Questions and Answers
What is the term for a person who has been initiated into lifelong membership in a Greek organization?
What does 'Active Transfer' refer to?
An initiated active member who was part of DPO at another school but moved to a new school has automatic DPO member status without doing the new member education process again.
What is the singular form of a graduated member of a sorority?
Alumna
What does 'Alumnae' refer to?
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What term is used for the plural of graduated members of a fraternity?
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What is an Alumni Association?
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What does 'Big Brother/Big Sister' refer to in Greek life?
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What is a 'Bid' in the context of Greek organizations?
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Define 'Dry Recruitment.'
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What is the significance of 'Founder's Day'?
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What does 'Hazing' entail?
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What does the 'Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)' govern?
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The term 'RUSH' is still commonly used to refer to recruitment in Greek life.
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What does 'Philanthropy' mean in the context of Greek organizations?
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Study Notes
Greek Terminology
- Active: Initiated member of a Greek organization with lifelong membership.
- Active Transfer: An initiated member moving to a new school retains status without re-education.
- Alumna: Singular form for a graduated sorority member.
- Alumnae: Plural form of graduated sorority members; typically donate and assist chapter activities.
- Alumni: Plural of graduated fraternity members; often support through donations and advising.
- Alumni Association: Organization consisting of alumni from a specific fraternity or sorority, often geographically based.
- Alumnus: Singular form for a graduated fraternity member.
- Associate Member: Member who has been active but is no longer attending university; retains some rights.
- Bid: Invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
- Bid Day: Final recruitment day where new members meet and accept bids.
- Big: Nickname for a Big Sister or Brother.
- Big Brother/Big Sister: Initiated member paired with a new member for guidance during initiation.
- Brother: Initiated male fraternity member; term of address among members.
- Call: Specific sound used by NPHC members for acknowledgment.
- Chapter: Campus-specific branch of a fraternity or sorority, denoted by Greek letters.
- Chapter Advisor: Alum who advises a chapter, providing support and guidance.
- Chapter Meeting: Regular meeting for discussing organizational business.
- Colony: New group of initiates aiming to establish a full chapter.
- Colors: Official colors representing a specific Greek organization with symbolic meanings.
- Crest: Insignia representing a fraternity or sorority.
- Depledge: Withdrawal from the new member process before initiation.
- Disaffiliate: Former member who leaves the organization; no longer active or has rights.
- Dry Recruitment: Recruitment events without alcoholic beverages served.
- Dues: Fees paid by members every semester for operational support.
- Expansion: Efforts to establish a chapter at a new campus.
- Faculty Advisor: Academic representative advising a Greek organization on university-related issues.
- Family: Group consisting of multiple "generations" of members, including bigs and littles.
- Founder's Day: Celebration commemorating the founding of a Greek organization.
- Frat: Informal and often derogatory term for fraternity that is discouraged.
- Fraternity: Male-dominated organization; some sororities also carry the term.
- Greek Letter Organization (GLO): Sororities or fraternities identified using Greek letters.
- Greek Week: Celebratory week for Greek organizations featuring events and activities.
- Greeks: Collective term for fraternity and sorority members, referring to the use of Greek letters.
- Hazing: Any action that subjects individuals to harm for group membership; typically prohibited.
- House: Informal term for where a Greek organization resides or operates.
- House Mom: Individual hired to supervise members in the house; may also be an alumna.
- Inactive Member: Member not participating for personal reasons; restricted from certain activities.
- Induction (Pinning): Ceremony marking entry into membership, often involving a pin.
- Initiate: Individual who has undergone initiation into a Greek organization.
- Initiation (Crossover): Formal ceremony for new full member status.
- Interest (Rushee): Person undergoing recruitment to join a Greek organization.
- Interest Group (IG): Group aiming to establish a Greek Letter Organization on campus.
- Interfraternity Council (IFC): Governing body for men's fraternities, overseeing interactions and events.
- Lavaliere: Necklace displaying sorority letters, typically worn by members.
- Legacy: Individual with familial ties to an organization, granted potential membership.
- Little/Lil': Nickname for a pledge mentored by a Big.
- Mascot: Symbolic representation, often an animal, for a Greek organization.
- Mixer: Social event between two or more organizations.
- Motto: A statement encapsulating the purpose or philosophy of the organization.
- Multicultural Greek Council (MGC): Governing body for multicultural Greek organizations.
- National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): Governing body for traditionally African-American Greek organizations.
- Neophyte (Neo): New member who has completed education but not initiated yet.
- New Member: Individual who has accepted a bid and is in the process of initiation.
- New Member Education Program: Time allotted for educating new members before initiation.
- New Member Educator (Dean/ADP): Main educator for new members within the organization.
- On-Line (Pledging): Individuals undergoing membership initiation.
- Order of Omega: Honor society for Greek members displaying leadership and academic excellence.
- Para: Refers to Greek paraphernalia.
- Philanthropy: Community service and charity events supported by the organization.
- Pin (Badge): Jewelry item received upon initiation, usually worn during formal events.
- Pledge: Former term for new member.
- Pledge Line (Line): Group of pledges undergoing education together, later referred to as Pledge Class.
- Prophyte: An initiated member who has participated in welcoming new initiates.
- Recruitment: Process for members and prospects to learn about each other.
- Recruitment Chair: Individual responsible for managing recruitment events for a chapter.
- Retreat: Event for members to bond and connect outside of regular meetings.
- Ritual: Ceremonial practices specific to each Greek organization; often secretive.
- RUSH: Outdated term previously used for recruitment.
- Sister: Term of address for initiated female members of a sorority.
- Soror: Term used for a fellow member of an NPHC sorority.
- Sorority: Female Greek organization; distinguished from fraternities.
- Step Show: Performance of synchronized stepping by members or pledges.
- Strict Silence: Period preventing sorority members from discussing recruitment outside scheduled events.
- Stroll: Dance performed by members of NPHC and MGC organizations.
- Yard: Term used to refer to campus in the context of Greek organizations.
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Test your knowledge of Greek terminology used in sororities and fraternities. This quiz covers various terms related to membership, alumni status, and recruitment processes. Perfect for those involved in Greek life or looking to understand the language of fraternities and sororities.