PRIMARY RECRUITMENT GUIDE
CONTENTS:
Fall 2025 Primary Recruitment Schedule
It’s All Greek To Me!
Executive Council
Letter from the President
Letter from the Recruitment Directors
National Panhellenic Conference
Greek Councils & Programs
Panhellenic Leadership
Recruitment Team
Bama Bound and Move-In
A Look Into Recruitment Week
Letters of Recommendation
What to Expect
Financial Obligations
Academics
Leadership
Philanthropy
Recruitment Week Common Questions
Student Services & Dining
Recruitment Rules & Policies
Potential New Member Bill of Rights
Potential New Member Behavioral Contract
Code of Ethics
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement
Recruitment Week Overview: About, Outfits, & Reminders
MEET THEChapters
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Chi
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron P
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta De
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Be
Kappa Alpha T
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa G
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Delta Ta
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha
SCHEDULE Recruitment
CONCISE SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 9th: Convocation
Sunday, August 10th: Open House
Monday, August 11th: Philanthropy Day 1
Tuesday, August 12th: Philanthropy Day 2
Wednesday, August 13th: Philanthropy Day 3
Thursday, August 14th: Sisterhood Day 1
Friday, August 15th: Sisterhood Day 2
Saturday, August 16th: Preference
Sunday, August 17th: BID DAY!
DETAILED SCHEDULE
CONVOCATION
Saturday, August 9th - Convocation
8:30 - 11:00am Convocation
7:00 - 9:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
OPEN HOUSE VIDEO ROUND
Sunday, August 10th - Open House
9:00am - 12:00pm Open House Videos
7:00 - 9:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
PHILANTHROPY
Monday, August 11th - Philanthropy Day 1
(Duration: 30 minutes)
9:15am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings
(1) 10:00 – 10:30 (2) 10:40 – 11:10 (3) 11:20 – 11:50 (4) 12:00 – 12:30 (5) 12:40 – 1:10 (6) 1:20 – 1:50
1:50 - 3:00pm BREAK (7) 3:00 – 3:30 (8) 3:40 – 4:10 (9) 4:20 – 4:50 (10) 5:00 – 5:30 (11) 5:40 – 6:10 (12) 6:20 – 6:50
7:00 - 9:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
Tuesday, August 12th - Philanthropy Day 2 (Duration: 30 minutes)
7:45am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings (13) 8:30 – 9:00 (14) 9:10 – 9:40 (15) 9:50 – 10:20 (16) 10:30 – 11:00 (17) 11:10 – 11:40 (18) 11:50 – 12:20 (19) 12:30 – 1:00 1:00 - 2:30pm BREAK (20) 2:30 – 3:00 (21) 3:10 – 3:40 (22) 3:50 – 4:20 (23) 4:30 – 5:00 (24) 5:10 – 5:40 (25) 5:50 – 6:20
Wednesday, August 13th - Philanthropy Day 3 (Duration: 30 minutes) 8:30am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings (26) 8:30 – 9:00 (27) 9:10 – 9:40 (28) 9:50 – 10:20 (29) 10:30 – 11:00 (30) 11:10 – 11:40 (31) 11:50 – 12:20 (32) 12:30 – 1:00 6:00 - 8:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
SISTERHOOD
Thursday, August 14th - Sisterhood Day 1
(Duration: 35 minutes)
7:00am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings
8:00am - 7:05pm Sisterhood Parties
(1) 8:00 – 8:35 (2) 8:45 – 9:20 (3) 9:30 – 10:05 (4) 10:15 – 10:50 (5) 11:00 – 11:35 (6) 11:45 – 12:20 (7) 12:30 – 1:05
1:05 - 2:00pm BREAK (8) 2:00 – 2:35 (9) 2:45 – 3:20 (10) 3:30 – 4:05 (11) 4:15 – 4:55 (12) 5:00 – 5:35 (13) 5:45 – 6:20 (14) 6:30 – 7:05
7:00 - 9:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
Friday, August 15th - Sisterhood Day 2
(Duration: 35 minutes)
8:00am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings
8:00am - 5:20pm Sisterhood Parties (15) 8:30 – 9:05 (16) 9:15 – 9:50 (17) 10:00 – 10:35 (18) 10:45 – 11: 20 (19) 11:30 – 12:05 (20) 12:15 – 12:50
1:00 - 2:30pm BREAK (21) 2:30 – 3:05 (22) 3:15 – 3:50 (23) 4:00 – 4:35 (24) 4:45 – 5:20
7:00 - 9:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
PREFERENCE
Saturday, August 16th - Preference (Duration: 45 minutes)
8:00am PNM & Sigma Rho Chi Meetings 9:00am - 5:45pm Preference Parties (1) 9:00 – 9:45 (2) 10:00 – 10:45 (3) 11:00 – 11:45 (4) 12:00 – 12:45 12:45 - 2:00pm BREAK (5) 2:00 – 2:45 (6) 3:00 – 3:45 (7) 4:00 – 4:45 7:00 - 10:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
BID DAY
Sunday, August 17th - Bid Day
9:45am PNMs report to Bryant Denny Stadium 10:00am PNMs open bids 12:00 - 4:00pm Tied with the Tide Event
It's all to me! GREEK GREEK
ACTIVE: A sorority member currently in college, who has been formally initiated by her chapter.
ALABAMA PANHELLENIC
ASSOCIATION (APA): APA represents NPC and is the coordinating body for the NPC women ’ s organizations on The University of Alabama’s campus.
ALUMNA: An initiated sorority member who is no longer active in a collegiate chapter.
BID: A formal invitation to join a sorority.
CHAPTER TOTAL: The allowable chapter size as determined in alignment with NPC Policy.
CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB): The opportunity for a sorority that has not met the Campus Total to recruit additional members.
INTAKE: Also referred to as Membership Intake, it is a pro through which NPHC and UGC organizations select new members.
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC): The governing body of fraternities at The University of Alabama, many of which are affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
LEGACY: A PNM whose mother or sister is an alumna of, or active member in, a particular sorority.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
OR REFERENCE: A written letter from an alumna, on the sorority’s official recommendation form, introducing and recommending a Potential New Member for membership.
MRABA (MEMBERSHIP
RECRUITMENT ACCEPTANCE
BINDING AGREEMENT): A written letter or statement from an alumna, on the sorority’s official d ti f
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) : A council composed of the nine (“Divine Nine”) historically African American Greek-letter organizations.
NEW MEMBER : The period when a woman joins a sorority but is not yet initiated into the chapter.
PHILANTHROPY : A national and/or local charity that a sorority sponsors, donating time and money through service to promote human welfare.
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): Any woman who is eligible to participate in Primary Recruitment or Continuous Open Bidding.
