Why DKA?
DKA was founded in 1936 at the University of Southern California on the principles of fostering lifelong character and collaboration, mastery of creative storytelling, ethical and productive career practices, constant growth and learning, philanthropic action, and a value-based professional community by and between cinematic artists. Today the fraternity has grown to become the oldest and largest professional cinema fraternity in the world, with chapters at top film schools in the world, and with a large and growing list of prominent alumni. The men and women of DKA reflect the cinema community’s diversity and are united by a common interest of professional development in the cinematic arts and collaboration through strong moral character.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Guided by core values and purpose, DKA focuses on providing ethical leadership and professional development. Through educational programs, resources, community service and a hands-on application of formal education, DKA students use the artistic skills they are taught in the classroom to acquire life skills such as the art of collaboration, communication, storytelling, career development, pitching, interviewing, genuine networking, and more.
Finding DKA on your campus
To find a chapter on your campus, visit our Chapter Directory or contact the DKA Executive Offices here.
No DKA on your campus?
Join the DKA Family of campuses across the United States by bringing DKA to your campus. Learn how to start a new chapter for more details.
Disability Services
DKA is committed to facilitating accommodations and services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to our materials and activities. If you are in need of an accommodation due to a disability, please use the procedure outlined on Disability Services.
Delta Kappa Alpha perceives students with disabilities as a valued identity group and integral to our fraternity’s diversity. DKA attempts to facilitate accommodations and services for students with disabilities, within reason, to ensure everyone has equal access to our materials and activities. If you are in need of an accommodation due to a disability, please use the procedure outlined below.
Procedure:
- Disclose your disability to the appropriate chapter officer.
- Provide documentation of your disability.
- Request specific accommodations for the upcoming program.
Information for chapters:
- Having a disability, specifically a learning disability, is difficult for some adults to accept. If a potential member or a member confides in you, please respect their wishes to stay anonymous, if requested.
- Make every consideration to accommodate the need.
Resources:
First, check out your institution’s student disability office for information on institutional policy, testing and other important information.
What we look for in an applicant ->
