Greek Terms

Question 1

Active

Answer 1

Has been initiated, currently attending an institute of post-secondary education

Question 2

Alumna

Answer 2

Sorority member who has graduated from and undergraduate program

Question 3

Bid

Answer 3

Invitation to join a sorority of fraternity

Question 4

Bond Number

Answer 4

Number given to an initiated member of a Greek Letter Organization. Done by alphabetical order

Question 5

Chapter

Answer 5

Campus group of a national organization

Question 6

GDI

Answer 6

Student not affiliated with a Greek Letter Organization, “Gosh Darn Independent”

Question 7

Hazing

Answer 7

Harassment, forcing of unwanted activities in order to be accepted

Question 8

House

Answer 8

Where all the sisters live

Question 9

Inactive

Answer 9

Member who has not yet graduated and is not currently enrolled in an academic program or who has not paid dues

Question 10

Legacy

Answer 10

Family member was previously in the sorority

Question 11

Patron

Answer 11

A protector, benefactor. Sponsors and supports some person, activity, etc … The three graces (Splendour, Good Cheer, Mirth)

Question 12

Pledge (New Member)

Answer 12

Person who has been given a bid and has declared intention to become an initiated member

Question 13

Sister

Answer 13

Initiated member of a sorority or women’s fraternity