OMICRON DELTA KAPPA

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CIRCLE

Omicron Delta Kappa, founded in 1914, is one of the most prestigious and well-known collegiate leadership honor societies in the United States.  Chapters, known as circles, are located on over 300 of America’s most outstanding colleges and universities.  The primary purpose of ODK is “To recognize individuals who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate and/or community activities and to encourage them to aspire to higher achievements.”

The University of Memphis circle of ODK has a long history of recognizing outstanding students on our campus.  Members are eligible to apply for the David A. Collins Scholarship, which annually awards funds to ODK members who are graduating and continuing with graduate or professional studies at the University of Memphis.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. JUNIOR OR SENIOR STANDING-COMPLETIONG OF 60 SEMESTER HOURS BY THE END OF FALL SEMESTER 2010.

2. MINIMUM OF 3.10 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (TOP 35%) BY THE END OF FALL SEMESETER 2010.

3. PAYMENT OF $80.00 MEMBERSHIP FEE UPON SELECTION.  Fee includes a lifetime membership in ODK, membership certificate and pin, a three-year subscription to The Circle, ODK magazine.

All applications must be submitted on line to ODK’s National website no later than March 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm.

To access a membership application, please CLICK HERE.

For additional information, please contact ODK President, Jessie Wilks via email  – ajwilks@memphis.edu