What is KDP?

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for educators, was founded by a dedicated group of educators believing in the four pillars of the organization: fidelity to humanity, service, science, and toil. There are more than 500 chapters across the United States, meaning that a member can go anywhere and find an educator who shares the same ideals.

Kappa Delta Pi at New Paltz:

The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi has been active on the New Paltz campus for more than half a century. In that time, many great educators have graced the roles of Kappa Delta Pi, Zeta Zeta Chapter.

To be inducted as a member of Kappa Delta Pi Zeta Zeta:

Undergraduate students must have:

• At least 6 completed (or in progress) credit hours in education courses 

• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.55 (or a 3.3 with a letter of recommendation from a Professor)

• A minimum of 15 points (see below)

Graduate students must have:

• At least 9 completed (or in progress) credit hours in education courses

• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.7

• A minimum of 15 points (see below)

Earning Points for KDP:

Each designated event, workshop, volunteer opportunity, or donation allows pledges and members to earn points for Kappa Delta Pi. (refer to calender of events tab for montly events!)

• 15 points are required for induction - held at the end of April or beginning of May

• 25 points earns you purple and green KDP honor cords to wear at graduation

Click here to explore the KDP national website!