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A - APAS reports
- A report generated from the Academic Progress Audit System that helps
students determine how their courses satisfy degree and major
requirements B –Boynton -The
campus health clinic helps students, faculty, and staff of the
University with any medical issues—dental, optical, physical, or
mental. It is located on the East Bank next to Coffman Union. Boynton
offers many other health-related services like free stress management
workshops, yoga, Tai Chi, and body toning.
C - Campus Connector - Free buses that provide direct service between the St. Paul, East Bank, and West Bank campuses.
D - Daily - U of M student newspaper.
E - East Bank -
One of the three campuses that make up the University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities. The East Bank is the largest, and is home to the College
of Liberal Arts (CLA).
F – FlexDine
- An electronic form of money that is stored on a student's U card
which can be used at many of the restaurants and convenience stores on
campus. This money is part of the students' meal plans when they live
in the residence halls, and serves as a supplemental way to eat if the
cafeteria food doesn't look appetizing on any given night.
G -
Gopher Guide - A calendar/planner produced by the University of
Minnesota that contains important university dates, numbers, and other
helpful campus information. Not only is it useful for writing down
homework assignments and tests, but it also lists finals dates and
holiday dates to keep students on schedule.
H - Homecoming
- The annual celebration for students past and present- and their
parents- with events like lip sync, sports competitions, a huge
bonfire, a parade down University Ave, and a homecoming football game
to top off the festivities.
I - Intramural sports - Competitive sport organized into leagues and tournaments for individuals of all skill levels.
J - (Little Brown) Jug - Trophy given to winner of Minnesota-Michigan football game every year.
K - Radio K
- Student-run radio station on 770 am and 106.5 fm for the West Metro.
A personalized radio station, which includes topics and issues that are
tailored to students and the events in their lives, and it has a play
list unlike any other radio station in the Twin Cities.
L -Lib Eds - Short for Liberal Education Requirements, common academic requirements across the University.
M -
Magic numbers - These are special numbers that can only be received
from professors and academic advisers. This number is given to students
when they must register for a class that is closed online, if it's
full, or if there is a special circumstance. Magic numbers are limited
and are unavailable in some classes. Magic numbers are coveted the
first day of class!
N -Northrop Mall
- refers to the strip of grassy area that extends from Northrop
Auditorium to Coffman Union. It's a place where students can relax,
sit, or play Frisbee between classes. It is located in the middle of
the East Bank so it proves to be the perfect place to meet and chat
with friends.
O - Onestop - The University's "can-do" website, a hub of online information for students, parents, staff, and faculty.
P - Paul Bunyan's Axe - Trophy given to the winner of the Minnesota-Wisconsin football game every year.
Q – Quarry -
The nearest shopping center to campus which includes the mammoth
stores: Home Depot, Rainbow Foods, Office Max, Pet's Mart, Old Navy,
Party City, and last but most important for every college student,
Target!
R - Rouser - School song played at Gopher sporting events and other University functions.
S – Superblock -
A block of four residence halls located on the East Bank. This block of
residence halls is made up of Centennial, Frontier, Territorial, and
Pioneer halls. Staying in these residence halls is a great way to meet
tons of new people who live near you, and it's a great way for students
to find a buddy to walk with to class.
T – TA -
Abbreviation for Teaching Assistant. Assists the professor during class
and the job varies from teaching the discussion section to just being
available to answer questions.
U - U Card
- The student identification card allows students to enter the Rec, the
residence halls (if you live there), the cafeterias, and computer labs.
It doubles as a library card and can be used as a TCF bank card. Money
can be put on this card electronically and used in all of the campus
vending machines, as well as used in the printing labs.
V - Vikes - Nickname for the Minnesota Vikings, your second favorite football team after the Gophers.
W - WABC
(pronounced waa-bic)- Otherwise known as the Washington Avenue Bridge
Circulator. It is the bus which travels from in front of Sanford Hall,
through the East Bank, then across the Washington Avenue Bridge to the
West Bank, stopping in front of Willey Hall. As it makes its way back
to the East Bank, it stops in front of the Grand Marc Apartments and
Carlson School of Management.
X - Xcel Energy Center - The best local stadium for big concerts, located downtown St. Paul.
Y - Yellow-NOT one of our school colors. They are Maroon & Gold, to be precise.
Z - Zoo - nickname for the University on busy days.
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