College Weekend

College Weekend is one of Pi Beta Phi’s premier leadership experiences, bringing together chapter leaders and Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC) members for a weekend of learning, growth and sisterhood. Through specialized College tracks and interactive workshops, attendees gain practical tools, fresh insight and best practices tailored to their role—all while building meaningful connections with Pi Phis from chapters across North America. 

January 23-25, 2026 
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch 

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Registration closes December 9, 2025.   

Event Information

Program Descriptions and Learning Outcomes

Program Description 
The Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC) College will equip you with the knowledge, context and resources to best support today’s collegiate members and chapters. You will explore tools for confidently advising and mentoring collegians through the lenses of belonging, collaboration and friendship. The AAC College also provides an opportunity to network with peer advisors across the Fraternity! This program is designed for new advisors who have not had the opportunity to attend the event previously.  

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Alumnae Advisory Committee College, you will be able to: 
  • Cultivate meaningful professional relationships and strengthen your Pi Beta Phi network to enhance collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.
  • ​Enhance your knowledge within your AAC specialty area and deepen your understanding of Fraternity resources and support structures. 
  • Utilize Pi Beta Phi’s Leadership Model to guide your actions and apply inclusive, values-based leadership practices in your advisory roles. 

Program Description 
Are you ready to go beyond duties and deadlines to put servant leadership into action? The Chapter President’s College will equip you with procedures, best practices and resources to confidently take your chapter to the next level. From effective, inclusive communication to managing chapter business and supporting Panhellenic relationships, you’ll learn how to serve in the best interest of your chapter and Pi Beta Phi. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Chapter President College, you will be able to:
  • Practice servant leadership, active listening and collaborative communication strategies to use with your Executive Council, Alumnae Advisory Committee, chapter and Panhellenic community.
  • Understand your personal responsibility to uphold expectations of the Fraternity and lead your chapter through crisis and effective change management.
  • Identify opportunities for delegation and develop time management practices to assist in prioritizing and accomplishing Chapter President responsibilities.  

Program Description 
Community Relations is so much more than publicity—it's an opportunity to create meaningful connections and build your chapter’s authentic brand. The Community Relations College will empower you to develop a strategy that prioritizes philanthropy, strengthens campus and community relationships and showcases Pi Beta Phi’s positive impact in ways that resonate. You will be challenged to evaluate your chapter’s philanthropic impact and communication plan, turning ideas into action and prioritizing partnerships that matter. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Community Relations College, you will be able to:
  • Articulate the difference between fundraising, service and philanthropy as key components of community relations and create a plan for chapter members to engage in all three. 
  • Employ community relations practices that actively and effectively contribute to an inclusive and engaging member experience. 
  • Create a chapter brand strategy that shines through events, communication, recruitment and media. 
  • Identify opportunities to build strong connections and showcase Pi Beta Phi’s impact with key stakeholders and partners. 

Program Description 
Are you ready to take control of your chapter’s financial future? The Finance/Housing College is your gateway to understanding how the financial health of your chapter affects its overall success. You will discover your role in driving success and gain the insights and tools needed to lead with confidence. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Finance/Housing College, you will be able to: 
  • Identify and develop best practices in finance/housing that actively and effectively contribute to the overall financial health of your chapter.
  • Understand housing policies and procedures as it relates to the Director Housing role, while serving as a mentor to them.
  • Understand the relationship between the Vice President Finance/Housing and the Vice President Operations. 
  • Address difficult member finance/housing situations while positively holding members accountable through policies and procedures.  
  • Educate members on Pi Phi’s financial policies and procedures and their financial responsibility to the chapter and the Fraternity.  

Program Description 
Pi Phi’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is more than just words—it’s a dedication to creating an inclusive sisterhood where every member truly belongs. But what does belonging look like in action? The Inclusion College is designed to empower attendees with the tools to cultivate belonging, implement equitable practices and ensure every inclusion officer feels supported in their role. In this engaging track, you'll explore ways to work with the Chapter Leadership Team and infuse inclusion into all aspects of chapter life, making our sisterhood stronger and more united. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Inclusion College, you will be able to:
  • Discover the impact of personal identity on fostering DEI and understand how your unique perspective contributes to creating a more inclusive sisterhood. 
  • Cultivate key skills that empower you to design and lead inclusive, engaging and collaborative experiences that resonate with all members. 
  • Deepen your understanding of Pi Beta Phi’s Commitment to DEI, and explore actionable ways your chapter’s operations can align with and strengthen this vision. 
  • Develop effective strategies to evaluate chapter inclusion efforts, using meaningful data to drive initiatives and create valuable collaboration opportunities that enhance member satisfaction and belonging. 

Program Description 
Is your chapter struggling with participation? How about attendance at planned ceremonies or sisterhood events? Or maybe, you’re looking for ways to reignite junior and senior members’ passion for Pi Beta Phi. The Member Experience College will equip you with the tools to delegate so you can focus on promoting a premier member experience from pledging to graduation. Through reflection, collaboration and action planning, this track will take your chapter’s satisfaction to the next level!    

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Member Experience College, you will be able to:
  • Develop practices that effectively cultivate belonging for a premier member experience. 
  • Discover opportunities for meaningful, values-based program implementation through sisterhood events and Leading with Values® seminars.  
  • Learn how to assess member satisfaction through the Annual Member Evaluation and adapt chapter practices and programming based on the results.    
  • Deepen your understanding of the Member Experience Team’s responsibilities and the tools needed to manage a team and delegate effectively. 

