Our Brotherhood strives to achieve fellowship and unity. We believe in quality of gender and race, and we strive to uphold standards of ethics of the university, the design world, and society as a whole.
Recruitment
This is all about getting to know who we are and what we do. It's also two weeks filled with fun activities that everyone will enjoy! This experience will show you what it means to be a brother.
Pledging
After accepting your bid, you become a pledge. A pledge is a potential new member of the fraternity. During this time, you will learn what it means to become a brother of Alpha Rho Chi.
Brotherhood

After a semester of pledging, you come to your final test-initiation. This is when you become a brother for life of Alpha Rho Chi of the Hippodamus Chapter!
“I joined APX to make friends, but later I came to realize that's not just what happens; I came into a family, one I am proud to be a part of."
"APX to me means family. In my first year at state, I was welcomed in with open arms to a group of diverse, yet like minded individuals that has let to connections on campus and around the country. I am thankful for the friendships and memories that I have made through this organization."
Why should you join?
Mentorship
Academic Advancement
Leadership-Organization
Community Enrichment
Networking
Professionalism
Goal Orientation