Dear Parents,

We are so happy to have your daughter as a member of Alpha Phi here at Syracuse. Alpha Phi will provide countless opportunities to do more than just partying away the years of college. Getting more involved with Syracuse University is just the beginning of the benefits Alpha Phi provides. At Alpha Phi International, and here at the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi, we believe there are five key beneficial aspects that come about by being a member of Alpha Phi:

Academics: Our members take academics very seriously, which shows through in our high cumulative GPA. In fall of 2006, we had the highest GPA of all 12 Panhellenic Sororities and in spring of 2007 we were 5th out of 45 Panhellenic, Service and Multicultural Sororities on the Syracuse Campus. We support your daughter's vision to excel and to be a leader in and out of the classroom. Additionally, college is also a time to learn about you. We hope to foster your daughter's creativity and drive in all aspects of her collegiate experience.

Commitment: At Alpha Phi, we are committed to your daughter's membership experience. Our founder's vision was to create a women's organization based on sisterhood, scholarship and service. Today, we still hold these values in all that we do, and to each member.

Sisterhood: The bonds of friendship formed in Alpha Phi tie our members together for years after college. It is these friendships formed that lead to smiles, laughter, tears and ultimately, the unforgettable memories your daughter will make. In Alpha Phi, it is the individual that makes the difference in the experience - and a collection of brilliant individuals leads to the experience of a lifetime.

Tradition: Alpha Phi was founded by ten women, here in Syracuse in 1872, making us the Alpha Chapter. When these women were denied entrance into men's fraternities, they decided to create their own and begin a path of sisterhood and friendship. At Alpha Phi, we uphold the traditions started by these ten remarkable women. While we live in the present, our past traditions bind us all together.

Watchcare: This is a concept that began with our Founders, who bonded together to support each other for mutual growth. Watchcare has three components: the preservation of human dignity, risk management and the development of solid values and ethics to help our members make appropriate decisions. This offers the foundation for our members that hand in hand we will stay safe and grow to meet our highest potential.