
"Since joining, I've gained so many meaningful connections through my sisters, I like knowing that I can have always a group of people that I can depend on. It really is a home away from home. Not to mention the boba trips!"
-Jesenia 'padentia' Perez
"I chose DPhiL because I saw how much love and pride there was from the bonds between the sisters [past and present], which really stood out to me. And from that point on, I knew I wanted and would continue to grow with the sisters in an everlasting way!"
-Priscilla 'yuvemia' Lin
"The reason why I joined DPhiL is because it was my first semester at Emory, and I thought the sorority would be a good way for me to meet new people and build a stronger, more long lasting friendship. For me, DPhiL is like a big family: I love my line sisters, my big, and they always support me when I need them, and I can't appreciate that any more!"
- Siwei 'stelónix' Xu
"I chose to join DPhiL because I wanted to connect with Asian communities and cultures from not just the Emory community, but from around the world and expose myself to new experiences that come with this community. "
- Joy 'Adalicia' Cheng