RECOGNIZING CAMPUS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Omicron Delta Kappa – one of the most prestigious national societies to recognize leadership – is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester. The Sigma Circle of ODK at College Park began in 1927, and, since then, has initiated over 4,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and honorary members.

ODK brings together junior, senior, and graduate students with our most outstanding faculty and staff members, to recognize campus leaders and to encourage other students to achieve. We seek accomplished leaders in five areas of campus community life.

❖ SCHOLARSHIP
❖ ATHLETICS
❖ CAMPUS OR COMMUNITY SERVICE, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND
CAMPUS GOVERNMENT
❖ JOURNALISM, SPEECH, AND THE MASS MEDIA
❖ CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Omicron Delta Kappa requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.690 for juniors (60-89 credits), 3.710 for seniors (90+ credits), and 3.800 for graduate students to be considered for membership.

ODK needs your help to identify talented and deserving leaders for consideration! Applications are available ONLINE now! Students should visit https://odk.umd.edu/ to begin the application process. Applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19. For more information and clarification about how to complete this application, we encourage you to view the tutorial uploaded to the application website. Additionally, there is a comprehensive frequently asked questions file that we encourage applicants to view as well for information and answers to their questions.