Alpha Phi

Alpha Phi
ΑΦ
FoundedOctober 10, 1872 (1872-10-10)
Syracuse University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNPC
StatusActive
ScopeNorth America
MottoUnion hand in hand
PillarsSisterhood, Generosity, Innovation, and Character
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Colors  Bordeaux and   Silver
SymbolIvy
FlowerLily of the Valley and Forget-me-not
JewelRuby
MascotPhi Bear
PublicationAlpha Phi Quarterly
PhilanthropyAlpha Phi Foundation
Chapters175
Members250,000+ lifetime
NicknameAPhi and Phi's
Headquarters1985 S. Josephine Street
Denver, Colorado 80210
United States
Websitealphaphi.org

Alpha Phi International Women's Fraternity (ΑΦ, also known as APhi) is an international sorority with 175 active chapters and over 270,000 initiated members. Founded at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York in 1872, it was the fourth Greek-letter organization for women, and the first women's fraternity founded in the northeast. Alpha Phi is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, the governing council of 26 women's fraternities. Alpha Phi's international headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado.