Frequently Asked Questions

What is your fraternity all about?

We believe that the fraternity experience provides an excellent opportunity for men to develop long-lasting friendships by participating in social and recreational activities. We seek to participate in our society not just as gay men, but as responsible and productive members of our colleges and communities. To this end, we contribute our cooperative spirit in the form of activism, community service, and just plain fun projects.

Gay fraternity? No way!

Yes way! We are a national organization with over 30 active chapters nationwide, and more colonies and interest groups are springing up every day. We're not just a bunch of gay guys "playing" fraternity.

Will pledging DLP hurt my grades?

DLP takes academics very seriously. We emphasize that the first priority in college is scholarship, and our fraternity is secondary to getting a good education.

So, what about parties? Fraternities have big parties with kegs of beer, right?

We prefer vodka. But seriously, parties are a big part of our fraternity, but the intangible things like brotherhood and friendship are really the cornerstone of our chapter.

What's your rush like?

Well, during rush we invite new members to come see what our fraternity is like. We have about two weeks of fun events where there's no official time committment or cost for a rushee. Just show up and have a good time while you get to know us and we get to know you.

The website says you're a social fraternity. What's that mean?

As a social fraternity, our primary purpose is to get together and just have a good time. We also fundraise and do community service. What really seperates DLP from other gay groups is the emphasis on brotherhood. Come find out for yourself!

Is there an age limit?

To become a pledge in our chapter of DLP, you must be between 18 and 40 years of age.

Can I rush if I'm straight or bisexual?

Yeah, of course. DLP was founded by gay men for all men.

Can I rush if I'm    fill in the blank   ?

DLP embraces the diversity of its members, and will never discriminate against anyone based on ethnicity, religion, physical appearance, money, sexual orientation, poltical beliefs, or who you voted for in the 2004 election. Simple as that.

Do I have to be out of the closet to join?

Technically, no. We have had closeted brothers in the past, and we always do our best to protect the privacy of our brothers. However, our involvement in the community does create a certain amount of visibility.

Does DLP haze its pledges?

Never. Hazing and other kinds of abusive behavior are not tolerated in DLP under any circumstances. Ever.

How can I find out more?

Contact us. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have, and can add you to our mailing list if you'd like. It'll keep you informed of DLP events, including Rush.