ODK applications are now open!

 SIGMA CIRCLE • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND  

RECOGNIZING CAMPUS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 

Omicron Delta Kappa – one of the most prestigious national societies to recognize leadership – is now  accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semester. The Sigma Circle of ODK at College Park began in 1927  and, since then, has initiated over 40,00 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and honorary members. ODK  tapped Senator Joe Tydings in 1950 when he was playing varsity lacrosse and US Congressman Steny  Hoyer in 1962 when he was SGA Vice President. ODK has also initiated other proven leaders such as Civil  Rights Activist Julian Bond, Coach Brenda Frese, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, and President Franklin D.  Roosevelt. The names of all of these outstanding leaders, along with many others, are engraved on the ODK  Fountain on McKeldin Mall. Some of our current members include Goldwater Scholars, National  Champions, presidents and founders of many campus organizations, editors, writers, journalists, and  performers. Additionally, many of our Sigma Circle members advocate for the members of our campus  community through SGA, RHA, advisory committees, and steering groups. 

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 3.650 for juniors (60-89  credits), 3.700 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 www.odk.umd.edu to begin the  application process. Applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday,  September 15, 2023. 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.

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