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Campus Lingo

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A

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

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