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If you have a woman in your life who is considering or starting a membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we know you might have questions about who we are and what we do. The truth is, we are devoted to shaping real, strong women. This means we enhance educational experiences, develop leaders, instill the value of community involvement and foster lifelong friendships and networks.

What does that mean for the important woman in your life?

It means she gets to be part of an organization where she can be true to herself, learn how to make the most of her talents and realize her greatest potential—all in her own way. It means her college education will be enhanced outside the classroom with a four-year learning and leadership program. It means she’ll embrace the Real. Strong. Woman. Experience, providing her an environment to wrestle with the issues and challenges of collegiate life and resolving them with the support of her sisters. It means she’ll have opportunities for lifetime leadership and engagement with real, strong women making a difference for themselves, their fellow members and the world around them. It means she’ll be backed by more than 220,000 other Alpha Chi Omegas offering support, encouragement, inspiration, friendship and fun.
 
We’d love to have you learn more about our history, housing, costs, financial aid and more. But most importantly, we want you to know we’re dedicated to helping the most important woman in your life become the real, strong woman she’s capable of being.

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 Your Daughter and Alpha Chi Omega

Because Alpha Chi Omega has become a part of your daughter’s life, we’d like to introduce you to our sisterhood and the role it will play in supporting her throughout her college years. As a member of Alpha Chi Omega, your daughter will gain lifelong friendships, support to thrive academically, opportunities for leadership development, community service experiences, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

We understand that this journey may be new to you, or perhaps you simply have some questions about this decision. What we can assure you is that this experience is designed to be one of the most rewarding, transformative, and enriching chapters of your daughter’s life as she works toward her academic and personal goals while being an active part of her community. This is an exciting time for both your daughter and for us, and we want to share in that excitement with you.

What kind of programming will my daughter participate in Alpha Chi Omega?

Your daughter will have access to exceptional chapter programming both locally and through our national network. Many important skills that go beyond the classroom are integrated into our educational programs. Through Alpha Chi Omega’s initiatives, she will gain valuable life skills such as time management, alcohol awareness, healthy lifestyle practices, proper etiquette, suicide prevention, and overall safety.

What leadership opportunities does Alpha Chi Omega offer?

Whether your daughter chooses to serve as a chapter executive board officer or represent AXO in other campus or community organizations, there are numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills within Alpha Chi. These opportunities are fostered through educational programming, training events, and hands-on leadership experiences that equip her to grow both personally and professionally.

What are the advantages of Alpha Chi Omega beyond college?

Beyond the lifelong friendships formed during college, there are many benefits that Alpha Chi Omega members enjoy long after graduation. Alpha Chi Omega alumnae, no matter where they live, are encouraged to join alumnae chapters, which provide ongoing connections and support. Whether your daughter stays in her college town or moves to a new city, she will find a network of AXO sisters ready to offer guidance, friendship, and support. Whether it’s networking with fellow alumnae or leveraging the leadership and communication skills she developed during her time in the chapter, many members credit Alpha Chi Omega with contributing to their professional success.

Statements of Position

HAZING

Alpha Chi Omega does not condone unkind, undignified or humiliating activities. Members of Alpha Chi Omega must not conduct hazing activities. Chapters of Alpha Chi Omega must include in their bylaws a statement prohibiting hazing and/or demeaning activities. Alpha Chi Omega considers hazing to be a form of domestic violence.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

Alpha Chi Omega was founded in 1885 as a women’s organization. Alpha Chi Omega supports the right of women to freely associate. The essence of freedom of association is the right to select those with whom to associate and the right to have that selection be single-gender. Alpha Chi Omega is committed to protecting the right of Alpha Chi Omega chapters to be single-gender organizations.

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION

Alpha Chi Omega believes that the fraternity experience is inseparably linked in interest and association with the university community, and strives to be officially recognized by the host institution. If circumstances would arise that the university’s demands would be seen as intrusive upon the national Fraternity, Alpha Chi Omega would take responsibility to determine its existence at the respective institution.

NONDISCRIMINATION

Alpha Chi Omega does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Women, including those who live and identify as women, regardless of the gender assigned to them at birth, are eligible for membership in Alpha Chi Omega based solely on five membership standards.
 
The National Membership Standards are: 1] academic interest; 2] character; 3] responsibility; 4] leadership; 5] personal development.
 
Alpha Chi Omega remains, as it always has been, a women's organization. Those assigned female at birth who live and identify as men are not eligible for membership. 

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

Alpha Chi Omega expects members to abide by all federal, state, local and college/university regulations with regard to the use of alcoholic beverages and possession and/or use of any and all illegal drugs. Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs may not be stored, served or consumed on any property designated for regular use by Alpha Chi Omega chapters and colonies.

HUMAN DIGNITY

Alpha Chi Omega supports the statement on human dignity and sexual harassment endorsed by the National Panhellenic Conference members groups, “that college women should have a positive influence in the direction and achievements of the university community and that activities should promote self-worth, human dignity and a positive fraternity/sorority image.”
 
The dignity of the individual is a basic element of a civilized society. Individual self-worth is a necessary factor in establishing healthy relationships. All activities, including acts of hazing, activities based in a negative manner on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation, and competitive games that are destructive, demeaning or abusive, and promote a negative image of the fraternity and sorority community.
 
Participation in such activities that are demeaning to the individual do not promote a sense of self-worth nor a positive fraternity/sorority image, and do not reflect the high standards, core values and ideals maintained by Alpha Chi Omega.
 
Therefore, Alpha Chi Omega does not endorse or support activities that are demeaning in nature, do not respect the dignity of the individual, cause disharmony among NPC groups or whose purpose is counterproductive. Further, Alpha Chi Omega advocates education on the Fraternity and chapter level to promote positive self-esteem.

ANTI-BULLYING

Alpha Chi Omega prohibits acts of harassment or bullying. Harassment or bullying is any gesture or written, verbal, graphic or physical act (including electronically transmitted acts (i.e., Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant or wireless handheld device) that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; or a mental, physical or sensory disability or impairment, or by any other distinguishing characteristic. Alpha Chi Omega members should promote a safe and welcoming environment to its members.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT OF POSITION

We are Alpha Chi Omega.

We are real women: diverse in our experiences, our identities and our stories. Our sisters must reflect the diversity of our communities, and we must welcome them to an accessible, inclusive and equitable experience. We are a sisterhood committed to creating spaces where all members are respected, are included and feel a sense of belonging.

We are strong women: eager to embrace the interconnected and diverse world in which we live. Our unique experiences provide an opportunity to learn from the personal narratives of others; we listen with humility and openness as we commit to appreciating all that is noble in another.

We are real, strong women committed to fostering diversity, cultivating equitable and inclusive environments, and empowering all of our members to seek the heights.

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