Delta Phi Omega (commonly referred to as DPO, or ΔΦΩ) is a nationally-based, South Asian-interest, multicultural sorority in the United States, with over 2,600 sisters in twenty-five chapters and twenty-six colonies across the nation. It is categorized as a social, service and philanthropy-based Greek letter organization whose main focus is to empower women and promote cultural awareness through involvement with their universities and communities. It has joined organizations such as the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) to better convey its efforts to promote the greater good alongside other communities.^[1] Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the largest South Asian interest-based sorority in the nation.

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Delta Phi Omega
ΔΦΩ
Founded	December 6, 1998; 25 years ago (1998-12-06) University of Houston
Type	Cultural
Affiliation	NAPA
Emphasis	South Asian interest
Scope	National
Motto	“We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered”
Colors	█ Red, █ Black, and █ Silver
Flower	White orchid
Jewel	Red ruby, diamond
Mascot	Bengal tiger
Philanthropy	Children’s education and literacy
Chapters	25
Colonies	26
Nickname	DPO
Purpose	The purpose of Delta Phi Omega shall be to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness, and gain a greater understanding of oneself and others. The sorority aspires to instill leadership traits, excel in all academic endeavors, to encourage an active relationship between the sorority and its respective university, and shall do so with the utmost compassion, dignity, and fortitude.
Headquarters	2020 Bailey Street Houston, TX 77006 United States
Website	Official website

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On December 6, 1998, sixteen South Asian women formed Delta Phi Omega at the University of Houston. The sixteen Honorable National Founding Mothers are:

Delta Phi Omega was envisioned as an organization that would focus on the diverse Indian culture through participation in various community and service projects, promote the advancement of South Asian women, and unite women in the South Asian community. Its pillars are sisterhood, honesty, loyalty, respect, and friendship.^[3]

The sorority's annual national initiatives are "Be The Change" National Community Partner and Literacy Through Unity Week.^[4] The annual Literacy Through Unity Week raises awareness of children’s education and literacy, along with fundraising at the respective universities and cities to support related charities.^[4] Events associated with Literacy Through Unity Week include community service projects, movie nights, books and panel discussions, fundraising nights, and Informationals by nonprofit organizations such as Asha for Education, Pratham, and CARE.

In 2001, sisters foresaw a rapid expansion of Delta Phi Omega and recognized the need for a central governing body. Therefore they founded the first National Council of Delta Phi Omega on February 1, 2002, which became the administrative entity of the sorority. The National Council ensures the continuity of the original purpose, mission, and ideals of the National Founding Mothers. Its functions also include handling matters of controversy, coordinating national-level programs, and overseeing chapter compliance with national policies. Each year at the national conference women are elected to the National Council, board, and regional director positions.^[5]

After National Council the next tier is the National Board, which is made up of positions that are more geared towards expansion and maintaining the sorority on an organizational level, keeping records, and ensuring everything continues to run smoothly and professionally.

Following National Board are Regional Directors. Delta Phi Omega is currently divided into nine regions, with each region consisting of about four to nine schools. The final tier is an Alumna Advisor, which each charter has.

These are the chapters and charters of Delta Phi Omega. Active chapters and charters are listed in bold; inactive chapters and charters are in italics.

• List of social fraternities and sororities