ALPHA Standards of Accreditation is a mandatory process for all fraternities and sororities recognized at Columbia University. A successful submission every semester is required in order to stay in good standing.

ALPHA Standards is not merely a name, but ALPHA serves as an acronym for the core competencies of fraternity and sorority life at Columbia University.

Academics
Leadership development & member education 
Philanthropy & community service
Housing operations & chapter management  
Activities & alumni

Each recognized fraternity and sorority at Columbia is expected to operate within each of the five core competencies.

A successful completion of ALPHA Standards every semester is indicative of a chapter building a foundation of success at the University.

How to submit ALPHA Standards:

Chapters should download the ALPHA Standards of Accreditation Manual for detailed instructions on the submission process for this ALPHA Standards year. 

Important Resources

ALPHA Standards of Accreditation
ALPHA Standards Submission Form

Required Templates

Within the ALPHA Standards Submission Form, you can find all templates required to successfully submit the ALPHA Standards of Accreditation. All templates must be filled out within Excel / Google Sheets and submitted as Excel / Google Sheets files with the exception of the New Member Anti-Hazing Compliance Form.