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Pledging Alpha Phi Omega

Interested in joining the Gamma Pi chapter at the University of Michigan? Check out our emailing list below! Otherwise, read on for some of the most commonly asked questions regarding our fraternity and membership requirements. 
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Do I have to go through a "rush" process to join APO?

Technically, yes, but it is extremely easy and very different from the rush you would participate in for the traditional Greek system. During our rush period, we hold several events open to anyone interested in joining APO. These often include informational meetings, service projects, and fellowship events like a movie or game night.  It gives you a chance to get to know members of APO and see if it's something you'd like to be a part of.  There is no "bid" process -- anyone who wants to be a member can join.

What does it mean to be a pledge of APO?

Your first semester in APO will be full of opportunities to learn about the organization and find your place in it.  That is the essence of the new member period.  You will undergo a pledge ceremony, and be assigned to a "big" -- an older APO member who will answer any questions you have and help you figure out the ins and outs of APO.

The new member period lasts anywhere from six to ten weeks.  You will attend weekly new member meetings, which will help you to get to know other people as well as the history and purpose of APO. You are initiated as an active member after the new member period.

What are APO's membership requirements?

While as a pledge, you'll have reduced requirements to help ease you into the process of being an active member. These include:

  • 15 hours of community service each semester. Of these, a minimum of 10 hours must be in chapter-sponsored service projects.
  • Attend 2 fellowship events intended for the pledge class, called Pledge Fellowships
  • Attend at least 1 regular fellowship event
  • Attend all pledge meetings. If a new member misses a meeting, they must notify the Vice President of New Members and make arrangements to learn the material that was covered during the meeting
  • Required to attend at least 50% of all chapter meetings

After activation, when you become a full-time member, your requirements become:

  • 15 hours of community service
  • 5 fellowship events
  • 5 leadership events
I already belong to a Greek fraternity or sorority. Can I still join?

Absolutely. APO is open to any undergraduate student in good academic standing, and joining APO does not conflict with your ability to join or remain a member in a Greek house.