Greek Lingo

Active (member):  A formally initiated member of a sorority

Bid: A formal invitation to join a chapter

Big (sister): An active member chosen to mentor a new member

Chapter: Name for the local organization of a national sorority

Chapter Advisor: An alumnae or faculty/staff member who serves in an advisory role for the organization

Hazing: Mental or physical abuse or harassment of a member, strictly prohibited by the University, state laws, and national organizations. 

Initiation: The traditional ritual or ceremony which brings the new member into full membership

Legacy: A prospective member who has a family member in the same sorority

NPC: National Panhellenic Conference, a representative body of the sororities

New Member: One who has been accepted as a probationary member of a sorority but has not been initiated

Philanthropy: A chapter's specific charitable organization.

Recruitment: The membership recruitment process

Rho Gamma: A disaffiliated member of an organization who assists potential members through the recruitment process 

Potential New Member: A term for women being recruited by an organization