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
Read more about our National Council
Collegiate Life
Learn more about life as a KD
Alumnae Life
Opportunities to stay involved
HAPPY NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY! 💚🧸🐚☘️🤍
It’s National Philanthropy Day! How lucky are we to have two philanthropic partners that are near and dear to our brave hearts? Kappa Deltas are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of others, and we’re proud to build confidence and inspire action with our partners, Prevent Child Abuse America and the Girl Scouts of the USA. Whether through giving time, money or resources, Kappa Delta has fostered philanthropic relationships with our national partners and encourages each sister to take action on campus and in her community! 💚
It’s National Philanthropy Day! How lucky are we to have two philanthropic partners that are near and dear to our brave hearts? Kappa Deltas are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of others, and we’re proud to build confidence and inspire action with our partners, Prevent Child Abuse America and the Girl Scouts of the USA. Whether through giving time, money or resources, Kappa Delta has fostered philanthropic relationships with our national partners and encourages each sister to take action on campus and in her community! 💚
When do you know it is your time to step up? Three amazing sisters share how they took the leap and joined Kappa Delta’s National Leadership Team. Their stories prove that no matter where you are in life, you can make a difference. Ready to follow their lead? Read more in the link in bio, and fill out the NLT interest form by Nov. 30!
When do you know it is your time to step up? Three amazing sisters share how they took the leap and joined Kappa Delta’s National Leadership Team. Their stories prove that no matter where you are in life, you can make a difference. Ready to follow their lead? Read more in the link in bio, and fill out the NLT interest form by Nov. 30!
Pumpkin spice and everything nice, just like our Kappa Delta sisterhood! 🎃🍂🧸
Pumpkin spice and everything nice, just like our Kappa Delta sisterhood! 🎃🍂🧸
There’s nothing better than being a Kappa Delta! 💚
From being a Leadership Development Consultant to landing your dream career! Being a Kappa Delta LDC isn’t just a job – it’s a launchpad for success. These inspiring women share how their time as LDCs helped them build leadership skills, confidence and connections that shaped their careers.
Want to start your own journey? 2025-2026 LDC applications are due Dec. 5. Read the blog and apply at the link in our bio!
From being a Leadership Development Consultant to landing your dream career! Being a Kappa Delta LDC isn’t just a job – it’s a launchpad for success. These inspiring women share how their time as LDCs helped them build leadership skills, confidence and connections that shaped their careers.
Want to start your own journey? 2025-2026 LDC applications are due Dec. 5. Read the blog and apply at the link in our bio!
Nothing screams fall like a cider mill sisterhood event! 🧸🍂🍎
Nothing screams fall like a cider mill sisterhood event! 🧸🍂🍎
Ready to learn how you can make an impact while gaining real world skills that set you up for your career? We’re hosting a second virtual interest session about what it’s like to be a Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultant and how to apply. Join us one week from today on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. CT to discover how you can make a difference through this role! Register at the link in our bio! 💚
Ready to learn how you can make an impact while gaining real world skills that set you up for your career? We’re hosting a second virtual interest session about what it’s like to be a Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultant and how to apply. Join us one week from today on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. CT to discover how you can make a difference through this role! Register at the link in our bio! 💚