Frequently Asked Questions
Membership Questions
Q: How do I become a member of Alpha Kappa Delta?
A: Please review the membership eligibility here to determine if you qualify for membership. Please note that membership can only be obtained through an active chapter. You will need to contact the chapter representative at your institution for more information. Let us know if you need this information.
Q: What if my institution does not have an Alpha Kappa Delta chapter?
A: We cannot induct individuals from an institution that does not have an active chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta. If your institution and department are interested in starting a chapter, please click here.
Q: How much does membership into Alpha Kappa Delta cost?
A: The membership fee is $50.00. This is good for a lifetime membership.
Q: I filled out the membership application on your website and meet all the requirements for eligibility. Now what?
A: This application should not be sent to our office. It will not grant you membership into our organization. You will need to contact the chapter representative at your institution for more information. Let us know if you need this information.
Chapter Questions
Q: Is there an annual fee for our Alpha Kappa Delta chapter?
A: No, there is no annual fee to have an AKD chapter. There is a one-time charter application fee of $100.00 which is non-refundable (however, if your application is denied, we will refund 70% of the fee). The one annual fee associated fee with AKD is the $50.00 Voting Membership Renewal fee for the chapter representative. All chapter representatives must remain Voting members to keep an active chapter.
Q: When are renewals due?
A: Renewals run on a calendar year and are, therefore, due in January. You may, however, send in your renewal during the fall semester to ensure you are a Voting member for the upcoming year, or with your Spring batch of new members.
Q: How do I order new members and/or membership certificates?
A: We will need the AKD Order Form and the List of Initiates Form (both filled out electronically). Please be sure to include any merchandise or renewals with this order. Please click here for further instruction on how to order these materials.
Q: How long will it take to receive membership certificates?
A: Our printing company mails membership certificates directly to chapter representatives. Allow up to four weeks for delivery. Processing and delivery times may be longer during the months of April, May, and June. Please do not contact the Printing Company. Please plan accordingly and allow sufficient time to ensure certificate arrival prior to your initiation date.
Q: How long will it take to receive merchandise?
A: Merchandise is shipped directly from the Executive Office located in Syracuse, NY. It should take 1-2 weeks for the arrival of all merchandise.
Q: What if a name is misspelled on a membership certificate?
A: You can find a Replacement Document Form here. Please fill in this form and send with payment if necessary to our address.
Q: We received our merchandise, but did not receive the membership certificates? When can we expect to receive them?
A: The Executive Office does not send out the membership certificates. A contact printer mails membership certificates directly to chapter representatives. Allow four weeks for delivery. Processing and delivery times may be longer during the months of April, May, and June. Please do not contact the Printing Company. Please plan accordingly and allow sufficient time to ensure certificate arrival prior to your initiation date.
Q: We lost our chapter’s charter certificate. How do we get a new one?
A: You can find a Charter Replacement Document here. Please fill in this form and send with payment to our address.