At a time when society looked upon women only as daughters, wives, and mothers—and therefore not in need of higher education—our ten Founders were pioneers of the coeducational system. Attending school with the handicap of implied, if not open, opposition, our Founders sought support from each other. There was a need for a social center, a place of conference, a tie which should unite, a circle of friends who could sympathize with one another in their perplexities. They formed Alpha Phi in 1872 at Syracuse University. Today, Alpha Phi continues to provide a "tie which unites, a circle of friends" for women young and old all around the world. From hand to hand and heart to heart, we are all grateful and proud of the legacy left to us by our Founders.

 

Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement.

The sisterhood of Alpha Phi stretches from coast to coast through 164 collegiate campuses and more than 200,000 members.  Sisters share a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to help one another and their communities.  Alpha Phis are leaders, scholars, contributors and lifetime members of a sisterhood that values these traits. 
  
Alpha Phi assists college women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. Alpha Phi enhances and promotes each member's development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty and character development. 

 

The innovative leadership and organizational practices of Alpha Phi's Founders in 1872 set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of today...a sisterhood that values the past but looks forward to the progress offered by the future.

 

 

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Contact our national office!

 

Alpha Phi International Fraternity

 

1930 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone 847.475.0663
Fax: 847.475.6820
Direct voice mail line: 847.475.4786

 

General Inquiries: fraternity@alphaphi.org