A letter of recommendation is an official form provided by an individual sorority’s national organization that is filled out by someone who is an alumna of a Panhellenic sorority and no longer attending college but wishes to write a PNM a recommendation for their chapter. A Recommendation/Reference (also called a REC or RIF) serves as an OPTIONAL introduction to the sorority, so their members can get to know a PNM in advance of primary recruitment in the fall.
No! While you may hear that some schools may require letters of recommendation, Louisiana State University does not require them to participate in recruitment. It is the chapter’s total responsibility for obtaining any information that they may need for a PNM outside of the registration form in the recruitment process. We find that our sorority women care more about the one-on-one conversations they have with PNMs during recruitment functions rather than what a letter from an alumna says about them. Our women want to know all of the unique personality traits and values that make you who you are, and no letter can tell them that. If you do or do not have a recommendation letter, it will not be held against you in any way!
In summary, letters are not required or needed to join a sorority. Recommendations are like extra credit—spend your summer relaxing and hanging out with friends. Do not worry about getting a letter of recommendation!
If an alumna would like to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf, please view the information below for policies and formats of submission.
If you have any questions about individual chapters Letters of Recommendation, please contact the individual chapter.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Alpha Delta Pi does not require Letters of Recommendation, but will accept letters if they are submitted.
Legacy Policy
Alpha Delta Pi recognizes a Legacy as a sister, daughter, granddaughter or great granddaughter of an initiated member of ADPi. Including step relatives and blended families.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please do so electronically at alphadeltapi.org. Please upload no more than three letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Alpha Phi does not require Letters of Recommendation. Letters are encouraged, however, it is Alpha Phi’s total responsibility to obtain letters of recommendation per the NPC Manual of Information. It is not required of a Potential New Member to seek her own letters of recommendation.
Legacy Policy
While Alpha Phi encourages and recognizes legacies, they do not provide invitations to membership solely dependent upon legacy status.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail to 4020 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70820. Please send no more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Chi Omega requires at least one letter of recommendation, but would encourage two. It is Chi Omega’s total responsibility to assist in obtaining letters of recommendation per the NPC Manual of Information. It is not required of a Potential New Member to seek her own letters of recommendation.
Legacy Policy
Chi Omega defines a legacy as a sister or a daughter of a Chi Omega in good standing. Legacies and women with connections to Chi Omega are given thoughtful consideration by the chapter. Please know that being designated a legacy does not guarantee membership to Chi Omega.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please submit online through their national headquarters website (Chi Omega Everyday) by July 1.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Delta Delta Delta does not require Letters of Recommendation, but letters will be accepted.
Legacy Policy
While Tri Delta legacies are cherished and encouraged to participate in recruitment, no preferential treatment is given to them, and all potential new members are given equal consideration.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail to 4070 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Attn: Kate Duhe. Letters can also be emailed to trideltalsureference@gmail.com. Please do not submit more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Delta Gamma does not require letters of recommendation for potential new members, but we do welcome them when available. Recommendation letters are an additional avenue for the chapter to learn more about potential new members; however, Delta Gamma would never let the absence or presence of a recommendation letter determine anyone’s potential membership in our organization.
Legacy Policy
Delta Gamma gives all potential new members equal consideration, regardless of legacy status.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, an alumnae may mail them to 4080 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808. It is preferred to submit letters online via the Delta Gamma LSU Website by July 15th.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Delta Zeta requires one letter of recommendation. It is Delta Zeta’s total responsibility to assist in obtaining letters of recommendation per the NPC Manual of Information. It is not required of a Potential New Member to seek her own letters of recommendation.
Legacy Policy
Delta Zeta values the legacy relationship with the utmost respect. We highly encourage any potential members with a legacy connection to request a letter of recommendation from their connection point.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail to 4060 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 by July 15 or to their national headquarters website, deltazeta.org. Please do not submit more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Kappa Alpha Theta does not require Letters of Recommendation but will accept them if they are submitted.
Legacy Policy
Kappa Alpha Theta gives all potential new members equal consideration, regardless of legacy status.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail to 4030 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 by July 31. Please do not submit more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Kappa Delta does not require Letters of Recommendation but will accept them if they are submitted.
Legacy Policy
A Kappa Delta legacy is the daughter, granddaughter, or sister of an initiated member in good standing. Kappa Delta alumnae may use the optional legacy introduction form to introduce a legacy to the chapter. Kappa Delta gives all potential new members equal consideration, regardless of legacy status.
Submission Information
Recommendation letters can be completed in the new member portal on members.kappadelta.org or sent to Kappa Delta Sorority 3950 W Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808. Please do not submit more than 2 letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Kappa Kappa Gamma does not require Letters of Recommendation but will accept them if they are submitted.
Legacy Policy
Kappa Kappa Gamma gives all potential new members equal consideration, regardless of legacy status.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail them to 1119 Meridian Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820 by August 5. Please do not submit more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Phi Mu does not require or accept Letters of Recommendation.
Legacy Policy
Phi Mu gives all potential new members equal consideration, regardless of legacy status.
Submission Information
Phi Mu does not accept Letters of Recommendation.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Pi Beta Phi does not require Letters of Recommendation, but will accept them.
Legacy Policy
Pi Beta Phi gives all potential new member equal consideration, and no longer applies preferential treatment to legacies.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please mail them to 4040 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 by July 1. Please do not submit more than two letters.
Letter of Recommendation Policy
Zeta Tau Alpha does not require Letters of Recommendation, but will accept them. As we strive to provide equitable access and opportunity for all PNMs, we still welcome recommendation letters submitted by alumnae. The purpose of the letter is to enhance membership selection by providing relevant, useful information about PNMs with whom alumnae have long-standing relationships. ZTA does not require a letter of recommendation or a reference, and none of those give a PNM an advantage over others.
Legacy Policy
The term “legacy” will continue to recognize the special relationship between Zetas and their sisters, daughters or grandmothers. While members will continue to cherish the connection a legacy may have to ZTA, it will not play a role in membership selection.
Submission Information
If you choose to submit a letter of recommendation, please submit the letter via the Zeta Tau Alpha national website by August 1. Please do not submit more than two letters.