PRIMARY RECRUITMENT: A designated membership recruitment period during which a series of organized events are held to select new members.
QUOTA: The number of women a sorority may pledge during primary recruitment.
QUOTA ADDITION: A procedure used to help PNMs who maximize their options during Recruitment receive an invitation to membership.
SINGLE INTENTIONAL PREFERENCE: When a PNM attends more than one preference event but limits her membership selections by not listing all her sorority options on her MRABA.
SNAP BID: A procedure used at the close of bid matching to help chapters reach quota before bid distribution.
UNITED
GREEK COUNCIL (UGC): A council composed of 8 special interest Greek-letter organizations.
VALUES-BASED RECRUITMENT: Focusing on how your values, such as academics, equality, inclusion, and service, align with different chapters’ values during recruitment.
The Alabama Panhellenic Association EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ABOUT THE COUNCIL
The Panhellenic Council at The University of Alabama is the governing body of the Alabama Panhellenic Association (APA). The Alabama Panhellenic Association is composed of 18 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority on campus. The Alabama Panhellenic Executive Board is composed of 12 executive board members, 1 delegate, and 2 junior delegates from each sorority. The women who serve on the Executive Council are current sorority members who have disaffiliated from their chapters during Recruitment to provide unbiased planning and support for all involved in the recruitment process. The Alabama Panhellenic Association provides activities and programs throughout the year to better the collegiate experience for Greek women on UA’s campus. Furthermore, APA strengthens UA by promoting scholarship, philanthropy, safety, and collaboration among all women on campus.
Kaylee Waskom
PRESIDENT
Kennedy Jones
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION
OF
ASST DIRECTOR OF
Reagan Wells DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Carson Champion Mattie Freeman DIRECTOR
Kate Pirnat
Lauren Gregory Destiney Crawford
Emma Korby DIRECTOR OF
Emma Cate Dailey
Chloe Pickle Alexa Warner
A LETTER FROM THE President
First and foremost, congratulations on your decision to join us at the Capstone. On behalf of myself, the Panhellenic Executive Board, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, I want to welcome and wish you the best of luck during your time at The University of Alabama. Greek life provides some of the most valuable experiences UA has to offer! As the largest Panhellenic Association in the country, we provide a home to thousands of members and set the standard for not only our students, but also students nationwide.
The Alabama Panhellenic Association (APA) is the governing body for the 18 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and 1 affiliate member chapter. We work closely with our other three Greek councils: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the United Greek Council (UGC). Our hope is that as a potential member of our Panhellenic community, you will continue these valuable relationships between our councils.
As you prepare for your journey as a potential sorority member and UA student, I want to extend a challenge to you: I challenge you to envision the person you want to be and to make the decisions that will help you to become that person.
During this time, it is important to focus on your identity, your values, and your personal growth. Keeping these in mind will help you make the best decisions possible for your next four years, as well as for life after college. Each of our sorority chapters is unique, but are all founded upon the same values of academics, involvement, and service. We strive for excellence in all these areas and hope you will contribute to this excellence as the future of our Panhellenic community.
If you have any questions about Greek life, please do not hesitate to call our office at (205) 348-2693 or email us at apa@ua.edu. Any member of our Panhellenic Executive Board will be happy to help you. Don’t forget to visit us at the Panhellenic Exec Tent at Bryant-Denny Stadium; I can't wait to meet you all!
Kaylee Waskom PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT
A LETTER FROM THE Recruitment Directors
We are thrilled to serve as this year ’ s Director and Assistant Director of Recruitment because we have the opportunity to welcome you to our incredible Panhellenic community. Primary recruitment is an incredible process, filled with a lot of emotions, excitement, and opportunities. We hope you will leave this experience knowing more about this University, community, and yourself.
The women that make up our 19 chapters are so excited to get to know you this week, learning more about your interests, goals, and vision for your college experience. They are also eager to share their chapter’s values, sisterhood, and memories with you. As you move through the recruitment process, it is our hope that your mind remains open as you get to know chapter representatives each round.
Our biggest piece of advice to you is to savor this experience! Participating in the largest recruitment in the nation is no small feat, and with it comes incredible experiences and relationships that we hope will positively impact your journey at UA. From your Rho Chi group to the connections you make with women between ge you to take advantage of this n our incredible community.
d to Go Greek and are honored to mary Recruitment Experience!
Reagan Wells DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
Carson Champion ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
NATIONAL Panhellenic CONFERENCE
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), founded in 1902, is a coordinating body comprising of 26 inter/national Greek Letter women ’ s only fraternal organizations. NPC provides support and guidance for these organizations and serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. At the University of Alabama, we have 18 NPC sororities and one affiliate organization.
Since its founding, NPC member organizations have agreed to pursue procedures and ethics that lead to the orderly and equitable conduct of their functions. These principles, procedures, and behavioral expectations are referred to as the Unanimous Agreements, and all college panhellenics operate by these agreements. The Alabama Panhellenic Association is the largest collegiate panhellenic council in the country. While there may be unique nuances to sorority life at the University of Alabama, in function, policy, and procedure, the sororities here, as well as the Alabama Panhellenic Association, operate similarly to other college Panhellenic councils.
While specific opportunities are unique to the sorority experience at UA, these unanimous agreements still provide structure and guidance over inter-organization policies. For example, after a woman is initiated into one of the 26 inter/national organizations, she is a member for life. If she elects to leave, or is removed from her sorority, she is no longer eligible to join a different organization. The full list of unanimous agreements is available on our website in the Manual of Information under the “ resources ” tab.
GREEK GOVERNING Councils & Programs
ALABAMA NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
The Alabama National Pan-hellenic Council (NPHC) is the coordinating council for the nine historically African American Greek-letter organizations, often referred to as the “Divine Nine” Of the Divine Nine, the Alabama NPHC has four fraternities and four sororities NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence for members members providing scholarships and programs
ALABAMA INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
The Alabama Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body for 36 men ’ s social fraternities at UA, many of which are affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) IFC values brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, and community service
ALABAMA UNITED GREEK COUNCIL
The Alabama United Greek Council (UGC) is the governing body for the 8 special interest fraternities and sororities UGC exists to enable member organizations to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality, and provide a support network for students on campus
REEK AMBASSADORS
Greek Ambassadors are students selected to serve as official bassadors of the Greek Community for the university. presenting all 4 councils at UA, Greek Ambassadors provide spective undergraduates with insight into joining Greek life. s unique program allows potential students to meet with a eek member, hear about their experience and the benefits of eek life, and ask any questions to aid in their college decision.
