Alpha Phi is the fourth oldest national women's sorority.

In 1888, the Alpha Phi Quarterly, an award-winning magazine, was established and has been published continuously to the present day.

Alpha Phi maintains a secret motto A.O.E. Its meaning remains unknown to the public and is kept highly secret. The meaning of the acronym is unveiled to all members upon initiation.

Alpha Phi is called a "fraternity" because it was founded before the word "sorority" was invented.

Alpha Phi was the first women's society to use Greek letters.

In 1957, Alpha Phi became the first women's fraternity to establish a Foundation.

In 1995, Alpha Phi became the first NPC international/national member to have a site on the World Wide Web.

Alpha Phi is the only organization that has twice received the American Heart Association's highest award, The Heart and Torch Award.