• We are not seeking candidates who do not take academic excellence seriously.

  • Most importantly, We are not interested in individuals whose actions will put the organization’s brand and well-being at risk.

  • This ship does not need anchors!

BECOMING A MEMBER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY REQUIRES AN INVESTMENT OF YOUR PERSONAL TIME, TALENTS, AND MONEY.

COLLEGE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Any male student of an accredited college may be presented as a candidate for membership in a college chapter provided that he:

  • Attends an institution where an active chapter is located (Membership is not available for individuals attending
    an online university that does not have a chapter seat. Membership is only available for individuals attending the
    school where the chapter seat is located.)

  • Has successfully completed one semester or two quarters of a regular year’s program

  • Is a full-time student taking courses leading to his first academic degree

  • Is in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 grade point
    scale or equivalent except where the minimum grade required by the college for graduation is greater; then the
    minimum grade for graduation must be used for eligibility

  • Is of good character

  • Is registered to vote, if eligible and qualified

  • Is sponsored by a member in good standing from the chapter in which the candidate is seeking membership

  • Is recommended by a member in good standing from the chapter in which the candidate is seeking membership

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

ALUMNI CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Any male holder of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may be presented as a candidate for membership in an alumni chapter provided that he:

  • Has been minimally conferred a 4-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (includes accredited online university)

  • Is of good character

  • Is registered to vote, if eligible and qualified

  • Is sponsored by a member in good standing from the chapter in which the candidate is seeking membership

  • Is recommended by a member in good standing from the chapter in which the candidate is seeking membership

ALPHA ANTI-HAZING STANCE

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. STRICTLY PROHIBITS HAZING IN ANY FORM WHETHER PHYSICAL OR MENTAL AS A TERM OR CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION. HAZING IS ILLEGAL AND A CRIME IN MOST JURISDICTIONS. CANDIDATES TO THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD PARTICIPATE ONLY IN THE SANCTIONED MEMBERSHIP PROCESS OF THE FRATERNITY. CANDIDATES MUST NOT AGREE TO SUBMIT TO HAZING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP.

PLEDGING HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ABOLISHED AS A MEANS OF OBTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, AND PLEDGE “LINES” HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY ABOLISHED BY THE FRATERNITY. CANDIDATES MUST NOT SUBMIT THEMSELVES, OR AGREE TO SUBMIT THEMSELVES, TO ANY MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PROHIBITED BY THE FRATERNITY. MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA ARE FORBIDDEN FROM REQUIRING ANY CANDIDATE TO ENGAGE IN PROHIBITED MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO REQUIRE ANY CANDIDATE TO ENGAGE IN PROHIBITED MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES.