Because AOII will always be a part of your daughter’s life, we would like to introduce you to our Fraternity and to the role it will play in guiding your daughter through her college years.
In AOII she will find lifelong friends, support to excel in her studies, opportunities for leadership development and community service; and she will make some of the most incredible memories of her life. The rich traditions of Alpha Omicron Pi will become a part of your daughter’s everyday life. Her days in AOII will be full of big/little sister activities, sisterhood retreats, fund raisers, community service, social activities, and so much more. She will participate in the Rituals of AOII, which are simple and beautiful ceremonies based on love for each other and the world. As a new member, your daughter will wear a new member pin in the shape of a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing individuals bound together by common bonds of friendship. Once initiated she will receive her membership badge formed of the Greek letters of AOII superimposed on top of each other. The badge is designed to represent simplicity and singleness of heart.
What can a sorority offer my daughter?
Joining AOII is an excellent opportunity for any woman. She has the ability to run for an officer position, is provided leadership training, as well as building her confidence along the way. Sisters participate in service events, donating time, effort, and money to our causes, as well as supporting the philanthropic efforts of other groups on campus as well.
Membership in Alpha Omicron Pi is for Life
Beyond the lifelong friendships made in college, there are many advantages our members enjoy throughout their lives. AOII alumnae, wherever they live, are welcome to participate in an alumnae chapter. Whether your daughter chooses to live in her hometown or move to an entirely new city, she will find a network of AOII friends who are always there to support her. Her affiliation with AOII can also help her in her future career. Whether it is networking with other sisters in the professional world or using communication and leadership skills learned while in their chapter, many members attribute their career success, in some part, to AOII.
Becoming Involved in Your Daughter’s Greek Life
AOII parents provide enormous help to collegiate chapters for which we are very grateful. You may find that you enjoy working with your daughter’s chapter and remaining active in her life at college. Many chapters also host special parents’ days where you will be invited to meet your daughter’s AOII sisters and learn more about her chapter. Our chapter has a Mother-Daughter Day and a Father-Daughter Day each year. In the past, parents have had the opportunity to go to basketball games, football games, special events on campus, and much more with their daughters. It is important to us that our parents have the ability to see first hand the impact that AOII is making in their daughter’s lives.
My daughter won't have enough time to study if she’s in a sorority
Although it may be fun to go to as many socials, mixers, and movie nights as you can, we understand that our sisters have lives outside of AOII. We also have an Academic Development program, which serves to ensure sisters excel academically, providing help to students who may be struggling. AOII also has a GPA requirement of its members which they must keep up with in order to stay active in the sorority. If their grades fall below standard, they will not participate in social activities for a time until they get their grades back up. Scholarship is very important to AOII.