Some Greek terminology for you.​

Active: fully-initiated member of a fraternity or sorority.

Alumnus (plural: alumni/alumnae): member of a fraternity or sorority who has graduated.

Bid: formal invitation to membership from a fraternity or sorority to a prospective member.

Brother: term used by initiated members in a fraternity when referring to each other.

Sister: term used by initiated members in a sorority when referring to each other.

Fraternity/Sorority: group of individuals bound together by common goals and rituals.

Greek: member of a fraternity or sorority.

Independent: person who is not a member of a fraternity or sorority.

Initiation: traditional ritual which brings the pledge into full membership in the chapter.

Interfraternity Council (IFC): representative governing body of all fraternities on campus. All NIC fraternities choose to participate in the Council.

Panhellenic Council (PHC): representative governing body of all sororities on campus. All NPC sororities choose to participate in the Council.

Legacy: prospective member of a fraternity or sorority who is the son, brother, daughter, sister, or other relative of a member of the fraternity or sorority.

Pin: the member pin is worn on the chest designating an initiate of a fraternity or sorority.

New Member/Associate Member: trial member of a fraternity or sorority who is working to become an initiate.

Recruitment: the activity by which fraternities and sororities seek new members.