Membership is a solemn commitment. To this Fraternity, the maker of the commitment becomes synonymous with the commitment itself. Membership in Kappa Alpha Psi is a lifelong dedication to the ideas and lofty purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to this Fraternity.
Acceptable
qualities of Kappa Alpha Psi members include:
- The disposition to live in close companionship
with men of similar values.
- The wisdom to abide by the will of the majority
without sacrificing individuality.
- The discretion to refrain from destructive
criticism while seeking to remove the causes of such
criticism.
- The acceptance of responsibility for any effort
that moves the group forward.
- The desire to strive for, and ultimately achieve,
excellence in everything you do.
- The committment to train for leadership.
- The resolution to give lifelong financial support
and commitment to the maintenance and development of
the Fraternity's programs and purposes.
Expectations concerning
maturity and dedication are made upon new members
and established members alike.
Maturity
is more than
simply reaching a certain age. Maturity to us means
acceptance of reality, the ability to sacrifice and
set goals, consideration of others, incisive
judgment, emotional balance, development of social
skills, intellectual competence, and moral
rectitude. We expect our members to be mature.
Dedication
means putting those characteristics of maturity into
a lifelong program of action to advance the goals
and purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi. We expect our
members to be dedicated.
But do not let personal goals supersede those of the
Fraternity. A person who feels he would do the
Fraternity a favor by joining is not worthy of
membership. No one who holds himself superior to the
Brotherhood of Kappa Alpha Psi is worthy of this
distinction.
Kappa Alpha Psi is not interested in the simple
accumulation of members and chapters. Its emphasis,
however, is in the quality and integrity of its
membership. Membership quality manifests itself
through an intangible element of brotherhood we call
"that Good Old Kappa Spirit."
That Good Old Kappa Spirit is not bestowed by any
external entity. It cannot be bought, sold,
bartered, borrowed or stolen. It comes from within
and the only way to keep it is to give it away. It
comes from a personal love of Fraternity, loyalty to
purpose and ideals, the acceptance of responsibility
and interest in the welfare of others.
Requirements
for Intake:
Any male having graduated
from an accredited four (4) year
educational institution may petition for membership
into this Chapter.
1.
Three letters of recommendation from
Financial
Kappa men
2. Two letters from members of the community.
3. An official Sealed transcript.
4.
Must be a Registered Voter