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Recommendations

What are reference or recommendation letters?

Reference and recommendation letters are written by sorority alumnae members and introduce a potential new member to the chapter and describe more about the potential new member's activities. You may choose to have reference or recommendation letters sent on your behalf to all sororities participating in formal recruitment.

Two ways to obtain a reference or recommendation:

1. Register with your local alumnae panhellenic - This will provide you with an opportunity to gain assistance in getting reference letters, possibly meet sorority alumnae in your area, and attend a recruitment information session. The registration form that you will complete for your local alumnae panhellenic will be very similar to the form you will complete for the University Panhellenic Council. If you need the name of the local alumnae panhellenic representative nearest you, visit the Web at www.texasgreeks.com or please call the Greek Life and Intercultural Education office at 512-471-9700. Most Alumnae Panhellenic Associations start collecting registration forms in early spring, therefore it is best to take care of that as soon as possible.

2. You may seek out and obtain sorority alumna to write letters on your behalf. Once an alumna has offered or been asked to write a reference, she may request some information from you. The alumna writing the reference is solely responsible for obtaining the appropriate form from her national organization, completing the form, and mailing it to the correct destination. You should not be involved in that process. Panhellenic does not have reference forms available nor can it obtain them for potential new members.

Reference and recommendation letters do not guarantee the potential new member a bid. Many of our sororities require a reference from an alumna member of their sorority before a woman can join, however they are not essential for every sorority. All letters may be sent directly to the chapter house address. If you or the sorority alumna have questions regarding references, please contact your local alumnae panhellenic, a greek advisor at a university near you, the national organization headquarters, or GLIE at (512) 471-9700.

  • Please note: Although recommendations are optional to participate in UT Recruitment, the majority of houses cannot invite you back past open house and may have to release you from their house without having a recommendation letter for you. Thererefore, it is HIGHLY encouraged to get recommendation letters for all 13 sororities at UT.


    • Where can I mail my reference or recommendation letters?

    Recommendation forms are mailed directly to the chapter house. The addresses below are located in Austin, TX 78705.

    Alpha Chi Omega, 2420 Nueces
    Alpha Delta Pi, 2620 Rio Grande
    Alpha Epsilon Phi, 2500 Rio Grande
    Alpha Phi, 2005 University Avenue
    Alpha Xi Delta, 2508 Rio Grande
    Chi Omega, 2711 Rio Grande
    Delta Delta Delta, 503 West 27th St.
    Delta Gamma, 2419 Rio Grande
    Kappa Alpha Theta, 2401 Pearl
    Kappa Delta, 2315 Nueces
    Kappa Kappa Gamma, 2001 University
    Pi Beta Phi, 2300 San Antonio
    Sigma Delta Tau - No House
    Zeta Tau Alpha, 2711 Nueces

How Do I Get Recommendation Letters?


  • If you reside outside of Texas we suggest contacting the Greek Life office of a University in your area to inquire if they have a listing for a local Alumnae Panhellenic Association near you.

  • You can also contact the national organizations directly if you do not have an alumnae panhellenic in your area.