Who We Are
A sisterhood that builds confidence and inspires Action
Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick, Sara Turner White
Four women and a vision.
In 1897 at State Female Normal School in Farmville, Virginia, four women forever forged their friendship by creating the sisterhood we know today as Kappa Delta. Now, 125 years later, Kappa Delta has 167 collegiate chapters and over 200 active alumnae chapters filled with inspiring, confident women. When you join Kappa Delta, you join a network of friendship, leadership, confidence and action.
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125 Years of Sisterhood
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How to Join
Kappa Delta’s Guiding Principles
Sprung from such a pure source – the friendship of four young women – these tenets of Kappa Delta are principles that all members hold true.
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Our Mission
Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: encouraging members to live with integrity and honor in the bonds of lifelong friendship; building confidence in members to excel in college and throughout their lives; inspiring members to be active leaders, responsible citizens and engaged members of the community; and providing opportunities and experiences that foster personal and professional growth for a lifetime.
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Our Vision
Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship.
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Our Values
Our four values – friendship & loyalty, personal integrity, lifelong learning, and selfless service – were created by our founders to help each Kappa Delta woman become the best version of herself.
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Our Purpose
The purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.
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Our Open Motto
Ta Kala Diokomen
Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.
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Our Creed
May we, Sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and
beautiful things.
May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those without our circle.
May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving, and More Noble.
Our Values
When creating Kappa Delta, our founders set out to create a sisterhood where each woman could grow into the best version of herself – instilling learning, integrity, service and friendship into each Kappa Delta.
KD by the Numbers
Get a glimpse into Kappa Delta’s ever-expanding sisterhood.
309,000+
Initiated Members
Kappa Delta's sisterhood continues to expand – from our four original founders to now more than 309,000 sisters from chapters across the country.
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Active collegiate chapters
Kappa Delta is proud to have 167 collegiate chapters located all across the country in 40 states.
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Alumnae chapters all over the world
With over 200 alumnae chapters, our Kappa Delta alumnae can continue their KD experience after college by joining a local chapter near them!
Kappa Delta’s Symbols
Symbolizing sisterhood and the core of Kappa Delta.
KD Chapters
Find a chapter near you
National Headquarters
View the teams working for you
Our Leadership
Read more about our National Council
Collegiate Life
Learn more about life as a KD
Alumnae Life
Opportunities to stay involved
Our members are international this summer! Hear from Camden Crews (Beta Pi-Florida) and about her experience studying abroad with three of her sisters: “I am so excited to be traveling the world with you this summer. If you were to tell me two years ago that I would find friendships like ours I wouldn’t have believed it. Each one of you has taught me so much and made me a better person. I cannot express how thankful I am for Kappa Delta for bringing us together. All my best memories, laughs and times have been in your company. I don’t know how i lived so long without you guys, but I will never want to live without us together again.” Tag your travel buddy that you never want to live without!
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Our members are international this summer! Hear from Camden Crews (Beta Pi-Florida) and about her experience studying abroad with three of her sisters: “I am so excited to be traveling the world with you this summer. If you were to tell me two years ago that I would find friendships like ours I wouldn’t have believed it. Each one of you has taught me so much and made me a better person. I cannot express how thankful I am for Kappa Delta for bringing us together. All my best memories, laughs and times have been in your company. I don’t know how i lived so long without you guys, but I will never want to live without us together again.” Tag your travel buddy that you never want to live without!
Recruitment advice for potential new members from @avery.newkirk! Always move with confidence and have fun! 💚🥰
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Recruitment advice for potential new members from @avery.newkirk! Always move with confidence and have fun! 💚🥰 ...
See yourself in green! 💚☘️✅ Following the creation of Kappa Delta in 1897, our founders chose the colors olive green and pearl white as Kappa Delta’s official colors. These colors help us stay true to our history and connect our community across generations!
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See yourself in green! 💚☘️✅ Following the creation of Kappa Delta in 1897, our founders chose the colors olive green and pearl white as Kappa Delta’s official colors. These colors help us stay true to our history and connect our community across generations!
We miss having our Leadership Development Consultants at our National Headquarters in Memphis, TN! 💚💅🏽
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We miss having our Leadership Development Consultants at our National Headquarters in Memphis, TN! 💚💅🏽 ...
🧸FRIENDSHIP & LOYALTY🧸 If you’re looking for loyal and deep friendships, then Kappa Delta is the perfect fit for you!
Friendship and loyalty is a core value for our sisterhood! We consistently work to foster an environment that helps our members find deep connections with one another and stay each to the other true always.
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🧸FRIENDSHIP & LOYALTY🧸 If you’re looking for loyal and deep friendships, then Kappa Delta is the perfect fit for you!
Friendship and loyalty is a core value for our sisterhood! We consistently work to foster an environment that helps our members find deep connections with one another and stay each to the other true always.
Reminiscing on last year’s bid day celebrations! We ΚΔn’t wait to welcome home new members this fall! 💚
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Reminiscing on last year’s bid day celebrations! We ΚΔn’t wait to welcome home new members this fall! 💚 ...
A Kappa Delta summer mood board! ☀️ Tag a sister you’re missing! ...
Nobody knows where they might end up! 🤭💚 ...