GREEK PROGRAMMING BOARD
e Greek Programming Board (GPB) is a student-led ganization that unites the Greek community at UA. They strive foster unity amongst all 4 councils through service initiatives, hile providing the community with comprehensive educational ogramming, ethical leadership development, and campus-wide vents.
Panhellenic PRESIDENTS
Sorority chapter presidents are integral to the success of our community. Working with members of their chapters, members of other Greek organizations on campus, and alumnae, these women strive to make the Greek community even stronger here at The University of Alabama.
A sorority president must be a strong leader and hold herself to the highest standards. Each woman serving the Panhellenic community this year reflects excellent character and class. We hope the legacy set by the 2025 Chapter Presidents will continue with your incoming class of Potential New Members.
Panhellenic DELEGATES
The Panhellenic Delegates are liaisons between their chapters and the Panhellenic Executive Council. By attending biweekly meetings, serving on committees, and volunteering where needed, these women help direct their sororities in working together as a Panhellenic community.
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the umbrella organization for the 26 international women ’ s fraternities and sororities. NPC provides support and guidance for College Panhellenics and serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. For more information about NPC, please visit www.npcwomen.org.
Recruitment Team
ABOUT RECRUITMENT TEAM:
Recruitment is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can also be emotional. Recruitment counselors, referred to as Sigma Rho Chis, are undergraduate women at UA who have disaffiliated from their chapters to guide and assist you throughout recruitment week Judicial Board members have been trained to ensure that recruitment rules are being followed and everyone has a fair and equitable experience.
SIGMA RHO CHIS:
Sigma Rho Chis go through an extensive semester-long training program in preparation for recruitment week They have your best interests at heart and are available to help you during the week of Recruitment by serving as an impartial and confidential listener and friend. Each Sigma Rho Chi is in charge of 12-15 Potential New Members (PNM), so there is an upperclassman, Panhellenic woman who is designated to make sure you have a smooth, enjoyable week!
JUDICIAL BOARDS:
The Recruitment Judicial Board oversees the Recruitment process and ensures a fair recruitment experience for the PNMs and chapters. The Recruitment Judicial Board handles any violations during the week of Recruitment, and are available to help the Sigma Rho Chis if needed. Members of the Recruitment Judicial Board will keep track of timing during recruitment parties and can assist you with any problems throughout the Recruitment process.
BAMA BOUND ORIENTATION About
Bama Bound, the University’s student orientation program for new students and their families takes place during May, June, July, and August, and is required of all new freshmen and transfer students. If you cannot attend any of the Bama Bound Orientation sessions before August, we strongly encourage you to register for the session on August 13. This session will overlap with one day of Panhellenic Recruitment during the Philanthropy Round, but in selecting August 13th, your decision affords Panhellenic leadership more flexibility in rescheduling your Recruitment events. You will need to make note of this conflict on your recruitment registration form when it asks if you “anticipate any conflicts that might prevent you from attending any of the recruitment activities.”
If you will be attending An August Bama Bound session, you will need to notify your Sigma Rho Chi of this conflict following Convocation to ensure you can attend any of the parties you will be missing.
A student’s University registration is not complete until she has completed the following: Attended Bama Bound 1. Created a class schedule 2. Settled their student student bill 3.
If you have not participated in Orientation before you come to campus for Primary Recruitment, we suggest that you start a Bama Cash account by going to actcard.ua.edu (or call 205348-2288 during business hours)
Moving In ALL ABOUT AUGUST
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The online move-in sign-up process will begin in June 2025. Students who have registered for recruitment before June 1 will be able to sign up for an early move-in time through their housing application. Students who do not register before the online move-in signup system opens can email moveinhelp@sa.ua.edu for scheduling assistance. Students who do not have a move-in time b late July will be assigned a time by Housing and Residential Communities (HRC)
At the end of July, all students will receive an email with their check-in date and time, driving directions, and a move-in parking pass sent to their UA Crimson email account. This parking pass must be used during move-in so be sure to bring it with you
To make the move-in process as easy and efficient as possible, the number of students who can move in during each time during the day is limited. Allowing students to continue to select move-in times that are already filled makes the process more difficult for families, students, and volunteers assisting with the process. We appreciate your understanding and your selection of another time if your first choice is already filled.
Please arrive on your assigned move-in day and time If you arrive outside of your assigned move-in period, you will be directed to a holding area and will be required to wait until your assigned time or until move-in operations have ceased for the day.
Early move-in for women participating in Panhellenic Recruitment is from Thursday, August 7 through Friday, August 8. Should move-in plans be changed, students will be formally notified by email.
A LOOK INTORecruitment Week
Recruitment at Alabama begins on Saturday, August 9, 2025, and concludes with Bid Day on Sunday, August 17, 2025. For many of you, this will be your first impression of Tuscaloosa and Greek Life at The University of Alabama. We sincerely hope that you enjoy all that we have planned for you!
Recruitment
We focus on values in our Panhellenic community. We emphasize academics, equality, inclusion, and service, and we encourage you to be conscious of these values this week. We also encourage you to consider which chapters have values that align with your own as you move through the recruitment process
The week of Primary Recruitment consists of four rounds of events, each structured to show you what each sorority can offer. You will also have a chance to meet current sorority women in each chapter. Take the time to ask them any questions that you may have about activities, financial obligations, academics, new member programs, and campus life in general. Keep an open mind during this process and carefully decide where YOU fit best in the Greek Community at UA.
Please recognize that Primary Recruitment at UA is a mutual selection process in that both the Potential New Members and the individual sororities are making choices. All Potential New Members will view videos from every sorority during the first round of Open House, but the remaining three rounds (Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Preference) are by invitation only. Throughout the invitational rounds of recruitment, Potential New Members will be able to rank/preference the chapter-specific parties they wish to attend and the sororities will make decisions regarding the women they want to invite to their parties Potential New Members should understand that they may not receive invitations to all the parties that they would like to attend While this may seem overwhelming, the Panhellenic Executive Board and Sigma Rho Chis will explain this process in detail at Convocation and throughout the week.
A Recommendation/Reference serves as a Potential New Members introduction to the sorority so the current members can get to know you before Primary Recruitment beings. These official forms, unique to each sorority, are provided by the chapters national organization for their alumnae and current members to fill out on behalf of the Potential New member.
Letter of Recommendation are OPTIONAL and NOT required to participate in recruitment. Depending on the organization, PNMs can reach out to alumnae from any chapter or current members that is on good standing with her inter/national organization. Please note that each sorority has their own policy on letters of recommendation found on the next page and on www.uapanhellenic.com.
