The Greek letter Delta was added when it was learned that a male fraternity had a prior claim to the name Alpha Tau.

[5] Alpha Tau Delta and its insignia were registered with the United States Patent Office.

Invitations were sent to eligible collegiate Schools of Nursing throughout the states to join Alpha Tau Delta.

Later, the name was changed to Cap’tions of ALPHA TAU DELTA and then to The Pulse in 2000.

In 1992, Alpha Tau Delta replaced pledging with a membership orientation period.

Alpha Tau Delta's colors are yellow, white, blue, and gold.