Kappa Delta at Cornell

The Kappa Delta National Sorority was founded by four young women at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood College) in Farmville, Virginia, on October 23, 1897. Their original ideals of friendship, fellowship, and sisterly love have remained constant and strong for more than 100 years, and their sisterhood has today grown into an association of over 200 chartered chapters and over 175,000 initiated sisters nationwide. Their original ideals are reflected in the Kappa Delta open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen, meaning "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest."

Our Chapter
Today, Cornell’s Kappa Deltas are leaders in their chapter, the classroom, on campus, and out in the world. KDs love to volunteer with our philanthropies, get involved on campus, and strive for our academic goals, but more than anything, we love to spend time with each other. Kappa Delta above all else is a sisterhood, and we love being a part of it!
If you would like to learn about participation in recruitment, please visit our website.

About Kappa Delta
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Jewels: Diamond, Emerald, and Pearl
Flower: White Rose
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Symbols: Nautilus Shell, Dagger, and Katydid