Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi, at the Lewis School for Girls near the University of Mississippi. The early growth of Delta Gamma was confined to women’s colleges in the South.
Within a few years, Delta Gamma was established in the North and then later expanded to the East. In 1891, Delta Gamma was one the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference when the first inter-sorority meeting was held in Boston.
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As the population moved West, so did Delta Gamma.
What began as a club in the South soon became an international fraternity in
both scope and thinking as Delta Gamma established itself not only in the
United States, but also in Canada. Through the years, goals and
achievements have grown as Delta Gammas continue to live by the motto set
forth by the founders, “Do Good.”
Delta Gamma is among the oldest of women's fraternities. Since its founding, Delta Gamma has nurtured a fraternal pride which ensures the strength and progress of the Fraternity for the present generation of members and for those to come. More than 150,000 members have been initiated at the rate of about 5,000 each year. Delta Gamma is established on more than 140 college campuses across the United States and Canada.
