Ole Miss Slang

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

ASB

Associated Student Body, the governing body of the students.

Blackboard

An interactive program on the Internet that some teachers use to post announcements, assignments, and grades.

Cobra

Cobra Security is the company that does most of the security for parties on and off campus, including the frat parties.

DD

Designated driver. Someone who says that they won't drink and will drive everyone else around. This means that they shouldn't even have one drink, because whether you realize it or not, one drink impairs your driving abilities.

The DM

The Daily Mississippian, the school's daily newspaper that's put out by students.

The Grove

The campus' central grassy area, which has an outdoor stage for concerts.

Hotty Toddy

The school's cheer/chant that's done at sporting events. You will learn it quickly!

Intersession

A two-week school term after spring semester lets out and before the June session begins. It's a great way to get a class out of the way in only two weeks.

MIP

Minor in possession is what you will be ticketed for if you get caught with alcohol by a police officer.

OHF

Oxford Health & Fitness Magazine is a quarterly magazine put out by the students.

Ole Miss

In 1896, Elma Meek, a University of Mississippi student, entered into a contest to name the school's annual celebration, and she came up with Ole Miss. The name was a hit, and students began affectionately calling The University of Mississippi that as well.

Po Box

Your post office box, where all your mail will be sent. Going to the mailbox and getting mail is one of the most exciting things that happens to you.

Party Ball

A small keg that's good for a small amount of people at a party. It can be filled with any kind of beer, just like a keg.

RUF

Reformed University Fellowship, a non- denominational religious group that meets on campus weekly and offers bible studies.

The Square

The center of the city, which holds City Hall, bookstores, restaurants, and a few small clothing shops.

TA

Teacher's Assistant. They are used primarily in science and English classes, usually to lead the discussion classes.

Tad Pad

The Tad Smith Colliseum is the basketball court.

UPD

University Police Department.

Uncle Bob

Robert Khayat, the school's chancellor. The only one in the SEC that's still appointed and not elected.

The Union

The Student Union, which houses a food court, a study area with a huge TV, the post office, and the campus bookstore.