A fraternity recommendation letter is a short letter from a fraternity member that vouches for a student who wants to join the group. It tells current members who you are, what you have achieved, and why you would be a good fit. Use the form below to create yours online, or follow the samples further down as a guide.
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To join a fraternity, it helps to know the “fraternity reference letter,” also called a “fraternity letter of recommendation.” This document can play a big part in your acceptance. Current members want to be sure they can trust you, and the letter gives them an opinion of you. They use it to decide if you can join.
Even if you have already graduated from college, our general guide to recommendation letters at https://formspal.com/recommendation-letter-template/ is worth a look. Fraternities exist outside of college life too, so the same ideas apply.
There are some requirements to follow if you want to become a member of any fraternity. First of all, you should be a university or college student to join one of the local fraternities. The following guide clarifies what to do next:
This document must be composed and signed by an individual who is either a current or former member of the fraternity you intend to join. Ideally, this person knows you well, because their job is to describe your best qualities.
The letter needs to convince the fraternity and its members that you belong in the organization. It helps if you already have close friends in the fraternity who can recommend you.
If you do not know anyone in the fraternity, look for someone who can speak for you. Rush week and similar events are good places to meet members. Be ready to share your qualities, achievements, and goals, so the person has enough detail to write a convincing letter.
A polite, clear request makes it easy for a recommender to say yes. Ask in person or by email, and give the person plenty of time to write a thoughtful letter.
Every fraternity has its own culture, but recommendation letters tend to be read for the same things. Readers want to see character, reliability, and a good fit with the group.
Before asking your peers for the recommendation or writing the recommendation letter, you should probably learn more details about how the completed form must look and what it should include. We have prepared a practical step-by-step guide for everyone who needs to write the letter. However, in this section, we would like to introduce you to what you should include in your fraternity recommendation letter:
Place the letter in an envelope and seal it before sending it to the fraternity for them to consider your application.
A few small habits make a recommendation letter feel personal and trustworthy to the readers.
Avoid vague praise and copy-and-paste wording. Members notice when a letter sounds generic, and a personal story is much easier to trust.
In general, a letter of recommendation does not require a strict writing format and can be written in a fairly free but official style. It should consist of an introduction, two main paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The size of the letter is usually about one page of text. Good wording can also sway the decision of the brotherhood and give the candidate a clear edge over other applicants.
A letter has four parts:
Start with your name, the fraternity, and whether you are a current or former member. Add a formal salutation, then introduce the person you are recommending. A standard business letter format makes the document look more professional.
List the candidate’s best qualities and achievements, and show why they are worthy of becoming a brotherhood member. Good examples are academic and extracurricular achievements, such as charity events or volunteer work. You can also mention sports achievements.
Highlight the candidate’s positive personal traits, the things that make them attractive to others. Fraternity members usually live in one house and spend a lot of time together. That is why they want to be sure the candidate has a good personality and can have fun with other members.
Say that you support the candidate and offer further contact with the fraternity. After a formal sign-off, add your signature and your name.
Two sample letters can make writing your own easier. Use them as a model, then add your own details and examples so the letter sounds like you. Each sample has blanks and short notes in brackets that show what to write.
Replace every blank line with real details before you send a letter. Sign it, and keep a copy for your records.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Recommendation Letter
From_________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
(Write your name and current address here)
_________________, 20__
(Write the current date here)
Representative
_____________________
(Fill out the name of fraternity)
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
(Write the address of the organization)
Dear _____________________ (Write the name of the fraternity member),
I can’t think of anybody that I would recommend more as a new fraternal brother than _____________________ (Write the applicant’s name). Back in_______, ________ (name of the state and city here), __________ (Write the applicant’s name) and I were neighbors and went to the same high school.
While visiting my home over the break, I ran into ______________ (applicant’s name) and he told me that he was transferring here to study ______________ (Name of the subject). He’d been thinking about joining our fraternity.
_____________ (applicant’s name) was always a popular guy during his school years. He was a star of the school basketball team and was always a top student in all of his classes.
Although we have not met for a while, I believe that he is a perfect candidate for our fraternity. Recently, _______________ (applicant’s name) told me that he’s been playing point guard for the _______________ (name of the college here) basketball team and he’s still top of the class.
___________ (applicant’s name) is a fun guy to be around, and he clearly knows how to balance having a good time with having a clear focus on studying. His popularity at school and in sports makes him a very wanted company for his peers and shows him as a very hard-working person.
I do not doubt that our fraternity will be better off with _____________ (applicant’s name) as a member. Please let me know if you have any questions or need other specific information.
Thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
_____________________ (Your signature)
_____________________ (Write your full name)
Alpha Fraternity Recommendation Letter
From____________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
(Write your name and address here)
_________________, 20____
(Write the current date here)
________________________ (Write the name of the letter recipient here)
________________________ (Write the position of the recipient in the Fraternity here)
________________________ (The address of the recipient here)
Dear ________________ (Name of the recipient here),
I have been a member of our ___________________ (Name of the fraternity here) for the past ____________ (The number of years/months) while studying at ____________________ (The name of the University). These ____________(Write the time period again) have been some of the best years of my life.
I recently met ___________________ (Write the name of the applicant here), who transferred to our university this year and I feel that he would make a perfect addition to our fraternity.
My sister attends the same school that ____________ (Name of the applicant) went to and confirmed that ________________ (Name of the applicant) was one of the best students of his year. Besides, he has always been an extremely popular and outgoing individual. He also has a range of positive characteristics confirming his kindness and responsiveness. He organized projects to help poor people at his high school and participated in organizing charity events.
_______________ (Applicant’s name) has the right balance of a positive attitude and hard work. He has a great personality, and our fraternity needs more people like him. While interacting with him, ___________ (Applicant’s name here) told me of his interest in joining our fraternity. I think he would be great for us, and hence, I am writing this recommendation in hopes that you’ll consider him for our fraternity.
Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Best Regards,
________________________ (Write your signature here)
________________________ (Write your name here)
________________________ (Your phone number here)
Most letters are about one page. A typical letter has an introduction, two short paragraphs, and a closing. That is long enough to share real examples and short enough for busy members to read in a minute or two.
Pick someone who knows you well and can give real examples of your character and achievements. Good choices include:
Go to rush week and other fraternity events, introduce yourself, and let members get to know you. Once someone knows enough about you, ask if they would be willing to write a letter.
Yes. Replace every blank with your own details and personal examples, so the letter reads like it comes from you.
Sign it, put it in an envelope, seal it, and send it to the fraternity representative. If you are unsure how the fraternity prefers to receive letters, ask a member or send a short email to check.
Ask the fraternity how many letters it prefers to read before you collect more than one. Some groups like a single strong letter, and others welcome a few voices.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
