Advising—academic advising and signing up for classes suggested by your academic advisor
Applied Lesson Auditions—auditions for private music lesson
ADPi—Alpha Delta Pi sorority
BSA—Black Student Association
The Cage—the snack bar located on the first floor of the Union
Cardinal Credits—bonus points on student ID that can be used in The Cage or for guests in the Cafeteria
Convocation—a formal ceremony with all the William Jewell tradition
CSM—Christian Student Ministries—an organization which involves the entire campus in Christian activities through a variety of groups, programs, and ministries
CUA—College Union Activities—provides recreational, social, and educational programs for all students
Chapel—worship time for all students and staff every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in Gano Chapel
DZ—Delta Zeta sorority
FCA—Fellowship of Christian Athletes—organization for anyone to join and enjoy Christian fellowship.
Fiji—Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
Gam—Alpha Gamma Delta sorority
Grand River—Grand River Chapel—a small church on campus open 24 hours for private meditation
ID—the WJC student identification card, to be carried at all times
IFC—Interfraternity Council—the governing council for all fraternities
KA—Kappa Alpha Order
Lambda Chi—Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
Matriculation—paying fees at the Student Accounts window in the basement of Greene Hall—you must matriculate to attend class
Mentor—an upperclassman who will help you acclimate to the William Jewell way of life
Oxbridge—an honors program of tutorials and examinations
Panhellenic—the governing board for sororities
RA—Resident Assistant—a student living in the dorms responsible for enforcing college policy and for helping you make the most of your time at Jewell
RD—Resident Director—overseas student needs in the residence halls
Registration—taking the class schedule you and your advisor have agreed upon to the Registrar’s Office
Rush/Recruitment—a period of time to explore Jewell’s fraternities/sororities
Sahara—parking at the bottom of the hill behind Eaton Hall
The Union—Yates College Union—houses the cafeteria, Cage, Bookstore, Student Affairs Complex and student lounge
Unity—student group that celebrates multicultural diversity on campus
Zeta—Zeta Tau Alpha sorority
