"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.
2026 Leadership Institute
Registration is now open for the 2026 Leadership Institute! Receive a $100 discount on full registration when you register by June 15.
July 24-26, 2026
Milwaukee, WI
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Join DU for a weekend of fun, educational programming, award presentations, Fraternity business, networking and more! See below for more registration details.
Undergraduate Registration
- Each chapter/associate chapter receives one registration scholarship from the Fraternity or Foundation.
- Each chapter/associate chapter should aim to have four to eight members attend LI.
- Registration includes hotel room, three meals and program materials.
- All participants must provide their own travel.
- Register by June 15, 2026, for a $100 early-bird discount. Pricing varies by how many people are in your room. *Pricing reflects early bird discount.
- Quad Room: $615*
- Double Room: 725*
- July 1, 2026, is the cancellation deadline. Cancellations after this date are ineligible for a refund, and any unpaid registration costs will be billed the chapter. A replacement may be sent at no additional cost. No shows are also ineligible for a refund.
- All attendees should arrive by 3 p.m. Central, Friday, July 24, and be checked into the hotel/ready to attend Province Meetings that afternoon.
- The Recruitment Symposium will take place Friday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. Each chapter/associate chapter should send at least one person to this programming. If flight times to Milwaukee necessitate arriving on Thursday in order to make the 1 p.m. start time, please contact Director of Educational Programs Veronica Moore at moore@deltau.org to make accommodations.
- Sunday, July 26, is a departure day with no scheduled programming.
- Programming will take place Friday evening and all day Saturday. Attendees are expected to attended all regularly scheduled programming.
LI registration is through the DU Portal. Once you log into the DU Portal, click on the Events Icon. From there, select "2026 Leadership Institute Registration - Undergraduate" and complete the form. If you have never logged into the DU Portal before, learn how to claim your DU Portal account here.
Alumni/Volunteer Registration
- All alumni are invited to attend the Leadership Institute, particularly those who serve as a Chapter Advisor.
- Guests can be registered on the Alumni/Volunteer Registration form.
- Register by June 15, 2026, for a $100 early-bird discount on full registrations.
- Full registration (with and without hotel), and Grand Banquet Only registration options are available. *Pricing reflects the early bird discount.
- Full Registration, No Hotel: $499*
- Full Registration, Double Room: $699*
- Full Registration, Single Room: $759*
- Grand Banquet Only: $100
- Registration includes hotel room, three meals and program materials. Participants must provide their own travel.
- Hotel rates are available three days before and after the event at a rate of $209/night. This option can be found on the registration page should you need to add additional nights to your registration.
- Cancellations are allowed up until July 1, 2026. Cancellations after July 1, 2026 will not be eligible for a refund. Additionally, no shows will not be eligible for a refund.
- The DU Educational Foundation will host its second annual President's Club Reception prior to the Welcome Dinner on Friday, July 24. Anyone who gives (or pledges to give) $1,000 or more to the DUEF in fiscal year 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 will be invited. Time and location will be announced soon.
- It is recommended for alumni/volunteers to arrive no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
- Sunday, July 26, is a departure day with no scheduled programming.
LI registration is through the DU Portal. Once you log into the DU Portal, click on the Events Icon. From there, select "2026 Leadership Institute Registration - Alumni/Volunteers" and complete the form. If you have never logged into the DU Portal before, learn how to claim your DU Portal account here.
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.