With Alabama sorority recruitment underway and Bid Day only a few days away, scores of young women will soon join the sisterhood at one of the University of Alabama’s sororities on campus.
More than 2,500 women registered for 2022 formal recruitment, also known as “Bama Rush” on TikTok.
Want to know more about the sororities participating in open recruitment this fall? Read through to find out each organization’s founding year, colors, symbol, philanthropy project and much more below.
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Alpha Chi Omega
Nickname: Alpha Chi
National founding: 1885
UA founding: 1924
Chapter name: Alpha Upsilon
Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Education
Chapter values: Character, leadership, scholarship, service and sisterhood
Symbol: Grecian Lyre
Flower: Red carnation
Colors: Scarlet and olive green
Motto: “Together let us seek the heights.”
Chapter website: alphiachiua.com
Suggested GPA: 3.4
Alpha Delta Chi
Nickname: A-D-Chi
National founding: 1925
UA founding: 2004
Chapter name: Tau
Philanthropy: The Brown House
Chapter values: Accountability, community, integrity, service, sisterhood
Mascot: Lamb
Jewel: Pearl
Flower: Gladiolus and Delphinium
Colors: Flame and blue
Motto: “As in a mirror.”
Chapter website: adchibama.org
Alpha Delta Pi
Nickname: A-D-Pi
National founding: 1851
UA founding: 1907
Chapter name: Eta
Philanthropy: The Ronald McDonald House
Chapter values: Sisterhood, scholarship, individuality, involvement, service, loyalty
Mascot: Lion
Jewel: Diamond
Flower: Woodland Violet
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Motto: “We live for each other.”
Chapter website: etaalphadeltapi.com
Suggested GPA: 3.3
Alpha Gamma Delta
Nickname: Alpha-Gam
National founding: 1904
UA founding: 1921
Chapter name: Psi
Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger
Chapter values: Authenticity, community, generosity, integrity, scholarship
Mascot: Squirrel
Jewel: Pearl
Flower: Red rose, Yellow rose, Plumosa Asparagus Fern
Colors: Red, buff and green
Chapter website: uaalphagam.com
Suggested GPA: 3.4
Alpha Omicron Pi
Nickname: A-O-Pi
National founding: 1897
UA founding: 1967
Chapter name: Alpha Delta
Philanthropy: Arthritis Foundation
Chapter values: Character, dignity, scholarship, college loyalty
Mascot: Panda
Jewel: Ruby
Flower: Jacqueminot Rose
Colors: Cardinal red and white
Motto: “Inspire ambition.”
Chapter website: ua.alphaomicronpi.org
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Alpha Phi
Nickname: A-Phi
National founding: 1872
UA founding: 1932
Chapter name: Beta Mu
Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation Associated with Women’s Heart Health
Chapter value(s): Sisterhood, generosity, innovation, character
Symbol: Ivy leaf
Mascot: Bear
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Color(s): Silver and Bordeaux
Chapter website: alabamaalphaphi.org
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Chi Omega
Nickname: Chi-O
National founding: 1895
UA founding: 1922
Chapter name: Nu Beta
Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of West Alabama
Chapter values: Friendship, involvement, integrity, leadership, scholarship, service
Symbol: Skull and crossbones
Mascot: Owl
Flower: White carnation
Colors: Cardinal and straw
Motto: “Sisters on purpose
Chapter website: nubetachiomega.com
Suggested GPA: 3.4
Delta Delta Delta
Nickname: Tri-Delt
National founding: 1888
UA founding: 1914
Chapter name: Delta Mu
Philanthropy: Children’s Cancer & St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Chapter values: Authenticity, diversity, leadership, scholarship, sisterhood
Symbol: Trident
Mascot: Dolphin
Flower: Pansy
Colors: Silver, gold and blue
Chapter website: ua.tridelta.org
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Delta Gamma
Nickname: D-G
National founding: 1873
UA founding: 1947
Chapter name: Beta Psi
Philanthropy: Service for Sight and Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Chapter values: Friendship, scholarship, diversity, service, authenticity
Symbol: Anchor
Flower: Cream-colored rose
Colors: Bronze, pink and blue
Motto: “Do good.”
Chapter website: bamadeltagamma.com
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Delta Zeta
Nickname: D-Z
National founding: 1902
UA founding: 1922
Chapter name: Alpha Gamma
Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing, The Painted Turtle
Chapter values: Empowerment, friendship, citizenship, generosity, belonging, curiosity
Symbol: Lamp
Mascot: Turtle
Flower: Killarney Rose
Colors: Rose and green
Motto: “Dia-Karturoi Zuperon.”
Chapter website: alabamadeltazeta.com
Suggested GPA: 3.4
Gamma Phi Beta
Nickname: Gamma Phi
National founding: 1874
UA founding: 1989
Chapter name: Epsilon Lambda
Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls
Chapter values: Labor, learning, love, loyalty
Symbol: Crescent moon
Mascot: Penguin
Flower: Pink carnation
Colors: Pink, brown and mode
Chapter website: uagammaphibeta.com
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Kappa Alpha Theta
Nickname: Theta
National founding: 1870
UA founding: 1967
Chapter name: Delta Omicron
Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Chapter values: Individuality, leadership, personal development, scholarship, sisterhood
Symbol: Kite
Flower: Black and gold pansy
Color(s): Black and gold
Chapter website: alabama.kappaalphatheta.org
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Kappa Delta
Nickname: K-D
National founding: 1897
UA founding: 1904
Chapter name: Zeta
Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of America
Chapter values: Authenticity, friendship, honor, personal development, scholarship, service
Flower: White rose
Colors: Pearl white and olive green
Motto: “Ta Kala Diokomen.”
Chapter website: ua.kappadelta.org
Suggested GPA: 3.2
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Nickname: Kappa
National founding: 1870
UA founding: 1927
Chapter name: Gamma Pi
Philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama
Chapter values: Authenticity, individuality, involvement, scholarship, sisterhood
Jewel: Sapphire
Flower: Fleur-De-Lis
Colors: Light blue and dark blue
Motto: “Dream boldly. Live fully.”
Chapter website: ua.kappa.org
Suggested GPA: 3.3
Phi Mu
Nickname: Phi Mu
National founding: 1852
UA founding: 1931
Chapter name: Alpha Zeta
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Chapter values: Accountability, friendship, involvement, leadership, personal development
Symbol: Quatrefoil
Flower: Pink carnation
Colors: Rose and white
Motto: “Les Soeurs Fidelis.”
Chapter website: www.uaphimu.org
Suggested GPA: 3.3
Pi Beta Phi
Nickname: Pi Phi
National founding: 1867
UA founding: 1949
Chapter name: Alabama Beta
Philanthropy: Read>Lead>Achieve
Chapter values: Honor and respect, integrity, lifelong commitment, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, sincere friendship
Symbol: Arrow
Mascot: Angel
Flower: Wine carnation
Colors: Wine and silver blue
Chapter website: ua.pibetaphi.org
Suggested GPA: 3.33
Sigma Delta Tau
Nickname: Sig Delt
National founding: 1917
UA founding: 1935
Chapter name: Rho
Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, The Sig Delt Foundation and JWI
Chapter values: Community, connection, engagement, individuality, scholarship
Symbol: Torch
Mascot: Teddy bear
Jewel: Lapis Lazuli
Flower: Yellow tea rose
Colors: Cafe au Lait and Old Blue
Motto: “One hope of many people.”
Chapter website: alabamasigdelt.com
Suggested GPA: 2.75
Sigma Kappa
National founding: 1874
UA founding: 1932
Chapter name: Alpha Omega
Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, The Sigma Kappa Foundation
Chapter values: Friendship, loyalty, personal growth, service
Symbol: Dove and heart
Jewel: Pearl
Flower: Wild Purple Violet
Color(s): Lavender and maroon
Motto: “One heart, one way.”
Chapter website: ua.sigmakappa.org
Suggested GPA: 3.0
Zeta Tau Alpha
Nickname: Zeta
National founding: 1898
UA founding: 1910
Chapter name: Nu
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Chapter values: Authenticity, friendship, leadership, scholarship, service
Symbol: Crown and strawberry
Flower: White violet
Colors: Turquoise blue and steel grey
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Motto: “Seek the noblest.”
Chapter website: www.alabamazeta.com
Suggested GPA: 3.3
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