Save the Date for Emerge!

In 2026, Delta Tau Delta will host Emerge, focusing on officer training. Emerge is a one-day event designed specifically for chapter officers. If you are planning to run for executive board (or have already been elected), plan to attend Emerge in your region. Your chapter officers AND chapter advisor are expected to attend. Registration opens in MyDelt on November 12, 2026.

Attendance will be limited to 1 chapter advisor/volunteer and a maximum of 8 undergraduate officers who were elected to positions (from the list below):

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Finance
  • Director of Recruitment
  • Director of Communication
  • Director of Risk Education
  • Director of Member Development
  • Director of Standards
  • Academic Affairs Coordinator
  • New Member Education Coordinator
  • Guide (Ritual)

Chapter advisors and regional governors should also plan to attend.

There is no cost to attend Emerge, though travel expenses such as gas/mileage will not be covered by the Fraternity (only chapters getting flights paid for by the Fraternity will be reimbursed for food/travel on-site). More information about the schedule, registration, and travel logistics will come soon to your email. In the meantime, please review the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the page.

Please note chapter presidents should also plan to attend PresX.

Questions? Contact Assistant Director of Officer Education Sage Aucoin.

2026 Emerge Locations (specific addresses will be announced later):

  • Albany, NY – January 31, 2026
  • Columbus, OH - February 7, 2026
  • Minneapolis, MN - February 7, 2026
  • Orlando, FL - February 7, 2026
  • New Orleans, LA - February 21, 2026
  • San Diego, CA - February 21, 2026
  • Lawrence, KS - February 21, 2026
  • Dallas, TX - February 21, 2026
  • Indianapolis, IN - February 28, 2026
  • Charlotte, NC - February 28, 2026
  • Seattle, WA - February 28, 2026

In some cases, certain chapters have been reassigned to a geographically closer location than in past years to reduce travel time and costs. These changes are minimal, and most chapters will remain in the same region as last year.

Please review the list at the bottom of this page to find your chapter’s assigned Emerge location.

Hotel

If you’re driving 3 hours or more, or flying, the central office will pay for hotel rooms for Friday night.

  • If you are driving 5 hours or more, or flying out on Sunday, the central office will pay for hotel rooms for Friday and Saturday nights.
  • The number of rooms provided will depend on the number of chapter delegates (4 brothers to a room when applicable). Chapter advisors will have ½ of their hotel room covered. If advisors choose to have a single, they will pay the other half.
  • Hotel reservations will be made by the central office. Chapters are not to make their own reservations or contact the hotel directly. Please direct all hotel questions to the central office.
  • If a chapter receives permission from the central office to bring more officers than the 8 maximum allowed AND this adds an extra hotel room to the chapter’s reservation, a $150 fee will be charged to the chapter.
  • Chapters who qualify for hotel rooms will be sent their specific reservation information 2 weeks prior to their Emerge date. 

Transportation

  • Chapters are responsible for driving/covering travelling costs themselves (unless pre-approved for reimbursements/flights from the Central Office)

  • Chapters that are driving must arrive before the 9:30am registration and chapters can’t depart Emerge until after 5 pm.
  • If you have more than a 5-hour drive, you may elect to fly, train, or hire a van/bus service depending on which is more economical. Transportation will be handled by the Chapter President with the central office. Flights will be booked using Delta Tau Delta’s travel service. Chapter members should not book their travel until they receive instructions to do so from the Central Office.
  • Chapters using purchased transportation must arrive Friday night and depart no earlier than 7 pm on Saturday.
  • All travel must be booked and confirmed by January 11, 2026. The chapter will be responsible for any travel costs after that date.  

Cancellation

  • If a member does not attend or cancels less than five days prior to the event, the chapter will be billed for costs associated with that member ($55 registration cancellation, plus any travel costs incurred by the central office).

  • A chapter can replace an officer with another officer if he is on the approved officer list. However, the chapter will be responsible for any travel costs associated with canceled or rescheduled flights. 

Weather-Related Travel Policy 

The safety of our members is a top priority. To clarify expectations, the following policy applies to weather-related travel concerns:

  • Weather-related cancellations will only be excused if the Central Office has determined that weather or road conditions pose a significant safety risk. Chapters may not excuse themselves from attendance due to personal preference if the Central Office has not deemed the weather conditions unsafe.
  • If road closures or severe weather prevent safe travel home, the Central Office may authorize additional hotel accommodations if conditions warrant one (e.g., official road closures or severe advisories).
  • If a chapter or individual chooses to decline the authorized accommodations, the Fraternity is not responsible for arranging or covering alternative lodging or expenses.
  • Failure to attend without an authorized weather-related exemption will be treated as a violation of the attendance policy.

