Once someone has make the choice that they would like to join ATO, and the members of the chapter feel that he aligns with the characteristics upheld by the fraternity, the person who has expressed interest to become part of ATO will receive a formal invitation to join, often referred to as a “bid”.

Your current day-to-day schedule probably includes time for things such as grabbing food and working on homework. Just because you make the decision to join ATO, doesn’t mean that you have to rework your entire schedule. As a member of ATO, you could possibly expect to dedicate three to four hours a week. That time is split up into several things such as attending events, meetings with your brothers, and even things that you normally do throughout the week.

While Greeks often do enjoy an active social experience, it’s only a small portion of what it means to be part of a fraternity. Looking at fraternities through the eyes of films similar to “American Pie” and “Animal House” often boast negative and often unrealistic stereotypes. ATO chapters across the country raised over $8 million in service for many different causes in just one years time! Too frequently, stereotypical actions of individual Greek members are broadcast in today’s media, all while disregarding the extremnly positive and lasting impact chapters have in their communities as well as on the lives of members overall.

ATO was the first fraternity to be founded on the basis Judeo Christian ideals. In exchange for founding upon the pricinpels of Greek Mythology, Otis Allan Glazebrook (founder of ATO) envisioned Judeo Christian values as a more balanced foundation for our youth to lead and live by. Men of all faiths and no faith at all are welcomed and accepted!

If the notion that becoming part of a fraternity meant paying money to establish a close group of friends, then ATO’s guiding mission would be irrlevant. By becoming closer with men who share your same values along with teamwork and everlasting support, you are able to accomplish goals that might have just been forgotten in a 10 second thought. Goals such as coming together to fundraise thousands for a charity, planning different kinds of social acitivites and even coordinating a chapter vacation to a different state all become a reality with your brothers!

Being in a fraternity like means a lot more than just the period of time you are enrolled in college. Your time as a student in ATO will leave you with great memories and a considerable amount of professional experience, but your adventure as a member doesn’t come to a stop after graduation. ATO is deep-rooted with alumni spanning across the globe, several which donate their time to mentor brothers all across the country.  You might think that you can only say “I was an ATO back in college,” but the truth is that you have the opportunity to say “I am an ATO for life!”