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.
200+
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
Go Kappa Delta, and find your people! #AOT #sorority #kappadelta
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Go Kappa Delta, and find your people! #AOT #sorority #kappadelta ...
Traveling the world is always better with our sisters! Tag a sister and tell us your dream vacation spot!
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Traveling the world is always better with our sisters! Tag a sister and tell us your dream vacation spot! ...
That Bid Day feeling! Counting down the days until we get to welcome home new sisters!
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That Bid Day feeling! Counting down the days until we get to welcome home new sisters! ...
You never forget the day you GO KD! We can’t wait to welcome home new sisters this fall! #kappadelta #AOT #MTRCKD #sorority #bidday
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You never forget the day you GO KD! We can’t wait to welcome home new sisters this fall! #kappadelta #AOT #MTRCKD #sorority #bidday ...
From World Championship ski jumping and setting college track records to writing debut novels and receiving campus-wide recognition, our collegians are leaving their mark on this world and our sisterhood.
Check out our stories to learn more about these incredible Kappa Deltas in our stories! #KDDidIt
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From World Championship ski jumping and setting college track records to writing debut novels and receiving campus-wide recognition, our collegians are leaving their mark on this world and our sisterhood.
Check out our stories to learn more about these incredible Kappa Deltas in our stories! #KDDidIt ...
Keeping our sisters close forever and always! #kappadelta #AOT #sorority
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Keeping our sisters close forever and always! #kappadelta #AOT #sorority ...
It’s #WHYKDWEDNESDAY! Hear from Nyree Porte’e (Eta Iota-Pace) and why she went Kappa Delta: “I never actually saw myself truly being in a sorority and struggled with fitting in growing up because of racial differences. When I first came to Pace University and specifically talked with the KD girls, I immediately felt at home and like I had finally found my place. When I got recruited it was an even better experience because throughout Continuous Open Bidding, they welcomed me with open arms as if I was their own family and made sure I felt comfortable. I’ve made so many new friends, and I have the most wonderful sorority family that truly means the world to me. If you’re thinking about joining a sorority, I would totally recommend it because it was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I couldn’t be happier.”
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It’s #WHYKDWEDNESDAY! Hear from Nyree Porte’e (Eta Iota-Pace) and why she went Kappa Delta: “I never actually saw myself truly being in a sorority and struggled with fitting in growing up because of racial differences. When I first came to Pace University and specifically talked with the KD girls, I immediately felt at home and like I had finally found my place. When I got recruited it was an even better experience because throughout Continuous Open Bidding, they welcomed me with open arms as if I was their own family and made sure I felt comfortable. I’ve made so many new friends, and I have the most wonderful sorority family that truly means the world to me. If you’re thinking about joining a sorority, I would totally recommend it because it was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I couldn’t be happier.”
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 ...
