- Panhellenic Executive Council
The governing body of the nine NPC sororities and two associate chapters at CU Boulder. - Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The governing body of the fraternity organizations in Boulder. - Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The governing body of the culturally based sororities and fraternities at CU Boulder. - Chapter
The local organization of undergraduate students on a campus recognized by the university and the national or international organization. - Formal Recruitment
Designated period in the fall when potential new members and Panhellenic sororities get to know each other through a week of structured events. Formal recruitment is a mutual selection process, which means that both the potential members and the individual sororities are making choices. - Rho Gamma
An active sorority woman who has chosen to serve as recruitment counselor to assist and counsel potential new members during the formal recruitment process. - Potential New Members (PNM)
A prospective new member of a sorority. - Legacy
An immediate family member of an initiated member, generally sister or daughter. Some sororities also recognize grandchildren, stepsisters and stepdaughters. - Bid
An invitation to join a sorority. You will receive your bid card on bid day upon 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 member learns about her sorority’s values and expectations, and develops relationships within that organization. - Initiation
A formal ceremony during which new members become active members of their chapter. - Member
A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority.