Nine Howard University students were led by Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle) into forming a sisterhood in 1908. Five years later, Nellie Quander and her gallant and visionary associates contributed the added dimension of an international organization and perpetual membership. 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) is proud of her 1,024 chapters and over 300,000 initiated members. Membership is by invitation only.
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If you have a bachelor or advanced degree(s) from an accredited 4-year college or university, membership is obtained through a graduate chapter. An active graduate chapter will extend an authorized and written membership letter of invitation upon approval of the official Membership Intake Process to prospective members. 

Please visit www.aka1908.com/membership to learn more about membership in our illustrious sisterhood.