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.
