lally known more by

their nicknames than by their Greek letters. For example, Alpha Epsilon Pi is more

commonly referred to as"a-e-p"and Kappa Alpha Order is known as"KA

Sometimes an invented word based on the letters, such as"Pike "from Pi Kappa

Alpha, or"Sammy"from Sigma Alpha Mu, is used. At other times the letters of the

organizations are shortened or removed completely, for example, Psi Upsilon as"Psi U"

and Pi Kappa Phi as"Pi Kapp".Some organizations choose to go by just the dominant

letters in their names, which include"Betas"for Beta Theta Pi, and"Kappas"for Kappa

Kappa Gamma

G The process of joining a fraternity or sorority by undergraduates or international

students usually begins with"rush week".During rush week a series of events and

activities are organized by existing members, so potential members can lear about

eadh other and the organization. At the end of the rush week, the various organizations

offer invitations of membership.

H There is often a period of"pledgeship"before a full invitation to the society is

extended. During this time pledges must fulfill a number of requirements that may

be imposed either by the school or the organization itself, often including a minimum

grade point average, wearing -ledge pin, learning about the history and structure of

the fraternity or sorority, and performing a public service.

I Finally, there is a full initiation into the society by those pledging. The initiations often

involve some form of secret ceremony known only to those in the Particular fraternity

or sorority. There is also a fee required to inin a fraternity or sorority, whish is desided