About ESD
Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) is an international hospitality honor society that recognizes the academic excellence of students pursuing a degree in hospitality, tourism, and culinary arts. ESD is an invitation-only honor society — invitations are emailed to all eligible students towards the end of each academic year.
ESD focuses on a commitment to service. Student members work with groups including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Hawaiʻi Food Bank, and Na Ala Hele, organizing community service projects. ESD members pay a one-time membership fee and host fundraisers to help subsidize costs of events for their members.
Membership Requirements
- Completed at least 25% of credit hours for graduation
- Sophomore (2nd year) or Junior (3rd year) class standing
- Officially declared as a hospitality management major
- Completed at least one full year of coursework
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Top 20% of your class
- $65 membership fee ($50 to parent chapter, $15 for UH Mānoa chapter)
Deadline to submit your application will be included in your invitation email. Members receive a cord, pin, and certificate from the parent chapter.
Past ESD Events
- Bucca Di Beppo Social
- Macaroni Grill Fundraiser
- Ike Kuoka Project
- Whale Counting
- Professional Day
- George Hall Clean Up
- Hele Mua Beach Clean Up
Although the registered organization has members who are university students, the registered organization is independent of the university and does not represent the views of the university. The registered organization is responsible for its own contracts, acts, or omissions.