For more information, please reference the “Letters of Recommendation” tab on uapanhellenic com
SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
While chapter-specific letters of recommendation are preferred, PNMs who are unable to find an alumnae from each of the recognized sororities at UA to write a letter may elect to submit a generic, supplemental academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal, The individual writing the letter does not have to be/have been a member of a Greek organization. The letter should speak to your character as it applies to leadership, community service, and friendship Please note that this is an optional feature and, as such, is not required part of the online application form. It is your responsibility to make sure UA has an official copy of your final transcript. This will be the official Grade Point Average shared with each chapter. Please ensure that a certified final copy of your transcript is sent directly to the UA Admissions Office by DATE INSERT HERE. All final transcripts should be sent to The University of Alabama Office of Undergraduate Admissions, P O Box 870132, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35486
For more information, visit uapanhellenic.com and select the “Letters of Recommendation” tab.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A New Member:
Study Hall Hours: Each chapter requires a certain number of study hall hours to be completed each week during your first semester at UA. Sororities also implement many educational programs to assist members in their academic pursuits.
Panhellenic Events: APA encourages new members to attend various educational events during the year. These events address relevant issues students face today and will help with their transition into college and Greek life.
Philanthropy Events: Each chapter enjoys serving its national and local philanthropy. Philanthropy events promote unity within the chapter and the Greek community while helping a worthwhile cause.
Recruitment Events: In the spring, chapters host recruitment workshops to help their members prepare for next year ’ s Fall Primary Recruitment. As a new member, you will have the opportunity to attend these events.
Active participation: As a new member, you will need to attend new member meetings and chapter meetings. You will also be encouraged to participate in Greek or Campus-wide events such as Homecoming. These events are not only fun, but provide an opportunity for you to meet other members of the Greek community!
FINANCIAL Obligations
Each chapter has financial requirements, which families should discuss before their student joins a sorority. Financial requirements may include membership dues, a meal plan, house fees, and room and board if you live in the sorority house. It is important to note that membership fees vary by sorority.
New Member First Semester: Includes onetime fees associated with pledging and initiation.
High: $5,240
Average: $4,280
Living Out-of-House Fees (per semester): Includes meals and chapter facilities fees.
High: $4,400
Average: $3,750
Living In-House Fees (per semester): Includes room, meals, and chapter facilities fees.
High: $9,470
Average: $7,600
Does GPA Matter?
Although Panhellenic does not require a specific grade point average to participate in Primary Recruitment, each sorority has a minimum grade point requirement for membership. With the large amount of women who participate in the Primary Recruitment process, GPA can be one of the first things that the chapters reference. It is recommended that you have at or above a 3.4 cumulative high school or college GPA.
AVERAGE GPA OF WOMEN BASED ON NUMBER OF INVITATIONS*
SCHOLARSHIPPanhellenic
Greek-letter organizations were founded on the principle of exceptional scholarship, and each sorority at UA recognizes the importance of scholastic success. To remain an active member, women must maintain their grades throughout membership. Panhellenic women at UA excel in the classroom and provide additional programs and resources to help you achieve your academic goals. Most chapters have study hall hours to assist you with time management and tutoring programs to create an environment for you to succeed. Scholarships are offered through the Alabama Panhellenic Association, individual chapters, NPC, and many local Alumnae Panhellenic Associations.
The four-year graduation rate for Greek students is higher than their unaffiliated peers. The academic performance of all members within the community is calculated every semester to determine an “All Panhellenic” grade point average. The “All Panhellenic” GPA has been higher than the “All Women” undergraduate GPA since 1927. To learn more about academics, please visit ofsl.sa.ua.edu.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership opportunities are endless within the Panhellenic community. As a chapter officer or leader, you practice effective management and communication skills. You will have opportunities to experience different roles in the chapter, from handling finances for a philanthropy fundraiser to greeting guests during an alumnae dinner. Each chapter also provides educational opportunities to help you refine your time management, leadership, and organizational skills.
Striking a balance between academic and co-curricular activities is a critical part of student life. Campus involvement provides a well-rounded college experience. Sororities value leadership and encourage their chapter members to become involved across campus.
Greek life is a direct springboard into other campus involvement. This includes student government, special interest organizations, honors societies, homecoming, university ambassador programs, pre-professional organizations, and over 600 other campus groups.
Going Greek also provides members with an invaluable network when seeking employment and career opportunities. Greek alumni/ae understand the Greek experience of being both an individual and a team member, desiring to excel both in and out of the classroom and committing to give back to the community. Through interactions with Greek alumni/ae, you can begin building relationships that make a lasting impact.
Philanthropy events at UA demonstrate Greek women ’ s interests and concerns extend far beyond their chapters. Sororities give back to the community by sponsoring events throughout the year that benefit different causes. Our members raise money and donate their time to their national philanthropies and the local community.
Sorority members actively participate in their chapter’s philanthropy events and support other chapters’ service efforts. Each semester, there are numerous hands-on opportunities in which Panhellenic women participate. These include cookouts, pancake breakfasts, sporting events, 5k runs, mentoring programs, and many more service-based activities planned by various councils and organizations within the Greek community.
The Alabama Panhellenic Association supports campus and community needs by holding events such as Trick-or-Treat on Sorority Row, Holiday Tree Decorating on Sorority Row, and the Easter Egg Hunt at the President’s Mansion. We support initiatives such as Tuscaloosa SAFE Center, Circle of Sisterhood, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, Gamma Peer Educators, and many others on campus, in the community, and throughout the state. You will encounter endless opportunities to support various philanthropies and provide hands-on service.
2024 Philanthropy and Service Contributions:
Dollars Raised: $1,140,705.04
Service Hours: 129,815
*self-reported by chapter leadership
RECRUITMENTWEEK Common Questions
Do I need to go to all of the events listed on my Recruitment schedule?
Yes! The objective of Recruitment is for you, as a Potential New Member, to learn as much as you can about the UA Panhellenic community and each of the chapters. By doing this you can make the best decision regarding membership. If you intentionally miss an event you were invited to, you are not maximizing your options, and you will be released from the recruitment process.
Will all participants join a sorority at the end of Recruitment?
Because Recruitment is a mutual selection process, there are many different outcomes to this process. Participation in Primary Recruitment does NOT guarantee you an invitation to join a sorority, and it is possible to go through Recruitment and not pledge a sorority. With that being said, annually over 90 percent of the women participating in Primary Recruitment at UA join a sorority at the end of the Recruitment experience. By comparison, the national average is 80-81 percent.
What
If I only want to be in a certain sorority?
Only wanting to be a member of one specific sorority, or only considering a few sororities, can severely limit a PNM’s options for membership and can lead to disappointment. We encourage you to keep an open mind about the chapters and make a decision that is best for you and do not make your selections based on others’ opinions.
If I participate in Primary Recruitment, am I obligated to join a sorority?
