The Editor’s Guide To Uni Lingo

WTF DOES THAT MEAN?

FUSA – The Flinders University Student Association (notably, not a union). FUSA represents students interests on campus, providing social and advocacy services. SSAFs – Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee which supports non-academic services. The funds go towards advocacy and welfare services, financial counselling and assistance, and clubs. They also pay ET’s and Student Council’s honorariums. Student Contribution Amount – Domestic students are entitled to Commonwealth Supported Places at university, meaning the government subsidises our fee. The remainder we pay is the Student Contribution Amount. Census Date – for the uninitiated, the census date is the last day you can withdraw from a course without incurring tuition fees. For the initiated, it marks the beginning of finally being able to get a park on campus again. GPA – Grade Point Average. 1 being the lowest, 7 being the highest. Generally, 5.5 is required for honors degree admissions. What you’ll use to transfer courses in place of an ATAR. Student Council – Your representatives on campus, who hold overriding governance of FUSA. The student council consists of 19 elected members, who are paid an honorarium. The Tav – the tavern, the only place to get some beer on campus. Located on level 2 of the hub, overlooking the lake. Siberia – A section of the university at the top of the hill near education. It’s freezing in the winter – hence, Siberia. Tutor – Tutors run your tutorials and are often the ones grading your assignments. Woefully underpaid and overworked, be nice to them. Colin Stirling – Flinders University Vice Chancellor, the principle academic and administrative officer of the Uni. Also, the guy who pushes through continuous restructures and cuts, while taking home a 1.4 million dollar salary.