Is Alpha Phi Omega worth it?

No matter where, joining or starting a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega will introduce you to a diverse and inclusive population of peers that develop into lifelong friends; help you turn ideas into actions that positively influence the world and those around you; help you find or further embrace your passion for service.

Is Alpha Phi Omega prestigious?

Alpha Phi Omega (ΑΦΩ) is the single most represented co-educational intercollegiate service organization in the United States. Since 1925, more than 470,000 members on over 375 campuses, continue to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.

Does Alpha Phi Omega look good on a resume?

Students often want to know if they should add Greek life to their resumes, and if so, how they can highlight such experiences in professional and relevant ways. It is recommended that you always include sorority or fraternity information on your resume, as many components of your membership are selling points.

What do you expect to gain in Alpha Phi Omega?

Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is for people who want to make a difference in their corner of the world. In our fraternity/sorority, you will build strong bonds with fellow members, re-invigorate your desire to help others and hone skills to make you better able to contribute to the world.

What is Alpha Phi Omega known for?

Service. Leadership and Fellowship are great facets of APO; however, our primary aim is service. Every member in APO is dedicated to and desires to do service in a great variety of ways. Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed service fraternity that strives to provide service in the 4 Cs: Chapter, Campus, Community, and Country.

Is pledging in a fraternity or sorority really worth it? Many are called but few are chosen.

Who is Alpha Phi Omega's rival?

Rivalry with Tau Gamma Phi

Alpha Phi Omega has been involved in several fatal clashes with long-standing rival fraternity Tau Gamma Phi: On August 30, 1977.

Does everyone get into Alpha Phi Omega?

There is no "bid" process -- anyone who wants to be a member can join. Q. What does it mean to be a "new member" of APO?

What is a fun fact about Alpha Phi Omega?

Facts and Firsts:

The first female National President, Maggie Katz, was elected in 2006. (at the 39th National Convention in Louisville, KY!) Our motto is: Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service. Alpha Phi Omega is the single most represented intercollegiate service organization in the United States.

How hard is it to get into Alpha Phi?

Becoming a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity requires an investment of your personal time, talents, and money. We are not looking for candidates who are not interested in serving the communities in which they live. We are not seeking candidates who do not take academic excellence seriously.

Why should I join Alpha Phi?

The very heart of Alpha Phi membership is connected by a common set of ideals. Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our high ideals of membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.

Is Alpha Phi Omega a frat or sorority?

Alpha Phi Omega (ΑΦΩ), commonly known as APO, but also A-Phi-O and A-Phi-Q, is a coeducational service fraternity.

Should I put my sorority on my resume if I dropped?

Consider yourself a brand ambassador.

So if you were deeply involved in your sorority, list it under Professional Experience. If you were a member without an office or don't want it to be a big talking point in an interview setting, definitely still list it but put it under Activities or Volunteerism instead.

What GPA do you need to join Omega Psi Phi?

Be enrolled as a current full-time student in an accredited four (4) year college that is in good standing. Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (in a 4.0 system, or equivalent in a different system). Have completed at least 30 semester credit hours in a standard semester system. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation.

What sorority is top tier?

What are the top 6 frats?

At the top of the frat world is the elite group, known as the Big Six—the Kappa Alphas (KAs), the SAEs, the Pikes, the Sigma Phi Epsilons, the Delts, and the Fijis.

What is the biggest frat college?

Currently, the largest fraternity by number of members is Sigma Alpha Epsilon. You can also rank frats by the number of active chapters across college campuses. Tau Kappa Epsilon holds this distinction with 290 chapters in colleges and universities.

What are Alpha Phi girls like?

Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our High Ideals of Membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.

What GPA do you need for Alpha Phi?

Minimum 2.5 GPA unless they are a first year student without a GPA through the College. *If the College requires a different academic standard for its Greek system, then Members of the Charter will maintain whichever GPA requirement is higher.

What is the sister sorority to Alpha Phi Alpha?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. have developed a tradition for their members to reference their association to each other as Lyle Love.

Is Alpha Phi a good sorority?

High Ideals of Membership

Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our High Ideals of Membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.

Is Alpha Phi the biggest sorority?

Alpha Phi called the world's first inter-sorority meeting: a group that later became the National Panhellenic Conference. Alpha Phi is the 3rd largest women's sorority with over 150 chapters in the U.S. and Canada.

What is the flower of Alpha Phi Omega?

The official flower of APO is the Forget-me-Not. A perennial flower with royal blue blossoms.

Is Alpha Phi Omega a dry fraternity?

Because of APO's dry pledge policy, I didn't party or go out with any brothers (that's what we call any member of APO, regardless of gender) who I didn't know before rushing.

What are the three cardinal principles of Alpha Phi Omega?

APO is founded on three cardinal principles: leadership, friendship, and service.