Potential New Members who choose to participate in recruitment are not obligated to join a sorority. The Recruitment process gives women interested in sorority membership the opportunity to explore Greek life and to see if it is the right fit.
If I am a legacy to a sorority, is there anything I should know?
Panhellenic does not have any specific policies on legacies. Each sorority has a policy regarding legacies, and it is up to each chapter to decide whether to offer membership to a legacy. Likewise, legacies are not obligated to pledge the sorority to which they are a legacy. Each Potential New Member is evaluated on an individual basis, and sororities are more likely to consider mutual compatibility versus a family connection. It is also recommended that PNMs thoroughly fill out their legacy information section when registering for Recruitment.
What if I am not a freshman and I want to participate in Primary Recruitment?
A Potential New Member who graduated high school before December 2024 is considered an upperclassman. Not to worry! You are still able to participate in Recruitment.
StudentSERVICES
Student Health Center:
At the Student Health Center you can schedule appointments, walk in, refill prescriptions and take health education classes. University Medical Center (205) 348-6262 | shc@ua.edu
Student Recreational Center:
The Student Recreational Center has everything from a rock-climbing wall to indoor basketball facilities. You may also sign up for numerous classes, and work out to your liking. University of Alabama Student Recreation Center (205) 348-5164 | urec@ua.edu
The Counseling Center:
The Counseling Center helps students achieve academic success and personal growth through quality brief counseling and psychological services, outreach, and consultative services, and the training of mental health professionals. If you need to get in touch with the Counseling Center, you may also text “BAMA” to 741-741 to text with a trained volunteer.
3000 South Lawn Office Building (205) 348-3863 | counseling@ua.edu
Women and Gender Resource Center:
The Women and Gender Resource Center provides victim advocacy and counseling services. A victim advocate is on call 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, for crisis intervention and support. To access the on-call victim advocate after hours or on the weekend call UAPD at 205-348-5454 and request the WGRC on-call advocate. Counseling services are available with a staff therapist or a qualified graduate-level counseling intern.
South Lawn Office Building (205) 348-5040 | wgrc@sa.ua.edu
Title IX Office:
The Title IX Office works with University Administration, departments, students, faculty, staff, campus police, and other support services to ensure that University policies and programs foster a campus community free of illegal gender discrimination and sexual violence.
Capital Hall, Suite 2418 (205) 348-5496 | titleix@ua.edu
The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center (off-campus):
The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is a private facility that provides a compassionate, patientcentered environment for sexual assault forensic examinations (SAFE). Tuscaloosa SAFE Center 205-860-7233 | pam@tuscaloosasafecenter.com
DINING
Greek Essential Meal Plan:
Given that the majority of the Panhellenic sororities have their own included meal programs, the University can update new members to the Greek Essential meal plan (for $903 per semester) when they join a sorority with a full-service kitchen. If you join a sorority with a full-service kitchen, the chapter provides 14 meals a week Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served daily Monday-Thursday, and breakfast and lunch are available on Fridays.
The Greek Essential meal plan provides an average of 2-3 meals per week at the on-campus dining hall or other on-campus dining locations perfect for weekends when the chapter is not serving meals. Students who would like more dining options may change their meal plan to one of the following: Bronze (90 meals per semester), Silver (125 meals per semester), or an All Access plan.
For more information, please visit www bamadining ua edu/fraternity-sorority/
WHERE TO EAT
During Recruitment
Meal plan options open during recruitment:
Monday - Sunday
Lakeside: TBD
Mary B’s: TBD
Julia’s: TBD
Other on-Campus Options
Starbucks
Chick-fil-A Subway
Raising Canes
DON’T FORGET YOUR MOBILE ACT CARD
WHEN YOU EAT MEALS ON CAMPUS.
For a list of available dining locations and hours prior to August 10, please visit bamadining.ua/hours-operations.
For more information regarding Meal Plan Terms and Conditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, including the Greek Essential Meal Plan, please visit, bamadining.ua.edu/fraternity-sorority/
Recruitment
RULES & POLICIES
BASIC RECRUITMENT DEFINITIONS:
Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is registered and/or intends to participate in Fall Primary Recruitment at the University of Alabama.
Active member: An initiated member of a sorority currently in college
Alumni member: An initiated member of a sorority who is no longer an active member of her chapter.
SUMMER DO’S AND DON’T’S:
No contact, with regards to recruiting for a specific chapter, can occur between sorority members and PNMs after May 1 , 2025. st Examples: Phone calls, text messages, social media comments (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc), emails, and letters.
Normal contact (work, family, volunteering) can occur after May 1 , 2025, but conversations should be limited to the benefits of participating in Recruitment and should not be specific to one organization. st
Chapters (including both active and alumni members) cannot have gatherings for the purpose of Recruitment that involve PNMs after May 1 . st
PNMs cannot stay overnight with sorority members or have any contact with sorority members during summer orientation sessions (Bama Bound).
For a full list of rules and regulations, please visit our website, uapanhellenic.com.
Potential New Member
BILL OF RIGHTS
The right to be treated as an individual.
The right to be fully informed about the Recruitment process.
The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from Recruitment Counselors and members.
The right to be treated with respect.
The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
The right to ask how and why and to receive straight answers.
The right to have and express opinions to Recruitment Counselors.
The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Counselors.
The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) signing process.
The right to make one ’ s own choice and decision and to accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.
Sigma Rho Chi and Judicial Board members will make sure that these rules are upheld during Recruitment. Individuals who have concerns about the Recruitment process are encouraged to contact The Dean of Students’s Office at 205-348-3376.
BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT Potential New Member
I will attend all Primary Recruitment Events for which I have received an invitation for each round of Primary Recruitment. 1
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I will respect myself, other PNMs, chapter members, Recruitment Team members, and UA staff at all times. I will refrain from making offensive comments and/or actions towards any of the aforementioned individuals at all times
2. I will communicate regularly with my sorority Recruitment Counselor and will let her know if I decide to withdraw from the recruitment process.
I will exercise proper time management throughout the week of Recruitment and understand if I miss a Primary Recruitment Event for a reason not approved by APA, I will not be allowed to reschedule the event for which I have missed. 4.
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During the Primary Recruitment Period (August 12 - 20, 2023), I will refrain from communicating with chapter members or individuals affiliated with chapter members outside of the confines of Primary Recruitment This includes but is not limited to, in-person conversations and/or communication via phone calls, written correspondence, text messages, Snapchats, etc.
I will not make any disparaging remarks about any APA chapter or individual member. This includes remarks made during in-person conversations and/or any posts made to social media accounts (Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, YikYak, etc.) that are deemed inappropriate by APA.
