Success is facilitated by your ability to express yourself effectively. The following terms and expressions are frequently used on this campus. Learn them and add to the list as you encounter other words and phrases that may be unique to the university environment.

Academic Advisor: Person in the department who is responsible for providing academic information and advice, helping students develop programs/plans of study and selecting courses, and also provides information and assistance in course registration, revision, etc.

Academic Course Load: A typical course load is 15-18 credit hours per semester. Learning disabled students must confer with their advisor or learning disabilities specialist to determine their recommended load per semester.

Boiler Express Card: A debit account card used for various goods and services around campus.

Callout: A general meeting sponsored by student organizations to attract new members.

Classification: Number corresponding approximately to the number of semesters of college work completed toward the total required for your degree.

CODO: Change Of Degree Objective means to change from one school or college to another within Purdue.

Convos: Purdue Convocations. Organization that brings touring shows, plays, bands, etc. to Purdue.

Dead Week: The last week of classes before finals. No exams are to be scheduled during the week.

Debris: The Purdue yearbook

Encumbered/Hold: Your academic records are held such that you cannot complete registration, order transcripts, or receive grades. An example of an encumbrance would be an unpaid parking ticket you received.

Exponent: The independent newspaper published by Purdue students and distributed free at many locations.

Flatbreads: A gourmet sandwitch, salad and soup concept located in the lower level of the Union.

Grand Prix: A go kart race held every spring.

ITaP: Information Technology at Purdue is located Stewart Center Room G065. Terminals are also located in many campus buildings, including residence halls.

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill: "South of the border" cuisine located in the lower level of the Union.

Lemongrass: Wok-fired entrees and Pho soups, located in the lower level of the Union.

Mortar Board: A calendar published each fall by the Mortar Board Honor Society. It lists important Purdue events, holidays, library hours, callouts, etc. It’s sold at most stores near campus, and all proceeds go to scholarships.

OWL: Online Writing Lab, designed to help students work on writing assignments via the Internet.

Pappy's Sweet Shop: A popular area in the lower level of the Union that serves fast food and snacks, and is a common meeting place for students.

PMO: Purdue Musical Organizations, it includes the Glee Club, Purduettes, and Bell Choir.

PSG: Purdue Student Government, an all campus student government that represents and provides service for students.

PSUB: Purdue Student Union Board, a volunteer student organization that presents programs throughout the year.

PUID: Use your Purdue identification card as a residence hall identification and meal card, check out items from the library, cash checks, buy convocation and theater tickets, get discounts and privileges for Purdue students only. Carry your PUID at all times.

PUSH: Purdue University Student Health Center, a place for students to go for medical care.

Recitation: A small group discussion class that meets once or twice weekly in addition to a large lecture to clarify lecture material and review homework and assignments.

Red Lining: Deleting a course grade and credit hours from your Purdue GPA. This can be done when one CODOs (changes schools/colleges) or retakes the course.

RSC: Recreational Sports Center, which offers gymnasium facilities to students and staff. Use your Purdue ID to use the facility, and check the Mortar Board or call for hours of operation.

Rush: Rush activities are held by sororities, fraternities, and cooperative houses to select new members. Participate in rush if you are interested in joining a Greek or co-op house.

TA: Teaching Assistant. A TA is a graduate student who instructs a class or assists a professor with a class.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen: A popular pizza emporium in the lower level of the Union.