-Bid
The formal membership invitation of a particular fraternity or sorority.
–Bid Day
The last day of formal recruitment when everyone is officially placed in a new home. (The equivalent to Hogwarts students getting sorted into their houses by the sorting hat in Harry Potter).
-Chapter
A chapter refers to a local operating body of a national organization. Most organizations have different chapters located on college campuses across the nation.
-Crossing
The same as being initiated. Generally means transitioning from from being an aspirant to being an official member.
-Intake
The process some organizations perform to recruit, interview, select, and educate new members.
-Line or Pledge Class
Refers to a group of members who are initiated at the same time. Lines are usually designated by semester and initiatiion year.
-Line Name
A form of nickname given to newly initiated members meant to describe their character.
-Nalia
Short for paraphernalia. The different items of Greek clothing or items someone is wearing.
-Neophyte (aka “Neo”)
A newly initiated member of a Greek organization.
-New Member Presentation (aka Probate)
A formal revelation of a new line to campus. Usually done in a public forum after members have been initiated.
-Prophyte
Term used to refer to an older brother/sister from your chapter
-Sands
A member of your organization that was initiated at the same time you were.
-Strolling
A syncronized line movement done by members Greek organizations; usually done at a parties or step shows.
-Yard
The term used to refer to the campus or university a chapter is at.
