Campus Lingo
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Add/Drop
The period of the first twelve class days of a fall or spring semester and during the first four class days of a summer term or a 10-week summer semester during which a student may drop a course with no penalty. Following this period, if approved by the Dean or designee of the College or his or her designee, a student may Q-drop a course without academic penalty through the 60th class day of a fall or spring semester, the 15th class day of summer term or the 35th class day of a 10-week summer semester.
Aggie
A student or former student of Texas A&M University
Aggie Spirit
Undefinable, yet an awesome force that radiates from students, former students, and friends of Texas A&M University
Aggie Spirit Bus
An alternative to driving to and from campus, as well as around campus
Aggieland
(1) Home of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies; (2) Texas A&M’s yearbook
The Association of Former Students
The alumni association - there is really no such thing as an Ex-Aggie; there are only Former Students. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie!
B
Bad Bull
Anything that does not promote the Aggie Spirit
Batt
The Battalion, Texas A&M’s student newspaper
Brass
(1) Metal buttons, buckles and insignia on Corps uniforms; (2) Rank
Bonfire
A past tradition that symbolized A&M’s desire to beat t.u. in football
C
Commons
The residence hall complex consisting of Krueger, Dunn, Aston, Mosher, and the Commons Lobby
D
Duncan
Duncan Dining Hall, located on the Quad/Quadrangle (see Q)
E
Elephant Walk
Held around the last home football game, seniors celebrate their place in A&M’s history by wandering around the campus like dying elephants
ExCEL
A student organization and orientation program designed to help freshmen find an academic, social and personal balance at Texas A&M
F
Family Weekend
A University-wide activity set aside to honor Aggie family members, held in the Spring semester. Also, the Aggie Parents of the Year are recognized and academic, Corps, organization, and Spirit Awards are presented
F.O.W.
Freshman Orientation Week - held the week before classes begin to help Corps freshmen make the transition from a high school environment to the Corps of Cadets’ way of life
Final
Final examination, last major exam of the semester
Final Review
The last Corps review of the school year, held around graduation. Graduating cadets turn the command of their outfits over to the officers for the following year
Fish
A freshman
Fish Camp
Freshman extended orientation camp held just before classes begin in the fall. Provides an overall introduction to Texas A&M and a community of peer support
Fish Pond
The fountain outside of Sbisa Dining Hall
G
G.P.R.
Grade point ratio. (G.P.A.)
Good Bull
Anything that promotes the Aggie Spirit
Greek(s)
The members of social fraternities and sororities
Guard Room
Office of the Corps Staff, located on the 2nd floor of Dorm 6
H
Horse Laugh
A hissing sound used as an alternative to booing
Howdy!
Traditional Aggie greeting; a derivative of “hello”
Howdy Camp
An orientation camp designed for students entering Texas A&M in the Spring semester
Hullabaloo
The first word in the Aggie War Hymn
Humping It
Position taken by an Aggie when giving a yell. To do this, put your hands on your knees and bend forward at the waist
I
Instructor
Person who teaches and has not attained the rank of professor
K
Koldus Building
The John J. Koldus Building houses the Prospective Student Center, Career Center, Student Activities, Student Government, Fraternity & Sorority Life, numerous student organizations, and several meeting rooms
Kyle Field
The football field and stadium where staunch Aggie fans yell for an eager team
M
Mt. Aggie
The practice ski slope that hosts ski classes and practice sessions before ski trips
MSC
Memorial Student Center. The student union on campus that also houses student organizations, programs, the bookstore, dining options, art galleries, and the living room of campus
Muster
On April 21st each year, on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, Aggies gather together wherever they are to commemorate fellow Aggies who have died during the year. The tradition began on April 21, 1903.
N
Non-Reg
An undergraduate student who is not a member of the Corps of Cadets
O
OL
Orientation Leader- student leader in AOL (Aggie Orientation Leaders) who help with New Student Conferences
Ol’ Army
Like it “used to be” at A&M or term used to define an unknown, past time period
Open House
Usually held the first Sunday after school starts. Recognized student organizations set up booths to inform the student body about opportunities for involvement and available services
P
PMC
Parsons Mounted Cavalry - a 'parade and show' unit composed of junior and senior cadets who represent the university at events across Texas
Q
Q-Drop
The process of dropping a course after the designated add/drop period without penalty
Quad/Quadrangle
Where the Corps residence halls are located
R
R.A.
Abbreviation for resident advisor of a residence hall
R.V.s
Ross Volunteers - members of the military honor company named for Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the oldest student organization in Texas and the honor guard for the Governor of Texas
RHA
Residential Housing Association - a recognized student organization working for all students living on campus
Recruitment
Recruitment process used by fraternities and sororities. Usually at the beginning of the semester, it provides students interested in joining Greek social organizations an opportunity to meet members and ask questions
Rest!
Be quiet! (Predominately used by Corps members)
S
Sbisa
Pronounced “sa-bee-sa”; located on the north side of campus, it is the second largest dining hall on any college campus
SEC (Southeastern Conference)
College athletic conference made up of 14 schools including University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Texas A&M University, University of Missouri, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University
SPO
MSC Student Programs Office; located on the 2nd Floor of the Memorial Student Center
Student Activities
Central location for clubs and organizations, Student Government and other opportunities. Drop by 125 Koldus to see how getting involved can help you develop to your full potential
Sully
Statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former Governor of Texas and former President of Texas A&M, located in front of the Academic Building
T
T.A.
Abbreviation for teaching assistant - a graduate student who instructs one or more classes
T-Camp
An extended orientation camp designed for students transferring to A&M in the Fall semester
T-sip
Student at t.u. (see below)
Trigon
Military Sciences Building
t.u.
Aggie term for the University of Texas, that other school in Austin
Twelfth Man
Aggies not actively engaged in an athletic event but who support the team
U
Uncover
Remove your hat, usually in reverence
W
Walk
When your class is cancelled, or your professor/instructor fails to show up for class
Whipping Out
The way Corps underclassmen introduce themselves to upperclassmen. Usually with a firm handshake and a “Howdy!”
Whoop!
Aggie expression of approval said by junior and seniors
Wildcat
Another Aggie expression of approval; each academic class has its own wildcat
Wrecking Crew
The defense of the Texas A&M football team
Y
Yell Leaders
Three seniors and two juniors who encourage Aggie Spirit by leading yells. They are elected each spring by the student body
Yell Practice
Spirit session, which is held regularly during football season. It is held at Kyle Field at midnight on the Friday before home football games
Z
Zip
(1) Senior in the Corps, identified by a hat with a gold and black “zipper” accent or Senior boots (2) Any Senior