Lambda Chi Alpha

Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest men's general fraternities in
North America, having initiated more than 268,000 members and has held
chapters at more than 300 universities. It was founded by Warren A.
Cole, on November 2, 1909, while he was a student at Boston
University. Being the youngest of the fifteen largest social
fraternities, Lambda Chi Alpha has initiated the third highest number
of men ever.

At Lambda Chi Alpha we seek to promote higher education by providing
opportunities for academic achievement, leadership, and lifelong
friendships.

We offer what is known as an Associate Membership
Program. This is one of our fraternity's most notable features. As a
new member of the fraternity, you will become part of the most
successful new member programs ever incorporated. Lambda Chi Alpha was
the first fraternity to outlaw HAZING IN ALL FORMS and even made it a
cornerstone of the Associate Membership Program.

Associate members of the fraternity are treated with utmost respect
and dignity. They will learn side-by-side with active members
of the fraternity, who will provide instruction and leadership

Other features of the Associate Program:

- FULL PARTICIPATION in all chapter functions, including dances,
mixers, and trips.
- Full voting rights on all chapter issues.
- Ability to run for all offices (except for Ritualist).
- Associates can wear letters as soon as they sign a bid.

- Associates WILL NEVER be asked, induced, or forced to drink alcohol
or perform any other act that is prohibited by chapter, school, or
state laws. What an associate member chooses to do is his own business
as long as it does not put the chapter in danger.

Essentially, an Associate Member is accorded almost all of the rights
that are enjoyed by the active members. All divergences from chapter
law will result in punishment, including expulsion. This one-of-a-kind
program is used as a model for other risk management programs across
the nation,
AND WE'RE PROUD OF IT!