Alpha Phi Omega
Delta Sigma Chapter · University of Connecticut
A gender-inclusive national service fraternity built on Leadership, Friendship, and Service.
Who we are
Leaders, friends, and volunteers since 1925
Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive national service fraternity, founded by Frank Reed Horton at Lafayette College on December 16, 1925, on principles drawn from the Scout Oath and Law. Brothers give their time to the fraternity, the campus, the community, and the nation, and build leadership skills and lifelong friendships along the way.
Our Delta Sigma chapter was chartered at UConn on January 12, 1947. Since 1970, we’ve also cared for UConn’s live mascot, Jonathan the Husky.
Our three cardinal principles
Be a Leader
Leadership
Build communication and teamwork skills, run a project, or serve in a leadership role.
Be a Friend
Friendship
Game nights, apple picking, big and little bonding, and making friendships that last.
Be of Service
Service
Hands-on service to the fraternity, campus, community, and nation.
Life in Delta Sigma
Around the chapter
At a glance
Our fraternity and its symbols
Quick facts
| Founder | Frank Reed Horton |
| Founded | December 16, 1925 · Lafayette College, Easton, PA |
| Our chapter | Delta Sigma · chartered January 12, 1947 |
| Colors | Royal blue Old Glory gold |
| Cardinal principles | Leadership, Friendship, Service |
| Motto | Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service |
Flower
Forget-me-not
A perennial with royal blue blossoms. Everlasting and always remembered.
Symbol
Golden eagle
Strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance. Adopted in 1976.
Jewel
Diamond
Brilliance and luster, always increasing in value.
Tree
Oak
Stately, sturdy, and sheltering, grown from a small acorn.
Emblem
Coat of arms
Embodies the ideals of Alpha Phi Omega and the purpose of brotherhood.
Pin
Service pin
The “Emblem of Campus Service,” worn by brothers across the country.
A note from our president
When I joined Alpha Phi Omega as a freshman, I had no idea it would become the center of my time at UConn, but the more I got involved, the more I found my people here. What I love most about APO is the variety of our service. In a single weekend, members might volunteer with several completely different organizations, and there is truly something for everyone. I gravitate toward outdoor projects, while others enjoy working with animals, supporting children’s programs, or volunteering with health-focused organizations. That range is what makes our chapter special: it brings together people who genuinely want to serve and gives them the opportunity to build lasting friendships while doing it. APO also gave me the confidence to step into leadership before I thought of myself as a leader, and I have watched it do the same for many others. I am proud to represent a chapter that has lived out Leadership, Friendship, and Service at UConn since 1947.
If you are looking for a welcoming community and a meaningful way to make a difference, I hope you will get to know Delta Sigma.
Sophia Hatzis ’27
Chapter President, Fall 2026
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Connect with Delta Sigma
Email us at uconnalphaphiomega@gmail.com
Student Union Room 218 · 2110 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06269
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