They are given out during formal recruitment (on Bid Day for sororities, at any time before the end of formal recruitment for fraternities). The badge must be worn with business-like attire, usually over the heart and above all other pins.īid – An invitation to join an IFC fraternity or NPC sorority. The badge is to be worn at all official functions, and upon a members death, it should be returned to the sorority or fraternity headquarters. (Singular is alumna)Īlum – abbreviation for alumnus, alumna, alumni or alumnae.īadge – Also known as a pin, it is an item of jewelry given to members upon initiation. (Singular is alumnus)Īlumnae – Members of a sorority who have graduated.
A member who switches schools may also affiliate with the chapter at his/her new school.Īlumni – Members of a fraternity who have graduated. Colonies petition national organizations to affiliate with them. Jump to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y X ZĪdvisor – An alumnus or alumna member who serves as a resource for the active chapter and liaison between the alums and collegians.Īdvisory Board – Members of an alumni chapter that advises the chapter.Īffiliate – To join with an organization. (Please note this is not an exhaustive list and is compiled from multiple sources. Not all terms are used by all groups/campuses.)