APPLICATIONS WILL SOON OPEN
To be considered for our Fall 2026 New Member Class, you must submit an application by 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, September 20th. While it is still not available, read up on the details section to prepare yourself for what DKA is expecting! We are so excited to meet all of you!
Rush Calendar
We are so excited for our Fall 2026 RUSH Season!
There will be a virtual info session September
9th from 8:00-9:30PM.
RUSH starts September 13th! Mark your calendars for our first
official rush event: Speed Meeting
(specific details on location will be announced on our Instagram
@dka_nyu the day before each event.)
Rush Week 1
WED
9/9
This is where you will be able to sit through our selected time to teach you about DKA rush schedule and also about the organization in general!
INFO SESSION
SUN
9/13
This will be your chance to introduce yourself to actives and other people rushing as they also introduce themselves so you can all get to know each other!
SPEED MEETING
wed
9/16
In this event you will have the opportunity to switch through multiple tables talking to actives and getting to know people while also doing some arts and crafts like origami, rock painting, bracelet making, etc.
ARTS and CRAFTS
FRI
9/18
At this event, we will be playing a variety of board and video games in rotating groups. It's a great opportunity to get to know our actives in a more informal and personal way!
GAME NIGHT
Rush Week 2
These events will be held by invite only after first-round voting of potential new members!
FRI-SAT
9/25 9/26
Potential new members will have the opportunity to speak with our actives in a 15-minute time slot about their personal and professional goals.
INTERVIEWS
SUN
9/27
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BLUE CHIP
TUES
9/29
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PITCH NIGHT
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Rush Week 1 Events
Steps to Join
Interested potential new members should SUBMIT their applications by SEPTEMBER 20TH to be considered, as well as attend as many of our fun and social events as they can! (2/05) The info session will go over the recruitment week calendar and consist of a Q&A with some of our active members. (2/06) Our speed meeting activity will be arranged for active members and interested applicants to answer questions about their interests (conversation starters) in rotating groups so we can get a chance to meet as many new faces as possible! (2/07) At this our Game Night event, we will be playing a variety of board and video games in rotating groups. It's a great opportunity to get to know our actives in a more informal and personal way! (2/09) Our final event of Rush Week 1 will be a mixer where we spend time getting to know each and every one of you before we proceed to the next week of the Rush process and voting.
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Application Review & Rush Week 2 Events
Applicants will be notified if they will be moving on to the next round by THUR, OCT 1st. Those advancing to our second round will be invited to our Blue Chip Brunch Event on SUN, FEB 11th. The dress code will be semi-formal with the event having a more serious, career-focused tone. Please ensure you keep conversation to that you would be comfortable having with coworkers during a work-related event. If you are unable to dress in accordance to the dress code, it is no problem and will not be counted against you! Following Blue Chip, applicants may attend our PITCH NIGHT EVENT on TUES, FEB 13. Applicants will be given confirmation of a scheduled 15-minute interview slot. Interviews will take place between 1:00 - 9:00 PM on WED, FEB 14TH. Following interviews, applicants will be notified if we will be offering them a bid for our Spring 2024 New Member Class by THURS, FEB 15TH. New members will be expected to attend our Bid Day on the WEEKEND OF FEB 16TH - FEB 18TH (TBA).
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New Member Program
After receiving their bid, New Members will begin our 6-week crash course in all things DKA! New Members with meet weekly on Sundays to prepare for our National Exam, participate in bonding activities as a class and with active members. The Road of Trials (TROT) is a six week process with weekly meetings and tasks. Over the course, DKA history and values are taught to guide new associates to become lifelong cinematic artists of character. As an associate, you will find that the more actively you involve yourself in the learning and sharing process, the more the society will give back to you while helping to build ties of fellowship that last a lifetime.
Application
Components
General Info
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Name and pronouns
Headshot/Recent Photo of Yourself
Contact Info
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Email address and phone number
Background Info
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Hometown, Year, Major, GPA
Short Answer Questions (50-100 words)
1) What interests you about being a member of Delta Kappa Alpha? 2) What does cinema mean to you? And/or describe an experience that significantly impacted you. 3) What is something you are passionate about besides DKA? 4) Is there an area that particularly interests you in the film industry? (i.e. writing, directing, acting, composing, marketing, sound mixing....)
Tips for
Rushing
Get to know us.
Attend our Info Session and read about our organization on this website to gain a greater perspective on what our organization is all about. Attending our events is also highly encouraged. These events give us that chance to get to know you outside of what's on your application. You also get to know our actives and get a better sense of what our chapter is like. When attending events, make sure to get to know a variety of people. We pick our new member class as a chapter, every active you meet will be a part of the decision-making process.
Get to know each other.
Potential New Members you meeting during the recruitment process could become your new friend, collaborator, or fellow new member classmate. Whatever your journeys may be, we encourage you to get to know each other and have fun during this process together regardless of who receives a bid.
Ensure you can commit.
Our New Member Program is a robust, 6-week crash course that ensures all new members are prepared for all National Requirements of becoming inducted and have an easy transition into becoming an active. Please review our Step 3 section above for further details.
Be yourself.
We want to know how you truly are as a person and cinematic artist. We are looking for imaginative, collaborative, and driven cinematic artists of character who can all contribute to our chapter in their own unique way. All backgrounds, experience levels, classes (graduate and undergraduate), majors, and cinematic interests are welcome! We want to learn what makes you special and which of our values you personally excel in.
Submit early.
Submitting your application on time is the only requirement you must complete to be considered for a bid into our new member program (during which members are inducted into our chapter as active voting members).
Don't give up.
We are limited in the size of New Member Class our resources are able to accommodate during each semester's program. If you do not receive a bid, it does not mean that you are any less of a spectacular artist or person. If you do not receive a bid, we highly encourage you to re-apply next season! Some of our members have applied three times before receiving a bid.
Mind your words.
While we love the societal bonds we have formed through social and fellowship opportunities, we are looking for members who are able to balance work life and social life. We are hoping to find those we envision as both valued friends and collaborators. With this in mind, please keep conversations during recruitment events to those you would feel comfortable having with acquaintances or co-workers.
Try your best.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot accept any late or incomplete applications. Please ensure that your applications are proofread and submitted by the deadline. Also be aware of the sharing settings of your photos so that we can all elements of your application. Applications will be viewed following submissions. Please ensure that all elements of your application are shared for anyone with to view.
Requirements and Expectations
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Attend Our Bid Night - October 4th
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Complete eight 1:1 hang-outs with current active members. (Approximately 2 hangouts a week for at least 30 minutes each).
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Pass the Delta Kappa Alpha National Exam at the end of the program. (Our New Member Program includes weekly lessons and quizzes from our trot educator to ensure every member is well prepare. We have yet to have a member fail the exam. Testing accommodations are also available for members in need).
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Pay New Member Dues. (Dues are most expensive as a new member due to the cost of participating in the program and being initiated. Scholarships are available on a need-basis. Our policy is that no member will be unable to participate due to financial incapabilities).
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Participate in weekly program activities.
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Attend Our Initiation Ceremony.
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Attend weekly Chapter Sunday Meetings at 8:30 PM.
Note: Delta Kappa Alpha has a zero-tolerance hazing policy. All activities will be safe, fun, and lighthearted. The physical and mental health of our New Members and their academic success is of the upmost importance. Our program will in no way adversely affect our new members. Scheduling of some activities will be subject to change based on the availability of the New Members.
