About Us

Mission Statement

Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity promoting friendship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning, and developing leadership skills through service to the fraternity and community.

Sisterhood

AOII provides an opportunity to have fun and enjoy all that the college experience has to offer. Good times are at the heart of each AOII chapter’s activities. From sharing laughter with sisters, to planning recruitment parties, to dancing at a Formal Event, membership in AOII is fun. Years later, when we think back on our collegiate experience, the moments that we remember most are the great times with the best of friends, our AOII sisters.

Symbols

The Rose
The Nineteenth Century French rose, General Jacqueminot, a deep red rose, was chosen as the flower of Alpha Omicron Pi because its color is the symbol of the central and essential virtue of the Fraternity. Its choice had no connection with any legend, poem or story. This strong red rose, with its overtones of courage and vigor, was selected for its richness of color and fragrance, combines with softness and modesty of bearing. The Jacqueminot Rose is not available at most florists, so any deep red rose which is available may be used.

The Wheat
The wheat indicates usefullness in its harvest. The binding together of the wheat into a sheaf gave Alpha Omicron Pi the new member pin, the name for the magazine, and the rings for the president and international president. The pledge pin is a sheaf of wheat which represents individuals united in the common bond of sisterhood.

The Panda
While not an official symbol, the Fraternity and our chapters consider the Panda to be its mascot.

The Jewel
Alpha Omicron Pi has only one jewel, the ruby. The occasional use of pearls or diamonds in special badges has no significance or special meaning.

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The Color
Alpha Omicron Pi has only one color, cardinal. It is the color of the Fraternity flower, the ruby and the ribbon sometimes worn under the badge to welcome a new collegiate chapter.

The Crest
AOII has no insignia or crest because crests are medieval and the Fraternity is founded on Greek ideals. Our Badge is beautiful enough to stand alone. Where other groups might use a crest, we display the rose.