Kappa Alpha Pi History, Pledge Guidelines, and Attire Standards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering Kappa Alpha Pi history, symbols, crest meanings, pledge process requirements, attendance guidelines, and business casual dress codes.

Kappa (Kakouchia)

The Greek word for "hardship"; signifies the difficulties with Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International that united the members and inspired the founding of Kappa Alpha Pi.

Alpha (Adelfotita)

The Greek word for "brotherhood"; represents the fraternal bond and strongest aspect of the Fraternity that enabled the membership to prevail through hardship.

Pi (Proodevo)

The Greek word for "progress"; embodies the Fraternity's confidence to advance constantly and move in a positive direction.

Kappa Alpha Pi (Combined Letters)

Represents the transition from the past to the future, bound together by the fraternal bond of the members.

Navy Blue

Official fraternity color signifying the steadfastness and harmony of the membership.

Silver

Official fraternity color representing security, reliability, intelligence, modesty, and maturity.

Kappa Alpha Pi Motto

"Honoring those who paved the path before us, steadfastly serving those around us, and making progress for those to come."

Alpha Chapter Founding

Established on October 9, 2007, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving as the first chapter of Kappa Alpha Pi.

Ivy (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol representing friendship and academics.

Phoenix (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol representing rebirth.

Gavel (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol representing the law and justice.

Book (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol representing counsel.

Torch and Diploma (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol representing knowledge.

Knot (Crest Symbol)

Crest symbol located in the center that represents friendship and brotherhood.

Raguly Line

The jagged line separating the bottom half of the Kappa Alpha Pi crest, which represents hardship.

Treasure (Crest Symbol)

The double line surrounding the crest, symbolizing preservation.

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International

The pre-law fraternity from which difficulties arose, motivating members to separate and officially establish Kappa Alpha Pi.

Pledge Dues

A payment of $"\$95.00"$ required from pledges during their pledge quarter, with payment due on November 21st.

Lucia Addiego

The fraternity contact pledges must speak with if they encounter financial difficulties regarding their dues.

Sofia Estrada

The individual pledges must notify immediately upon learning of any conflict with attending a chapter meeting.

Brother Interviews

A pledge requirement to interview 10 general members for 30 minutes each, which cannot be conducted in the weekly meeting room.

Executive Team Interviews

A pledge requirement to complete interviews with 2 leadership/executive team members, lasting 20 minutes each.

Midterm Evaluation Requirement

A mandatory evaluation where pledges must achieve a passing grade of at least $85\%$ and submit a revised version of their resume.

Two-Meeting Absence Rule

The regulation stating that missing two chapter meetings in a pledge quarter without sufficient reasoning requires the pledge to re-rush the following quarter.

Valid Meeting Excuses

Permissible reasons for absence including scheduled exams, scheduled class, religious observances, family emergencies, unchangeable work, and medical appointments.

Non-Valid Meeting Excuses

Unacceptable reasons for missing a meeting, specifically including study groups/review sessions, parties, and concerts.

Jayne

The KaPi SCU contact person members are instructed to text if they are uncertain whether an outfit complies with business casual guidelines.

Approved Business Casual Attire

Acceptable items including slacks or dress pants, khakis, knee-length skirts or dresses, dark jeans without holes (white acceptable if nothing else), button-downs, sweaters, blouses, polos, sport coats, blazers, cardigans, closed-toe shoes, heels, boots, and simple accessories.

Prohibited Business Casual Attire

Items not allowed under business casual dress, including flip flops, distressed or ripped jeans, frat shoes or trashed shoes, running shoes, small straps, graphic tees or t-shirts, and short skirts, shorts, or dresses.