California State University San Marcos
Our Mission
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“We, the Gentlemen of Alpha Psi Rho, strive to achieve Brotherhood through active participation in the community by promoting Asian/Pacific Islander awareness. Through fostering scholastic achievement, we shall mold future leaders who will actively pursue the apex of life. Our cultural background shall provide us with the strength and unity to attain greatness. Through brotherhood, we will produce high-caliber men who will be triumphant in the face of adversity. We are the Gentlemen of Alpha Psi Rho.”
Γ Chapter History
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Gamma Chapter was established on August 26, 2006 at California State University San Marcos as a student organization known as BAPS. Alpha Psi Rho was officially on campus on February 22, 2012. Beginning with a Charter Class of two, our chapter continues to grow, become the best gentlemen, emulate their core values, and work hard to give back to the community.
High Caliber Men
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The Gentlemen of Alpha Psi Rho live a Lifestyle reminiscent of Renaissance men: one of self-empowerment, innovation for what a Fraternity can be, and care for the community. Being a Gentleman of Alpha Psi Rho is not a part-time occupation—it’s a way of living. Fueled by challenge, others’ skepticism and a purpose of becoming high-caliber men, Alpha Psi Rho’s fire burns forever. No Brother “deactivates”. Because of this, Alpha Psi Rho Men are among the most passionate, innovative, and involved. Throughout the year, you will hear about what Alpha Psi Rho is doing for our Asian Pacific Islander Culture.
To understand Alpha Psi Rho, you must understand its roots. The Founding Fathers of this Brotherhood grew up in the 90’s, the era of the L.A. Riots, Desert Storm, gangsta rap and the slaying of hip-hop icons. At the same time, Asian and Pacific Islander-Americans were struggling to find their identities in the United States. Some found prosperity in gangs. Others pursued higher education to understand themselves culturally and become capable gentlemen in this country. The Founding Fathers enrolled at San Diego State University and became involved in cultural organizations. However, they wanted to be around people who have similar interests, lived a similar lifestyle, and hungered to make greater impacts in the community—a sense of involvement that never existed and a brotherhood like no other. In 2000, the Ten Founding Fathers founded Alpha Psi Rho at San Diego State University.
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Alpha Psi Rho was forged upon four simple yet iron principles: Brotherhood, Academics, Prosperity and Strength, which provide for an unyielding foundation yet limitless potential. Since the conception, Alpha Psi Rho had always been the alternative/underdog/x. Due to ever-constant opposition and disbelief, innovation and hustle has become a motif in the Alpha Psi Rho Lifestyle. Because this dynamic is fundamental to the organization, Alpha Psi Rho continues to elevate and dominate as San Diego’s most recognized, involved API-interest Fraternity. Through such passion and dedication toward common goals, a true tradition of brotherhood was cultivated. This Lifestyle continues today and has become the essence of being a Gentleman of Alpha Psi Rho.