85th General Convention

Overview

June 19 – 22, 2025, at The Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia

Home is Where Your Brothers Are—See You in Atlanta!

Every few years, Phis from across the globe come together to celebrate what it truly means to be part of this brotherhood. The General Convention is more than just an event—it’s a homecoming for all Phis, open to families and friends, and designed to celebrate our shared brotherhood. It’s a time to reunite, share stories, and reconnect with brothers who have made lasting memories over the years.

This is your chance to return to the heart of Phi Delta Theta, to immerse yourself in our brotherhood, and to create new memories that will last a lifetime. No matter where life has taken you, General Convention is a place to rekindle your connection to the Fraternity and celebrate.

Join us for this unforgettable celebration of brotherhood, travel, and camaraderie. We can’t wait to welcome you—and your family—home!

Schedule

The General Convention begins on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with the Opening Session and concludes on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Outside of official business, there are numerous opportunities for networking and socializing. Dinner, golf outings, local excursions, 5K races, and more promise to make each Convention an exciting experience for all Phis and their families. See what Atlanta has to offer!

View the schedule of our 2025 Convention now!

About Convention

Every two years, Phis from around the world come together in the true spirit of The Bond for the biennial General Convention. This unique gathering offers Phis of all ages the chance to connect, share, and take part in shaping the future of the Fraternity. It’s a celebration of brotherhood and a forum for the most important decisions that guide Phi Delta Theta forward.

At the General Convention, three key responsibilities and powers are exercised:

1. Electing the General Council – Determining the leadership that will guide the Fraternity.
2. Consideration of Judicial Matters – Reviewing cases and ensuring adherence to the highest standards.
3. Enacting Laws for the Regulation of the Fraternity – Only the General Convention can amend the Ritual, Constitution, and General Statutes of the Fraternity.

One of the more important decisions a chapter makes is the selection of its delegate to the General Convention because all formal action taken at the General Convention is the result of democratic voting, and it is typical for chapter delegates to constitute 65 to 75 percent of the total vote. Those with voting privileges at the Convention include:

• Undergraduate chapter delegates
• Members of the General Council
• Past Presidents of the General Council
• Province Presidents
• Survey Commissioners
• The Executive Vice President
• Other commissioners that the General Council may appoint
• Alumni club delegates

This is your chance to be part of Phi Delta Theta’s future—where bonds are strengthened, and history is made. Join us for the next General Convention and experience the power of our brotherhood in action.

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Registration Types

Delegate or Visitor

Phi Delta Theta Conventions are widely attended by Phi Delts of all ages. Approximately half of all attendees are voting delegates, both alumni and undergraduate. However, many other attendees are chapter advisory board members, visiting alumni and undergraduates, non-Phis, spouses, children, or guests. Your role at the Convention, as well as your registration fee and schedule of activities, will vary depending on your registration classification.

Voting Delegates

Below are three classifications of Phis who have voting privileges on the convention floor. They will vote on important legislative business, as well as the election of the General Council. If you are a voting delegate, you will be expected to attend all business sessions and answer roll call at these sessions. 

Technical inquiries should be sent to helpdesk@phideltatheta.org.

Undergraduate Chapter Delegate

Undergraduate chapter delegates should use the discount code Meals2025. Registrants will need to register any additional registrants separately. Additional attendees cannot be added to this registration.

(One voting delegate per chapter)

• A chapter delegate will receive an allowance check toward one-half of a double room for three nights and travel expenses at the Convention.
• An undergraduate chapter delegate will receive the two luncheons and one Grand Banquet meal free at registration.
• He does not pay the registration fee for his convention meal events.

General Officer

(General Council member, Past President General Council, province president, commissioner, Trustee)

A general officer should use the discount code TBS2025. Registrants in this group need to register any additional registrants separately. Additional attendees cannot be added to this registration.

• A general officer receives an allowance toward one-half of a double room for three nights and travel expenses at the Convention.
• A general officer will receive the two luncheons and one Grand Banquet meal free.
• He does not pay the registration fee for his convention meal events.