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6. I agree to treat the chapter videos and recruitment parties as confidential. I will not share any video in its entirety, or recordings, clips, screenshots, and/or quotes from a video or recruitment party. I understand that any breach of this agreement could result in referral to the UA Office of Student Conduct, the APA Judicial Process, as well as the disciplinary action discussed later in this document.
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8 I will participate fully in each recruitment event. I will engage in respectful conversation with chapter members.
I understand that I am not allowed to bring any items, including but not limited to bags or phones, into recruitment parties unless previously approved by APA.
I understand that if I sign my MRABA on the night of Preference Round, I am bound to this document and the chapter that extends me a bid This means I am considered ineligible for an invitation to membership from any other APA chapter until Fall 2026.
10. I understand that the consumption of alcohol and/or any illegal substance use during the week of Primary Recruitment, on Bid Day, and up to 24 hours after Bid Day events have ended, is strictly prohibited by APA and may result in APA disciplinary sanctions and/or University of Alabama disciplinary sanctions.
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I understand that, upon joining a chapter, I will be responsible for all financial and academic obligations of membership
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I will follow all expectations, rules, policies, and procedures set forth by the University of Alabama, the Alabama Panhellenic Association, and the National Panhellenic Conference shared with me by my recruitment counselor, the APA Executive Council, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff.
Potential New Member
BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT
Should I break any of the statements listed above, disciplinary action will be taken as listed below:
FIRST OFFENSE
Meet with Recruitment Counselor 1. Review first-offense conduct 2.
Review Potential New Member Code of Ethics 3.
SECOND OFFENSE
Meet with an APA Executive Council member 1. Review second-offense conduct 2. Review Potential New Member Code of Ethics 3.
THIRD OFFENSE
Meet with an APA Advisor 1. Review third-offense conduct 2. Possible dismissal from the Primary Recruitment Process. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 3.
Please note, that the Alabama Panhellenic Association and the University of Alabama Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life reserve the right to proceed straight to dismissal from the Primary Recruitment Process, given the severity of the offense committed to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Exceptions to this document will be allowed in cases of unusual or extreme circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The Alabama Panhellenic Association will work to accommodate Potential New Members who cannot attend recruitment events due to an NCAA sporting event or practice, a work commitment, Bama Bound orientation session, religious observation, health or medical circumstances, family emergency, etc.
CODE OF
Ethics
As members of the University of Alabama Panhellenic Association, we agree that our vision is of a positive, safe, enriching recruitment experiences to provide opportunities for women to obtain membership in a women ' s fraternity. To reach our common goal, we will strive to create an environment of trust, honesty, unity, and cooperation among all chapter.
Therefore, we solemnly promise to:
Respect ourselves, our sisters and the Greek community as a whole. We will work with other sororities to improve the fraternity and sorority experience as a whole
Enable every Potential New Member an equal opportunity and expectation to act accordingly with true Panhellenic sport as well as our own chapter values and moral judgements. Promote the safety and protection of current and prospective members
Confront the concerns about alcohol and other illegal substance and promote the safety and protection of current and prospective members.
Treat Potential New Members with the same respect before, during, and after recruitment.
Abide by all official Panhellenic codes, including but not limited to The Panhellenic Creed, Potential New Member Bill of Rights, The Alabama Panhellenic Association Recruitment Rules, The Alabama Panhellenic Association Constitution and The National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements
Leave the Potential New Member with a positive idea of what sisterhood could be Encourage the Potential New Member to explore the freedom of thought in her decisions.
Inform the Potential New Member about the recruitment process, membership requirements and external and internal responsibilities.
Enable every Potential New Member an equal opportunity to a level playing feild.
Strive to maintain a campus scholastic average that is above the allwomens average.
Membership Recruitment Acceptance BINDING AGREEMENT
If you receive an invitation to the Preference round, you will make your final selection at the conclusion of your last party. You will rank the chapter(s) you visited during Preference Round in preferential order. Once you complete your rankings, you will sign an electronic copy of the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). Please note that once the MRABA has been completed and submitted, it cannot be altered or changed.
The MRABA is a binding agreement that is effective for one calendar year. By signing this document, you as a Potential New Member agree that you are willing to accept a bid for membership from any sorority that you rank on the MRABA.
If you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority that you ranked on your MRABA, then you are bound to that group for one calendar year (August 2025-August 2026). If you receive a bid from any sorority that you have listed on your MRABA, and you choose not to accept it or later withdraw from the new member process, you are not eligible to participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB) in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. If you do not receive an invitation (a bid) from any of the sororities listed on your MRABA, you are eligible for Continuous Open Bidding.
For additional resources, answers to commonly asked questions, and an informational video, please view the QR code to visit our website.
Recruitment Week CONVOCATION
Saturday August 9 , 2025 th
ABOUT: Convocation marks the start of Recruitment! Held on campus at Coleman Coliseum, current members of the Alabama Panhellenic Executive Board will give a brief description of the day-by- day schedule. Potential New Members (PNMs) will also be assigned to a Sigma Rho Chi group and will meet their leaders for the week. Each participant will be able to pick up two Philanthropy Day t-shirts as they check in for Convocation.
OOTD: Dress is casual and comfortable. You will not be seeing any chapter members, so feel free to wear athletic clothes.
REMEMBER: This round will be held in Coleman Coliseum where you will hear from APA Representatives and several campus reosurces on how to be successful during Recruitment. You will not be meeting any chapter representatives during this ro d b f able.
Recruitment Week OPEN HOUSE
Sunday August 10 , 2025 th
ABOUT: Following Convocation, you will have the opportunity to watch a video from each of the chapters with the other members of your Sigma Rho Chi group. Each video is 5 minutes long and will help you learn more about each chapter - their values, history, signature events, and personality. Similarly, each chapter will have the opportunity to watch your video and get to know more about you.
OOTD: You will be watching chapter videos with the rest of your Sigma Rho Chi group so dress comfortably and casually!
REMEMBER: This is the day to focus on getting to know all of our incredible chapters. You will be meeting your Sigma Rho Chi, as well as other women participating in the Recruitment process (who could even wind up being your new sisters!) You will be watching videos from all 19 organizations, so be sure to take good notes!
Recruitment Week PHILANTHROPY
Monday, August 11th -Wednesday, August 13th
ABOUT: Philanthropy round marks the beginning of invitation-only parties. During this round, you will have the opportunity to visit up to 12 chapters for 30 minutes each. Service is an intergral part of the Greek experience at UA, and Philanthropy Round will give you a glimpse into the philanthropic work of each chapter. Financial information will also be provided by each chapter you visit during this round. These three days are laid back and so much fun!
OOTD: Shorts and skirts! Philanthropy Round is a great break before wearing dresses for the following rounds While these days are much more casual, we do not recommend ripped or frayed or denim shorts. Additionally, you won’t want to be wearing anything too short, since you may be sitting on the floor in some houses. You will pair your bottoms of choice with the two shirts provided at Convocation. Remember to wear comfortable shoes!
