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 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
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
On this #WhyKDWednesday, hear from a chapter president Natalie Morehouse (Zeta Sigma-Charleston) about what makes Kappa Delta special to her. “Before college, I thought of sororities as just a way to make friends. But Kappa Delta has shown me it’s about joining a sisterhood. Now, when I think of ‘sorority,’ I remember the fulfilling friendships and fond memories I’ve made. I can’t imagine my college experience without Kappa Delta. I fell in love with it during recruitment, drawn to the genuine interactions and contagious positive energy. The connection among the sisters was something I didn’t want to miss. Being part of this chapter has helped me find my place, given me a supportive community, and boosted my confidence. Serving as chapter president has been my biggest blessing in college. I adore this sorority and these girls, and I’m forever thankful for the impact they’ve had on my life. I’m proud to be a KD.” 💚💚💚
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On this #WhyKDWednesday, hear from a chapter president Natalie Morehouse (Zeta Sigma-Charleston) about what makes Kappa Delta special to her. “Before college, I thought of sororities as just a way to make friends. But Kappa Delta has shown me it’s about joining a sisterhood. Now, when I think of ‘sorority,’ I remember the fulfilling friendships and fond memories I’ve made. I can’t imagine my college experience without Kappa Delta. I fell in love with it during recruitment, drawn to the genuine interactions and contagious positive energy. The connection among the sisters was something I didn’t want to miss. Being part of this chapter has helped me find my place, given me a supportive community, and boosted my confidence. Serving as chapter president has been my biggest blessing in college. I adore this sorority and these girls, and I’m forever thankful for the impact they’ve had on my life. I’m proud to be a KD.” 💚💚💚
Love seeing our collegiate chapters prepare for fall recruitment! Here’s to believing in our KD sisterhood and the magic that it brings! #kappadelta #AOT #collegefreshman #college #spiritweek #rushtok
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Love seeing our collegiate chapters prepare for fall recruitment! Here’s to believing in our KD sisterhood and the magic that it brings! #kappadelta #AOT #collegefreshman #college #spiritweek #rushtok ...
From founding a nonprofit for abused and neglected children to showcasing talent to millions to creating an organization that supports creativity and career readiness, our collegiate members build confidence and inspire action in countless ways.
Read more in the KD Did It section of the latest Angelos, and check out our stories to learn more about each sister. #KDDidIt
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From founding a nonprofit for abused and neglected children to showcasing talent to millions to creating an organization that supports creativity and career readiness, our collegiate members build confidence and inspire action in countless ways.
Read more in the KD Did It section of the latest Angelos, and check out our stories to learn more about each sister. #KDDidIt ...
Pop the confetti… because it’s almost time to go back to school for our collegiate chapters! 📣 Tag a sister you can’t wait to reunite with this fall!
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Pop the confetti… because it’s almost time to go back to school for our collegiate chapters! 📣 Tag a sister you can’t wait to reunite with this fall! ...
To our KD sisters who are always by our side, supporting each other, and helping us become the best versions of ourselves – Happy National Sisters Day! Here’s to our honorable, beautiful and highest sisterhood. Tag a sister you can’t live without! 💚
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To our KD sisters who are always by our side, supporting each other, and helping us become the best versions of ourselves – Happy National Sisters Day! Here’s to our honorable, beautiful and highest sisterhood. Tag a sister you can’t live without! 💚 ...
Cheers to our remarkable collegiate members who dazzled on stage and confidently shined in pageants this summer! Your achievements on and off stage are a testament to your hard work and passion. We’re proud to call you sisters! ✨
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Cheers to our remarkable collegiate members who dazzled on stage and confidently shined in pageants this summer! Your achievements on and off stage are a testament to your hard work and passion. We’re proud to call you sisters! ✨ ...
From narrowly missing the 1980 Olympic team to winning 55 Paralympic medals, Trischa Zorn-Hudson’s (Pi-Nebraska) journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Learn how she overcame obstacles, found a lifelong sisterhood in Kappa Delta and continues to make an impact on those around her.
For Trischa’s full interview, head over to the link in our bio!
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From narrowly missing the 1980 Olympic team to winning 55 Paralympic medals, Trischa Zorn-Hudson’s (Pi-Nebraska) journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Learn how she overcame obstacles, found a lifelong sisterhood in Kappa Delta and continues to make an impact on those around her.
For Trischa’s full interview, head over to the link in our bio! ...
Not to flex, but we can say AOT to sister Megan Moroney! @megmoroney #kappadelta #meganmoroney #kd #fyp #foryou
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Not to flex, but we can say AOT to sister Megan Moroney! @megmoroney #kappadelta #meganmoroney #kd #fyp #foryou ...
