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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is recruitment and when is it?
Recruitment is a weeklong event in which those who want to take part in sorority life on campus get the chance to learn about the different sororities and meet their members.

2. How old is Phi Mu, are they national?
Phi Mu is the second oldest sorority nationwide, founded in 1852.

3. My parents and I are really worried about hazing. Will I be hazed?
No! Columbus State University, as well as Phi Mu have a no tolerance hazing policy. You will not be hazed at any time while you are a member of any chapter on the Columbus State campus or during recruitment.

4. What are the financial obligations of being a member?
They vary for different chapters, each will be explained in-depth to you during recruitment.

5. My grandmother was a Phi Mu at another school. Does that make me a legacy? Do I need to do anything?
Yes, you are considered a legacy by our national office. Phi Mu considers you a legacy if your mother, grandmother, sister or stepmother was an initiated member of Phi Mu. If you are planning on going through recruitment please have your relation (i.e. your grandmother or mother) send a reccomendation to the chapter.

6. I keep hearing about philanthropies. What are they?
Phi Mu's national philanthropy is Children's Miracle Network. Depending on the needs of the philanthropy, each chapter holds various events to raise money for them or to work closely one-on-one with them.

7. What are some other basic facts about Phi Mu?
Our colors are Rose and White. Our mascot is the lion, Sir Fidel. Our flower is the rose carnation, and our open motto is "Les Soeurs Fideles."

8. Will I have time to be involved in other campus organizations or have a job?
Yes. As a matter of fact, Phi Mu highly encourages our women to be involved in other organizations on campus, and many of our sisters have jobs working 2-3 nights a week.

9. My parents are really worried about my grades. Will they suffer if I join a sorority?
That's a good question. In most cases, grades will go up. Phi Mu, like every other chapter at Columbus State has a GPA requirement to join their chapter and stay active. Phi Mu also has a scholarship program, which helps to maintain grades.

10. What are some of the qualities I'll gain from joining a sorority?
There are so many things you can gain from being in a sorority during your collegiate years. Leadership, time management, service, teamwork, and sisterhood are some of the leading reasons women join a sorority. During recruitment don't be afraid to ask the ladies what they have gained from being in their respective chapters.

11. What are the requirements to be in Phi Mu?
We only allow girls to pledge Phi Mu if they have a GPA of 2.5 and higher. They also have to be a full-time student at Columbus State University.