Membership
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Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle) into forming a sisterhood in 1908. Five years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of an international organization and perpetual membership. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud to have more than 1,061 chapters and more than 355,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states.
Interested in becoming a member? Click here for additional information about membership requirements & processes.
Undergraduate Membership
If you are matriculating as a full-time student attending an accredited four-year college or university, membership is obtained through an undergraduate chapter.
An official Rush begins the undergraduate membership process for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Rush information such as location, date and time of the activity is posted a minimum of two weeks in advance; however, the college or university may impose additional requirements that will impact the process. Any prospective candidate who does not attend Rush is ineligible for candidacy consideration at that time.
Graduate Membership
If you have a bachelor or advanced degree(s) from an accredited four-year college or university, membership is obtained through a graduate chapter. An active graduate chapter will extend an authorized and written membership letter of invitation upon approval of the official Membership Intake Process to prospective members.
Graduate membership is by invitation only and is not solicited through our graduate chapters. Graduate chapters host public events, such as forums, cultural presentations and social activities, so that prospective candidates can become acquainted with chapter members and learn about service activities they offer to local communities. Do not actively seek membership into the Sorority.
Utilize the Chapter Locator to locate graduate chapters and contacts in or near your community.