Active: a fully initiated member of the fraternity

Bid: an invitation to join a fraternity

Brother: a term used when referring to each other

Chapter: the local group of a fraternal organization

COLONY: a newly organized group working to become a chartered chapter

Greek: a member of a fraternity or sorority

IFC (Interfraternity Council): self governing body representing IU's 26 member fraternities

Initiation: ritual which brings a pledge to full membership

Legacy: a rushee who is the son or brother of a member of a fraternity

National Headquarters: the governing organization
of that fraternity

MCGC (multicultural greek council): the governing body for the Asian-interest and Latino-interest Greek
letter organizations

Panhellenic Association: governing body of all the women’s sororities

Philanthropy: a charitable event or project

Pledge/Associate MEMBER: a new member of a fraternity working toward full membership

Pledge Pin: a pin worn on the chest to show commitment to learning fraternity ideals (worn by new members only)

Rush: the activity by which fraternities seek new members

Rushee: a person interested in becoming a member of a fraternity

Sorority: a fraternity for women