ACTIVE

A member of a fraternity or sorority who has been initiated and is in good standing with their chapter.

ALUMNI/AE

Initiated fraternity or sorority members who have graduated from college.

BID

A formal invitation to join a particular sorority or fraternity.

BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER

An active member who serves as a mentor to a new member during their new member program.

CHAPTER

A chartered undergraduate or alumni group that is recognized by the Inter/National sorority or fraternity.

CHARTER

The official document drafted by an inter/national fraternity or sorority that allows for the creation of a local chapter affiliated with a college or university campus.

CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB)

Informal recruitment process that takes place after the conclusion of Formal Panhellenic Recruitment.

FOUNDERS DAY

An event celebrated by fraternities and sororities to highlight their organization's founding and history.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

The governing body of Auburn’s 27 social fraternities.

INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

The central organization of a particular fraternity or sorority.

LEGACY

A prospective member whose parent, sibling, or grandparent is an alumnae/alumni or active sorority or fraternity member.

LINE

The persons who were initiated together. The term is primarily used in NPHC and multicultural Greek letter organizations.

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE

The process of acquiring membership into NPHC and some multicultural Greek letter organizations, which may include an application and interview process before selected candidates begin the new member education process.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)

The governing body for the 8 black Greek-lettered organizations at Auburn. This is also the name of the national governing body and is sometimes referred to as the Divine Nine.

NEOPHYTE (NEO)

A new member of an NPHC organization during his/her first year of membership or until they bring in new members.

NEW MEMBER/PLEDGE

A member of a fraternity or sorority going through the new member education/pledging process.

NEW MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION SHOW/PROBATE

After initiation, newly initiated members will participate in a new member presentation show on campus to announce their membership in their organization.

ORDER OF OMEGA

The premiere leadership honor society for members of Auburn Greek organizations.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

The governing body for the 18 National Panhellenic Conference sororities/women’s fraternities at Auburn.

PHILANTHROPY

A charitable fundraiser sponsored by a sorority or fraternity.

PI CHI

A member of the Panhellenic community who guides and supports potential new members (PNMs) during the primary recruitment process.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM)

A college student participating in recruitment.

PROPHYTE

A neophyte becomes a prophyte after another line is initiated.

RECRUITMENT/RUSH CHAIR

An active member of a sorority or fraternity who is in charge of recruitment efforts for the chapter.

RHO LAMBDA

A leadership honor society recognizing outstanding women with the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Panhellenic Council.

STEPPING

A creative form of artistic dance and musical entertainment unique to culturally based fraternities and sororities, especially those of historically African American heritage.

STROLL

An informal form of stepping.

YARD

The campus.