Registration

  • Emerge Registration will open on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, through the myDelt portal. We encourage you to hold off on registering until after your officer elections are complete to ensure the correct officers are signed up. Below are the Emerge assignments for 2026 (it will also be automatically assigned to you when you register in MyDelt)

Find Your Region



ALBANY EMERGE

  • Iota Tau – Sacred Heart University
  • Beta Mu – Tufts University
  • Beta Nu – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Beta Sigma – Boston University
  • Gamma Nu – University of Maine
  • Iota Omicron – Babson College
  • Iota Pi – University of Vermont
  • Iota Psi – Northeastern University
  • Kappa Lambda – Keene State College
  • Kappa Theta – University of Connecticut
  • Upsilon CC – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Zeta Theta – Villanova University
  • Nu – Lafayette College
  • Beta Omicron – Cornell University
  • Delta Upsilon – University of Delaware
  • Gamma Omicron – Syracuse University
  • Kappa Epsilon – The College of New Jersey
  • Rho – Stevens Institute of Technology
  • Theta Chi – Muhlenberg College
  • Theta Tau – Moravian University  

COLUMBUS EMERGE

  • Alpha - Allegheny College
  • Delta Omega - Kent State University
  • Gamma - Washington & Jefferson College
  • Theta - Bethany College
  • Zeta - Case Western Reserve University
  • Zeta Mu - Robert Morris University
  • Iota Beta - Wittenberg University
  • Mu - Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Beta Phi - The Ohio State University
  • Chi - Kenyon College
  • Epsilon Upsilon - Marietta College
  • Gamma Xi - University of Cincinnati
  • Kappa Eta - Mount St. Joseph University
  • Delta Epsilon - University of Kentucky  

CHARLOTTE EMERGE

  • Iota Kappa – Appalachian State University
  • Kappa Iota – East Carolina University
  • Beta Theta – Sewanee: The University of the South
  • Theta Mu – Clemson University
  • Delta Delta – University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  • Theta Eta – University of South Carolina
  • Kappa Zeta – College of Charleston
  • Zeta Zeta – Morehead State University
  • Gamma Eta – The George Washington University
  • Kappa Beta – James Madison University
  • Beta Delta – University of Georgia
  • Beta Epsilon – Emory University
  • Gamma Psi – Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Iota Theta – Kennesaw State University  

ORLANDO EMERGE

  • Delta Zeta – University of Florida
  • Epsilon Pi – University of South Florida
  • Iota Nu – Florida Atlantic University
  • Iota Xi – Florida Institute of Technology
  • Kappa Kappa – Florida International University
  • Zeta Beta – LaGrange College
  • Zeta Omicron – University of Central Florida  

MINNEAPOLIS EMERGE

  • Beta Eta – University of Minnesota
  • Delta Gamma – University of South Dakota
  • Delta Xi – University of North Dakota
  • Iota Sigma – North Dakota State University
  • Beta Gamma – University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Delta Nu – Lawrence University
  • Iota Phi – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • Zeta Alpha – Marquette University
  • Gamma Pi – Iowa State University
  • Omicron – University of Iowa  

DALLAS EMERGE

  • Epsilon Beta – Texas Christian University
  • Epsilon Delta – Texas Tech University
  • Epsilon Zeta – Sam Houston State University
  • Gamma Iota – University of Texas at Austin
  • Theta Delta – Baylor University
  • Zeta Sigma – Texas A&M University
  • Delta Alpha – University of Oklahoma
  • Delta Chi – Oklahoma State University
  • Epsilon Eta – East Texas A&M University
  • Epsilon Rho – University of Texas-Arlington
  • Iota Omega – University of Texas at Dallas
  • Zeta Delta – Texas State  

INDIANAPOLIS EMERGE

  • Beta Psi – Wabash College
  • Beta Alpha – Indiana University
  • Beta Pi – Northwestern University
  • Beta Upsilon – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Epsilon Mu – Ball State University
  • Gamma Beta – Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Gamma Lambda – Purdue University
  • Beta Beta – DePauw University
  • Zeta Lambda – Western Illinois University
  • Zeta Omega – Bradley University
  • Beta Zeta – Butler University
  • Delta – University of Michigan
  • Epsilon – Albion College
  • Epsilon Iota A – Kettering University
  • Epsilon Iota B – Kettering University
  • Iota Upsilon – Grand Valley State University
  • Kappa – Hillsdale College
  • Epsilon Xi – Western Kentucky University  

MINNEAPOLIS EMERGE

  • Beta Eta – University of Minnesota
  • Delta Gamma – University of South Dakota
  • Delta Xi – University of North Dakota
  • Iota Sigma – North Dakota State University
  • Beta Gamma – University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Delta Nu – Lawrence University
  • Iota Phi – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • Zeta Alpha – Marquette University
  • Gamma Pi – Iowa State University
  • Omicron – University of Iowa  

