Pledge Requirements

Pledge Membership

Pledge Program Purpose

The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega's pledge program is to make it possible for pledges to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function as effective active members of this national service fraternity. Therefore, the ultimate aim of every pledging period is to teach the worth of human dignity, promote academic scholarship, instill a commitment to continuing service, provide opportunities to participate in leadership development experiences, and cultivate friendship among the pledges and with the brothers.

Pledge Requirements

The following requirements must be met by pledges during the pledge period in order to gain active membership in Alpha Phi Omega. All pledges must also affirm compliance with the Fraternity's and chapter's risk management policies and uphold the standards, principles, and ideals of the Fraternity at all times and comply with the rules and regulations of all governing bodies.

Service

At least 6 hours of service

  • Up to 2 hours can be completed outside of APO​

Fellowship

At least 3 fellowship events

​Leadership

At least 1 leadership event/credit

  • Can attend leadership events outside of APO

Meeting Attendance/APO Knowledge

Attend all pledge meetings

  • Up to 3 pledge meetings may be missed and made up with the pledge master

Attend all but two chapter meetings

  • 2 additional chapter meetings may be missed if excused or made up by attending an Executive Board meeting

Achieve at least 75% on all pledge homework (may be retaken if needed)

Dues/Rituals ($90)

Pay $45 prior to the Pledge Ritual and the other $45 before the last pledge meeting

  • Fraternity Pledge Fee of $25, Insurance Fee of $6, and Initiation Fee of $35

  • Pledge Pin fee of $5 and Service Pin fee of $5

  • Chapter dues of $14

Participate in the Fraternity's Pledge Ritual and Initiation Ritual and complete online registration

​Pledge Class Requirements

Elect pledge class officers

Plan and execute at least one virtual service event

Plan and execute at least one virtual fellowship event


The pledge program is ~10 weeks long and will not last past the end of the semester. All pledging activities will have an articulate and reasonable positive benefit, be consistent with the principles and spirit of Alpha Phi Omega, and involve no risk of humiliation or injury to any person. Pledges will become thoroughly familiar with the principles, ideals and heritage of Alpha Phi Omega. Pledges will be assigned a big brother to assist them throughout the pledging process. No pledge may be denied active membership if they meet all of the pledge requirements. Any pledge denied activation has the right to appeal this decision to the chapter.


​We invite you to learn more about Alpha Phi Omega and how you can become part of our Fraternity by contacting us at join@apo-mupi.org, participating in our recruitment week, or chatting with any of our members you may see on campus.