AKD is an honor society that provides service, research, and social opportunities for sociology students. You can learn more about the history of Alpha Kappa Delta at the United Chapters of AKD.

Who can join AKD?

AKD is an organization for juniors and seniors who carry at least a 3.0 GPA in overall course work and in any sociology courses taken. Graduate students are also eligible for membership in AKD. Members must have taken at least four sociology courses.  

How do I apply for AKD membership?       

Print out the AKD application, complete it, and take it to NQ 205, the Department of Sociology's main office, with a check for $48 made out to "Ball State University--AKD." 

What AKD activities are planned for the next few months?

Activities will be announced after the first meeting of the academic year.

What are some typical AKD social activities?

In the past year, AKD hosted a spring ceremony welcoming new initiates and congratulating graduating seniors. AKD members also held a book sale and designed and sold T-shirts to raise funds for their activities.  Meetings were held at local restaurants, such as Scotty's and Greek's.

What community activities are AKD members involved in?

AKD members have opportunities to participate in civic activities throughout the year. Last year, students volunteered at a local food bank and also donated a portion of their fundraising activities to a local women's shelter.

What professional activities are AKD members involved with?

AKD members are encouraged to participate in professional and research opportunities. For example, AKD members have attended the meetings of the North Central Sociological Association. 

What are the initiation fees for joining AKD?

To join, students pay a one-time fee of $48. This fee covers the cost of honor cords worn during graduation, the initiation certificate students receive when officially welcomed into the honor society, a one-year subscription to the journal Sociological Inquiry, and lifetime membership in AKD.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Jun Xu
Dr. Rachel Kraus
AKD Advisors
Department of Sociology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306