Why DPhiL?
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 over 1,700 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®.
Find Your Forever Home
Each of our chapters offer a unique experience for our sisters, and regardless of which chapter you join, you will find a supportive “extended family” excited to welcome you home as you begin the next part in your life’s journey.
After graduation, you will continue to have sisters help you transition into the “real world” and into the next chapter of your life – start your career, start your family, or continuing serving the sorority on an alumnae and national level.
Our sisterhood is founded on a mission to empower the Asian and Asian-American voice, which is why we honor multiculturalism, individuality, and leadership. Our bonds are strengthened through shared values, and if you are ready to be a part of an incredibly close-knit and passionate group of women, we would love to meet you!
After graduation, you will continue to have sisters help you transition into the “real world” and into the next chapter of your life – start your career, start your family, or continuing serving the sorority on an alumnae and national level.
Our sisterhood is founded on a mission to empower the Asian and Asian-American voice, which is why we honor multiculturalism, individuality, and leadership. Our bonds are strengthened through shared values, and if you are ready to be a part of an incredibly close-knit and passionate group of women, we would love to meet you!
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 1,700 members globally, you’ll continue making personal and professional connections for the rest of your life, wherever you go.
With over 1,700 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Maggie "Alaïa" Yang #03
Charter Class, Spring 2018 Why did you choose to charter DPhiL? “My motivation to charter the 20th Chapter of Delta Phi Lambda came from my passion to give back to others in the UW-Madison community. Yes, sororities are cool with all the line jackets and strolling and stuff, but beyond all of that, it was important for me to create a new opportunity and resource for womxn to grow as empowered leaders. I pioneered the traditions and Virtues of DPhiL onto this campus because this organization genuinely cares about every Sister and the communities they represent. This is shown through the countless scholarships provided to Sisters and the projects Chapters do to positively impact the people around them. Not only that, establishing a new Chapter meant that I would be able to lay the foundation for generations of womxn to come. Laying that foundation was challenging, but this ensured that our Chapter would be open-minded and our work would be invested in building positive experiences for anyone that encountered us. Now, Delta Phi Lambda has a home in Madison, WI, and we are inviting any womxn to be apart of it. All you have to do is spread your wings and let your light shine forth.” |
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Pahder “serene” Moua #12
Alpha Class, Fall 2018 How has DPhiL helped you grow? “As an active member now, I have grown in so many ways. For examples, I am much more comfortable speaking to new people, exploring my leadership abilities, and learning to put myself first more often. I have been in many positions where I was able to learn how to communicate better too. DPhiL also gives you the opportunity to hold positions, be on committees, and explore different avenues (e.g. social, philanthropy, finance, sisterhood, etc.).” |
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Adileen “VIBRΛNT” Sii #15
Alpha Class, Fall 2018 What are some of your favorites DPhiL memories? “Some of my favorite DPhiL memories include preparing and performing in Triple S and yard shows with my sisters! We always put in lots of work preparing for our performances, but it always is fun and so much worth it in the end. Our line even has our own Alpha Class stroll which is something that has helped us grow a lot closer.” |
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Yee "querenciato" Yang #17
Beta Class, Fall 2019 What are some of your favorite memories with DPhiL sisters? "Some of my favorite memories are definitely the spontaneous trips we take together that we plan out sometimes in a week, or even in a day in advance. One of the most memorable adventure we took was a weekend trip to Minnesota during spring break. The city was amazing, and so was the food. We were able to meet up with a couple of friends and have brunch together, and was also able to connect and network with another Greek organizations on that campus. Because of this road trip, I was able to decided that I would like to potentially go to Minnesota for grad school." |
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Xee “galeneïa” Xiong #18
Beta Class, Fall 2019 How has DPhiL helped you grow? "Delta Phi Lambda has definitely helped me grow in my leadership skills and encouraged me to partake in opportunities to gain experience outside of my comfort zone. Not only that, my social network has been expanded in and outside of the Madison community. DPhiL also has challenged me to understand what it really means to be a Dedicated Female Leader® by participating in events and taking leadership roles." |
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Susanna "ιlenyal" Zheng #30
Gamma Class, Fall 2020 Why did you choose to join DPhiL? "Honestly, I never thought I'd join a sorority. But, the Sisters of DPhiL were incredibly sweet and welcoming. It felt like they genuinely wanted to get to know me better. Not only that, but I truly resonated with the values of Delta Phi Lambda such as promoting Asian awareness and forming Sisterhood through diverse, shared experiences. I choose DPhiL because I believed I belonged in the DPhiL community." |
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Ravina "aagn;to" Sachdev #32
Epsilon Class, Spring 2020 How has DPhiL helped you grow? "DPhiL has helped me learn to be emotionally intelligent, and also hold accountable for my thoughts and actions. I feel very socially developed." |