Bicker - Definition and Overview

Unique to the eating clubs at Princeton University, the Bicker process somewhat resembles fraternity rushing, though without the overt hazing.

Each spring during the week following Intersession, many sophomores walk up Prospect Avenue and file into one of the five selective eating clubs. What follows can vary widely by club, from staid interviews conducted by club members to raucous games designed to foster competition among potential inductees. Following three evenings of this, the current club membership uses closed, all-night sessions to select new inductees. The clubs initiate their new members the following weekend.

Additionally, some bicker clubs conduct a smaller "Fall Bicker" for Juniors the following October.