{"id":62,"date":"2020-04-21T02:21:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T02:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/firstyear\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:40:55","slug":"college-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/accepted\/college-101\/","title":{"rendered":"College 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As you transition to college and the Orange community, you may encounter some new terminology. Students are encouraged to explore the list below and <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/contact-us\/\">contact New Student Programs<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Academics            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Academic Year: The span of time that school is in session; split between two semesters.<\/li>\n<li>Bursar Account: A student\u2019s bill and platform to facilitate payment.<\/li>\n<li>Credit Hours: The number of hours assigned to a class.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disabilityresources.syr.edu\/\">Center for Disability Resources<\/a>: Provides individual academic adjustments when environmental barriers cannot be eliminated, assistive technology that fosters independent, self-determined learners, and more.<\/li>\n<li>First-Generation College Student: First-generation is often referred to people that may be the first in their family to attend college or their parent(s), supporter(s) or legal guardian(s) did not receive a college degree.<\/li>\n<li>FTES: First Term Enrollment Selections; the first time students select course titles and topics.<\/li>\n<li>GA: Graduate Assistant<\/li>\n<li>GPA: Grade Point Average<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.syr.edu\/\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>: The University strives to meet the financial need of admitted students and offers a variety of funding options to help make college as affordable as possible.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orangesuccess.syr.edu\/\">Orange Success<\/a>: Connects students with academic advisors and faculty, and tracks degree progress.<\/li>\n<li>Syracuse University Scholars: Students who have reached the highest level of academic recognition at Syracuse University.<\/li>\n<li>TA: Teaching Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Experience            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>&#8216;CUSE Cash: Allows students to use their I.D. cards as prepaid credit at dining centers, University snack bars, campus convenience stores and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/cuseworks\">\u2019Cuse Works<\/a>: The resource for all things related to student employment and experiential learning.<\/li>\n<li>Goons or Goon Squad: Returning students who help new students move into residence halls; a campus tradition.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/career\/get-hired\/handshake\/\">Handshake<\/a>: Syracuse University\u2019s centralized career management tool. As a free resource, Handshake hosts available internships, professional employment and professional development opportunities available through \u2019Cuse Works, alumni and partners.<\/li>\n<li>OAD: Orange After Dark; late-night events hosted by<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/studentactivities.syr.edu\/\">Student Engagement.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OL: Orientation Leader; student volunteers dedicated to helping new students transition to Syracuse University.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/patient-portal\/\">Patient Portal<\/a>: Helping enhance communications between students and the Barnes Center at The Arch health and wellness team.<\/li>\n<li>RSO: Registered Student Organization<\/li>\n<li>SA: Student Association<\/li>\n<li>The Hill: The Syracuse University campus.<\/li>\n<li>The Mount: Mount Olympus; home to Flint and Day Halls, as well as the Graham Fitness Center and Graham Dining Hall.<\/li>\n<li>UU: The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/universityunion.org\/\">University Union Programming Council<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>is a student-operated organization that seeks to provide programs that entertain, educate and enhance student life.<\/li>\n<li>TTL: Transfer Transition Leader; student volunteers dedicated to helping mentor and support transfer students during their first year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wellness-portal\/\">Wellness Portal<\/a>: A free and convenient digital platform hosted by the Barnes Center at The Arch that helps students register for health and wellness activities, make reservations and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Health and Wellness            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>At the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/\">Barnes Center at The Arch<\/a>, all are encouraged and empowered to &#8220;Be Well&#8221; in their own unique, ever-evolving wellness journey. This holistic wellness approach encompasses mind, body, spirit and community. Exploration is encouraged by a variety of activities, resources and services available to meet unique health and wellness interests, schedules and goals.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Inclusion and Identity            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/bipoc-student-success\/barner-mcduffie-house\/\">Barner-McDuffie House<\/a> <span>is a place that acknowledges, validates and uplifts the Black experience, benefitting all students on the Syracuse University campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/bipoc-student-success\/native-student-program\/\">113 Euclid<\/a> <span>serves as a \u201chome away from home\u201d for Native students and a gathering place for those who are interested in exploring Native American culture and history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cultural Centers: The Student Experience division is home to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/success\/inclusion-and-belonging\/\">four cultural centers<\/a>, each celebrating our richly diverse campus community. Working together, and with units across campus, the cultural centers promote and celebrate intersectionality and inclusion.