Part of adjusting to campus life at BU is learning the language. BU students are famous for using acronyms and nicknames to refer to locations and resources on campus. Take a look at this guide and you’ll be able to jump right into a BU dialogue with a current student!
LOCATIONS
Comm. Ave. – Commonwealth Avenue
FitRec – Fitness and Recreation Center
GSU – George Sherman Union
StuVi – The Student Village (10 Buick St.)
StuVi 2 – The Student Village II (33 Harry Agganis Way)
West – West Campus Residences: Claflin, Sleeper, and Rich Hall
ACTIVITIES / RESOURCES
ASB – Alternative Spring Break
BUS – Boston University Shuttle
CSC – Community Service Center
DOS – Dean of Students
ERC – Educational Resource Center
FREEP – The Daily Free Press (student run newspaper)
FYSOP – First Year Student Outreach Project
PDP – Physical Development Program Classes (Fitness Classes)
The T – Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority - Boston’s transportation system
COLLEGES / PROGRAMS
CAS – College of Arts and Sciences
CFA – College of Fine Arts
CGS – College of General Studies
COM – College of Communication
ENG – College of Engineering
MET – Metropolitan College
SAR – Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
SED – School of Education
SEP – Science and Engineering Program
SHA – School of Hospitality
SMG – School of Management
