Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQ section is here to help you learn more about Kappa Alpha Pi and what we offer. Whether you’re curious about our membership process, the benefits of joining, our philanthropic efforts, or how we connect with alumni, you’ll find clear answers here. We’ve gathered the most common questions from prospective members, current brothers, and community partners so you can quickly get the information you need. If you can’t find your question below, feel free to reach out to us directly, we’re always happy to help.

How is KAPi different from other pre-law organizations? We Pride ourselves on an extremely high standard and development of growth. Each member is required to first cross through the New Member Education and Recruitment process. After that, they are encouraged to extend their professional growth through leadership positions and events put on by the fraternity. At our core, we value and respect each other and foster close-knit bonds between our brothers and sisters. We would love to meet all interested applicants and we encourage you to attend our recruitment events to see if you are a good fit for our unique community.

How is KAPi different from other fraternities? While we hold social events, all brothers are connected through our shared interests in the law profession.

Are all recruitment events mandatory? No! You can apply without attending any event. However, we highly encourage all applicants to attend at least one recruitment event. Attending an event allows you to see if KAPi is the right fit for you. If you cannot attend any events, send an email regarding your situation to our Membership Vice President or schedule a chat to learn more about KAPi.

I am a transfer, can I still apply? Yes! We highly encourage transfer students to apply, especially in their first semester at Penn State Main Campus. We have many brothers that transferred to Penn State and we are happy to have them on the fraternity.

I am not a first-year, can I still rush? Yes! We highly encourage non-first years to apply, especially if you are re-applying. A huge number of the brothers joined after their first year at Penn State

I am not a traditional pre-law major, should I still apply? We highly encourage all majors to apply. We have brothers from all majors (i.e CS, Physics, Variety of Engineering, etc). It is not about your major but how you articulate your interest in the law.

Does KAPi haze? No! We have a strict no-hazing policy embedded into our constitution, university standards and our core beliefs.

Is professional attire required? No! While business casual and professional attire is recommended, it is not considered when evaluating an applicant.

I am already in a fraternity/sorority, can I still rush? Yes! Many brothers are involved in other social and pre-professional greek letter organizations.