Terms to know

Just FYI ...

Here are a few key terms that are useful to know around campus. You’ll know them all by heart soon enough, but until then, this reference can help.

A&H

Courses categorized as Arts and Humanities by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Academic probation

Occurs when a student’s cumulative GPA for a semester falls below 2.0.

AI

Associate instructor

Bursar

The offi ce that bills tuition and room and board fees. The Bursar’s offi ce is located in the Poplars Building W100, 400 E. Seventh St.

Canvas

canvas.iu.edu. This site is where you will access all your class information. It allows you to track grades, turn in assignments and access materials posted by professors, instructors and aids.

CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services, housed in the Health Center at 600 N. Jordan Ave. Schedule a counseling appointment at 812-855-5711 for free.

COAS

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

IMU

Indiana Memorial Union. It’s often referred to as “the Union,” located at 900 E. Seventh St.

IUSG

IU Student government

IUSF

IU Student Foundation. It’s a nonprofi t 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

Musical Arts Center, located at 101 N. Jordan Ave., across from Read Center. It is the site of Jacobs School of Music opera performances and IU Ballet Department shows.

N&M

Courses categorized as Natural and Mathematical Sciences by COAS.

Offi ce hours

Times that your professors set aside each week to be available to answer questions you have about their classes.

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.

RPS

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

S&H

Courses categorized as Social and Historical Studies by COAS.

SAB

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

SID

Student ID number. Used to access your transcript or your schedule online. Sometimes required by professors when taking tests.

SRSC

Student Recreational Sports Center, located on Law Lane. A 204,000-square-foot facility that off ers more than 400 workout machines in addition to other programs, club sports and courts for working out.

UD

University Division. The part of IU most freshmen are automatically admitted into and remain in until they are accepted by the school of their major.

UITS

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

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