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 168 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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Experience KD
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.
301,000
Initiated Members
Kappa Delta's sisterhood continues to expand – from our four original founders to now more than 301,000 sisters from chapters across the country.
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Active collegiate chapters
Kappa Delta is proud to have 170 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
Reminiscing on our collegiate chapters’ Shamrock events supporting child abuse prevention efforts! What’s your favorite thing about Shamrock? #kappadelta #AOT #shamrock
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Reminiscing on our collegiate chapters’ Shamrock events supporting child abuse prevention efforts! What’s your favorite thing about Shamrock? #kappadelta #AOT #shamrock ...
As Kappa Deltas, we’re never done growing ... ever striving for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest! As an alumna, whether balancing family, career or new passions, every step forward highlights your dedication and growth. Lifelong learning is about embracing every opportunity to evolve and thrive.
Read more about the power of lifelong learning in the Go Confidently article in the spring issue of The Angelos. Link in our bio!
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As Kappa Deltas, we’re never done growing ... ever striving for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest! As an alumna, whether balancing family, career or new passions, every step forward highlights your dedication and growth. Lifelong learning is about embracing every opportunity to evolve and thrive.
Read more about the power of lifelong learning in the Go Confidently article in the spring issue of The Angelos. Link in our bio!
Living in the KD house becomes your favorite place on campus, so moving out is a bit bittersweet! #kappadelta #sororityhouse #AOT
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Living in the KD house becomes your favorite place on campus, so moving out is a bit bittersweet! #kappadelta #sororityhouse #AOT ...
One of the most inspiring parts of our sisterhood is how our collegiate chapters instill confidence in their campuses and communities! Hear from Olivia Holen (Theta Lambda-Marquette) and her experience as Confidence Chair of her chapter: “This week, we have been celebrating our Confidence Coalition by hosting different confidence-centered activities! Our activities have ranged from post it notes around campus, to croissant breakfasts, writing letters to sisters, and an event dedicated to our female role models! It is incredible to be in a sorority that showcases its sisters and celebrates our differences! These girls make me feel more confident.” Tag a sister down below who is a role model in your life! 💚
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One of the most inspiring parts of our sisterhood is how our collegiate chapters instill confidence in their campuses and communities! Hear from Olivia Holen (Theta Lambda-Marquette) and her experience as Confidence Chair of her chapter: “This week, we have been celebrating our Confidence Coalition by hosting different confidence-centered activities! Our activities have ranged from post it notes around campus, to croissant breakfasts, writing letters to sisters, and an event dedicated to our female role models! It is incredible to be in a sorority that showcases its sisters and celebrates our differences! These girls make me feel more confident.” Tag a sister down below who is a role model in your life! 💚
You may be on your own working in the “real world,” but Kappa Delta will always be there to support you!
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You may be on your own working in the “real world,” but Kappa Delta will always be there to support you! ...
From creating movements of hope and starting businesses to reaching the pinnacles of their careers, Kappa Delta alumnae are confidently shaping the world around them!
Check out our stories to learn more about these impressive Kappa Delta alumnae!
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From creating movements of hope and starting businesses to reaching the pinnacles of their careers, Kappa Delta alumnae are confidently shaping the world around them!
Check out our stories to learn more about these impressive Kappa Delta alumnae! ...
When we’re back with our sisters, we’re the best versions of ourselves! We’re going to miss being with each other all summer long! 💚
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When we’re back with our sisters, we’re the best versions of ourselves! We’re going to miss being with each other all summer long! 💚 ...
Grateful for our Leadership Development Consultants! 💚 #findyourpeople
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Grateful for our Leadership Development Consultants! 💚 #findyourpeople ...
