USF Slang

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

Dead Hour

12:00–1:00; lunchtime, when no classes are held.

The gym

Koret Health and Recreation Center, not Memorial Gym.

Harney 240

(or 240) Location of the Arts and Sciences Dean's office.

ITS

Information Technology Services; they are the people to go to with computer and network problems or questions.

On the Hill

On Lone Mountain.

Parina

Popular lounge on the third floor of the UC; also a computer lab.

RA

Resident Advisor, each residence hall has at least one on each floor.

Resident Minister

Each residence hall has at least one or two in each building; they serve as inspirational leaders and support students with whatever problems they might have.

SI

Usually refers to Saint Ignatius church, but can also mean the Saint Ignatius Institute.

The UC

The University Center, located at the heart of main campus.

World Fare

Old name for the Market cafeteria.