Program Description 
Day-to-day operations are essential to keep each chapter running smoothly. But what role do they play in ensuring long-term stability and success? The Operations College goes beyond managing chapter meetings and membership statuses to think critically about what leadership within a chapter can look like and how to ensure chapter operations help a chapter thrive. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Operations College, you will be able to:
  • Support the Director Leadership through the steps of the elections process and promote leadership opportunities in the chapter.  
  • Conduct a collaborative bylaws and bylaws addendum review process including an equitable and inclusive points system.  
  • Identify and manage a variety of membership status changes.  
  • Define your role as the First Vice President. 

Program Description 
From building morale during Spirit Week to identifying opportunities for growth during Preference Round, the Recruitment College aims to provide the tools needed to help a chapter successfully recruit. Through group discussions, roundtables and activities, participants will learn to make recruitment fun and meaningful for their members while centering the Potential New Member. 

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Recruitment College, you will be able to:
  • Implement strategies to positively promote Pi Beta Phi through all recruitment stages. 
  • Distinguish the responsibilities of the entire Recruitment Team and how to best plan and execute recruitment within these roles. 
  • Facilitate strong recruitment preparation to ensure member confidence. 
  • Educate your chapter members on centering Potential New Members in the recruitment experience. 

Program Description 
Have you ever been curious about the “why” behind Pi Phi’s policies? The Risk Management College is designed to help participants build the skills and knowledge necessary to develop a tailored risk management approach for their chapter—partnering with other specialty teams along the way. Through group activities and idea sharing, you will discover how to tackle tricky situations in event planning and member accountability while educating your chapter members on the “why?”.  

Learning Outcomes 
By participating in the Risk Management College, you will be able to:
  • Identify and develop best practices in event planning, policy education and member accountability that effectively create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the chapter. 
  • Gain knowledge and comfort in using Pi Beta Phi's member accountability process to help members engage in our values of Sincere Friendship and Personal and Intellectual Growth.
  • Identify areas of opportunity for comprehensive policy and prevention education within your chapter. 
  • Articulate Pi Beta Phi’s event planning process and identify events that require Regional Team approval and collaboration. 
  • Define and create context for Pi Beta Phi policies and procedures. 

SUNDAY WORKSHOPS 

In addition to College programming, collegiate attendees will participate in two workshop sessions of their choice on Sunday morning. During registration, attendees will be asked to select their top two preferences from the below list. Workshops will be determined on a first come, first served basis. Alumnae Advisory Committee attendees will participate in one of three workshops designed specifically for their Advisor role. 

Collegiate Workshops

Balancing Act: Prioritizing mental health for collegiate sorority women 

Career Confidence: How to leverage your sorority experience 

Close-knit Connections: Maximizing impact for smaller chapters 

Conquering Conflict: Navigating difficult conversations with confidence 

Delegation Decoded: Empower your team and unlock their leadership potential 

Facilitation Foundations: How to guide groups with confidence and facilitate with flair 

Scaling Success: Strategies for managing a large chapter experience 

The Power of YOU: Embracing your authentic self 

AAC Workshops 

Sustaining Strong Chapters: Spotting strengths and struggles early 

Designed for Advisors serving as AAC Chair, AAC Finance/Housing, AAC Housing, AAC Operations and AAC Leadership

Planning with Purpose: Strategies for safe programming 

Designed for Advisors serving as AAC Risk Management, AAC Member Conduct, AAC Member Experience and AAC New Member Experience

Guiding Growth: Helping chapters tell their story

Designed for Advisors serving as AAC Recruitment, AAC Community Relations, AAC Service and Philanthropy and AAC Inclusion 

INSIDE THE EVENT

Go behind-the-scenes to see highlights from the event that showcase the fun, friendship and professional growth you can experience alongside fellow Pi Phi leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions

All Executive Council positions and AAC members are invited to attend College Weekend. Chapters may send as many attendees as they would like. Of course, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when deciding who your chapter should send.  
  1. Chapter budget. What funds are available to send a member? Registration and travel expenses are typically covered by the chapter.  
  2. Current chapter leaders. Who is likely to gain the most from the College Weekend experience and curriculum? Sending chapter officers makes the most sense for chapters hoping to get the most out of their investment.  
  3. Needs of the chapter. Which colleges (tracks) offer the most valuable information for your chapter?  

The best piece of advice: before determining whom your chapter should send to College Weekend, seek the insight of your AAC and, if needed, your Regional Team. Each chapter should participate fully in the Pi Beta Phi Officer Training Program in the Online Learning Center regardless of their participation in College Weekend. 

If a Vice President is unable to attend, one Director on their specialty team may take their place. It is recommended that an AAC member who is within their first few years serving and/or has not attended College Weekend in the past register for the event. 

Every chapter officer and Advisor attending College Weekend is required to register for a track. Chapter officers should register for the College in their specialty area. Advisors must register for the Alumnae Advisory Committee College. 

You will attend your registered “College” on Friday and Saturday. While your College should be specific to your officer position, Sunday’s workshops are open to all attendees. During registration, collegiate attendees will be asked to select their top two preferences from a list of eight workshops. Workshops will be determined on a first come, first served basis. Alumnae Advisory Committee attendees will be placed in one of three extended workshops depending on their Advisor role.  

All requests for attendee fee refunds must be made in writing to events@pibetaphi.org prior to 5 p.m. CST on December 18, 2025. Any request for registration substitution must be made in writing to events@pibetaphi.org prior to 5 p.m. CST on January 7, 2026. All substitutions must be for the same College Weekend track as the member originally registered. 

Please note, Pi Phi Headquarters is closed December 22-January 2; responses may be delayed.  

If chapter elections are not completed before the registration deadline, it is recommended the chapter’s Leadership and Nominating Committee select the member(s) they think should attend on behalf of the chapter.  

It is required for all officers to complete their training courses on the Pi Beta Phi Online Learning Center prior to attending College Weekend. 

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