What is Alpha Phi Omega?

Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service fraternity founded on the cardinal principles of leadership, friendship and service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they provide service to their campus, to youth and the community, to the nation, and to members of the Fraternity.

The basis of the Fraternity’s brotherhood comes from a foundation of shared beliefs, experiences, and an understanding of our fraternal history and goals.

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity has more than 17,000 male and female student members at 366 college campuses nationwide. Its mission is to prepare campus and community leaders through service. Its purpose is to develop leadership, to promote friendship and to provide service to humanity. Founded at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1925, it is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization headquartered in Independence, Missouri. More than 350,000 members have joined Alpha Phi Omega since its founding.

Vision and Mission 

Vision

To be recognized as the premier service-based leadership development organization.

Mission

Prepare Campus and Community leaders through service.

Values

Develop leadership, promote friendship, and provide service.

Objectives

Share. Grow. Improve. Invest

Fraternity Motto

Be a leader

Be a friend

Be of service

Cardinal Principles

Leadership. Friendship. Service.

History of Alpha Phi Omega

The history of Alpha Phi Omega is a story of Leadership, Friendship and Service. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 367,000 students have participated in this nationwide brotherhood. From a single chapter in 1925, this national service service fraternity has grown more than 360 active chapters.