MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
The Fraternity Transitions to a Digital Membership Application System
A
lpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has officially
manual, document-based submission process, but
transitioned to an online membership
precedes admission to IMDP.
application. Going forward, candidates have
digital access to the entire membership application
Access to the new online membership application
system; completing all seven steps in the application
system began December 1, and will be utilized for the
process. This new digitized process replaces the
Spring 2018 intake period and beyond.
THE SEVEN STEPS INCLUDE: Eligibility pp Quiz pp Background Check pp Application pp
Preliminary Review pp Final Review pp Acceptance/ Notification pp
Through the system, candidate sponsors and recommenders receive notifications and upload their form submissions on the candidate’s behalf. In addition, Regional Vice Presidents, District Directors, and corporate headquarters staff are also able to interface with the online application process throughout its various stages. The application is available by visiting the website and clicking “About” and then the “Becoming an Alpha” in the drop-down menu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1)
If an alumni candidate has an advanced degree submitted beyond a bachelors’ degree, which transcript should be with the membership application?
a. Candidates should submit the transcript for their FIRST conferred degree. All other transcripts are not necessary and will NOT be accepted. WINTER 2017/2018
2)
Do alumni candidates need to submit a copy of their diploma?
a. No, alumni candidates do not need to submit a copy of their diploma. They only need to submit a transcript, which must show that the degree has been conferred at the time of applying for membership.
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