If you have a question that isn’t answered on this page, please email Devin Hayden or Izzy Tiamson at [email protected]!

Requirements & Schedule

What is the time commitment during Recruitment like?

• Recruitment is a 3-week process. Starting from January 22nd to February 3rd.

What is the time commitment like after Recruitment?

• On average, new members spend 5-9 hours per week on APO events and activities. Our general body meetings happen every Monday (7:45pm - 9pm) and new member meetings also occur every Monday (starts at 9pm). Other events are scattered throughout the week.

What are the requirements for recruits?

• 1 Info Session
• 1 Service Event*
• 1 Philanthropy Event*
• 1 DEI Workshop
• 1 Fellowship Event
• Written Application

Your Service or Philanthropy requirements must be met by attending one of our BIG events; if you can’t attend a BIG event, you must attend an extra service or philanthropy event instead.

What’s the difference between Round 1 and Round 2?

• Round 1 goes from January 22nd to February 3rd. These 2 weeks are what we call an “open” Recruitment – recruits may join in and attend events at any point within this time frame. The written application results are released on February 3rd, marking the end of Round 1.
• Round 2 goes from February 4th to February 10th. This week is invite-only (for those that made the Round 1 cuts) and will feature some service/fellowship/phil events as well as Mocktails and Interviews. Final Results are scheduled to be released on February 10th.

Are there any mandatory events I need to attend if I do make it past Recruitment?

• GBMs: Every Monday (7:45pm - 9pm)
• New Member Meetings: Every Monday (9pm)
• Welcoming Ceremony: February 11th (11am-1pm)
• Westwood Invasion: February 11th (5-9pm)
• Chapter Retreat: February 24th to February 25th
• DTA: March 2nd
• BLR: March 4th
• These are typically mandatory events, especially for potential new members. In the EXTREME event that you cannot attend, please let us know! :)

Are all events in person or online?

• As of now, all events are in person UNLESS stated next to the event on the Notion.

How do I know whether an event has changed since I last checked the notion?

• Events will contain [UPDATED] if it’s new, the location has changed, or the time has changed. The notion page has the most updated events.

Are service events capped?

• Yes, the cap # should be listed next to the respective event! In order to attend, sign up through the form linked beside the specific event. We will try to prioritize those who have not attended a service event yet, but nonetheless, sign up just in case!
  • ‼️Note → By signing up you are NOT guaranteed to be able to attend this Service Event. You will be notified ASAP if you are one of the first recruits to sign up.

What is the waitlist for Service Events?

• When a Service Event has already reached maximum signup capacity, further sign ups will put you on the waitlist. This means that if, for any reason, a recruit who was signed up earlier and supposed to attend is suddenly unable to, those on the waitlist will be notified (via email) and given an opportunity to attend.
• You should be notified 24 hours before the event’s start time whether or not you are able to attend/on the waitlist.

Written Application:

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What short answer response questions are on the application?

• Written Application Form () — 100-250 words each

When is the application due?

• Friday, February 2nd at MIDNIGHT— ON TIME! :)

When answering written application questions, can we mention our involvement in past Recruitment cycles?

• Unfortunately, no; We are only examining recruits based on their experiences within this current Recruitment cycle. Thus, please only talk about how you engaged with recruitment events of Spring 2024.

COVID

What are the COVID precautions for in-person events?

• We abide by USC’s mask policy. Masks are encouraged, but not required!