AKPsi Fall 2025 Fraternal Exam

Convention is held every _ years.

2

Which of the following are programs funded by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation?

A. The Academy

B. The AKPsi All-Academic Team

C. Regional Assembly

D. Case Competition

The Academy, The AKPsi All-Academic Team, Case Competition

Each month of the academic year, the chapter is required to hold a minimum of _ business meetings.

2

In what year did Alpha Kappa Psi install its first international chapter?

1931, In Canada

What does the Initiation Fee cover?

A. Membership Card & Certificate

B. Insurance & Officer Training

C. An electronic subscription to The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi

D. A member pin

E. Social events and formals

F. An interview with the AKPsi president

A. Membership Card Certificate

C. An electronic subscription to The

D. Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi, A member pin

How many meetings or required events can a student member miss unexcused per semester or quarter before they are subject to suspension from the chapter?

Three (3) per semester or two (2) per quarter; chapter-specific and should correlate to the university's academic calendar.

When hazing violations occur, the Chapter President, Vice President of Membership and/or Pledge Educator can be held personally responsible. (T/F)

True

The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior whether physical, mental or emotional (T/F)

True

What is the first verse of the Anthem?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

And Alpha Kappa Psi?

Shall we pass slowly out of view

Without regret or sigh?

Which is not a class of membership?

A. Suspended

B. Active

C. Faculty

D. Alumni

E. Honorary

B. Active

How much is the fraternal initiation fee?

84

What is AKPsi's tagline?

Shaping People, Shaping Business.

What dates are fraternal student member dues payable to the Fraternity Staff?

October 15 and February 15

Alcoholic beverages may be purchased using chapter, pledge class or fraternity funds (T/F)

False

While the Foundation is designated by the IRS as a 501©3, the Fraternity is a 501©7 which makes direct donations to the chapter not tax-deductible (T/F)

True

At a chapter meeting, quorum is ___ of the total number of eligible votes.

50% + 1

Alpha Kappa Psi does not have a policy that prohibits posting of inappropriate videos and/or images (T/F)

False

What nickname is given to the original four founders of the Fraternity?

The Brooklyn Four

If hazing occurs, you must report any criminal acts such as unwanted physical contact to local law enforcement as well as to Alpha Kappa Psi (T/F)

True

What is the highest-ranking governing document that no other document can supersede?

A. Robert's Rules of Order

B. The Constitution & Statutory Code

C. Chapter Bylaws

D. The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

E. The Board of Directors' Statement Policy

B. The Constitution & Statutory Code

There shall be non-alcoholic beverages and designated drivers at all events where alcohol is present (T/F)

False

Alcohol is allowed at pledge activities (T/F)

False

The Fraternity is composed of how many regions?

16

When and where was the Fraternity founded?

October 5, 1904 at New York University

All recruitment activities associated with any chapter must be alcohol-free (T/F)

True

Which group oversees the daily operations of the Fraternity?

A. The Fraternity Board of Directors

B. The Fraternity Staff

C. The Foundation Board of Directors

D. The Chapter Congress

B. The Fraternity Staff

The special significance of the Coat of Arms is only exemplified in the ritual (T/F)

True

How much is the fraternal portion of student member dues each academic term?

60

When was the Foundation founded?

1951

Which of the following are duties of a member? Select all that apply

A. Attendance at every meeting and function

B. Raise $1,000 per academic year

C. Membership work: each member should recruit at least one new member per semester to ensure stability of the chapter

D. Assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and E. help other brothers where needed

F. Cooperate with the president and other officers

G. Make every effort to maintain at least a "B" average

H. Pursue a professional development project related to your major and career path

I. Meet financial obligations promptly

J. Live the values of brotherhood, integrity, service, unity and knowledge

K. Prepare for professional and business success

A. Attendance at every meeting and function

C. Membership work: each member should recruit at least one new member per semester to ensure stability of the chapter

D. Assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and help other brothers where needed

E. Cooperate with the president and other officers

F. Make every effort to maintain at least a "B" average

H. Meet financial obligations promptly

I. Live the values of brotherhood, integrity, service, unity and knowledge

J. Prepare for professional and business success

Who is the current Executive Vice President?