Alumni Club Delegate

(One voting delegate per alumni club)

Alumni clubs must be certified prior to the Convention to become eligible for a vote.

• No expenses are covered by the Fraternity for an alumni club delegate to the Convention.
• He must pay the registration fee to attend convention meal events.
• It is suggested that his respective club sponsor his attendance as he is voting on their behalf.

Non-Voting Attendees

Chapter Advisory Board Representatives:

Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) members are encouraged to attend the convention. They do not have voting privileges, however:

• One CAB representative per chapter will receive a room allowance check from the Fraternity for one-half of a double room for three nights when he registers for the Convention.
• Additional members of the chapter advisory board for the same chapter may attend at their own expense.
• One CAB representative will receive the two luncheons and one Grand Banquet meal free.
• This same CAB representative does not pay the registration fee for his convention meal events. He must simply provide his own travel expenses.
• Additional members of the chapter advisory board for the same chapter may attend at their own expense.

CAB members should use the discount code TBS2025. Registrants in this group need to register any additional registrants separately. Additional attendees cannot be added to this registration.

Visiting Undergraduates and Alumni:

Any number of additional undergraduate chapter members are welcome to attend the Convention. This includes the business sessions. They are responsible for their own expenses and registration/meal fees and are considered visitors. Visiting Phi Delta Theta alumni are welcome to attend all convention business sessions or meal events at their own expense.

Families and Non-Phi Guests:

Alumni and officers of the Fraternity are often accompanied by their spouses and/or children to the General Convention. You can easily register your family members or guests along with your Convention registration in myPhiDelt.

The Opening Session, as well as the Memorial Ceremony, are open to our non-Phi guests. Individual convention meal events or full registration may be purchased for family members/guests. No registration fee for meal events will be charged for children under twelve years of age.

Important Registration Policies

Undergraduate Chapter (Voting) Delegates — The deadline for your registration is May 1, 2025.

Hotel reservations and travel arrangements, including air reservations, are the responsibility of individual participants, including delegates.

Registration/meal fees do not cover and portion of hotel room costs.

Registration fees do not cover any portion of meals which are not part of the official convention program,

All applicable fees are due by May 1. Cancellations recieved after June 1, 2025 are non-refundable.

Registration Fees

The fees listed below are for individual meal events that you may purchase individually, or as a package for the total of $400. True Blue Society members can purchase the entire registration package at the discounted price of $330. True Blue members can use the coupon code TBS2025 to receive discounted meal registration.

Please refer to the section regarding your registration classification before making payment. Your registration/meal fees may be covered by the Fraternity if you are a voting chapter delegate, general officer, or the CABC/representative for your chapter advisory board. Visiting undergraduates and alumni, family members, and guests, must pay the fees for the events in which they choose to participate.

Alumni club delegates must also pay the fees for the events in which they choose to participate.

Foundation Campaign 2030 Luncheon – $100

Awards Luncheon – $100

Grand Banquet – $200

Full Registration – $400

Code Requirements

The General Statutes of the Fraternity require that each chapter send an official delegate to the Biennial Convention. (See General Statutes, Section 30). The delegate selected by the chapter must be an individual who will return to college as a regularly enrolled student following the convention. Failure to attend will result in a $2,000 assessment toward your chapter.

Registration/Credentials

The registration/credentials (online registration) for the chapter delegate should be submitted as soon as he is elected. Credentials will be declared in order, provided the chapter is free of outstanding reports or money payments to the General Fraternity at the time the convention convenes. If there are no financial payments due to the General Fraternity, the delegate will receive his check for travel, room at convention. (See General Statutes, Section 31).

Official Alternate

Each chapter is required to elect an alternate who must meet the same requirements as those set forth for the delegate. If, for some reason, the delegate is unable to attend the convention, the alternate will become the official delegate and all information outlined above applies.

If both the delegate and the alternate attend the convention, the alternate will be expected to pay the registration fee and his other expenses, and should register as a visitor. The alternate is responsible for making his room reservations at the hotel if he will he attending the convention. The delegate and alternate, or other visiting members, may room together. Any delegate changes should be reported to General Headquarters as soon as possible, by contacting Renée Crist Lefter.

