How can I join or get involved with Alpha Kappa Lambda?

Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) offers two main paths for getting involved through its national website, akl.org: undergraduates can express interest in joining, and alumni can express interest in volunteering and advising. The site also provides recruitment and marketing resources for existing chapters. Which path applies to you depends on whether you are a current undergraduate student or an alumnus looking to stay connected.

For undergraduates: expressing interest in joining

If you are an undergraduate student interested in membership, AKL directs you to a dedicated interest path on its national site.

• The homepage lists "Undergraduates – I'm Interested In Joining AKL" as a primary entry point.
• This routes you toward the national interest process rather than a direct application to a specific chapter.

What to expect from the process

AKL's site organizes membership-related information under headings such as Membership Education, Chapter Standards, and National Dues, Fees, & Insurance. These indicate that joining involves a structured membership education process and a financial commitment, though specific figures are not published on the pages reviewed here.

The site also maintains a Chapter Scroll listing active chapters with their officers. For example, the listing includes:

Each chapter entry links to a Chapter Website, which is where you would typically find campus-specific recruitment timelines and contact details.

For alumni: volunteering and advising

Alumni involvement runs through a separate path on the national site.

• The homepage lists "Alumni – I'm Interested In Volunteering & Advising" as a primary entry point.
• Related resources include Volunteer & Advising Roles, an Alumni Information Update Form, and a Recommend a Potential Member form.

These tools let alumni update their contact information, recommend prospective members, and signal interest in advising roles. The site also references Alumni Volunteer & Advising Roles as a defined category of involvement.

For chapters: recruitment and operations resources

If you are involved with an existing chapter, AKL provides operational support materials under headings such as:

• Recruiting Members
• Marketing the Chapter
• Chapter Operations
• National Affiliation
• Financial Commitment
• Membership Education

These resources are aimed at chapter officers and advisors managing recruitment and day-to-day operations.

Other ways to engage

Beyond joining or volunteering, the site lists additional involvement options:

• Donate to AKL or give through the AKL Education Foundation (including Planned Giving, Scholarships & Grants, and a Chapter Restricted Fund Grant Request).
• Start a Chapter of AKL if no chapter exists at your institution.
• National Events & Programs, including the 2026 Founders' Day Challenge and National Philanthropies such as These Hands Don't Hurt.
• AKL Merchandise Shop and AKL Founders Rock Wine for branded items.
• MYAKL sign-in for members accessing account-related tools.

Quick decision guide

The site does not publish specific dues amounts, recruitment deadlines, or eligibility requirements on the pages reviewed. For those details, the chapter website or the national interest form is the appropriate next step.