Colleges That Have Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Delta Sigma Theta sorority has one of the oldest histories and largest memberships of any African-American Greek organization. Although Delta Sigma Theta has a presence in almost every historically black college and university (HBCU), it was founded at Howard University in 1913.

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, founded in 1854, is the first HBCU and the first HBCU to be co-ed. In fact, it was one of the first colleges in America to admit women at all. It also had a Greek system for women before any other college or university did (and I know this because I looked it up on Wikipedia).

However! The sororities at Lincoln were founded specifically for African American women.

Dillard University

• Founded on May 15, 1920, by three women: Dr. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Mary McLeod Bethune and Verta Mae Smart Taylor.
• The Delta Sigma Theta sorority was founded as an organization to help African American students earn their degrees with the mission “to improve the quality of life within our communities.”

Howard University

Founded in 1913, Howard University is a historically black university that was originally founded to offer African Americans higher education. The sorority was founded by nine women and has been active at the school since its inception. It’s also the first HBCU to have a Greek system, which means it’s one of the oldest sororities in existence today—and it’s definitely one of the most prestigious!

As you can see from this article, there are many reasons why you should consider joining Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on your campus if you haven’t already done so. We hope this guide helps answer any questions you may have about our organization or how to become an official member!

Xavier University of Louisiana

The Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, co-ed, historically black Roman Catholic university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded as the College of St. Francis Xavier in 1912 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

In 2015, it had an enrollment of approximately 6200 students and it employs more than 900 faculty members.

The school’s mascot is the Wildcat and its colors are blue and gold; it competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of Conference USA.

Talladega College

Talladega College, founded in 1867, is the oldest college in Alabama and one of the oldest historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. The university was established during a period when few public or private institutions provided higher education to African Americans that was comparable to that offered to white people. It was founded by Robert Battey, a former slave who had earned his master’s degree at Oberlin College and became an ordained minister after working as a missionary at Talladega Baptist Institute during the Civil War.

Talladega College has remained an institution for African Americans since its founding days and continues to educate young women today through their Delta Sigma Theta sorority chapter on campus.

Morehouse College.

Morehouse College was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1867 as the Augusta Institute. The school was renamed to Morehouse College in honor of a generous donor and has been serving students ever since. In 1915, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was established at Morehouse and has grown to become one of the largest Greek-letter organizations on campus.

The Gamma Chapter is also known for its involvement with social movements throughout its history at Morehouse College. The chapter hosted a rally against slavery in 1865 after being denied access to the buildings that had been used as slave quarters by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. During World War II, members volunteered their time at local hospitals and food banks while others took part in civil rights marches back home in Georgia following desegregation orders from President Eisenhower.

Although Delta Sigma Theta has chapters in most HBCUs and some non-HBCU colleges, there are only five colleges where it was founded.

Although Delta Sigma Theta has chapters in most HBCUs and some non-HBCU colleges, there are only five colleges where it was founded. Lincoln University, Dillard University, Howard University, Xavier University of Louisiana and Talladega College. Although Delta Sigma Theta has over 300 chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is an organization that offers many opportunities, both personal and professional. If you are interested in joining a sorority, it may be helpful to research which one is right for you. Although there are many sororities with similar values as Delta Sigma Theta, not all of them were founded by African-American women nor do they have the same mission statement or history. We encourage all college students to consider whether their college has a chapter affiliated with this international organization before joining any other Greek organization on campus.