About the Circle
The National Leadership Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa is a 100-year old national leadership honor society that has initiated more than 300,000 members since its founding. The Society recognizes not only academic achievement but also campus leadership across the five phases of campus life:
– Scholarship
– Athletics
– Campus or Community Service, Social or Religious Activities, and Campus Government
– Journalism, Speech and the Mass Media
– Creative and Performing Arts
OΔK has more than 300 active circles at colleges and universities across the United States. We remain committed to developing campus leaders who will become tomorrow’s community leaders.
Members display:
– Exemplary character
– Responsible leadership and service in campus and community life
– Superior scholarship
– Genuine fellowship
– Consecration of democratic ideals
One thing that makes the Society unique is that—in addition to undergraduate students—membership is open to faculty, staff, alumni and graduate students. We believe that a diverse cross-section of the campus community strengthens each circle and allows students to learn from people in different stages of life.
Honors and Awards
2023 Circle of Distinction
2022 Circle of Distinction
2017 Circle of Distinction
2016 Superior Circle
2015 Superior Circle
2014 Maurice A. Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant
