The Honor Society for First-Year Academic Success
Alpha Lambda Delta provides a community of scholars, a platform to develop your leadership skills, and financial support through scholarships and educational partners. We have been guiding students to academic and career success for over 100 years – accept membership and jumpstart your journey. 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.
Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a national honor society that recognizes academic excellence during a student’s first year of college. Membership celebrates your achievement and connects you with a community of high-performing students and alumni.Â
To become a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, you must meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled full-time at an institution that has an active chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta
- Earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher your first semester of your first-year
Instructions for accepting membership and paying the one-time fee, is below.
Common benefits of ALD membership include:
- National recognition of academic achievement
- Leadership and involvement opportunities
- Scholarships and awards (availability varies)
- Networking with other high-achieving students
- A credential you can include on résumés and graduate school applications
- Complete the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Application (linked below, under purchase membership).
- Complete the one-time membership purchase below.
- Keep your confirmation email for your records.
Ready to join?
Please fill out the following form:
Once the form has been submitted, please use the secure payment option below to purchase your Alpha Lambda Delta membership.
Chapter Advisor/Contact: Katie Anderson
Email: Katie.Anderson@duny.edu
Office: Casey Hall – New Student and Transition Center