Welcome to Alpha Kappa Psi at Cornell University
As the oldest and largest professional business fraternity to date, Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders. Here at Cornell University, the Omicron Upsilon chapter is committed to cultivating a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes both professional and personal growth for students.
Cornell Chapter — Omicron Upsilon
Chartered in 1998, Alpha Kappa Psi's Omicron Upsilon chapter is Cornell University’s oldest professional business fraternity.
Since its inception, our members have excelled in top banks, leading consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and have pursued advanced degrees at some of the nation's most prestigious graduate programs.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent on campus from a variety of diverse backgrounds, academic interests, and career aspirations to join our tight-knit community of ambitious students.
Why Join AKPsi at Cornell?
Professional Development
Our individualized new member education program will help underclassmen discover and refine their career goals.
Through engaging workshops, alumni speakers, and meaningful hands-on exercises, we provide a structured environment where new members will learn essential soft skills such as networking and interviewing as well as hard skills including financial modeling and casing.
As Cornell's premier business fraternity, we have cultivated the deepest and most successful network of brothers and alumni who continue to give back to our brotherhood, offering mentorship and connections that open doors to many exciting career opportunities.
Lifelong Friendships
Beyond professional growth, AKPsi is a community where lifelong bonds are formed. Our fraternity values camaraderie and support, creating an environment where members forge deep, meaningful friendships.
The experiences shared during your time with AKPsi, from our new member education program to lively social events, lay the foundation for friendships that last a lifetime.
AKPsi National History
Alpha Kappa Psi was founded on October 5, 1904 at New York University. Its founders, Fredrick Leach, Howard Jefferson, Nathan Lane, Jr., and George Bergen set forth a plan to perpetuate the business education and sense of brotherhood.
The nation's first professional business fraternity, AKPsi, developed and expanded rapidly in its early years, becoming an international organization on April 18, 1931.
Over its 107-year history, AKPsi has grown to be the largest business fraternity in the world, with 332 chapters and over 225,000 initiated members across three countries. AKPsi alumni include presidents, chief executives, and federal judges.