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/center-for-international-services\/\">Center for International Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/disability-cultural-center\/\">Disability Cultural Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/bipoc-student-success\/\">Belonging and Student Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/lgbtq-resource-center\/\">Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/intercultural-collective\/kessler-scholars-program\/\">Kessler Scholars Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hendricks.syr.edu\/\">Hendricks Chapel<\/a>: Provides a diverse array of opportunities for people of all faiths and no faith to engage issues of spirituality, religion, and moral and ethical leadership. The campus community is invited to explore their spirituality through chaplaincies, religious groups, religious services, and sponsored events and activities.<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/diversity.syr.edu\/\">Office of People and Culture<\/a>: Works to thoroughly align and engage with the University\u2019s multiple and varied equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion efforts across each academic and administrative unit on our campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syracusehillel.org\/\">Winnick Hillel Center<\/a>: From hosting engaging programming to meaningful connections, the Winnick Hillel Center provides a wide variety of opportunities to connect Jewish faith, leadership and campus life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Libraries            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Available in-person and virtually,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/index.php\">Syracuse University Libraries<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>are here to help students succeed. Get started by exploring the resources below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/help\/work-off-campus.php\">Accessing Resources Virtually<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/help\/askus.php\">Get Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/research\/index.php\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/services\/info-students.php\">Student Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syracuse.edu\/spaces\/?lib=&amp;roomtype=Study+Rooms\">Study Spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/staff\/subjects.php\">Subject Librarians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.syr.edu\/services\/technology.php\">Technology and Printing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Living            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>LLC:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lc.syr.edu\/\">Living Learning Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SL: The Residential Living team.<\/li>\n<li>RA: Resident Advisor<\/li>\n<li>RD: Residence Director<\/li>\n<li>SUID: Syracuse University Student Identification Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Student Outreach and Support            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single ea-expand\">\n<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse show\" id=\"collapse2406\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-240\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2406\">\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<p><span>By providing solution-focused and comprehensive support services that identify and eliminate barriers, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-outreach\/about\/meet-the-staff\/\">Student Outreach and Support team<\/a><span> works with students, faculty, staff, families and supporters, when navigating challenges inside and outside of the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Syracuse University            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>44: The number made famous by many Syracuse University athletes, also used in the 443 prefix for on-campus phones and within the 13244 zip code.<\/li>\n<li>Armory: Armory Square, located in downtown Syracuse.<\/li>\n<li>Centro: Local bus service provider.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citrustv.com\/\">Citrus TV<\/a>: Student-produced broadcast programming.<\/li>\n<li>College Place: Main Syracuse University shuttle pick-up and drop-off point, located next to Sims Hall.<\/li>\n<li>Connective Corridor: A community-wide project to link the neighborhoods, cultural venues and businesses in the City of Syracuse.<\/li>\n<li>Destiny: Destiny USA, the big mall in town, formerly called Carousel Center.<\/li>\n<li>DO: The Daily Orange; an independent student newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>FWS or Work-Study: Federal Work-Study<\/li>\n<li>Loud House: The JMA<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Wireless\u00a0<\/span>Dome<\/li>\n<li>M Street: Marshall Street; a place to shop and eat near campus.<\/li>\n<li>Orange Grove: A permanent tribute to individuals who have made Syracuse University the outstanding institution it is today.<\/li>\n<li>Orange Television Network (OTN): Syracuse University\u2019s cable television station on Channel 2 or Channel 99 in the residence halls.<\/li>\n<li>Otto: Syracuse University\u2019s mascot, \u201can orange with appeal.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>People\u2019s Place: Student-run coffee shop located in Hendricks Chapel.<\/li>\n<li>Quad: Grass square in the center of campus.<\/li>\n<li>Quad Shuttle: Syracuse University\u2019s shuttle to campus parking lots and garages.<\/li>\n<li>Remembrance Scholarships: A memorial scholarship program to honor the 35 Syracuse University students who were among the victims of the fatal Pan Am 103 terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988.<\/li>\n<li>ROTC: Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps<\/li>\n<li>RTC: Regional Transportation Center located at 1 Walsh Circle. This is a one-stop center for intercity and local travel via Centro, Greyhound, Megabus, Trailways and Amtrak.<\/li>\n<li>Salt City: Syracuse\u2019s nickname.<\/li>\n<li>Skytop or South: South Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you transition to college and the Orange community, you may encounter some new terminology. 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