“I’ve been to three RLAs, and it was the first DU program I ever attended. My biggest takeaway from RLA is to that you have the ability to solve any problem. RLA covers so many topics and helps you amplify your processes. So, no matter what area you want to improve, you leave with a plan for how to do it.”
regional leadership academy
It takes a village to have a strong chapter. In our case, that village includes our current and future chapter officers. That’s why we train them at RLA.
ABOUT RLA
Each February, the Regional Leadership Academy serves as the Fraternity’s largest undergraduate educational program of the year. IHQ staff facilitate the Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) in six locations throughout the United States. These academies serve as a unique opportunity for chapter officers in a specific geographic region to attend sessions that span a wide range of topics affecting fraternity life. RLA is intentionally designed as an officer training platform to provide tangible skills needed for success as defined by the Delta Upsilon Officer Core Competencies.
Both current and future chapter officers are invited to attend this interactive programming that is designed to help him tailor the RLA experience to his needs and role in the chapter. RLA includes 25 different breakout sessions and five general sessions that allow for extensive variety and depth in the educational content. Attendees participate in workshops, keynote presentations, team-based challenges and feedback sessions that help sharpen their personal skills and begin to understand effective organizational practices.
2026 RLA
Registration for RLA is now open in the DU Portal and due two weeks before the RLA you wish to attend. Once you log into the DU Portal, click on the Events icon on the homepage. From there, select "Presidents Academy" and complete the registration form. If you have never logged into the DU Portal before, learn more about how to claim your DU Portal account.
Registration for RLA is $285/person plus travel costs. Registration includes hotel, three meals and program materials.
All chapter Executive Board officers are expected to attend RLA. Emerging leaders and advisors are also encouraged to attend.
Questions? Contact Director of Educational Programs Veronica Moore at moore@deltau.org.
RLA South
Feb. 6-8, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Registration due Jan. 23
RLA Northwest
Feb. 6-8, 2026
Portland, OR
Registration due Jan. 23
RLA NORTHeast
Feb. 13-15, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Registration due Jan. 30
RLA Great Plains
Feb. 13-15, 2026
Kansas City, MO
Registration due Jan. 30
RLA Midwest
Feb. 20-22, 2026
Chicago, IL
Registration due Feb. 6
RLA’s Impact
Our data shows that the Regional Leadership Academy positively impacts a brother's development in a number of ways. Through our annual Membership Outcomes Assessment, data shows that compared to the average DU, those who have attended RLA have greater senses of:
Facilitator Interest
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