ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA

Founded in 1964, UConn ALD is comprised of over 2,500 current members enrolled at UConn. Every January, approximately 1,400 new first year students are invited to join our chapter. We host a wide range of events on campus with the goal of allowing members to meet like-minded individuals in order to foster a community of support and academic excellence.

What We Offer:

• Academic & Professional Development - workshops, guest lecturers, and academic presentations all designed to give members the opportunity to further succeed in their studies and future careers
• Social Events - game nights, arts & crafts, and general member meetings organized to allow members to build connections with fellow peers
• Scholarships - we offer four local scholarships to active members: the Katie Jo Michel Roaming Husky Award ($1000), the Dr. Seuss Book Award ($250), the Paper ‘n Paws Award ($500), and the Continuing Education Award ($500)
• Community Engagement - food drives, soup kitchen volunteering, and many other service opportunities to give back to our campus and local area

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity, whether you are interested in leadership roles, earning service hours, attending social events, or a mix of everything. Becoming a member will enhance your college experience and help you navigate UConn as a first-year student. Stay updated by following us on social media or reaching out via email at uconnald@gmail.com.

Alpha Lambda Delta is a nonprofit honor society recognizing students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher and are in the top 20% of their class during their first year or term of higher education. Founded in 1924 by Maria Leonard, Dean of Women at the University of Illinois, ALD has grown to include 270 colleges and universities nationwide. It is certified with the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the nation's only certifying agency for college and university honor societies. ALD was also further awarded with GuideStar's 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency. 

Each year, National ALD awards over $211,000 in scholarships and fellowships to members. Undergraduate members have the chance to be awarded the Jo Anne Trow Scholarship or the James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship. In addition to undergraduate scholarship, ALD extends their assistance to your graduate years with multiple Graduate Fellowships.

To learn more about National ALD, follow this link.