Alpha Lambda Delta - The University of Southern California

About USC Alpha Lambda Delta

Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college. Foounded in 1924, ALD is among the oldest and remains one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation, with currently 240 chapters nationwide and more than 750,000 students initiated.

The ALD Consitution: (DOC) (PDF)

Purpose.
ALD strives to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year at institutions of higher learning promoting intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning. ALD believes in "Tradition, Honor, Excellence."

Criteria.
Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a national society that honors academic excellence during a studen'ts first year in college. Foounded in 1924, ALD is among the oldest and remains one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation, with currently 240 chapters nationwide and more than 750,000 students
Students can qualify for membership in ALD by maintaining a full course of study and attaining a minimum scholastic average exactly halfway between the two highest grades given by the school. Eligibility may be determined on the basis of the first semester of the first year of college enrollment.

Benefits.
Once initiated, the student becomes a lifetime member of ALD, with the chance of being an officer during their sophomore year. Initiated members become eligible for sophomore book awards and $3000 fellowships awarded for graduate study.

For information on joining ALD, please see the Membership page.

page last updated 5/20/09




Upcoming Events: 08.22 - New Student Luncheon 08.27 - Involvement Fair 09.02-03 - General Meetings 09.22 - Professor Luncheon Announcements: Welcome, and congratulations to the newly initiated members of ALD! -- The USC ALD Website received the "Lampadia" award from the national office for outstanding website! Quick Links: Site Map National ALD USC Office of College Advising 3454 Trousdale Pkwy Room 120 Los Angeles, CA 90089 e: ald@usc.edu		About USC Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college. Foounded in 1924, ALD is among the oldest and remains one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation, with currently 240 chapters nationwide and more than 750,000 students initiated. The ALD Consitution: (DOC) (PDF) Purpose. ALD strives to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year at institutions of higher learning promoting intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning. ALD believes in "Tradition, Honor, Excellence." Criteria. Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a national society that honors academic excellence during a studen'ts first year in college. Foounded in 1924, ALD is among the oldest and remains one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation, with currently 240 chapters nationwide and more than 750,000 students Students can qualify for membership in ALD by maintaining a full course of study and attaining a minimum scholastic average exactly halfway between the two highest grades given by the school. Eligibility may be determined on the basis of the first semester of the first year of college enrollment. Benefits. Once initiated, the student becomes a lifetime member of ALD, with the chance of being an officer during their sophomore year. Initiated members become eligible for sophomore book awards and $3000 fellowships awarded for graduate study. For information on joining ALD, please see the Membership page. page last updated 5/20/09