Clarkson Freshman Guide and Lingo to Know
Please check back soon for an updated version of the Clarkson University Freshman Guide.
What you are about to read is a behind-the-scenes look at Clarkson, meant just for you, a member of the Class of 2016. This booklet also incorporates valuable information about the Potsdam community. Allow the following pages to guide you in your new adventure, and be sure to take advantage of the resources now at your fingertips.
Best wishes as you begin your journey.... Read the Clarkson Freshman Guide
Clarkson Lingo
| AC | Area Coordinator (full-time live-in staff who oversee RDs and RAs) |
| Aero | Aeronautical engineer |
| ARAMARK | Campus dining service |
| CAMP | Center for Advanced Materials Processing (Engineering building) |
| ChemE | Chemical engineer |
| CivE | Civil engineer |
| Concrete Café | Food service area in 3rd floor Science Center |
| CU | Clarkson University |
| CU and Me | Website for accepted students: www.clarkson.edu/cuandme |
| CUB | Clarkson Union Board (campus programming board) |
| CUPO | Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities |
| CUSA | Clarkson University Student Association (student government) |
| CUSB | Clarkson University School of Business |
| DB | Declining Balance: money on student ID card used to purchase food |
| Dead Week | Week of studying before final exams |
| E&M | Engineering and Management |
| ERC | Educational Resource Center (library and Student Affairs offices) |
| FE | Fundementals of Engineering Exam |
| Forum | Videowall and stairs/seating in Student Center |
| FYS | First Year Seminar (mandatory class for freshmen) |
| Healthy Pantry | Food service area in Hamlin Powers |
| Hill Campus | Portion of Clarkson University on the "hill" (Clarkson Avenue) |
| Integrator | Campus newspaper |
| IRC | Indoor Recreational Center- includes Fieldhouse and Alumni Gym |
| ISE | Institute for a Sustainable Environment |
| ISO | International Student Organization |
| ISSO | International Students and Scholars Office |
| Java | Java City: food and beverage service on first floor of Student Center |
| Late Knight | Series of fun/social events on Friday/Saturday nights |
| MechE | Mechanical engineer |
| Moodle | Online classroom- used in FYS |
| MPRs | Multi-Purpose Rooms- located on top floor of Student Center |
| New Dorms | Graham and Price Hall |
| New Snell | B.H. Snell (academic building) |
| O Chem | Organic Chemistry |
| OIT | Office of Information Technology |
| Old Snell | Downtown campus- includes theater |
| P Chem | Physical Chemistry |
| PeopleSoft | Database to enroll in classes, view grades, etc. |
| Pit | Hamlin-Powers Residence Halls |
| Pit Path | Path from Moore House to Hamlin Powers |
| Pod | POD- campus convenience store on lower level of Student Center |
| Quad | Reynolds, Brooks, Ross, and Cubley residence halls |
| RA | Resident Advisor |
| RD | Resident Director (student staff who oversee RAs) |
| Ro Bro | Ross Brooks Dining Hall |
| SAS | Student Administrative Services |
| Servery | Food service area in Student Center |
| SPEED | Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design |
| SSC | Student Success Center (Accomodative Services, First Year Adivising, Tutoring) |
| State | SUNY Potsdam |
| TAC | Technology Advancement Center (between Science Center & ERC) |
| Virtual Game Room | Videogaming room on lower level of Student Center |
| Walker | Walker Arena (next to Kinney) |
| WCKN | Clarkson Television Station |
| WiSE | Women in Science and Engineering (theme floor) |
| WTSC | Clarkson radio station "91.1 The Source" |
