About Us

Alpha Delta Pi is proud to be the first secret society exclusively for women. Founded on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, our sorority is rich with tradition and sisterhood. Alpha Delta Pi sisters strive for excellence in philanthropy, academic performance, and campus leadership. In keeping with our motto, We Live for Each Other, our members have found a place for support, shared values, and personal development. Opportunities abound for the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi, and we look forward to sharing them with you.

Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society in the world for college women. Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility. Our story begins at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, where six incredible women changed the world. The original name of the sorority was the “Adelphean Society.”

The word “Adelphean” is derived from the Greek word meaning sister. The qualifications for membership have remained unchanged through the years – scholarship, leadership, service to others, and sisterhood. Today there are over 180,000 initiated members worldwide and more than 130 collegiate chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Our chapter was recolonized at Wake Forest University in 2009, and since then, we have continued to grow in number and spirit. We are a diverse group of women who are active in both the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem communities. Our emphasis on academics has led to a Chapter Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.69. From Campus Kitchen shifts to the Dance Company recitals to Student Union events, Eta Upsilon sisters are doing big things!