LAWRENCE EMERGE

  • Beta Kappa – University of Colorado Boulder
  • Epsilon Omicron – Colorado State University
  • Beta Tau – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Theta Kappa – University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • Gamma Kappa – University of Missouri
  • Delta Omicron – Westminster College
  • Epsilon Nu – Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Gamma Tau – University of Kansas
  • Gamma Theta – Baker University
  • Iota Chi – Lindenwood University  

SEATTLE EMERGE

  • Boise State CC – Boise State University
  • Delta Lambda – Oregon State University
  • Delta Mu – University of Idaho
  • Epsilon Gamma – Washington State University
  • Gamma Mu – University of Washington
  • Gamma Rho – University of Oregon  

SAN DIEGO EMERGE

  • Delta Pi – University of Southern California
  • Delta Psi – University of California-Santa Barbara
  • Epsilon Epsilon CC – University of Arizona
  • Iota Epsilon – Chapman University
  • Theta Gamma – Arizona State University
  • Theta Lambda – University of California-Riverside
  • Theta Omega – Northern Arizona University
  • Theta Zeta – University of San Diego  

FAQs for Chapter Advisors and Officers

Q: What is Emerge?

Emerge is Delta Tau Delta’s one-day officer training program designed to prepare chapter executive boards for the year ahead. Officers will learn the skills needed for their positions, plan alongside their fellow officers, and connect with other chapters in the region.

Q: Is Emerge required?

A: Yes. Attendance at Emerge is required for chapter executive boards and advisors. Chapters that do not attend, or do not remain for the entire day, may forfeit benefits such as insurance discounts and could face further consequences.

Q: How much does Emerge cost?

A: There is no registration fee for Emerge. Meals and program materials will be provided. Chapters are responsible for their own travel expenses (gas, mileage, etc.). Hotel costs will be covered for chapters traveling more than 3 hours by car or for those flying, as outlined in the hotel and travel guidelines.

Q: What about the costs for volunteers?

A: Volunteers follow the same travel and hotel guidelines as undergraduates. Advisors will have half of their hotel room covered; those who request a single room will be responsible for paying the remaining half.

Q: Can my chapter attend in another region?

A: Chapters are expected to attend their assigned regional Emerge together. Exceptions may be requested only in cases of significant campus conflicts (e.g., required university programming). Requests and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Central Office by November 25, 2025. Travel costs beyond the chapter’s assigned location will be the responsibility of the chapter.

Q: What if a member cancels last minute?

A: If a member cancels less than five (5) days before the event, or fails to attend, the chapter will be billed for costs associated with that member ($55 cancellation fee plus any travel expenses already incurred by the Central Office). Substitutions are allowed only if the replacement is on the approved officer list, though the chapter will still be responsible for any flight changes or additional hotel costs.

Q: What is the weather-related travel policy?

A: Weather-related cancellations will only be excused if the Central Office determines conditions present a significant safety risk. Personal concerns alone will not excuse a chapter from attendance. If official road closures or severe weather advisories prevent safe travel home, the Central Office may authorize an additional night of hotel accommodations. If members decline authorized accommodations, the Fraternity will not be responsible for arranging or covering alternative lodging or expenses.

Q: Do advisors have a role at Emerge?

A: Yes. Advisors are vital to the success of Emerge. They will attend with their chapter, assist in planning, and serve as position coaches for undergraduate officers throughout the day.

Q: What should officers bring?

A: Officers should bring a notebook, something to write with, and an open mind. All other program materials will be provided.

Q: Is there a virtual option?

A: No. Emerge is designed as an in-person program. All participants are expected to attend on-site at their assigned regional event.

Q: What if we register late, or if one of our officers registers late?

A: Registration for each Emerge location will close three (3) weeks before the event. Any officer who misses the deadline must contact sage.aucoin@delts.org and complete the late registration form. Chapters will be charged a $30 late registration fee per officer. Please note that late registrations are not guaranteed and may be subject to space limitations.

Q: I’m an advisor who works with multiple chapters. Can I attend Emerge in multiple locations?

A: Not unless approved by the Central Office. Advisors are financially covered for one Emerge event only, typically with their primary chapter. Advisors serving more than one chapter should coordinate with the Central Office and their regional governors to determine which chapter’s Emerge they will attend. If an advisor chooses to attend multiple Emerge locations, any additional costs will be the responsibility of the advisor or chapter.

Q: When will we receive our hotel details?

A: Chapters approved for hotel accommodations will receive their reservation details approximately two weeks prior to their Emerge date. All reservations will be made by the Central Office; chapters should not contact hotels directly.