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Frequently Asked Questions
"I'm a legacy to a sorority, Is there anything I should know?"
Each sorority views legacy status differently. Some consider only daughters or sisters of alum, while others extend it to granddaughters, nieces, and cousins. No chapter is obligated to a legacy. Likewise, you should not feel pressured to join a sorority because of your legacy status.
Recruitment Terms
Chapter
The local undergraduate group that is an affiliate of the (inter)national organization.
New Member
A student who has accepted a bid from a sorority but has not yet been initiated.
Alumna
A sorority women who has graduated from college.
Bid
An official invitation to join a sorority.
Active
A fully initiated member of a sorority, with full chapter privileges and responsibilities.
Primary
Recruitment
A process taking place in the fall, in which all chapters recruit new members.
Initiation
A ceremony during which a new member becomes an active member.
Badge
Each chapter's unique pin worn by members to designate their membership.
Big Sister
An active member who helps a new member through her sorority experience.
Philanthropy
A charitable cause a chapter supports. They will host events to raise money and awareness.
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