Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter

Prospective Membership

Membership Training Academy

Kappa Alpha Psi is not interested in the simple accumulation of members and chapters. Its emphasis, however, is on the quality and integrity of its membership. Membership quality manifests itself through an intangible element of brotherhood we call “that Good Old Kappa Spirit.”

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 Fraternity’s ideals and lofty purposes. Alumni membership is only considered for those aspirants whose personal, social, and professional qualifications are acceptable to both the chapter and the Fraternity.

Expectations regarding maturity and dedication are held for both new and established members.

Maturity is more than simply reaching a certain age. Maturity 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.

We expect our members to be dedicated. Dedication means putting those characteristics of maturity into a lifelong program of action to advance the goals and purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi. Dedication to personal goals should not 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 Kappa Alpha Psi’s brotherhood is worthy of this distinction.

Kappa Alpha Psi primarily exists for the undergraduate members, and alumni members should derive satisfaction by being of service to the younger brothers. The alumni member should, when possible, lend liberal financial support and use whatever influence he may have to the needs of the undergraduate chapters and aid the younger members in every way possible.

Furthermore, the alumni member should display a genuine interest in all phases of the fraternity, not merely that which interests him as an individual.

The Objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi

To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity.
To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.
To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members.
To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities.
To inspire service in the public interest.

The Membership Training Academy (MTA) is the Fraternity’s official intake program for men seeking membership in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Minimum qualifications for initiation into the fraternity through the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter:

Must exhibit good moral character
Must have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited 4-year college/university
Must have three written recommendations from fully financial members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Must have two recommendations from community leaders
Must successfully interview with Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter members
Must attend ALL MTA orientation meetings

Acceptable qualities of Kappa Alpha Psi members include:

The disposition to fellowship 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 commitment to train for leadership.
The resolution to give life-Iong financial support and commitment to the maintenance and development of the fraternity's programs and purposes.

Questions? Interested? Please complete the interest form.