A Theta legacy is defined as a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or sister of a Kappa Alpha Theta member. Stepdaughters, step granddaughters, step great-granddaughters, and stepsisters are considered legacies if their family considers them as such and if the family asks that they be considered as such on the Reference Form and Legacy Introduction (Online)  . These women deserve special consideration due to their existing connection to Kappa Alpha Theta and the values that define our organization.

There is no such thing as an indirect legacy (i.e., cousin, niece, etc.), and such persons are not given special consideration. However, we recognize that they may have special knowledge of and interest in Kappa Alpha Theta and are warmly welcomed and recruited.

The Reference Form and Legacy Introduction (Online)  is a device whereby a Theta mother, sister, grandmother, or great-grandmother of a PNM may advise a chapter that her legacy will be going through primary recruitment. In some places, the relative may be the only Theta aware that the legacy intends to participate in recruitment at a campus. Please make sure to fill out Section II that specifically asks for legacy information.

Having received the Reference Form and Legacy Introduction, the chapter has an opportunity to seek out a reference for the legacy.

While Kappa Alpha Theta provides special consideration to legacies participating in the recruitment process, legacies are not guaranteed an invitation to membership, and a legacy may be released from Kappa Alpha Theta.