REMEMBER: Think about what philanthropies and causes are important to you and what service projects you were involved in during high school. Enjoy having fun with the active members while learning more about their philanthropies and service opportunities.
Recruitment Week SISTERHOOD
Thursday, August 14th - Friday, August 15th
ABOUT: The Sisterhood Round allows you to see the personality of each sorority. During this round, you may attend up to 7 parties, which are 40 minutes long. The parties during Sisterhood Round are informative and allow more time for conversations with the sorority women. Participation in this round highlights the individuality and values of each chapter.
OOTD: During this round, we recommend that you wear a nice dress, jumpsuit, or romper with wedges or heels. An example would be something you would wear to a nice dinner with friends or to a Sunday brunch with your family. You may want to keep a pair of sandals or flip flops in your bag to wear in between houses to give your feet a break!
REMEMBER: During this round, you should focus on what you ’ re looking for in a sisterhood, what you would like to be involved with at UA, and who might help you achieve those goals. This is a great time to get to see the personalities and friendships between members of each chapter.
Recruitment Week PREFERENCE
Saturday, August 16th
ABOUT: During Preference, you can attend up to 2 Preference parties. Each of these parties will last 45 minutes. This is the day to focus on what you want to gain from joining a sorority. An invitation to a Preference event means the sorority is very interested in asking you to become a member. After participating in a Preference ceremony, you will have the chance to talk privately with a member. During this time, the member may share with you how she made her decision, what her sorority means to her personally, and what sisterhood encompasses. After the last party, you will complete your Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). See pages 36-37 for more details.
OOTD: Preference Day is the most formal round of Recruitment! You should wear a nice dress and heels or nice wedges. You will not want to wear a dress that is too tight or short. An example would be something you may wear to a graduation ceremony or a daytime wedding, but not quite cocktail attire.
REMEMBER: Look around the room at each party you attend on this day. The women sitting around you could be your pledge sisters, so make sure you feel ctions, values, and how you feel in each sorority. want to spend your college experience.
Yay for BID DAY
Sunday, August 17th
Bid Day is the most exciting day of Recruitment! You might, however, be sitting or standing outside during the hottest time of the day, so hydration and preparation are important. While this day may be hot and hectic, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will start one of your most exciting adventures in college.
APA is pleased to continue to partner with ZAP Photography for Bid Day photos, as well as local vendors to offer New Member packages and arrangements for purchase To celebrate the end of an emotional week, many new members receive packages from friends and families with their new sorority letters on merchandise. For more information about New Member Packages, please visit our website.
Please note Colonial, Magnolia, and Judy Bonner Drive will be closed to traffic on Sunday, August 17th for the morning of Bid Day.
OOTD: Wear a loose-fitting/cooling top, shorts, and comfortable shoes with backs. After you get your bid, you will have an opportunity to run to your new home. There, you will receive a jersey with your new sorority letters to put on over your top.
REMINDERS
Bid Day is a very exciting and very long day. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep, drink plenty of water, and eat something before reporting to Bryant Denny! You are encouraged to bring a disposable water bottle with you. Don’t worry, many chapters will serve snacks when you get to the house
RETREATS
After Bid Day, sororities plan opportunities so that their new member class can bond and get to know each other. Here, the new members meet their new sisters, learn more about the sorority, and celebrate finding their home away from home!
GET TO KNOW
Our Chapters
During Primary Recruitment, you will get the opportunity to meet with the Panhellenic sororities at Alabama. Making notes during the Recruitment process will make keeping track of your preferences much easier when you submit your priorities. As you visit each one, take notes on the chapter pages and keep the following questions in mind:
QUESTIONS To Consider
How did you feel leaving this chapter’s event?
Excited? Welcomed? Empowered?
Do you feel your values align well with the values of this chapter?
What is your first impression of this chapter? Has your initial opinion changed throughout this experience?
How can you be an asset to this chapter? How can this chapter be an asset to you?
How was your experience in the chapter similar or different to what you previously envisioned?
NICKNAME: Alpha Chi
FOUNDING: 1885
UA FOUNDING: 1924
ALPHA CHI OMEGA AXΩ
CHAPTER NAME: Alpha Upsilon
PHILANTHROPY: Domestic Violence
Awareness, Prevention, and Education
CHAPTER VALUES: Character, Leadership,
Scholarship, Service, & Sisterhood
SYMBOL: Grecian Lyre
FLOWER: Red Carnation
COLOR(S): Scarlet and Olive green
MOTTO: Together Let Us Seek the Heights
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ALPHA DELTA CHI
NICKNAME: ADChi
FOUNDING: 1925
UA FOUNDING: 2004
CHAPTER NAME: Tau
PHILANTHROPY: Youth for Christ
CHAPTER VALUES: Accountability, Community, Integrity, Sisterhood, Service
SYMBOL: Lamb
FLOWER: Gladiolus and Delphinium
COLOR(S): Flame and Blue
MOTTO: As
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NICKNAME: ADPi
FOUNDING: 1851
UA FOUNDING: 1907
ALPHA DELTA PI AΔΠ
CHAPTER NAME: Eta
PHILANTHROPY: The Ronald McDonald
House Charities
CHAPTER VALUES: Sisterhood, Service,
Character and Knowledge olet
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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA AΓΔ
NICKNAME: Alpha Gam
FOUNDING: 1904
UA FOUNDING: 1921
CHAPTER NAME: Psi
PHILANTHROPY: Fighting Hunger
CHAPTER VALUES: Authenticity, Community, Generosity, Integrity, and Scholarship
SYMBOL: Squirrel
FLOWER: R d d B ff ith G
Asparag COLOR
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SUGGE
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ALPHA OMICRON PI AOΠ
NICKNAME: AOII
FOUNDING: 1897
UA FOUNDING: 1967
