Omicron Delta Kappa (O∆K) is the nation’s premier leadership honor society, recognizing students who make an impact in and beyond the classroom. Membership is a mark of distinction as fewer than five percent of students on any campus are invited to join. The UNC Charlotte, Emerald circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (O∆K) National Leadership Honor Society was chartered on February 24, 1982 and has initiated over 830 members across the past 41 years.
What makes O∆K unique is our belief that leadership takes many forms. We celebrate achievement and foster collaboration by bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders across all areas of campus life - scholarship, service, athletics, the arts, and communication.
As part of O∆K, you’ll join a community that values collaboration, connects you with other change-makers, and challenges you to keep growing.
The Spring 2025 initiation ceremony.
Mission
Identify, honor and develop leaders in collegiate and community life. Encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni to advance leadership. Promote, publicize, and enhance our ideals.
Vision
Omicron Delta Kappa is a multi-generational society that excels in recognizing and connecting collaborative leaders.
“We agreed that our purpose was to weld the campus leaders into a constructive force for service on the campus” -Rupert Nelson Latture, Founding Member
