Words to Know

Academic probation

Students are put on academic probation when their cumulative GPA for a semester falls below 2.0.

AI

Typically graduate students, associate instructors help teach undergraduate courses.

Bursar

The Office of the Bursar bills tuition and room and board fees.

Canvas canvas.iu.edu. This site is where you will access all your class information and turn in assignments.

CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services. This center is housed in the Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Ave. Schedule a counseling appointment for free, as your student health fee includes two sessions per semester.

COAS

COAS stands for The College of Arts and Sciences. It’s sometimes simply called “the College.”

IMU

The Indiana Memorial

Union is often referred to simply as “the Union,” and is located at 900 E. Seventh St.

IUSG

IU Student Government allows students to be involved with university policy making.

IUSF

The IU Student Foundation is 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

The Musical Arts Center, located across from Read Hall, is the site of Jacobs School of Music opera performances and IU Ballet Department shows.

Office hours

These are times that your professors sets aside each week to be available to answer questions you have about their classes. They are also a way to get to know your professor.

One.IU one.iu.edu. This is IU’s portal to almost everything that you need to access, from class websites to scheduling to accessing your email. This website redirects you to all different IU programs and resources.

RPS Residential Programs and Services handles all things related to a student’s living environment, including dorm rooms, meal plans and programming.

SAB Student Athletic Board allows students to be involved with IU athletics without being athletes.

SRSC

The Student Recreational Sports Center, located on Law Lane, is 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.

UITS

University Information Technology Services deals with all things computer and technology-related on campus.