CHAPTER NAME: Alpha Delta
PHILANTHROPY: Arthritis Foundation
CHAPTER VALUES: Character, Dignity, Scholarship, College Loyalty
SYMBOL: Infinity Rose
FLOWER: Jacqueminot rose
COLOR(S): Cardinal red and white
MOTTO CHAPT
SUGGE
NOTES:
NICKNAME: A-Phi
FOUNDING: 1872
UA FOUNDING: 1932
ALPHA PHI AΦ
CHAPTER NAME: Beta Mu
PHILANTHROPY: Alpha Phi Foundation
Supporting Women's Heart Health
CHAPTER VALUES: Sisterhood, Generosity, Innovation, and Character
SYMBOL: Ivy Leaf
FLOWER: Lily of the Valley
COLOR(S): Silver and Bordeaux
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NICKNAME: Chi O
FOUNDING: 1895
CHI OMEGA ΧΩ
UA FOUNDING: 1922
CHAPTER NAME: Nu Beta
PHILANTHROPY: Make-A-Wish Foundation
CHAPTER VALUES: Friendship, Involvement, Integrity, Leadership, Scholarship & Service
SYMBOL: Skull and Cross Bones
FLOWER: White carnation and Straw anly always and
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NICKNAME: Tri Delta
FOUNDING: 1888
UA FOUNDING: 1914
DELTA DELTA DELTA ΔΔΔ
CHAPTER NAME: Delta Mu
PHILANTHROPY: Children’s cancer & St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital
CHAPTER VALUES: Truth, Self Sacrifice, and Friendship
SYMBOL: Trident
FLOWER: Pansy
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NICKNAME: DG
FOUNDING: 1873
UA FOUNDING: 1947
DELTA GAMMA ΔΓ
CHAPTER NAME: Beta Psi
PHILANTHROPY: Service for Sight and The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
CHAPTER VALUES: Friendship, Education, Culture, Social responsibility, and Character
SYMBOL: Anchor
FLOWER: Cream Rose
COLOR(S): Bronze, pink, and blue
MOTTO: Do Good
CHAPTER WEBSITE:
NOTES:
NICKNAME: DZ
FOUNDING: 1902
UA FOUNDING: 1922
DELTA ZETA ΔZ
CHAPTER NAME: Alpha Gamma
PHILANTHROPY: Speech and
CHAPTER VALUES: Friendship
Generosity, Empowerment, Co
Belonging
SYMBOL: Roman lamp
FLOWER: Killarney Rose
COLOR(S): Pink and green
MOTTO: Let the Flame Endure CHAP www.a SUGG CHAP
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NICKNAME: G-Phi
FOUNDING: 1874
UA FOUNDING: 1989
GAMMA PHI BETA ΓΦΒ
CHAPTER NAME: Epsilon Lambda
PHILANTHROPY: Building Strong Girls
CHAPTER VALUES: Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty
SYMBOL: Crescent moon
FLOWER: Pink carnation
COLOR(S): Brown and Mode a Rock
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KAPPA ALPHA THETA KAΘ
NICKNAME: Theta
FOUNDING: 1870
UA FOUNDING: 1967
CHAPTER NAME: Delta Omicron
PHILANTHROPY: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, and the Theta Foundation
CHAPTER VALUES: Individuality, Leadership, Personal Development Scholarship, Sisterhood rs ansy
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NICKNAME: KD
FOUNDING: 1879
UA FOUNDING: 1904
KAPPA DELTA KΔ
CHAPTER NAME: Zeta
PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of America, and Crossing Points
CHAPTER VALUES: Friendship & Loyalty, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, and Selfless Service
SYMBOL: Nautilus Shell & Dagger
FLOWER
COLOR(
MOTTO CHAPTE
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KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA KKΓ
NICKNAME: Kappa
FOUNDING: 1870
UA FOUNDING: 1927
CHAPTER NAME: Gamma Pi
PHILANTHROPY: The JED Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
CHAPTER VALUES: Authenticity, Individuality, Involvement, Scholarship and Sisterhood
SYMBOL: Fleur de lis, Key
FLOWER: Iris
COLOR(S): Light blue and Dark blue
MOTTO D B ldly, Live Fully
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NICKNAME: Phi Mu
FOUNDING: 1852
UA FOUNDING: 1932
CHAPTER NAME: Alpha Zeta
PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
CHAPTER VALUES: Love, Honor, and Truth
SYMBOL: Quatrefoil
FLOWER: Rose-Colored Carnation
COLOR(S): Rose and White
MOTTO: Les Soeurs Fideles
CHAPTER WEBSITE: https://www.uaphimu.org
SUGGESTED GPA: 3.4
CHAPTER INSTAGRAM: @uaphimu
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PI BETA PHI
NICKNAME: Pi Phi
FOUNDING: 1867
UA FOUNDING: 1949
CHAPTER NAME: Alabama Beta
PHILANTHROPY: Read>Lead>Achieve
CHAPTER VALUES: Integrity, Honor and Respect, Lifelong Commitment, Philanthropic Service to Others, Personal and Intellectual Growth, and Sincere Friendship
SYMBOL: Angel and Arrow
FLOWER: Wine Carnation
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NICKNAME: Sig Delt
FOUNDING: 1917
UA FOUNDING: 1935
SIGMA DELTA TAU ΣΔT
CHAPTER NAME: Rho
PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America, Jewish Women International, Sigma Delta Tau Foundation
CHAPTER VALUES: Individuality, Connection, Engagement, and Community
SYMBOL: Jeweled T
FLOWER: Yellow Tea
COLOR(S): Cafe au
NOTES:
NICKNAME: SK
FOUNDING: 1874
UA FOUNDING: 1932
SIGMA KAPPA ΣK
CHAPTER NAME: Alpha Omega
PHILANTHROPY: Alzheimer’s Disease Research
CHAPTER VALUES: Personal Growth, Friendship, Loyalty, Service
SYMBOL: Dove and Heart
FLOWER: Wild Purple Violet
COLOR(S): Lavender and Maroon
MOTTO: One Heart, One Way
CHAPTER WEBSITE: ua.sigmakappa.org
SUGGESTED GPA: 3.0
CHAPTER INSTAGRAM: @uasigmakappa
NOTES:
NICKNAME: Zeta
FOUNDING: 1898
UA FOUNDING: 1910
ZETA TAU ALPHA ZTA
CHAPTER NAME: Nu
PHILANTHROPY: Breast Cancer Education & A
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New MemberPACKAGES
As a celebration of the end of Recruitment week, PNM’s have the option to receive a new member package from family and/or friends. While chapters will provide their new members with a few gifts on bid day, these packages can be purchased ahead of time and delivered shortly after Bid Day to the new member’s new chapter and may be different than what the chapter may give her. Many local vendors will be offering Sorority New Member Packages and Arrangements for Fall 2025 Primary Recruitment. New Member Packages are gift packages and/or flower arrangements congratulating a new member on joining a sorority.
The Packages are delivered to the sorority houses post Bid Day, and are there for their return from their New Member Retreats. In coordination with local vendors, each sorority has designated a specific time and date for New Member Package and Arrangements deliveries.
Individuals who wish to hand deliver sorority gift packages and/or flower arrangements to a new member on Bid Day will need to arrange on-site pick-up with the local vendor, as there will be no deliveries to Sorority Row on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. For more information about Sorority New Member Packages and arrangements, we encourage you to reach out to our incredible sponsors. More information is available at uapanhellenic.com.
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