Question regarding membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority...?

Question

I am normally a full time student, but decided to take this semester off to get my finances, and some personal issues together. I will be taking two courses this winter, and my usual 15 credit load the spring semester. I am actively pursuing membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and I am a little concerned about the impact this decision would have on my chances of being considered for membership.

My question, is it required that I be a full time student the semester before I want to be considered for the MIP?

Your assistance is so greatly appreciated. Many thanks!!

Answer 1

The following information was copied from and can also be found on Alpha Kappa Alpha's national website, www.aka1908.org. Best wishes in your pursuits!

Undergraduate Membership

Requirements:

Matriculation as a full-time student where the campus chapter is located; or matriculation as a full-time student in a school in the community where a city chapter of undergraduate status is located;

Completion of at least one successful grading period (or a defined by the university) as a full-time student at the institution where application is made;

A cumulative average of C+ and semester average of C+ immediately prior to submitting an application for membership. [In those two-, three- or four-year senior colleges/universities using pass-fail, required competency or good standing systems of grading, either shall be acceptable.];

Attendance at the official Rush.

Process

The process for undergraduate membership begins with Rush. The date, location and time of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority activity will be posted a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the event. Any individual who does not attend the Rush activity is ineligible to be considered for candidacy and may be considered during a subsequent Rush/MIP period.

The Sorority's undergraduate Membership Intake Process (MIP) begins when an Official Acceptance Letter is received. THERE WILL BE NO MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES BETWEEN RUSH AND RECEIPT OF THIS OFFICIAL LETTER. MIP activities in the name of the Sorority prior to Rush are prohibited. The university may have additional requirements, which will impact this process. There is no pledging.

Following is a list of documents and formswhich will assist in the process.

Pre-Rush Checklist

Undergraduate Membership Interest Form (writeable PDF)

Evidence of Community Service Form (writeable PDF)

Contact the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority graduate advisor on campus with any additional questions pertaining to the Membership Intake Process.

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Answer 2

Alpha Kappa Alpha requires you to be a full time student when you submit. The chapter at your school may check your previous semester to see if you maintained at least a 2.5 gpa (some chapters require a higher gpa). My advice is to contact the chapter president or grad adviser to see what the chapter at your school requires. Good luck on your quest to become a member.