How long does Recruitment take?
Formal Recruitment is a 5-day process, beginning on a Thursday and ending on a Tuesday. During four “rounds,” you will visit each of the 8 sororities to meet the members and get a feel for where you are most comfortable. The second round allows you to visit up to 6 houses, third round allows up to 4 houses, and finally on Preference Night you will visit up to 2 houses to make your final decision. Tuesday night is Bid Celebration, where you finally become a new member of the sorority you matched to!
How do I sign up?
Typically, you can sign up online, on the Commons, or at Festival in early September. The Office of Fraternity/Sorority Life will have updated information at the beginning of the semester. There is a $33 registration fee for Formal Recruitment.
Do I need a Recommendation?
No, you do not need a recommendation to go through Formal Recruitment.
If I’m a legacy, will I automatically get in?
There is no guarantee that you will become a member of the sorority in which you are a legacy. It is recommended that you keep an open mind during Formal Recruitment and take all the chapters into consideration. We want you to find the chapter that is best for YOU!
What should I expect as a new member of a sorority?
Every sorority has a different new member education process that varies in length and programming. For Alpha Phi, this process is a six-week new member period called The Prelude that introduces you to our beloved Fraternity. This period allows you to get to know the other members of your new member class, the chapter members, and Alpha Phi’s rich history.
Your period as a new member is the first opportunity to understand the meaning of our organization and the values and ideals upon which she was founded. It also provides you with an introduction to the responsibilities, expectations and opportunities of membership.
Alpha Phi has a strict no hazing policy. During your introduction to Alpha Phi, you should never find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.
More questions?
Check out Alpha Phi Interenational’s website, or contact the Office of Fraternity/Sorority Life.