greek terminology
Alumnus/ae An individual who graduated from college as a member of a fraternity or sorority. Bid A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. Bid Day Final day of recruitment when the Potential New Member (PNM) receives an invitation
to join a chapter. Chapter A local group of a national organization. A fraternity or sorority on a college campus. Crossing A term used by UGC groups to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated into a group. Initiation Ceremony during which new members become active, lifelong members of their organization. Legacy A person whose parent, grandparent, or sibling was an active member of a sorority or fraternity. Philanthropy A charitable service project or fundraiser sponsored by fraternities and sororities. Ritual Private ceremony of a Greek organization. The formal document that contains the secret principles and ideals upon which the organization was founded. Only initiated members are privy to the ritual; learning the ritual is usually a part of the initiation ceremony.
anti hazing policy
The University and Greek system will not tolerate hazing in any form. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, whether on or off University premises, by a student organization, group or a member of that organization or group to produce, or which has the effect of producing, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, fright, humiliation or ridicule. Please refer to the University hazing statement found in Appendix K of the Northern Arizona University Student Handbook found here: home.nau.edu/studentlife/handbook.asp This policy is strictly enforced and educational seminars are provided to our members in both the fall and spring semesters.