Pledge Pin - Exceptions

Exceptions

Some fraternities, such as Sigma Phi Epsilon and Lambda Chi Alpha, no longer have a strict "pledging process;" rather they have "new membership" or "associate membership" levels. These new members are generally still endowed with a pin, though often referred to as "new member pins" instead of "pledge pins."

All sororities and women's fraternities who are member organizations of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) do not use the word "pledge," but instead say "new member." New members are not required to wear their pins at all times but are asked to wear them when active members wear their membership pins. This is usually limited to formal meetings and ritual ceremonies.