Alpha Lambda Delta is a national academic honor society, which recognizes high scholastic achievement during the first year of college. Today Alpha Lambda Delta has over 225 chapters throughout the nation and more than 500,000 students have been initiated into membership. The Oregon State University Chapter was established in 1933. Once initiated, an individual holds a lifetime membership. Throughout each student's collegiate career members are encouraged to continue their superior scholastic achievement, to promote intelligent living and high standards of learning, and to develop meaningful goals in service to society.
Initiation is held each spring term.