History
On October 9th, 2007, a group of students at the University of Michigan established Kappa Alpha Pi (KAPi) Fraternity, an organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence and professional development among aspiring leaders in law, government, and political consulting. These students sought to create an organization that would better address the unique needs of those pursuing careers in these fields, fostering both personal growth and career readiness in each of its members.
Since its establishment, KAPi has grown into a prestigious national fraternity with a network of 46 chapters across the United States. Georgetown University, UC Berkeley, and Cornell University are among the renowned institutions that host chapters of KAPi. Over the years, Kappa Alpha Pi Nationals has significantly expanded its resources, allowing its members to gain access to scholarships, internships, and a thriving network of dedicated individuals.
Motivated by a desire for an enhanced system of pre-law and pre-government resources on campus, a group of motivated Vanderbilt students sought to establish their own chapter of KAPi. In the spring semester of 2025, Kappa Alpha Pi formally granted a charter to the Omega Chi chapter at Vanderbilt University, signifying the organization’s official establishment on campus. The Vanderbilt chapter of KAPi will provide tangible professional development opportunities to a diverse community of individuals, uniting them with thousands of KAPi members nationwide.