Why Join AKPsi
We are the nation’s oldest and largest co-ed professional business fraternity, founded in 1904 at New York University. There are 298 chapters across the nation and expansion internationally is under way.
Alpha Kappa Psi has a unique mix of both business and pleasure. While business is our focus and what drives the fraternity, we also have a great social aspect that produces an unsurpassed level of brotherhood.
What exactly do you do in the fraternity?
Alpha Kappa Psi creates opportunities to learn leadership, professionalism, networking, social skills, and organizational skills. These opportunities are in the form of professional programs for members, elected and appointed officer positions, speakers, regional and national programs and conventions, and much more!
Is it all business?
No. We work hard and like to have fun while we work and after we work. Since the chapter is so diverse, we have anything from rafting trips to alumni happy hours. We also have a Formal at the end of each semester. These activities are bonding experiences. And bonding is a big part of making friends and creating a stronger more successful team.
What is Rush?
Rush is a two week process that is meant to provide an introduction to the people, organization, and culture of the Lambda Rho chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. It is usually comprised of a series of social events and informational meetings designed to help prospective members ("Rushes") determine whether or not our fraternity is the right fit for them. Each event gives Rushes opportunities to meet with and ask Brothers any questions you may have. Professional rush events require business professional dress. At the end of the Rush process, a select group of Rushes will be offered a Bid to join that semester's Pledge Class.
What is Pledging?
The pledge program is a ten week process in which the pledges professional, social and leadership skills are tested. There are formal requirements that need to be completed as a pledge. All these requirements will be disclosed to those that receive a bid, along with a semester calendar of events. Time management, professionalism, networking, resume, cover letters, interviewing skills are amongst the many lessons taught in the pledge program. In addition to the professional experiences, pledging is unique bonding opportunity and there are many social events throughout the pledge process as well.
What kind of commitment is pledging?
Many brothers compare pledging to taking an additional three-credit class.
When is Rush?
Rush is typically within the first 2-4 weeks of the semester. All the rush dates are included on the rush home page
I want to Rush what do I do?
Come out to our Rush events! You can also contact the Vice President of Membership.
Does that mean if you don’t like me, I won’t get in?
Unlike many Greek organizations, we base our judgment on merit. We evaluate pledges much like an employer of a company. We are looking for dedicated, hard working, goal oriented, enthusiastic men and women who have time and work well with others.
What does the pledge program involve?
Time and effort. We cover history of the fraternity and basic professional and organizational skills. This includes quizzes, professional programs, interviews, social events, community service and fundraising.
I go to school fulltime, work fulltime, and have family and personal commitments. I don’t know if I have the time. Are you flexible?
We understand. We are all students ourselves who have full lives. We recognize it is a great investment of your time as it is ours. The program is designed to be manageable so as to meet our schedules as well as yours. We wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything we wouldn’t do. The pledge program is only difficult if you don’t budget your time wisely. We say it’s like taking another class; you should expect to spend the amount of time during a week in the pledge process that you would in a class. Once you become a brother you will be involved in planning activities, attending professional, social, and service events, as well as weekly meetings. So although we are accommodating, we do need members who have time to contribute to the fraternity’s growth, which in turn results in greater benefits and opportunities for you.
Where can I find additional information about the fraternity?
For more information, you can check out our national website for valuable information, such as more history, prominent alumni of AKPsi, as well as information about other chapters.
