Here are a few key terms that are useful to know around campus. They’ll help you blend in so it’s not obvious you’re new.
A&H
Courses categorized as Arts and Humanities by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Academic probation
Occurs when a student’s cumulative GPA for a semester falls below 2.0.
AI
Associate instructor
B-School
The Kelley School of Business
Big Ten
The collegiate athletic conference of which IU is a member. The other schools in the Big Ten are Purdue, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Northwestern, Iowa and Nebraska.
Bursar
The office that bills tuition and room and board fees. The Bursar’s office is located in the Poplars Building W100, 400 E. Seventh St.
Campus Access
In addition to being your photo ID, your Campus Access card serves as your library card, bus pass, residence hall meal card and debit card.
COAS
The College of Arts and Sciences. It’s sometimes called simply “the College.”
GLBTSSS
The Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services. It provides support, information and advocacy for potential and current students as well as concerned parents and curious parties. The office also offers counseling services and programming throughout the year.
Greek system
The sororities and fraternities on campus. The houses’ names are combinations of letters from the Greek alphabet.
IMU
Indiana Memorial Union. It’s often referred to as “the Union,” located at 900 E. Seventh St.
IUSA
IU Student Association. IU’s student government.
IUSF
IU Student Foundation. It’s a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the University. IUSF sponsors the Little 500 bike race.
Little Five
The famous Little 500 bicycle race and the week of events surrounding it.
MAC
Musical Arts Center, located at 101 N. Jordan Ave., across from Read Center. This venue is the site of Jacobs School of Music opera performances and IU Ballet Department shows.
N&M
Courses categorized as Natural and Mathematical Sciences by COAS.
Office hours
Times that your professors set aside each week to be available to answer questions you have about their classes.
OneStart
Onestart.iu.edu. A site that gives you access to your student email account, schedule, transcript, grades and other University services.
Oncourse
Oncourse.iu.edu. An online portal for IU faculty and students to keep in contact for classes. Professors and students can post resources, set up message boards and more on pages made for each particular class.
RPS
Residential Programs and Services. The division that handles all things related to a student’s living environment, including dorm rooms, meal plans and programming.
S&H
Courses categorized as Social and Historical Studies by COAS.
SAA
IU Student Alumni Association. Promotes development of leadership and organizational skills.
SAB
Student Athletic Board. Allows students to be involved with IU athletics without being athletes.
SID
Student ID number. Used to access your transcript or your schedule online. Sometimes required by professors when taking tests.
SRSC
Student Recreational Sports Center, located on Law Lane. A 204,000 square-foot facility that offers more than 400 workout machines in addition to other programs, club sports and courts for working out.
UD
University Division. The part of IU most freshmen are automatically admitted into and remain in until they are accepted by the school of their major.
UITS
University Information Technology Services. Deals with all things computer and technology-related on campus.
WIC
Wildermuth Intramural Center. Serves as a gymnasium like the SRSC.
