Start A Chapter

Learn how launching a Delta Alpha Theta chapter can enrich your campus community and create opportunities for connection, service, and personal development.

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Discover Delta Alpha Theta

Learn more about who we are, what we value, and how our nearly twenty years of sisterhood continue to shape campuses across Canada.

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Consider Your Options

Choosing An Established

U.S. Based Sorority

Considerations:

• Typically high dues and additional required fees
• Strict national policies with limited flexibility
• National decisions override local chapter needs
• Very large memberships limit opportunities for individualized mentorship
• U.S.-centric identity that may not reflect Canadian values or campus culture
• Limited ability for members to help shape the direction or identity of the chapter

Starting Your Own

Independent Sorority

Considerations:​

• No existing legacy, identity, or reputation
• No alumnae network or mentorship at the beginning
• Requires significant time to build stability
• Must develop all traditions, values, and structure from scratch
• Administrative workload can be overwhelming
• High risk of dissolving before gaining long-term footing
• Limited support when challenges arise


Starting a Chapter of

Delta Alpha Theta

Benefits:​

• A sisterhood built and strengthened over nearly twenty years
• Proudly founded and guided in Canada, with traditions rooted in our own history
• A growing network of active chapters connected by shared values
• An alumnae community that remains devoted, engaged, and supportive
• Membership that is intentionally accessible and student-conscious
• A culture of warmth, inclusion, and genuine belonging
• Intimate chapter sizes that foster deep connection and lasting friendship
• Leadership opportunities that shape confidence, character, and purpose
• A sorority experience that leaves a lifelong, meaningful imprint

Chapter Request Form

How to Get Started

Getting started is simple. Start by completing our Chapter Request Form, which only takes a few minutes. Once we receive your submission, a member from our team will reach out to schedule a virtual appointment and guide you through the next steps.

Chapter Request Form

  • “DAT headquarters made starting our chapter so easy. They guided us through every step and helped us feel confident from day one.”

    Rachel Deas
    Designer

  • “With DAT’s support, we quickly went from an idea to an official chapter. Their guidance gave us the confidence to lead and grow our sisterhood.”​

    MARIE BUNYARD​
    Designer

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Chapter Request Form

Submit a chapter request to let us know you’re interested in bringing Delta Alpha Theta to your campus.

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Navigate Campus Approval

Once we connect, we’ll guide you through the campus approval process and any required documentation.

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Build Sisterhood

After approval, you can begin hosting meetings, gathering members, and laying the foundation for your new sisterhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to build sisterhood on your campus? Our FAQs answer the most common questions about launching a DAT chapter and leading your founding team.

Starting a chapter begins by reaching out to our national team by completing a Chapter Request Form. We’ll guide you through each step, including campus approval, member recruitment, and establishing your founding executive. You’re not expected to know everything—we support you from the very beginning.

Most campuses require a small group of interested students—usually around 6 to 10—to start. If you don’t have a full group yet, that’s okay. We’ll help you with interest-building and recruitment.

Every school is different, but in most cases, yes. We’ll help you understand your campus’s recognition process and support you in submitting any required documents.

There is no large start-up fee. We keep costs low so that founding a chapter is realistic and accessible. Your main expenses will be standard membership dues and small event costs, which your chapter can budget for together. Please reach out to our headquarters for more information.

DAT is committed to affordability. Membership fees are among the lowest in North America and cover national support, chapter development, and sisterhood events.

Founding members receive ongoing support from our national team, including mentorship, resources, templates, and guidance at every stage. You’re never doing this alone. This also includes website domain forwarding and a chapter e-mail address.

Founders help establish the chapter’s structure, recruit new members, plan events, and uphold DAT values. It’s a leadership opportunity—flexible, supported, and deeply rewarding.

Yes. DAT can thrive alongside other Greek organizations. Our Canadian roots, affordability, and inclusive approach make us a unique addition to campus life.

Delta Alpha Theta is Canadian-founded, inclusive, affordable, and values-driven. We focus on meaningful connection, leadership, and community impact.

Yes. DAT welcomes all self-identifying women, including those of diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Inclusivity is one of our core values.

Most chapters meet weekly or bi-weekly and plan one or two events per month. You can expect a manageable, balanced schedule that fits alongside school and work.

Events typically include sisterhood bonding, leadership workshops, philanthropy initiatives, and campus engagement. Each chapter also develops its own traditions over time.

Yes. Our recruitment process is welcoming, low-pressure, and intentionally different from U.S.-style rush. It centres on connection, conversation, and finding a genuine fit. Delta Alpha Theta is firmly anti-hazing.

In many cases, yes—but it depends on campus rules. We’ll help you check your school’s guidelines.

Members join our alumnae network, where they stay connected, attend events, and continue supporting Delta Alpha Theta’s legacy long after their university years.

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