Hotel Address | JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054
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Registration
Full Karnea registration includes: All convention activities, programming, scheduled meals, convention materials, Karnea T-Shirt. All other meals are on your own.
Meals included:
- Karnea Kickoff & Pool Party (heavy hors d'oeuvres served throughout the evening)
- Thursday lunch
- Friday lunch
- Saturday lunch & evening banquet
ALL cancellations must be confirmed by Lesa Purcell. If you must cancel, email her at lesa.purcell@delts.org. Your cancellation is not complete until you receive a confirmation from Lesa.
There is a $75 cancellation fee after July 22 for all packages.
After July 29, NO cancellations will be accepted.
UNDERGRADUATES
$550 prior to April 30
$700 May 1 - June 30
$700 after June 30
*rates for non-delegates
ALUMNI
$699 prior to April 30
$825 May 1 - June 30
$1,024 after June 30
GUEST EXPERIENCE
$699 prior to April 30
$725 May 1 - June 30
$725 after June 30
UNDERGRADUATE DELEGATES
Official Chapter Delegates should register without payment utilizing the coupon code provided to each chapter president. This coupon waives the registration fee at checkout during the early-bird period. Registrations after that deadline will incur the difference between the early-bird rate and the current rate at the time of registration.
Arrival and Departure Plans for Karnea
Chapter delegates must complete a brief online training before arriving in Phoenix. During this training session, legislative rules are reviewed, including how business is introduced and voted upon, and new legislation is reviewed.
Each chapter must send three (3) elected voting delegates. This includes two (2) undergraduates and one (1) alumnus per chapter and colony.
The Karnea opening celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Karnea concludes with the Karnea Banquet on Saturday, August 8. Please plan to depart Phoenix on Sunday, August 9.
How Do I Reserve My Hotel Room?
General attendees should book their rooms via the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa room block at the link below. Delta Tau Delta has negotiated a room block rate of $189 per night plus taxes and fees. The current average per-night rate outside the block is more than $500. Reserve your room while they last!
Hotel Parking at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Self-parking: Rate set by hotel
- Valet parking: Rate set by hotel
- EV charging: Not available
- Secured: Not available
- Covered: Not Available
- In/Out privileges: Available
Parking is located onsite.
Additional Volunteer & Undergraduate Delegate Information
Early-bird registration is covered for the lead chapter advisor or, in their absence, one official alumni delegate. Approval of alternate delegates must be confirmed by the central office. Official delegates should register during the early-bird period. Registration costs above the early-bird rate will be charged to the registrant.
ALL cancellations must be confirmed by Lesa Purcell at the Central Office. If you must cancel, email her at lesa.purcell@delts.org. Your cancellation is not complete until you receive a confirmation from Lesa. There is a $75 cancellation fee for all packages after July 22. After July 29, NO cancellations will be accepted.
For each approved alumni volunteer, half of each hotel night (maximum of four nights) has been covered. Alumni delegates will be paired at random, unless otherwise requested by emailing Melissa Keating at melissa.keating@delts.org by May 1, 2026. Additionally, alumni delegates may buy out the second half to obtain a single room (subject to hotel availability). Arrangements to pay the remaining half can be made by contacting Veronica McSorley at veronica.mcsorley@delts.org.
Important Notes:
General attendees must manage their reservations with the hotel directly, including reserving, modifying or canceling.
Any chapter delegation wishing to cancel their room must complete the Room Cancelations Form prior to May 1, 2026, to avoid additional penalties. Because the Delta Tau Delta constitution mandates attendance, no refunds will be issued for prepaid rooms.
Please contact Melissa Keating at the Central Office (melissa.keating@delts.org) for roommate requests, single room requests and general information.
How Does Our Chapter Find Financial Support to Attend Karnea?
Undergraduates may find funding through the following:
- Your chapter budget
- The house corporation
- An alumni board or association
- Campus leadership/student activities – contact your Greek Advisor
- The Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation has additional information HERE.
Awards/Nominate a Delt!
Karnea is a time to recognize the accomplishments of students, chapters, volunteers, and alumni. All applicable awards will be presented at the 2026 Karnea. Any member in good standing may submit a nomination.
Child Care
Planning to bring your children to Karnea? Please reach out to www.care.com to arrange childcare if needed.
Attire/What to Wear
The button below provides a complete guide on how to dress. The guide covers each day's activities, how to dress for the events you'll attend, packing tips and more.
Check back soon for this helpful guide!