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Chapters | Collegiate Chapters | Alumni Chapters | Benefits of Memership
Colonizing a Chapter
"Chapters" are the local organizations that comprise Phi Beta. "Colonies" are student groups petitioning to become chartered Phi Beta chapters. "Iota groups" are alumni groups petitioning to become chartered Phi Beta chapters.
There are chapters located throughout the U.S. You should review our active chapters to discover if we already have a chapter near you. If there is not a currently active chapter at your school or in your city we have a process of creating a new chapter called colonization.
If you are interested in bringing a Phi Beta chapter to your school or city, you should read about Phi Beta and some of the benefits of membership.
The colonization process may seem like an overwhelming task. Phi Beta will guide you through this process. Below you will find outlines of the colonization program. You should also establish contact with Phi Beta to indicate your interest and receive further assistance.
Collegiate Chapter Colonization
- Obtain a "Letter of Verification" from the Director of Student Activities. This gives Phi Beta permission to colonize on your campus. Depending on your school policies, you may also need to contact your Student Government and/or your Greek Life Office.
- Find two other interested and motivated people to share the responsibility with you. The three of you will divide the duties and become your colony's first three officers: Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer and Fraternal Education Officer.
- Recruit another seven (or more) people for your colony. A minimum of ten qualified students is required for a charter. Students must be at least second semester/quarter freshmen with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Become familiar with basic Phi Beta information. This includes history and governance.
- Write your colony's bylaws.
- Hold a fundraiser to establish your colony's funds. Members will be responsible for national dues as well as local dues your colony establishes.
- Obtain campus recognition. This proceedure varies from campus to campus. See your Director of Student Activities and/or Director of Greek Life for what your group must do on your campus.
Contact Phi Beta's National VP Collegiates for further information on colonization.
Our Collegiate Colonization Packet is currently being revised. Please contact Phi Beta's National VP Collegiates for information.
Alumni Chapter Colonization
- Find two other interested and dedicated people to share the responsibility with you. The three of you will divide the duties and become your Iota group's first three officers: President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- Recruit another seven (or more) people interested in Phi Beta. You will need a minimum of 10 members to install a chapter.
- Become familiar with basic Phi Beta information.
- Write your Iota group's bylaws.
- Hold a fundraiser to establish your Iota group's funds. Members will be responsible for national dues as well as local dues your Iota group establishes.
- Complete the Alumni Chapter Colonization form (available from the National VP Alumni).
Contact Phi Beta's National VP Alumni for further information on colonization.
Download our Alumni Colonization Packet
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