A. Steve Hartman

B. Kim Olesker

C. Mike Dickson

D. Tim Daniels

E. Corey Reddy

F. De'Sean Keys

F. De'Sean Keys

Which is not a line of the creed?

A. We count time by heartthrobs

B. In service, not in figures on the dial

C. He lives most who acts the best

D. We live in deeds, not years

C. He lives most who acts the best

Who is the current Fraternity President?

A. Heather Robinette

B. Thomas Tran

C. Corey Reddy

D. De'Sean Keys

C. Corey Reddy

What are the governing documents of the Fraternity? Select all that apply.

A. Robert's Rules of Order

B. The Constitution and Statutory Code

C. Chapter Bylaws

D. The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

E. The Board of Directors' Statement of Policy

B. The Constitution and Statutory Code

C. Chapter Bylaws

D. The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

E. The Board of Directors' Statement of Policy

What is the name of the group responsible for setting the Fraternity's policies and strategic vision?

A. The Fraternity Board of Directors

B. The Management Team

C. The Foundation Board of Directors

D. Fraternity Staff

A. The Fraternity Board of Directors

What are the items on the Coat of Arms?

The ten pointed star, the chain of four links, the coin bag, the pair of balances, the phoenician galley

Hazing is only wrong if it is a physical act, mental abuse is not considered hazing (T/F)

False

Select the names of the original four founders

A. Howard M. Jefferson

B. William O. Tremaine

C. Morris S. Rachmil

D. George L. Bergen

E. Irving L. Camp

F. Nathan Lane Jr.

G. Frederick R. Leach

H. Robert S. Douglas

I. Daniel V. Duff

J. Herbert M. Wright

A. Howard M. Jefferson

D. George L. Bergen

F. Nathan Lane Jr.

G. Frederick R. Leach

How much is the Fraternal pledge induction fee?

$48

The Board of Directors voted to admit women into the Fraternity in 1967 (T/F)

False

What is the preferred option by the Fraternity when a chapter wants to host an event with alcohol?

A. Open bar

B. Bring your own bottle (BYOB)

C. No host, cash bar with a professional bartender fully covered with liability insurance

D. Chapters cannot host events with alcohol

C. No host, cash bar with a professional bartender fully covered with liability insurance

What are the official flower + colors of AKPsi?

Yellow Rose, Navy & Gold

What are the objects of Alpha Kappa Psi?

1. To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business

2. To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance

3. To further the individual welfare of its members

4. To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein

During each school year, chapters are required to hold _ initiations

2

The fraternity seal is used to attest charters, membership certificates and awards issued by the fraternity (T/F)

True

Which governing body has the ability to change the Constitution?

The Chapter Congress

What is the symbol of Alumni?

Blue Sapphire

The Yellow Rose Society is an annual giving program for student members with a minimum contribution of $10 (T/F)

True

When and where is the next convention?

2024, Indianapolis, Indiana

When was the fraternity Incorporated?

May 20, 1905

What is AKPsi's vision statement?

Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders

What is the second verse of the anthem?

We'll work with might and main to win

Our meed of daily praise,

But ne'er shall we in after years

Forget fraternal days.

Blindfolds, scavenger hunts and kidnapping of pledges are considered hazing (T/F)

True

At what university was Alpha Kappa Psi founded?

New York University

What does the fraternal pledge induction fee cover?

Program resources, technology, support

Membership in Alpha Kappa Psi was originally restricted to men who were "of Christian fath and Caucasian race" but this clause was removd after a Chapter Congress vote in 1950 (T/F)

True

All members of the Management Team and Regional Management Team are paid employees (T/F)

False

Which is a line in the creed?

A. We'll work with might and main to win

B. In knowledge, not in figures on the dial

C. Shall we pass slowly out of view

D. When they beat for God, for man, for duty

D. When they beat for God, for man, for duty

What is the mission of the foundation?

Providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders

What is the chorus of the anthem?

For Alpha Kappa Psi, my friend, for Alpha Kappa Psi

We'll bless the days that we have spent

In Alpha Kappa Psi

Who is the current Executive Director of the Foundation?

A. Kim Olesker

B. Thomas Tran

C. Eileen Howell

D. De'Sean Keys

A. Kim Olesker

What are Alpha Kappa Psi's Core Values?

Brotherhood, Unity, Service, Integrity Knowledge

(BUSIK)