Other FAQs

What is a Legacy?
In Alpha Phi, a legacy is any granddaughter, daughter, stepdaughter, sister, or stepsister of an initiated Alpha Phi member.

Does Alpha Phi accept letters of recommendation?
If you are a legacy or know an Alpha Phi alumna who wants to write a letter of recommendation for you (even if you aren't a legacy) just have them fill out the recommendation form found on Alpha Phi's national website.

They can mail the recommendation to:
Alpha Phi

Attn: VP of Recruitment

906 South Providence

Columbia, MO 65203

Click here to learn more about recommending someone

What to Ask?  What to Talk About?
Your sorority hostesses will expect you to ask them questions.  Here are some questions you might consider asking...

• Why did you join [ name of sorority ]?
• When is initiation?
• What is required of your new members?
• Are new members required to attend all events?
• What will it cost to be a new member this year?
• What types of social activities are planned for the upcoming semester?
• Are there study hours for new members?
• Does [ name of sorority ] offer scholarships?
• What activities do you do with other sororities and fraternities?
• Is there a grade requirement for initiation?
• What is your chapter's philanthropy?
• Are the women of the chapter involved in other campus organizations? If so, which ones?

What are Pi Chi's?
Pi Chi's (Panhellenic Counselors) are women who have been chosen to disaffiliate from their specific chapters for the duration of Recruitment. Pi Chi's are available to all potential members so that they are well informed throughout the Recruitment process. They will be there to support you and answer any questions you may have but you won't find out what chapter they are in until Bid Day!

Does Alpha Phi pledge members through Continuous Open Bidding (COB)?
In most cases, Alpha Phi cannot accept new members through COB or recruitment efforts outside Formal Recruitment. However, we are always eager to meet new people! If a spot in the chapter become available, we’d be happy to contact you.

If you have any more questions about Formal Recruitment, check out  Panhellenic's Recruitment Page