Campus Lingo

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. For more important dates and deadlines, view and download the University Academic Calendar.

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

Aggie Traditions
Browse through the five categories of Texas A&M's time-honored traditions

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!

ExCEL
A student organization and orientation program designed to help freshmen find an academic, social and personal balance at Texas A&M

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

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

MSC 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

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

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)

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

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

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

Zip
(1) Senior in the Corps, identified by a hat with a gold and black “zipper” accent or Senior boots (2) Any Senior