FAQS

1. Do I need to participate in primary recruitment to join Phi Sigma Rho?

Phi Sigma Rho participates in primary recruitment with Panhellenic, but you can still join without going through primary recruitment.

2. How can I learn more about Phi Rho?

Be sure to check out the info here on this website and also on our Instagram @phisigmarhoarizona. Feel free to DM any questions!

3. What majors are currently approved?

We accept engineering and engineering technology majors. The list includes:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Applied Biotechnology
• Applied Biotechnology: Food and Beverage Fermentation Emphasis
• Applied Biotechnology: Industrial Plant and Microbial Biotechnology Emphasis
• Applied Computing: Applied Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
• Applied Computing: Cloud Computing Emphasis
• Applied Computing: DevOps Emphasis
• Applied Computing: Information Management Emphasis
• Applied Computing: Network Operations Emphasis
• Applied Computing: Software Development Emphasis
• Applied Physics
• Architectural Engineering
• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biology: Biomedical Sciences Emphasis
• Biology: Organismal Biology Emphasis
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biosystems Analytics and Technology
• Biosystems Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cyber Operations: Cyber Engineering Emphasis
• Cyber Operations: Cyber Law and Policy Emphasis
• Cyber Operations: Defense and Forensics Emphasis
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Engineering Undeclared
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science (Leadership, Sustainability, and Communication Emphasis)
• Environmental Science (Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis)
• Environmental Science (Soil, Air, and Water Emphasis)
• Environmental Science (The Biosphere Emphasis)
• Geosciences (Geophysics)
• Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Science: Data Science Emphasis
• Information Science: Interactive and Immersive Technologies Emphasis
• Mathematics: Applied Emphasis
• Mathematics: Comprehensive Emphasis
• Mathematics: Computer Science Emphasis
• Mathematics: Economics and Business Emphasis
• Mathematics: Education Emphasis
• Mathematics: Life Sciences Emphasis
• Mathematics: Probability and Statistics Emphasis
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Molecular and Cellular Biology: Education and Communication Emphasis
• Molecular and Cellular Biology: Genetics and Human Health Emphasis
• Molecular and Cellular Biology: Systems and Big Data Biology Emphasis
• Mining Engineering
• Optical Sciences & Engineering
• Physics
• Planetary Geoscience
• Software Engineering
• Statistics and Data Science
• Systems Engineering
• Undeclared Engineering

4. Do I have to be in one of those majors to join?

We can only give out bids to Potential New Members in our current approved majors list. But, we are always working to add more. In addition, we have a once a sister always a sister policy that will allow you to remain in the chapter even if you change your major after joining. 

5. Can I join Phi Rho if I join another Panhellenic sorority?

We are not a professional sorority, we are a social sorority that is a part of Panhellenic. Therefore, you cannot be a part of Phi Sigma Rho along with another Panhellenic sorority.

 6. Why do you not always fully participate in primary recruitment with Panhellenic?

As a chapter, we vote on how we will be participating in primary recrutiment. For Fall 2024, Phi Sigma Rho will be fully participating in primary recruitment

7. How much does it cost to be in Phi Sigma Rho?

Active and new member dues for all Greek organizations are available at greek.arizona.edu/fsp/cost. We have scholarships available to help offset the cost if this poses a financial burden.We also have customizable payment plans available. 

8. What kind of events do you have?

We have lots of events including socials and philanthropies. Our Fall events tend to include Founder's Day, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Date Dash, and Sistersgiving. In the Spring we generally host Mom or Dads Day, Galentines Day, Retreat or Orchid Ball, and an End of the Year Celebration. 

9. What is the time commitment for Phi Rho?

We always recognize that academics come first so if you have something with school you are excused from any event. You can expect weekly meetings and a variety of events so you can choose how involved you want to be. There is a required four points each semester that include a Philanthropy, Panhellenic, Social, and Scholarship point.

10. What should I wear to recruitment?

Wear anything you are comfortable in!

11. What academic support is there in Phi Rho?

Phi Rho wants you to succeed in your classes. Since many of us are in the same classes you can have a sister to sit with and study with! We offer study sessions with our sisters and professional development events such as faculty mixers and internship panels. 

12. Do I have to do primary Panhellenic recruitment to join Phi Rho?

No, you just have to attend one of our events or set up a meeting with our VP of Recruitment at psralphakappavpofrecruitment@gmail.com.

13. How many members do you have right now?

Currently we have 23members!

14. Can I join if I am not a freshman?
 

Of course! We have members who have joined as sophomores, juniors, and even seniors!

15. Do you have a house?

No, we don’t have a house currently, but it is something we would love in the future!