"My Leadership Institute experience was great. You meet people from all different corners of the country and Canada. We all come together for one purpose, and you have the opportunity to attend educational sessions based on areas you want to learn about and grow in through the Fraternity.”
Leadership Institute
Experience DU on the Fraternity’s biggest stage.
2025 Leadership Institute
Registration for the 2025 Leadership Institute is now open! Join us this July for Delta Upsilon's biggest event of the year.
Register by June 25 to receive a $100 early bird discount on full registrations. Each chapter/associate chapter receives one registration scholarship to LI and is expected to send four to eight members. All chapter advisors and DU alumni are encouraged to register.
July 25-27, 2025
Louisville, KY
Hyatt Regency Louisville
Register for LI in the DU Portal
After logging into the DU Portal, click on the "Events" icon. From there, select "Leadership Institute" and complete the form. If you have yet to log into the DU Portal, you can learn how to claim your account here.
Questions? Contact Director of Educational Programs Veronica Moore at moore@deltau.org.
Undergraduate Registration
- Each chapter/associate chapter receives one registration scholarship to LI.
- Each chapter/associate chapter is expected to send four to eight members.
- Registration includes hotel room, three meals and program materials.
- All attendees are responsible for their own travel costs.
- Register by June 25 and receive a $100 early bird discount.
- Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
- July 5 is the cancellation deadline. Cancellations after this date are ineligible for a refund, and any unpaid registration costs will be billed to the chapter. A replacement may be sent at no additional cost.
- No shows are also ineligible for a refund.
- The Recruitment Symposium will be held Friday, July 25 starting at 1 p.m. Each chapter/associate chapter should send at least one person to this program.
- Attendees not going to the Recruitment Symposium Friday should be checked into the hotel by 3 p.m. and ready to attend Province Meetings that afternoon.
- Programming will take place all day Saturday, July 26 with the Grand Banquet Saturday night.
- Sunday, July 27 is a travel day.
- Dress is business casual, with the exception of the Grand Banquet that is professional attire.
Alumni/Advisor Registration
- All chapter advisors and DU alumni are encouraged to register.
- Full registration includes hotel room, three meals and program materials.
- Banquet-only registration options are available.
- All attendees are responsible for their own travel costs.
- Register by June 25 and receive a $100 early bird discount on full registration.
- Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
- July 5 is the cancellation deadline. Cancellations after this date are ineligible for a refund.
- No shows are also ineligible for a refund.
- If attending the entire program, you should be checked into the hotel by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25.
- Spouses and guests are welcome to attend and must be registered in advance. You can register them on the Alumni/Advisor registration form.
- Alumni and advisors are welcome to attend programs geared for undergraduate members, should they choose.
- Dress is business casual, with the exception of the Grand Banquet that is professional attire.
Justice in Action Service Grants
Delta Upsilon is proud to launch a new Justice in Action Service Grant program. This program is a funding opportunity designed to empower Delta Upsilon chapters to create meaningful, service-based projects that promote positive community impact. Chapters can apply for grant funding to support initiatives that address critical local needs, foster collaboration, and align with the fraternity’s values.
On the LI registration form, there is a spot to indicate if your chapter is interested in applying for a Justice in Action Service Grant. This will not require your chapter to apply; it will simply note to DU staff to reach out to you with more information. Up to four grant finalists will be selected from the pool of applications and will be invited to the 2025 Leadership Institute to present to a panel of judges. Applications are due June 25. Finalists will be notified by July 1.
About LI
Leadership Institute is Delta Upsilon’s annual Fraternity convention and the highlight of our educational calendar. LI not only the largest gathering of our brothers, it is where official business of the Fraternity is conducted. At LI, undergraduate and alumni members both participate a program that includes legislative meetings, province meetings, a Fraternity update and educational sessions.
Each undergraduate chapter is asked to send a minimum of two members, though eight attendees is encouraged.
Celebrating accomplishments
The Leadership Institute provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our brotherhood, while targeting educational content to meet the contemporary challenges of students and alumni. Educational breakout sessions are organized around several themes, including the history of Delta Upsilon, health and wellness, chapter operations, personal growth, and career development.
LI’s Impact
Our data shows that the Leadership Institute 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 the Leadership Institute have greater senses of:
Facilitator Interest
Want to help Delta Upsilon build better men? Complete our Facilitator Interest Form if you are interested in volunteering as a DU educational program facilitator.