Founded in 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for students in their first year at an institution of higher education. (For a brief history of the Society, click here.) We recognize those students who have succeeded in maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA, and are in the top 20% of their class, in their first year. 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."

Western Michigan University's chapter of ALD, sponsored by Anthony Helms, has become very large. This is an honor society for students who are and are not enrolled in the Lee Honors College and are looking for opportunities to contribute to the local community by volunteering in service projects. ALD-sponsored community service has featured a wide variety of events in the Kalamazoo area. Visit our gallery to see some of the work we've been doing!

Membership Requirements

The requirements for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta at Western Michigan University are as follows:

1. ​You must have a 3.5 or higher GPA, or the equivalent, and you must be in the top 20% of your class during your first term at WMU.
2. You must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate (Bachelor's) degree at WMU.
3. Freshman transfer students from institutions that do not have an Alpha Lambda Delta chapter must have the required Alpha Lambda Delta grade point average on the courses taken during the first full curricular period in the institution to which they transfer. In addition, the cumulative average of the grades of the student's transfer credits combined with the grades in the institution in which the student is currently enrolled must equal the Alpha Lambda Delta academic grade requirement.

If you meet the above requirements, you should receive an invitation from your chapter. If you meet the above requirements and have not received an invitation to join Alpha Lambda Delta, contact your chapter advisor.

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​Why was I invited to join Alpha Lambda Delta?

You were invited because you've attained a 3.5 or higher GPA in your first term in higher education, and you're in the top 20% of your class after the first term. You've already earned the recognition that Alpha Lambda Delta offers- now, all you have to do is accept it.

​​How much does it cost?

There is a one-time fee of $65, and then you're a member for life!

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