Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Omicron Pi
ΑΟΠ
FoundedJanuary 2, 1897 (1897-01-02)
Barnard College
TypeSocial
AffiliationNPC
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
MottoInspire Ambition
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Colors  Cardinal
SymbolSheaf of wheat
FlowerJacqueminot rose
JewelRuby
MascotPanda
PublicationTo Dragma
PhilanthropyThe Arthritis Foundation
Chapters143
Members191,000 + lifetime
Headquarters5390 Virginia Way
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
United States
Websitealphaomicronpi.org

Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ, AOII, Alpha O) is an international sorority founded on January 2, 1897, at Barnard College on the campus of Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City.

"AOII," and "Alpha O," the familiar names of the fraternity, is open to women regardless of ethnicity, religion or socio-economic background, with over 140 active collegiate chapters and 159 active alumnae chapters in Canada and the U.S.A. The fraternity is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. Major symbolism includes the color cardinal, the ruby and the 'Général Jacqueminot' rose. The fraternity publishes a magazine for the benefit of members, named To Dragma.

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the ideas found in the object of the fraternity—character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty.