Recruitment Academy

An immersive learning experience where recruitment leaders and Advisors come together to build skills, share ideas and strengthen their chapters.

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A Weekend that Brings Leaders Together

Pi Beta Phi’s Recruitment Academy will bring together collegiate recruitment leaders and Advisors for an immersive weekend designed to strengthen recruitment strategies through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, chapter-specific planning and one-on-one coaching. Every session is intentionally designed to provide practical ideas and real-world strategies that attendees can immediately bring back to their chapters, creating a lasting impact long after the event ends.

Recruitment Academy | February 19-21, 2027

Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
7730 Bonhomme Ave | St. Louis, MO 63105
314-863-0400
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Registration closes December 8, 2026.

Help Send a Chapter to Recruitment Academy

Every chapter selected for Recruitment Academy will return home with new ideas, stronger recruitment strategies and renewed confidence to lead. Your support helps offset the cost of Recruitment Academy for participating chapters, helping ensure budget constraints don’t prevent members from accessing this valuable experience.

By investing in Recruitment Academy, alumnae can help more collegiate leaders access this premier learning experience, strengthen their chapters and create even more opportunities for members to experience the lifelong value of Pi Phi.
Make a non-tax-deductible gift

Prefer to make a tax-deductible gift? Gifts to Pi Beta Phi Foundation can support qualifying Recruitment Academy expenses, which represent a limited portion of the overall event cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Recruitment Academy created?

Recruitment Academy was created to provide more tailored, hands-on learning than is possible within a larger event like College Weekend. Attendees will practice recruitment strategies, learn from experienced volunteers and staff and receive support they can bring home and put into action with their chapters.

Who is invited to attend Recruitment Academy?

Recruitment Academy is an exclusive experience for Pi Beta Phi chapters receiving consultant support. Each chapter will be invited to send its Vice President Recruitment, Director Recruitment Events, Director Membership Selection and Recruitment Advisor.

What does my registration include?

Event registration includes hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday night, all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast and program materials. Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from the event, including ground transportation.

How do I bill my registration fees to my chapter?

Once you reach the payment screen, please select the option “Bill My Chapter”. Once selected, type in the name of the chapter, e.g., “Alaska Alpha,” to ensure the fees are billed to the chapter you are representing. Chapters will be notified of any Recruitment Academy related charges to be deducted in a separate email, following their monthly statement.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

All requests for attendee fee refunds must be made in writing to [email protected] prior to 5 p.m. CST on December 17, 2026.

How are hotel accommodations arranged, and can I choose my roommate or upgrade to a single room?

Hotel accommodations will be arranged for all registered attendees at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton. When registering, you may select to share a room or choose to upgrade to a single room.

If selecting a shared room, you will be given an opportunity to request a roommate or be assigned one. Headquarters staff will do their best to accommodate your request; however, we are unable to guarantee a specific roommate request. We recommend connecting with your selected roommate ahead of registration, so you can both indicate the preference. Alumnae members will be assigned alumnae roommates; collegiate members will be assigned collegiate roommates.

When should I plan to arrive and depart?

All attendees should plan to arrive no later than 4 p.m. CST on Friday. Sunday departures should be scheduled no earlier than 2 p.m. CST. If your travel schedule falls outside of the recommended time frames, it must be approved by your AAC and Collegiate Regional Director.

For your convenience, if you plan to arrive early or depart late and require hotel accommodations for Thursday or Sunday nights, you may indicate such when registering by selecting the ‘Early Arrival’ or ‘Late Departure’ hotel accommodation program options. An additional charge will be incurred per room per night.

How do I get to and from the hotel?

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own ground transportation. Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton offers driving directions, parking information and transportation options on their website.

Uber and Lyft are popular options in the St. Louis area, and taxis are approximately $35 each way. Laclede Cab can be reserved at 314-652-3456. Be safe and smart with traveling. When using public transportation, always try to travel with a friend.

What should I wear?

On Friday and Sunday, show your Pi Phi pride by wearing your favorite Pi Phi apparel! On Saturday, attire is business casual; jeans are acceptable. Sweaters or wraps are recommended for meeting rooms as temperatures may fluctuate throughout the day.

Can I tour Pi Beta Phi Headquarters during Recruitment Academy?

Pi Beta Phi Headquarters tours will be arranged for those who register in advance. An additional fee of $20 for the shuttle transportation will be added to your registration if you wish to reserve a spot for the Headquarters tour. Space is limited—please register early.

One tour will be offered at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 19. Tours will leave promptly at their scheduled time; the Fraternity is unable to hold a tour for delayed flights and is unable to provide refunds. If you register for the tour, logistics will be provided in your confirmation materials.