Alpha Phi Omega is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The purpose of this fraternity is to assemble college students in a national service fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop leadership, to promote friendship and to provide service to humanity; and to further freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage.

Alpha Phi Omega is the single most representative undergraduate intercollegiate organization in the United States of America. We take pride in this and want to be even larger. We determine to be larger only because, if what we are and what we represent are important and useful to students, then we should share what we have in order to further our common goals more effectively. We want to share with colleges and universities all across this great land the benefits that Alpha Phi Omega gives to students, their campuses and their communities. (*From the national office)

Fraternity Symbols      In the early days of our Fraternity our founders chose recognizable objects that would be representative symbols of the spirit of our guiding principles of Leadership, Friendship andService. They selected items of historical and traditional value and notability. The meaning and definitions of these symbols have not changed in our lifetimes, and likely will not.
	Tree Oak Tree We have all heard from a parent or mentor at least once in our lives the story of the sturdy oak tree that grew from a small acorn. The oak is stately, sturdy, and sheltering.
	Bird Golden Eagle At the 1976 National Convention the delegates chose another symbol to further this richness of our history and traditions. They declared the golden eagle as a new Fraternity symbol. An eagle is often found as a standard or as a part of the seal of a nation. The golden eagle symbolizes strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance.
	Jewel Diamond The most precious of all gemstones representing brilliance, luster, always increasing in value, and an expression of the greatest gift of love when given.
	Flower Forget-Me-Not A perennial flower with royal blue blossoms. It is everlasting, always remembered.
	Colors Royal Blue & Glory Gold Our color of blue is a royal blue color. It is elegant, a sign of pure deed and thought. A color in our nation's flag. Our color of gold is called "old glory" gold. A color also found in the nation's flag (fringe & tassels). It represents the high value, respect, royalty, and a sign of love.