Application Due: Thursday, April 10th @ 5pm, Undergraduate Advising Office, Peterson 203 Interviews: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 11th-13th (You will be called to schedule an interview if your application is accepted into the second round) Spring 2014 Pledge Application (Attach additional sheets if needed) Criteria for Pledging: o At least three academic terms remaining at the University of Oregon. This does not include the pledge term (i.e. the latest a student can join is spring term, junior year). o 3.0 cumulative GPA* If below 3.0 please answer question 4 described on page 2 o Motivated and willing to dedicate 3-4 hours per week to fraternal activities. o Must be available 6-9 pm on April 22nd, May 6th & 20th No exceptions! Please print neatly (you must complete all fields): Name ____________________________ UO ID: __________ Date of Birth ___/___/___ Local Address_____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone (_____) ______-______ Cell Phone (_____) ______-______ E-Mail Address___________________________________ *Please be sure to check both your phone and e-mail messages frequently after submitting your application. We will be contacting you to set up interviews soon after the deadline if your application is accepted. Major(s) (if PBA, include term applying to Business School) _________________________ Minor(s) (if applicable) ________________________________ Number of college terms completed _______ Cumulative GPA ________ Class Standing by Credits: ___________ Expected Graduation: Term ________ Year______ Have you applied for AKPsi membership before (if so when?)? No Yes ____________ How did you hear about Alpha Kappa Psi? □ In Class □ Recruitment Table □ Friend □ Other ____________________________ Member referred by (if applicable): ____________________________________________ Rush Events Attended: ____________________________________________ A Member you felt connected with (if applicable): ________________________________ Past experiences that may enhance your participation in Alpha Kappa Psi (i.e. leadership positions, clubs, activities, etc.): • ___________________________________________________________________ • ___________________________________________________________________ • ___________________________________________________________________ • ___________________________________________________________________ Other activities you are involved with at UO Time requirement per week or term* *Time commitment for AKPsi is approximately 3-4 hours per week. Short Answer Questions (please answer each of the following questions with one paragraph): 1. Tell us what you hope to gain from and contribute to AKPsi (why you want to be a part of AKPsi). 2. What are your academic and career goals? 3. Short description of yourself (include hobbies and interesting facts). What makes you unique? 4. If you do not meet the GPA requirement, this does not disqualify you from entry, however, please give a brief explanation of any circumstances that may account for a lower GPA. We will take this into account when reviewing your application. Attach the following to this application: ◊ A current resume with past experiences and UO activities ◊ $50 National Alpha Kappa Psi Pledge Fee (make checks payable to Alpha Kappa Psi) *Fee will be returned if not chosen as an AKPsi Pledge. ◊ Unofficial copy of Duckweb transcripts (transfer & UO classes) ◊ Short Answer Questions A picture of yourself If your application is accepted into the second round, you will be called for an interview to take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, April 11th, 12th or 13th. Please circle all time slots in which you are available for an interview. Interviews are approximately 20 minutes long. If you are available for part of the hour, please note which part accordingly. Friday, April 11th 12:00-1:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 3:00-4:00pm Saturday, April 12th Sunday, April 13th 12:00-1:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 12:00-1:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 3:00-4:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 3:00-4:00pm Grade Release Authorization: I give my permission for the Alpha Kappa Psi Vice President of Membership at the University of Oregon to access my records and calculate my GPA for the purpose of determining my eligibility for membership in the Kappa Chapter. Once a member, my records may be checked by the Vice President of Membership for the purpose of determining chapter GPA. Signature____________________________________ Date____________________ If you have any further questions, please contact: Sara Chrisman, Rush Chair—schrisma@uoregon.edu, (541)-398-2012. All applications will be evaluated by a panel of members. THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION!