Vassar Slang

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

Acrop

Acropolis Dine

Bandana People

Students who facilitate the BSC for freshmen.

Betty

The head security guard at the Mug; she always keeps students in line.

BSC

Before School Conference.

CIS

Computer Information Services, Computer Center.

The City

New York City.

The DC

Nickname for the All Campus Dining Center, ACDC.

Free Box

Finder's keepers; cardboard box in each dorm where students recycle clothes and music.

Fro-Yo

Frozen yogurt, offered in the Retreat and ACDC.

Greens Mug

Environment-friendly mug sold by Vassar Greens.

Jetson Lounge

Parlor in Noyes.

Joss Beach

The bit of grass in front of Josselyn.

JYA

Junior Year Abroad, a.k.a. Study Away or Study Abroad.

The Mug

The campus bar and dance club located in the College Center.

Mug-rat

Someone who hangs out too often at the campus bar and club, the Mug.

Nilda's

The sweet, delicious, delectable cookies with the infamous “Don't Shake a Baby” warnings on the back of their labels.

NRO

Non-Recorded Option.

Phallus Palace

Jewett's nine–floor high tower.

Po-town

Nickname for Poughkeepsie.

The Pub

Bar in the Alumni House, open to students on Thursday nights.

Rocky

Building on campus called Rockefeller Hall.

The Shuttle

Van that travels around campus, picking up and dropping off students.

So–Co

Upperclassmen housing, South Commons.

TAs

Terrace Apartments for upperclassmen.

THs

Town Houses for upperclassmen.

V-Card

Virginity card? No. Vassar ID card that offers access to buildings, holds meal points and debit–like account for laundry, copy machines, post office, and local merchants.

VRDT

Vassar Repertoire Dance Troupe.