Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based on principles of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a trust sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character among college-aged women.

Fun Facts

Founded: December 25, 1873

Colors: Bronze, Pink, and  Blue

Symbol: The Anchor (stands for Hope)

Nickname: DeeGee

Motto: Do Good

Flower: Cream Colored Rose

Mascot: Hannah Doll

Philanthropy: Service for Sight


History

Delta Gamma was founded on Christmas Eve of 1873 at the Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi. Anna Boyd Ellington, Mary Comfort Leonard, and Eva Webb Dodd sought to create a group of women with strong principles, lasting friendships, and love and consideration for mankind.

In 1891, Delta Gamma was one of the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference when the first inter-sorority meeting was held in Boston.

Delta Gamma is among the oldest of women's fraternities. More than 190,000 members have been initiated at the rate of 5,000 each year. Delta Gamma is established on over 140 college campuses across the United States and Canada.

In 1985 the Epsilon Psi chapter of Delta Gamma was installed at Rutgers University. The chapter was established on Mine Street, and in the summer of 2006 relocated to College Avenue. The chapter now resides in the beautiful house of 78 College Ave. The house is a home to all members, and up to 35 women reside there during the school year. 

                                                            

Our Lovely Founders