Alpha Psi () is an American social and professional

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. It was founded at the

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College of Veterinary Medicine in 1907.

History

Founded by 22 juniors and seniors in

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, Alpha Psi was established on January 18, 1907. Its purpose was both social and professional. From its begininings, the fraternity was planned to spread throughout and United States and Canada. The fraternity gradually spread to other colleges of veterinary medicine when students formed chapters at many veterinary schools in the

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. By 1915, it had fifteen chapters. As of 2024, its has eleven active chapters. Its membership is open to both men and women. ''Delta chapter'' and ''Gamma chapter'' became inactive when their host schools closed.

Symbols

The colors of Alpha Psi are dark blue and bright gold. Its flower is the red carnation. Its publication is ''Alpha Psi Quarterly''.

Chapters

Following are the chapters of Alpha Psi. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in ''italic''.

Notes

References

{{Professional Fraternities Student organizations established in 1907 Student societies in the United States Professional fraternities and sororities in the United States Veterinary medicine-related professional associations 1907 establishments in Ohio Veterinary medicine in the United States