"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.
JOIN US FOR THE 2023 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Registration for the 2023 Leadership Institute in Kansas City is now open!
July 28-30, 2023
Kansas City, MO
Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza
The early registration deadline is June 15, 2023. After this date, prices increase by $50.
At the Leadership Institute, you will experience:
- The Undergraduate Convention and Assembly of Trustees, DU's bicameral legislature
- Educational programming for both undergraduates and alumni
- Chapter and member recognition
- Networking
- Fun!
Undergraduate Registation
Register for LI as an undergraduate
- Each chapter/associate chapter receives one registration scholarship for LI and is expected to use it.
- Each chapter/associate chapter should aim to send 4-8 attendees.
- Registration is $589 per person for a quad occupancy room. Registration includes hotel room, three meals and program materials.
- All participants are responsible for their own travel.
- Cancellations are allowed until July 7, 2023. Cancellations after July 7 will be ineligible for a refund, and any unpaid registration cost will be billed to the chapter/associate chapter. A replacement may be sent at no additional cost.
- No shows are ineligible for a refund.
- The early registration deadline is June 15, 2023. After this date, prices increase by $50.
Alumni/Volunteer Registration
Register for LI as an alumnus or volunteer
- All alumni and Fraternity volunteers are encouraged to attend LI.
- Full and partial registration options are available, including a Grand Banquet only option.
- If selecting the option for a double occupancy room, you will be placed in a room with another alumni registrant. There is the option to request your roommate on the form.
- Spouses, partners and guests are welcome to attend LI and can be registered on the alumni/volunteer registration form.
- Cancellations are allowed until July 7, 2023. Cancellations after July 7 will be ineligible for a refund.
- No shows are ineligible for a refund.
- The early registration deadline is June 15, 2023. After this date, prices increase by $50.
2022 Leadership Institute
Thank you for a great 2022 Leadership Institute!
Aug. 4-7, 2022
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Orlando Florida
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.