Registration Deadline

Refer to the previous sections on how to register. It is important that a chapter delegate is registered by May 1.

Chapter Delegate Expenses

Please review before registering your voting undergraduate chapter delegate!

Meals – The official voting chapter delegate does not pay the $400 convention registration fee for his convention meal events. He should bring extra funds for any extra meals outside of the set convention meal events.

Travel – The General Fraternity will help provide partial travel expenses of the official delgate rate of ten cents per mile, round trip, from the site of his chapter to Atlanta, Georgia. This means, of course, that any additional travel costs must be borne by the individual, or the chapter, if the members approve. The delegate may use his travel allowance toward whatever means of travel he chooses, whether flying or driving.

Room – A room allowance for the cost of half a hotel room for three nights’ lodging ($331.91, including tax), and board expenses, for the official chapter delegate will be provided. The travel, room, and board allowance will be provided for the dates of the convention whilte the delegate is in attendance at the meeting. One check for his total allowance amount will be issued in the delegate’s name and will be provided to him at the convention.

Each delegate is responsible for making his room reservation at the Westin Peachtree Plaza by 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday, May 26, 2025. After that date, the hotel may be sold out. Phi Delta Theta’s Convention room rate is $221.27 per night, including taxes and fees. Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-800-937-8461 or via this link.

Important – If the chapter owes any outstanding payments to General Headquarters after April 30, this amount will be deducted from their delegate’s check and applied to the chapter’s outstanding account. The chapter treasurer should then reimbures the delegate for the amount deducted.

For questions about the specific allowance amount for your chapter’s voting delegate, or help with pairing of other delegates to share a room, please contact Renée Crist Lefter.

All attendees, including delegates, are responsible for making their own room reservations at the Westin Peachtree Plaza by 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday, May 26, 2025. After that date, the hotel may be sold out. Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters will not make your room reservation for you, even though you have registered with us for the convention. Please note that you will not be able to check into your room until 4:00 p.m. or you may be subject to an early check-in fee. Check out is 11:00 a.m.

If you encounter any problems contacting hotel reservations, or need assistance, contact Renée Crist Lefter.

Roommates

Please indicate on your Convention registration if you need a roommate. We will assist in matching you with another attendee(s).

Travel

Flying to Atlanta

If you are flying to the convention, you should fly into the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which is about ten miles from the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
General Officers (General Officers are alumni volunteers for the General Fraternity) – Please contact Renée Crist Lefter for more information.

Driving to Atlanta

If you are driving to the Convention, please indicate this on your registration, including your arrival and departure dates.

Attire

The Opening Session and the Grand Banquet are coat and tie. The Grand Banquet is a black tie (optional) event. During all other Business Sessions business casual is acceptable attire, however a collared shirt, dress slacks or khakis, and closed-toe shoes are required for entrance into the Convention Hall.

Family Program

Get to know Atlanta and discover the best things to do around the city.

Exploring Downtown Atlanta with CityPASS.

Downtown Atlanta is a vibrant hub filled with rich history, cultural landmarks, and exciting attractions. Family members attending Convention in Atlanta can purchase CityPASS Atlanta tickets through their registration, allowing them to save on admission to some of the city’s top sites. The Atlanta Visitors Center, located near Centennial Olympic Park, is a great starting point to gather maps, recommendations, and insider tips on making the most of your trip.

Some must-visit attractions include:

• Georgia Aquarium – One of the largest aquariums in the world, home to whale sharks, manta rays, and thousands of other marine species.
• World of Coca-Cola – Discover the history of the world’s most famous soft drink, sample flavors from around the globe, and get a peek at the secret formula vault.
• Zoo Atlanta or Fernbank Museum of Natural History – CityPASS holders can choose between visiting Zoo Atlanta, home to giant pandas, or the Fernbank Museum, featuring dinosaur exhibits and immersive nature experiences.

By registering for Convention in Atlanta, attendees can conveniently secure a CityPASS ticket and explore these attractions at a discounted price. The Atlanta Visitors Center also offers valuable resources to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience in the heart of the city.