Many women encounter what is known as culture shock upon entering college. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. has provided a safe place and a home for many of the women who have joined this prestigious organization. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. strives to preserve Latina culture through outreach and community service in the Latino communities surrounding their campuses, by fulfilling our mission statement. The sisterhood has gained a reputation indicative of our commitment to community service, leadership, and academics.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. offers a network for professional development. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.’s women create life long friendships that continue beyond college. We have sisters all over the world in many different professions. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. sisterhood is a lifelong commitment and sisters are always willing to give a helping hand. Professional development and alumni connections are a continued effort of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.

Any woman is eligible to join Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. In accordance with our national constitution; Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. We also do not discriminate based on parental or marital status. We are a Latina sorority because we generally strive to serve Latinas in higher education. Any woman interested in Latina culture is welcome to join our intake process. Women from many cultural backgrounds are represented in our sorority, including: Mexican, Peruvian, Spanish, Filipino, African-American, Native American, German, Hmong, and English just to name a few.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. is significantly smaller then most traditional sororities, which is what attracts many women to our organization. We do not have a sorority house like many traditional fraternities and sororities. Our focus is balancing academics, community service, culture, empowerment, and social activities.

No. There is a fee associated with the new member education process. This money is used directly for the benefit of each prospective member and is not refundable. In addition each chapter sets chapter dues at the beginning of each semester. Chapter dues help to pay national dues, campus council dues, community service projects, social activities, sorority gifts and other projects that are chosen by the chapter.

In comparing Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. with traditional sororities, Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. is affordable and is significantly cheaper. A woman will never be turned away because of monetary issues.

There is a onetime process that is unique to Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. and every member of PLC goes through the same new member education process. Any woman interested is welcome to begin the process, however admittance is not guaranteed. Please contact the local chapter for more information. If you are looking to found a chapter at your school, please contact our Director of Expansion and National President. Due to Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.’s unique process, details will remain a confidential.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. prospective members will never be hazed or physically harmed. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are prohibited during the new member education process.

Our grade point average requirements and consistent study tables mandate that all Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. women maintain a G.P.A of 2.6 and 2.8 when holding executive positions. However, many sisters far exceed this minimum. Many sisters are also involved in other campus activities such as student government, other cultural organizations, and are recognized as leaders in their campus and surrounding communities. The support network that Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. offers is immeasurable.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. is currently located in Colorado, Rhode Island, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Indiana, Illinois, and Idaho.  Check out our chapter/associate chapter page for more information.

We are always looking to expand our Sisterhood to other colleges/universities. If you are interested in starting a chapter, please email our Director of Expansion at plcnb.expansion@gmail.com.

Hazing is any physical or mental act that puts a person in a stressful or dangerous situation. Hazing can take many forms and is hard to detect since the participants are usually willing to be subjected to these juvenile and sometimes dangerous acts. No chapter of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. shall ever permit hazing. Instances of hazing include, but are not limited to: forced consumption of alcohol or drugs, physical harm, and/or public humiliation. Any prospective member who feels they have been subjected to hazing must immediately contact the Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. National Board. Corrective Action for hazing will be imposed by the Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. National Board and Standards Committee and are non-negotiable.

We participate in various community service activities, academic or educational workshops, cultural programs, empowerment activities, campus activities, and social activities. Check out our chapter/associate chapter page and find out what our members are doing near you!

Academics come first with Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc., so activities are scheduled to not disrupt the academic schedule of the sisters. However, in order to maintain active status in the sorority, sisters are required to attend 75% of all activities deemed mandatory. In addition, each chapter/associate chapter has their own rules and expectations called bylaws that are followed. Therefore the required events may differ from location as well.

The relationship between Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. and other Greeks varies by chapter. Many of our chapters are actively involved with their campus Greek Council and participate in campus Greek Weeks. Many chapters collaborate with other Greek organizations to bring educational/cultural events to their respective campuses, provide community service, or hold social events.

Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. National Constitution and National Risk Management Policy enforces policies regulating alcohol consumption by sisters. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. actively discourages underage drinking, binge drinking, and use of controlled substances. All alcohol, drug, and tobacco use are strictly prohibited while wearing the letters of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.

More specific alcohol policies vary by chapter and university. They can be found in chapter bylaws. Each chapter creates its policy in compliance with campus regulations.