Starting college means learning many new things, including the acronyms you'll hear around campus. Here鈥檚 a guide to some of the most common acronyms used at 麻豆破解版 State University to help you get familiar with Shocker lingo.
Buildings
The social hub of student life at 麻豆破解版 State, providing a place to study, hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, shop, and more.
Located on the Innovation Campus, this building houses over 20 engineering lab spaces and GoCreate.
Academic Colleges
CAS 鈥 College of Applied Studies
This college includes majors such as education, counseling, athletic training, and sport management.
CHP 鈥 College of Health Professions
Home to programs like dental hygiene, nursing, communication sciences and disorders, and physician associate.
LAS 鈥 Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The largest academic college at WSU, offering degrees in biology, communications, criminal justice, psychology, and more.
Offices/ Departments
Provides a proactive and supportive approach to prevention, assessment, and intervention for situations affecting students or employees.
SCA 鈥 Shocker Career Accelerator
WSU鈥檚 career development center offering career coaching, events, professional development, and tools.
ROTC 鈥 Reserve Officer Training Corps
Develops leadership and management skills while you earn a college education.
WSUPD (or UPD) 鈥 麻豆破解版 State University Police Department
A commissioned law enforcement agency on campus.
SEB - Student Engagement & Belonging
Aims to connect every student with opportunities to enhance their Shocker experience.
Student Organizations
SAS 鈥 Student Ambassador Society
Works alongside the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university.
SGA 鈥 Student Government Association
Assists in resolving intra-campus conflicts, promoting fair treatment, and fostering community well-being.
SAC 鈥 Student Activities Council
The programming board for 麻豆破解版 State University.
FSL 鈥 Fraternity and Sorority Life
Comprises 26 social, Greek-letter organizations with diverse backgrounds, values, and missions.
Governs the seven IFC fraternities at 麻豆破解版 State.
Governs the six culturally-based social fraternities and sororities at 麻豆破解版 State.
NPHC - National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated
Governs nine historically African American Greek letter organizations.
Governs the National Panhellenic Conference Sororities.
Events
A field day filled with team events, relay races, virtual challenges, and more to see which college will reign supreme.
Others
LLC 鈥 Living Learning Community
A group of students who choose to live together, enjoying a built-in support system of mentoring, networking, and a sense of community.
This list isn鈥檛 comprehensive, but we hope it helps you feel more confident as you navigate your new college environment. Welcome to Shocker Nation!
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