Pledge Process

Whether you are currently pledging, or are simply interested in APO, it is a good idea to understand the process by which you will be come an active in Alpha Phi Omega. Some of it is hard, but all of it is fun, and designed to prepare you for active membership in APO.

The process begins with our info/rush week events. This is your time to get information on the fraternity as a whole, and learn more about the brothers who you could possibly be joining. We offer a wide variety of rush events ranging from bowling and In-N-Out runs to service events that we continue throughout the semester. Even if you are unsure of your ability or willingness to pledge a fraternity, you're free to come out and see if it's interesting and fun. There is no obligation to join, even after attending rush events.

If, after rush week, you decide Alpha Phi Omega is for you and have completed the rush requirements as set by the fraternity, you'll be welcomed to join in the pledge process. The pledge process includes a pledge pinning, as well as a full semester of pledgeship under the Pledge Master of APO. This person will prepare you for the tests and requirements to gain active membership. That's right. Tests. But don't worry—they are passable tests and we understand you have other commitments. We just want to make sure that APO is on your radar. There is also a set of requirements for the pledges to meet. Having passed these requirements, you are eligible to become an active in Alpha Phi Omega.

The final step in becoming an active is the initation ceremony. While we can't disclose any information about the event, it is more or less a celebration of your accomplishments.

If, after reading all of this, you still have questions, feel free to contact our president, pledge master, or any other relative officer. Here, you may find a list of officers.