Welcome to Alpha Kappa Psi
at Cornell University
As the oldest and largest business fraternity to date, Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders. Here at Cornell University, our chapter is committed to cultivating a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes both professional and personal growth.
Cornell Chapter — Omicron Upsilon
Founded in 1998, Alpha Kappa Psi’s Omicron Upsilon chapter is the oldest business fraternity at Cornell University.
Over the years, our members have distinguished themselves across investment banking, consulting, and buy-side firms, launched successful startups, and pursued advanced degrees at top graduate programs.
We are dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional students from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines, and career paths, fostering a close-knit community of ambitious, driven individuals.
49
Current Brothers
500+
Chapter Alumni
15
Majors Represented
Professional Development
Our individualized New Member Education program and Sophomore Series 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 oldest 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 Brotherhood
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 100+ years history, AKPsi has grown to be the largest business fraternity in the world, with 263 active chapters and over 264,000 initiated members across three countries. AKPsi alumni include presidents, chief executives, federal judges, and founders and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.