FAQ

Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed organization dedicated to Leadership, Friendship, and Service. We operate in many ways like a social Greek Fraternity or Sorority, but our focus is on service rather than social life. (But don’t worry, we still like to have fun!) We have weekly meetings and provide our brothers with opportunities to learn leadership skills and hold leadership positions, make new lasting friendships, and do service to the fraternity, campus, community, and nation. Its aim is to further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage. APO is the only major national fraternity with the main objective of service. APO was originally an all-male organization, but women are now a vital part of the organization. Because of our history, we still call the organization a fraternity and refer to our members as ‘brothers,’ regardless of gender.

If you are looking for a way to get involved at Centre, we are here for you! One of the most important things you can do to improve your college experience is to get involved on your campus. By doing this, you give yourself the chance to change your school and community, as well as open up opportunities to grow as a person, beyond just getting an education! APO focuses on helping you grow in our cardinal principles of leadership, friendship, and service.

Absolutely! Alpha Phi Omega is technically not a part of Centre’s Greek Panhellenic program. We have some brothers who are involved in social sororities and fraternities as well as APO. Any service you do can count for both organizations.

Technically, yes. APO has a rush week in which we hold fun events in leadership, friendship, and service so that we can meet students and answer questions from interested students. These events are open to all students! We highly encourage you to attend some rush events, but if you are unable, you can choose to pledge without attending rush. There is absolutely NO hazing, as this is against the values of our school and our organization. We also have NO bid process! Anyone who wants to join APO is welcomed with open arms!

At the end of rush week, you have the opportunity to pledge Alpha Phi Omega at a special pledging ceremony. You will then spend most of the semester attending pledge meetings in which you will learn all about APO. You will work to complete 6 service hours as well as earn other credits in areas including leadership and fellowship. Along this process, you will be given a ‘Big,’ an active brother of APO who will be your friend and mentor. Toward the end of the semester, we hold a weekend retreat filled with fun activities that will culminate in an initiation ceremony. If you so choose, at this ceremony you will become an active member of APO!

Our active members are required to do 16 hours of service, attend leadership, fellowship, and fundraising events, and serve on a committee. We provide you with so many opportunities to earn these credits, and you receive credit for work you do outside of APO! As an active, you have many optional opportunities, such as becoming a ‘Big’ or serving on our Executive Board!

Our pledges pay $125 over the first semester. After you become an active member, your semester dues are only $35! This cost is extremely low compared to other sororities and fraternities. Part of this money goes to the organization at the national level so that the organization can provide services like APO LEADS, a premier leadership training system. The rest of the money goes to the chapter, and will come back to you in the form of great service, leadership, and fellowship events! We are willing to set up payment plans for our brothers and work to help you!

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