Chapter Info

The University of Southern California's chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the Alpha Kappa chapter, was founded in June 1934. Since then, APO has remained active on the USC campus almost uninterruptedly, with a brief loss of charter (due to lack of membership) in the early '90s.

On campus, APO has helped support many local events such as Friends and Neighbors Day, Spirits at Troy, Swim with Mike, and numerous fundraising drives. In the past, APO has also held fundraisers for elementary schools with programs like the 4-square tournament, and older fundraisers such as the Ugly Man contest, dressing men up as women and raising the most money for being, well, ugly!

Off campus, APO's impact on the community is unrivaled by any other group. Inner city gardening programs, beach cleanups, highway cleanups, Reading to Kids, and Habitat for Humanity are only a few of the many diverse programs in which APO is involved. In fact, many members choose to exceed the 20-hour minimum requirement for hours, with special awards for 24, 50 and 100 hours in a semester.

Recently, we were awarded the United States Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Signed by George W. Bush, the award thanks the Alpha Kappa chapter for its continued efforts in community service, both on and off campus.