What is rush?Membership recruitment (also known as “rush”) is a period of time at a university during which a student can get to know the members and values of the sorority. Recruitment events are both social and informative and are opportunities for the student to find out if the organization is right for her. Kappa Phi Lambda recruitment events are always free, so students should feel welcome to come and have fun without further obligation.
What is a bid?A bid is an invitation to you from a chapter or colony to begin the process to join Kappa Phi Lambda. After recruitment ends, bids are given to individuals deemed to be a good fit for our organization. In order to be eligible for a bid, the interested individual must go through an interview process and attend a set number of recruitment events (which may vary depending on individual schools).
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why kappa phi lambda?This may be the most important question on your mind. To answer your question, we emphasize our strong values. Although we build many friendships and memories between a diverse group of young women across generations, our ideals of cultural education and social impact is what makes Kappa Phi Lambda stand out. We believe in not only helping the community but being an important force in society. Every Asian American woman (and every woman in general) deserves to have a voice that is heard. We hope to help our members become leaders of the world.
There are unlimited opportunities to meet new people, network, and prepare for your future. Build strong leadership qualities that are invaluable. With Kappa, there is never a dull moment. With year long commitments to community service, our philanthropy, and of course mixers and parties, your college career is sure to be a well-rounded one. |
Will joining affect my academics?Kappa Phi Lambda values academic excellence and recognizes that the reason students enter college is to receive an education. Students must maintain the minimum academic criteria set by their respective universities in order to participate in the sorority. Individual chapters and colonies may also have additional academic requirements for joining. Additionally, the intake process will provide and encourage regular study hours.
I'm not asian, can I still join kappa phi lambda?Absolutely! Although the sorority promotes Pan-Asian culture, we strongly encourage women of all backgrounds to consider joining. In fact, our current membership boasts of women from a diverse array of cultures. As one of our three pillars, Cultural Diversity is an essential part of the organization’s identity. We celebrate this diversity by holding cultural events on campuses and within our communities. Chapters and colonies also host joint events with other clubs and Greek-lettered organizations to further promote a spirit of cultural awareness. We believe recognizing individual members for the unique value they add makes us greater as a whole.
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What is kappa phi lambda's view on hazing?Kappa Phi Lambda enforces an anti-hazing policy via the National Constitution and Risk Management Policy and in accordance with university policies and state laws. All existing and prospective members have the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Hence, our intake process is positive, and focuses on nurturing prospective members to become women of values and vision.
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