The purpose of the ALPHA Standards of Excellence Program is to enhance the values, beliefs and practices of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Columbia University and recognize the accomplishments of outstanding chapters. By encouraging academic success, leadership development, philanthropy, community service and chapter management, Residential Life-Fraternity & Sorority Life seeks to reward chapters who exemplify excellence and continuously work towards making a positive impact on campus and the surrounding community while fulfilling the mission and vision of their respective organizations.

How to submit 2022 ALPHA Standards of Excellence:

Chapters should download the 2022 ALPHA Standards of Excellence Rubric for detailed instructions on the submission process for this ALPHA Standards year. 

Important Resources:
2022 ALPHA Standards of Excellence Rubric
ALPHA Standards of Excellence Guidelines

Required Templates:

Within this section you will find all templates required to successfully submit the 2022 ALPHA Standards of Excellence.  All templates must be filled out within Microsoft Excel and returned as Microsoft Excel files with the exception of the New Member Anti-Hazing Compliance Form.

Fall 2022 Templates

Fall 2022 Chapter Roster Template
     -Due at 9:00am the first Monday of the fall semester

Fall 2022 New Member Roster Template
     -Due within 48 hours of bid acceptance

Fall 2022 New Member Anti-Hazing Compliance
     -Due within 48 hours of bid acceptance

2022 Educational Workshop Template
     -Used for all Educational Workshop requirements

2022 Chapter Officer Report Template
     -Due 72 hours after elections