Memebership
Aspirants of Alpha Phi Alpha:
More than 175,000 men have joined the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., since the organization’s founding in 1906. The Fraternity is international with chapters located throughout the United States, District of Columbia, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Africa. The organization has been interracial since 1945.
Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes two types of membership, College and Alumni. An aspirant (men seeking membership into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) may apply for membership into a College Chapter as an undergraduate student in good standing at a fully accredited four year college or university. College Aspirants can only join the Fraternity at a College or University where an active chapter is present. Aspirants may apply for membership into an Alumni Chapter as a graduate who has earned a degree from a fully accredited four year college of university. Alumni Aspirants are encouraged to join chapters that are within a 60 mile radius of their permanent place of residence. All aspirants (College and Alumni) must complete the same requirements to become members of the Fraternity.
Any grievances and disputes regarding membership intake should be referred to the National Intake Director for investigation and resolution. Aspirants to the organization agree to follow all rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the intake process. The aspirant further agrees to report in writing any infractions and violations of the rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the intake process. Failure by the aspirant to abide by the intake process or to report illegal activities may exclude the aspirant from membership in the Fraternity. The information should be sent to the National Intake Director at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Headquarters; 2313 St. Paul Street; Baltimore, MD 21218.
Please be advised that any questions or concerns regarding the Membership Intake Process can also be directed to the appropriate official(s);
Chapter Advisor (if collegiate chapter)
Chapter Director of Membership Intake
District Director
Regional Vice President
and ultimately, the National Director of Membership Services
Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes two types of membership, College and Alumni. An aspirant (men seeking membership into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) may apply for membership into a College Chapter as an undergraduate student in good standing at a fully accredited four year college or university. College Aspirants can only join the Fraternity at a College or University where an active chapter is present. Aspirants may apply for membership into an Alumni Chapter as a graduate who has earned a degree from a fully accredited four year college of university. Alumni Aspirants are encouraged to join chapters that are within a 60 mile radius of their permanent place of residence. All aspirants (College and Alumni) must complete the same requirements to become members of the Fraternity.
Any grievances and disputes regarding membership intake should be referred to the National Intake Director for investigation and resolution. Aspirants to the organization agree to follow all rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the intake process. The aspirant further agrees to report in writing any infractions and violations of the rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the intake process. Failure by the aspirant to abide by the intake process or to report illegal activities may exclude the aspirant from membership in the Fraternity. The information should be sent to the National Intake Director at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Headquarters; 2313 St. Paul Street; Baltimore, MD 21218.
Please be advised that any questions or concerns regarding the Membership Intake Process can also be directed to the appropriate official(s);
Chapter Advisor (if collegiate chapter)
Chapter Director of Membership Intake
District Director
Regional Vice President
and ultimately, the National Director of Membership Services