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Congratulations! You've been invited to join one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation! Alpha Lambda Delta has over 80 years of tradition honoring the best first year students at over 250 institutions of higher education. We're sure you have a few questions, and we hope to provide the answers below. If you want to know something not covered here, you can try our FAQ page, contact your chapter advisor, or contact the National Office!
What is Alpha Lambda Delta? Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for students in their first year at an institution of higher education. We're a national organization that's been in existence since 1924. (For a brief history of the Society, click here) We recognize those students who have succeeded in maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA, and are in the top 20% of their class, in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta's mission is to "encourage superior academic achievement... to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society."
Why was I invited to join Alpha Lambda
Delta? You were invited because you've attained a 3.5 or higher GPA in your first year or term in higher education, and you're in the top 20% of your class after the first year or term. You've already earned the recognition that Alpha Lambda Delta offers - now, all you have to do is accept it.
How much does it cost? Lifetime National dues for Alpha Lambda Delta are $20. Many local chapters also charge dues for membership, but for most students, joining Alpha Lambda Delta for life costs less than $50. Once you pay your dues once, you'll never be charged again.
What's Phi Eta Sigma? Can I join
both? Phi Eta Sigma is another honor society for first year students. ALD and PES were
twin organizations (one for men, one for women)
until the Title IX decisions made both organizations co-educational
in the 1970's. On some campuses, there are chapters of both ALD and PES, and on some of those campuses, the organizations work
together as a joint chapter.
What do I get by joining Alpha Lambda Delta?
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