Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I have to be South Asian to join 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, be a part of a sisterhood and gain skills to succeed in her future to consider joining.
2. How expensive is it to join Delta Phi Omega?
Not expensive! While many sororities have dues up to $1500, 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 money for various charities.
3. How do I become a sister of Delta Phi Omega?
Submit an application (in the Recruitment tab) to [email protected]. Once we receive your application, you will be invited to a set of events, as well as given the opportunity to interview. After these, if you and our organization find a mutual fit, you will be extended a bid to begin the New Member Education Process.
4. What happens during pledging?
Delta Phi Omega's pledging is referred to as the New Member Education Process. During this time, women interested in joining will learn about the history and foundation of the organization and how to be a sister of the sorority.
5. Does Delta Phi Omega haze their new members?
Delta Phi Omega is a strictly non-hazing organization, with no history of hazing incidents. Respect is one of our fundamental pillars which we strongly uphold, not only in our sisterhood but in everything we do. We also value the integrity of each of our new members and give them the same respect we have for our own sisters.
6. What makes Delta Phi Omega different from other sororities?
Delta Phi Omega is a cultural, philanthropic, and socially oriented sorority. We aspire to foster unity not only among the South Asian community, but to all people of any ethnicity who are interested in becoming a part of a strong sisterhood. Our sisters devote endless hours to our philanthropy, children's education and literacy, and other community service projects throughout the Rochester area. We also aim to establish great networking through Greek life by being a social sorority. Basically, our organization touches base with every aspect of university life.
7. What is the difference between a cultural Greek organization and one that is not?
Most of UR's Greek organizations fall into three main council categories: The Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Conference, and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). UR's cultural and religious-based Greek organizations are a part of the MGC. Each member organization has a specific cultural basis, but by no means are they culturally exclusive. Many of these cultural interest organizations are part of a fairly recent nationwide movement of Greek life catered towards the uplifting of minority students by providing them with opportunities not found elsewhere. Additionally, these organizations also tend to be quite smaller than the other two councils.
8. What sort of alumni connections can I make?
The role of the alumni as advisors or International Greek officers and consultants is substantial. Lifetime friendships expand beyond individual chapters to include all members of the national and international Greek life community. Alumni organizations help students network for potential employment opportunities after graduation, and keep in touch through newsletters, correspondence, meetings, and special alumni events. Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. has alumni connections at various locations globally. We have sisters nationwide that have excelled in many fields of professional life. This allows for great opportunities for networking post-undergrad.
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, be a part of a sisterhood and gain skills to succeed in her future to consider joining.
2. How expensive is it to join Delta Phi Omega?
Not expensive! While many sororities have dues up to $1500, 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 money for various charities.
3. How do I become a sister of Delta Phi Omega?
Submit an application (in the Recruitment tab) to [email protected]. Once we receive your application, you will be invited to a set of events, as well as given the opportunity to interview. After these, if you and our organization find a mutual fit, you will be extended a bid to begin the New Member Education Process.
4. What happens during pledging?
Delta Phi Omega's pledging is referred to as the New Member Education Process. During this time, women interested in joining will learn about the history and foundation of the organization and how to be a sister of the sorority.
5. Does Delta Phi Omega haze their new members?
Delta Phi Omega is a strictly non-hazing organization, with no history of hazing incidents. Respect is one of our fundamental pillars which we strongly uphold, not only in our sisterhood but in everything we do. We also value the integrity of each of our new members and give them the same respect we have for our own sisters.
6. What makes Delta Phi Omega different from other sororities?
Delta Phi Omega is a cultural, philanthropic, and socially oriented sorority. We aspire to foster unity not only among the South Asian community, but to all people of any ethnicity who are interested in becoming a part of a strong sisterhood. Our sisters devote endless hours to our philanthropy, children's education and literacy, and other community service projects throughout the Rochester area. We also aim to establish great networking through Greek life by being a social sorority. Basically, our organization touches base with every aspect of university life.
7. What is the difference between a cultural Greek organization and one that is not?
Most of UR's Greek organizations fall into three main council categories: The Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Conference, and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). UR's cultural and religious-based Greek organizations are a part of the MGC. Each member organization has a specific cultural basis, but by no means are they culturally exclusive. Many of these cultural interest organizations are part of a fairly recent nationwide movement of Greek life catered towards the uplifting of minority students by providing them with opportunities not found elsewhere. Additionally, these organizations also tend to be quite smaller than the other two councils.
8. What sort of alumni connections can I make?
The role of the alumni as advisors or International Greek officers and consultants is substantial. Lifetime friendships expand beyond individual chapters to include all members of the national and international Greek life community. Alumni organizations help students network for potential employment opportunities after graduation, and keep in touch through newsletters, correspondence, meetings, and special alumni events. Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. has alumni connections at various locations globally. We have sisters nationwide that have excelled in many fields of professional life. This allows for great opportunities for networking post-undergrad.