Panhellenic Executive Council The governing body of the nineÌýNPC sororitiesÌýand twoÌýassociate chapters at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) The governing body of the fraternityÌýorganizations in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) The governing body of the culturallyÌýbased sororities and fraternities at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.
Chapter The local organization of undergraduate students on a campus recognized byÌýthe university and the national or international organization.
Formal Recruitment Designated period in the fall when potential new membersÌýand Panhellenic sororities get to know each other through a week of structured events.ÌýFormal recruitment is a mutual selection process, which means that both the potentialÌýmembers and the individual sororities are making choices.
Rho Gamma An active sorority woman who has chosen to serve as recruitmentÌýcounselor to assist and counsel potential new members during the formal recruitmentÌýprocess.
Potential New Members (PNM) A prospective new member of a sorority.
Legacy An immediate family member of an initiated member, generally sister orÌýdaughter. Some sororities also recognize grandchildren, stepsisters and stepdaughters.
Bid An invitation to join a sorority. You will receive your bid card on bid dayÌýupon completion of all rounds of recruitment.
New Member A person who accepts a bid from a fraternity or sorority chapter.
New Member Period The period of time prior to initiation when a new memberÌýlearns about her sorority’s values and expectations, and develops relationships within thatÌýorganization.
Initiation A formal ceremony during which new members become active membersÌýof their chapter.
Member A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority.Ìý
