Recruitment 101
Helpful Links
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The Sorority Life - We encourage all young women who are considering participation in Greek life to visit this website created by the National Panhellenic Conference. This website is a valuable resource for information, providing answers to commonly asked questions and including a newsletter sign-up!
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Sorority Terminology
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National Panhellenic Conference
Terminology
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Bid Day - The last day of recruitment when new members receive bids, or offers, to join sorority chapters.
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College Panhellenic Council - The council for all chapters of the National Panhellenic Conference on a college campus. This council organizes the recruitment process.
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Legacy - a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or step-relation of a sorority member. Legacies are given special consideration but legacy status is not a guarantee of membership. Each sorority has its own legacy policy.
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NPC - National Panhellenic Conference, a group that encompasses 26 women's member organizations and works to advance the sorority experience.
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PNM - Potential New Member, a woman (like you) who is participating in recruitment
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Quota - The number of bids a sorority can give out to potential new members, determined by a formula that considers the number of chapters and number of women participating in new member recruitment.