About Recommendations or References as It is All Greek to Me

Recommendations/References/Letters

1.  What are recommendations/ letters of reference?

A reference is similar to a job reference.  It is a form written by a sorority alumna (graduate) to introduce you to a sorority chapter.  It provides a means of introduction and does not guarantee an invitation to membership from that sorority.  It is the responsibility of the sorority alumna who is completing the form, to obtain, complete and submit it in the manner and time required by her group.

2.  Do I need letters in addition to a recommendation/ reference?

Sometimes you don’t.  The sorority alumna writing the recommendation/ reference will be familiar with her sorority’s requirements.

3.  How do I obtain a reference/recommendation?

Find out what sorority chapters are represented on your college campus.  Begin early to network with friends, family and teachers of your intent to participate in the membership recruitment process. They may wish to provide a reference letter for you.  The sorority alumna writing the reference will ask you for pictures, transcripts and a resume to enclose.

An alumna wishing to write a reference does not need to be a graduate of the college you will attend.  She only needs to be a member of a sorority with a chapter on that campus.

When you are providing information for a reference letter, please use correct grammar, punctuation, be polite and brief.  Tell the alumna which college you will attend.  Include a typed resume and a photo.  The photo should be full length or a head shot, and is used for recognition.  List any legacy affiliations on your resume.  Ask her to please call or email you (list your phone & email address) if she needs any more information.

If the alumna is not currently active in her Brazos Valley sorority organization and does not know the correct procedures or addresses, please tell her to contact any member of the Membership Recruitment Committee.  Any alumna can call her sorority’s recruitment contact for correct procedures and addresses.

You must register with your college or university Panhellenic to be eligible to participate in their recruitment activities.