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.

125 Years of Sisterhood
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.

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.

Our Vision

Kappa Delta Sorority provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to action through the power of lifelong friendship.

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.

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.

Our Open Motto

Ta Kala Diokomen

Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.

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.

Friendship & LoyaltyLoyal and enduring friendship is the core of the Kappa Delta experience. United through sisterhood, we embrace the unique perspectives and lived experiences that make us stronger, wiser and more loving.

Personal IntegrityHigh ethical standards and integrity are fundamental to Kappa Delta. We foster an environment of personal accountability, care and understanding, while valuing respectful and supportive relationships.

Lifelong LearningCuriosity and continual learning are central to Kappa Delta. We are committed to offering each member opportunities to cultivate valuable life skills, build confidence and thrive throughout her lifetime.

Selfless ServiceFor Kappa Delta, service and giving are a way of life. Kappa Delta empowers its members to be active leaders and make a positive difference in the world.

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.

170

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.

Our Nautilus ShellAs the ancient symbol of grace, renewal, growth and expansion, our Nautilus Shell expresses the improvement and advancement of each sister.

Our CrestA white Norman Shield surmounted by a lamp of ancient design, against a background of ornamental scroll, our crest holds many special symbols and meanings.

Our ColorsFollowing the creation of Kappa Delta in 1897, our founders chose the colors Olive Green and Pearl White as Kappa Delta’s official colors.

Our BadgeThe Kappa Delta badge worn by initiated sisters bears a diamond shape, dagger symbol and the Greek letters K and ∆ and AOT, surrounded by yellow or white gold.