William & Mary Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to W&M. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

The Wa

Wawa convenience store, open 24-hours.

The 'Burg

Williamsburg.

The Caf

The Commons Dining Hall.

The Death Center

The Student Health Center.

Delis

The Williamsburg version of a bar scene.

Fro-Yo

Frozen yogurt served in the dining halls.

IT

Improvisational Theater, or Information Technology.

Sketch

A person, place, or situation that is suspiciously sleazy or bizarre.

The Snooze

The William & Mary News.

The Triathlon

Jumping in the Crim Dell pond, streaking the Sunken Gardens, and jumping the Governor's Palace wall— traditionally to be completed before graduation.

UC

The University Center.

UCAB

University Centers Activities Board, the student organization that brings all the fun music and events to campus (including singer/pianist Ben Folds and comedian alum Jon Stewart).