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.
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.
167
Active collegiate chapters
Kappa Delta is proud to have 167 collegiate chapters located all across the country in 40 states.
150+
Alumnae chapters all over the world
With over 150 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
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National Headquarters
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Our Leadership
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Collegiate Life
Learn more about life as a KD
Alumnae Life
Opportunities to stay involved
Sisterhood goat yoga anyone? Love seeing the creative sisterhood events our collegiate chapters put on!
Sisterhood goat yoga anyone? Love seeing the creative sisterhood events our collegiate chapters put on!
Enjoying the gift of sisterhood this holiday season! 🎁💚
Enjoying the gift of sisterhood this holiday season! 🎁💚
One year. A lifetime of impact. Becoming an LDC gives you invaluable skills in leadership, project management and professional growth — all setting you up for success in whatever career path you choose.
Applications are due in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, Dec. 18! Don’t wait to take this step toward your future. Apply at the link in our bio!
One year. A lifetime of impact. Becoming an LDC gives you invaluable skills in leadership, project management and professional growth — all setting you up for success in whatever career path you choose.
Applications are due in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, Dec. 18! Don’t wait to take this step toward your future. Apply at the link in our bio!
From coast to coast, our collegiate chapters are bringing the glam and making memories that are formal-ly unforgettable. 🪩💚 Share your best moves and favorite moments from your chapter’s formal below!
From coast to coast, our collegiate chapters are bringing the glam and making memories that are formal-ly unforgettable. 🪩💚 Share your best moves and favorite moments from your chapter’s formal below!
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season at our collegiate chapter houses! We love getting in the spirit with our sisters! 🎄🎁🕎
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season at our collegiate chapter houses! We love getting in the spirit with our sisters! 🎄🎁🕎
From cozy living rooms to welcoming front porches, our chapter facilities are more than just spaces—they’re where sisterhood thrives.
To take a peek inside these special spots that make KD feel like home, click the link in our bio to read The Angelos article! Comment with your favorite sisterhood space!
From cozy living rooms to welcoming front porches, our chapter facilities are more than just spaces—they’re where sisterhood thrives.
To take a peek inside these special spots that make KD feel like home, click the link in our bio to read The Angelos article! Comment with your favorite sisterhood space!
Congratulations to our fall graduating seniors! We can’t wait to see how you’ll make the world greater and better. Tag a graduating senior you’ll miss! 💚
Congratulations to our fall graduating seniors! We can’t wait to see how you’ll make the world greater and better. Tag a graduating senior you’ll miss! 💚
It’s not four years... It’s for life! College reunions are sweeter with sisters that feel like family! 💚
It’s not four years... It’s for life! College reunions are sweeter with sisters that feel like family! 💚