BECOME AN ALPHA
KNOWLEDGE ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE
INTEGRITY QUALITY HONOR
EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY
We value those who believe that their membership in Alpha Phi Alpha is the presentation of their personal commitment to these time-valued words.
An Alpha Phi Alpha member’s greatest interest is outside himself.
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.
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.
Eligibility Requirements
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
- 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
Hazing Prevention
Click below to learn more about the importance of hazing prevention, and our stance on the issue.