Rush Terms
Rush Terms
badmouthing:saying negative things about another FSILG; prohibited by rush rules
bid: an official invitation to join a fraternity, sorority, or independent living group
Clearinghouse: the computer system used to track freshmen moving among living groups. Students can make themselves invisible to living groups in Clearinghouse by contacting the Residence and Campus Activities Office in W20-549
crowding: the result of a housing system filled beyond normal capacity. Certain rooms are "crowded" from singles to doubles, doubles to triples, etc.
flushing: slang term for referring rushees to another, potentially more compatible living group
FSILG: fraternity, sorority, or independent living group
housing lottery: the Athena-based lottery used to determine dormitory housing; lasts from 4 p.m. today through 3 p.m. tomorrow
IFC: Interfraternity Council, the governing body of all FSILGs; manages FSILGrush
in-house rush: used by dormitories to assign rooms to new residents
Judcomm: IFCJudicial Committee. Judcomm representatives monitor FSILGs for violations or rush rules
Panhel: Panhellenic Association, the local chapter of the national sorority association; manages sorority rush
pledge: what new members of some fraternities and sororities are called after an initiation program but before they become full members
Rho Chi: temporarily de- affiliated sorority member who counsels women rushing sororities; cannot mention or discuss her sorority
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