What is an Associate Member (AM) in AOII?

An Associate Member (AM) in Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) refers to a new member who has not yet been initiated into the sorority. This designation indicates that the individual has taken the first steps to join the organization but has not completed the full initiation process that formally recognizes them as an initiated member. During this period, Associate Members participate in various activities and educational programs designed to familiarize them with the values and operations of the sorority, preparing them for their eventual initiation.

The other options describe different statuses within fraternity life but do not accurately capture the definition of an Associate Member. For example, active members who hold leadership positions are already fully initiated members, and a graduate member would fall into a different category altogether—often referred to as an alumna. Conversely, someone who has been initiated into another sorority would not be classified as an Associate Member within AOII since they are affiliated with a different organization. Thus, the designation of Associate Member is specifically reserved for those in the transitional phase of becoming full members.