Dictionary

After a few days at Notre Dame, you'll soon become aware that Notre Dame is quite unique. In fact, Notre Dame students even have their own vocabulary. Don't worry, you'll figure it out soon enough... but just in case you're curious here's a brief compilation of some of the vocabulary used at ND.

Acoustic Café
Event every Thursday night in LaFortune Student Center often frequented by students in need of a study break. The café is a great place for students to display their musical talents (or lack thereof).

An Tostal
Yearly tradition celebrating the final full week of classes. Plenty of free t-shirts, games, and events for all to enjoy.

Bengal Bouts
Student boxing tournament held every year as a fundraiser for Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Not only do you get to help out a good cause, but you also get to see your roommate take a few swings at the kid who knows all the answers from your calculus class.

Bookstore Basketball
Largest 5 on 5 basketball tournament in the world. With over 500 teams competing every year, this tournament is truly a sight to see.

BP
Breen-Phillips Hall, a female dorm located on North Quad.

CCE
The Center for Continuing Education, located behind the Post Office and DeBartolo Hall.

COBA
Mendoza College of Business, located next to DeBartolo.

CoMo
The Coleman-Morse Center. A new building on South Quad that houses First Year of Studies, Campus Ministry, a computer cluster, and 24-hour space that offers free popcorn and pop.

CSC
The Center for Social Concerns. The CSC is the place to go if interested in service projects and volunteer opportunities.

D6
Student parking lot located behind the Rock.

D2000
Student name for parking lot across from Stepan field. As the name indicates, its quite a hike from most dorms.

D.A.R.T.
Direct Access Registration by Terminal; allows students to register for their next semester's courses.

DeBartolo
Classroom building where most freshman classes will be held.

Dog Book
The freshman register with the names and photos of the entire freshman class. Often used to find last minute date for SYR or... well really that's all its used for.

Domer
Any ND Student, past or present.

DPAC
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

duLac
Student handbook outlining all the rules of regulations at Notre Dame.

Fall Break
While most schools only get a few days off, the administration rewards us for our hard work with a whole week off during October. This is usually the first time you have the opportunity to return home since August, although some students choose to stay on campus or participate in service projects.

Fieldhouse Mall
Open area between Cavanaugh Hall and Stonehenge fountain. Warm weather brings campus bands, barbecues, and other fun things to do instead of studying.

Flex Points
The $295 dollars per semester that accompany the Flex 14 meal plan that can be used to buy some tasty snacks and beverages at the Huddle, Burger King, Reckers, and other campus food locations. All you do is swipe your ID and it comes out of your account.

Frosh O'
First Year Orientation.

God Quad
Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin College, Walsh Hall and the statues of Jesus and Father Sorin.

Golden Dome
This refers to the administration building, the most recognizable feature of Notre Dame's campus. Complete with a statue of Mary, the building is located in the center of campus and houses the administration, Admissions, Housing, Student Affairs and other offices.

Grab 'n' Go
Convenient brown-bag breakfast, lunch or dinner available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. when classes are in session.

The Grotto
Replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, France where students can come to light a candle and spend some quiet time in reflection and prayer.

Hesburgh
13 story Library with the mosaic of Touchdown Jesus on its facade. Also home to former University President Father Theodore Hesburgh (also the reason why you can't go all the way up the 13th floor... he lives there).

Huddle Mart
Small convenience store in LaFortune where students can purchase food, drinks, toiletries, notebooks, and other bare essentials such as the infamous Quarter Dogs.

JACC (Joyce Center)
The Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center that houses numerous campus events such as basketball, volleyball, ice hockey games, pep rallies, concerts, and lectures.

JPW
Junior Parents weekend.

LaFun
LaFortune Student Center.

Legends
The restaurant, pub and programming venue. Brings in live entertainment and has a nightclub open late nights on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights.

Library Circle
Pick up/drop off spot at the east end of the Hesburgh Library.

Main Circle
Pick up/drop off spot near the center of campus at the main entrance on Notre Dame Avenue.

MCOB
Mendoza College of Business.

Michiana
The name of the region along the border of Michigan and Indiana, including South Bend.

Mod Quad
Home to Knott Hall, Siegfried Hall, Pasquerilla East, and Pasquerilla West.

Monk
Affectionate nickname of former University President Father Edward A. Malloy, CSC.

NAZZ
Battle of the Bands held annually.

NDTV
The new cable cast student run TV station.

NDH or just "North"
North Dining Hall.

netID
A computer ID name that, along with your password, gives you access to the Notre Dame network from almost any computer on campus.

North Quad
Home to BP, Farley, Lewis, St. Ed's, Stanford, Keenan, Zahm, and Cavanaugh Hall.

Observer
Campus newspaper you'll grow to love.

O'Shag
O'Shaughnessy Hall, location of many Arts and Letters classes, departmental offices, and Waddick's Café. O'Shag is also recognizable by the perpetually slow clock on its facade. This clock was also the center of some controversy when the University decided to remove the hands completely, some say to symbolize the timeless nature of the University; others say they did it just to confuse the students.

Parietals
DuLac regulation that outlines visitation hours in dorms of the opposite sex. From 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 12:30 to 9 a.m. on Sundays, members of the opposite sex are only allowed in the 24-hour space in the dorms.

PE
Pasquerilla East, woman's dorm located on Mod Quad.

PW
Pasquerilla West, woman's dorm located on Mod Quad as well.

The Pit
Social area in the basement of the library complete with snacks, change machines, and pay phones.

Pop
What normal people say when they are referring to soft drinks.

Quarter Dogs
Infamous hot dogs that are available in LaFortune for a quarter, after 12 a.m. on weeknights. Though they may only be a quarter, you don't want to eat too many of them, trust me.

RA
Resident Assistant, a senior in each section of the dorm who guides the dorm life of the students.

Reckers
The only 24-hour restaurant on campus. It has great food and comfortable seats, and is located right across from O'Neill.

RecSports
Intramural sports program at Notre Dame.

Rector
Basically the person in charge of each dorm, i.e. they are the responsible adult.

The Rock
The Rockne Memorial Gymnasium located at the foot of the South Quad.

Rolfs
Athletic facility open to all students.

Soda
Another word for Pop.

The Shirt
Football shirt that students wear to all the football games. The shirt can be bought at the bookstore.

SMC
Saint Mary's College; an all-girl school located adjacent to Notre Dame.

SDH or just "South"
The South Dining Hall.

South Quad
Home to O'Shag and the Rock and everything in between.

Stonehenge
War memorial fountain located at the foot of North Quad.

Stepan Center
The round, geodesic dome at East Gate. Don't mix this up with Stepan Chemistry Hall.

SUB
Student Union Board that organizes activities for students such as weekly movies in DeBartolo for only $3.

SYR
Screw Your Roommate Dance. Semi-formal dances held at the beginning of the year between brother and sister halls.

TA
Teaching assistant; most large classes have TAs to assist the professor

Tailgate
Pre-game festivities, usually occurring in the parking lot by the stadium, before all football games.

TC
Turtle Creek; apartment complex for students located just off campus

Touchdown Jesus
Nickname of the mosaic on the side of the library facing the stadium. You'll see why it was so named when you arrive.

The Towers
Flanner and Grace Halls - previously male dorms converted to office buildings.

Tutorial
Discussion sessions for large classes, usually held on Fridays and led by TA's.

WebCT
Website that allows students to find out their grades, class updates, and other important information.

West Quad
Home to the newest and best dorms on campus, McGlinn, Welsh Family, Keough, and O'Neill.

WSND
Student-run fine arts radio

WVFI
Student-run progressive station on the second floor of LaFortune.