A&M Lingo
A&M Traditions
Do You Know
Miscellaneous
Nursing
100

Official greeting of Texas A&M

Howdy

100

Students leave pennies (and other trinkets) at the base of ... statue for good luck before taking their exams

Pennies on Sully

100

Allows students to take classes in other countries to further expand their culture knowledge and their education

Education Abroad Programs
100

There are 3 of these centers on campus

Rec Centers

100

True of False: I must have ALL of my prerequisites completed to APPLY to the Nursing Program.

False!

200

Phrase often accompanied by a thumbs up.

Gig'Em 

200

It is said if a couple walks together underneath this, they will marry. If a marriage proposal takes place under the tree, the marriage will last forever.

Century Tree

200

Provides students with guidance for their major/future profession and help with job search.

Career Center

200

Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, Selfless Service

RELLIS

200

True of False: I must have ALL of my prerequisites completed to be ADMITTED to the Nursing Program

True

300

Aggie upperclassmen and graduates will often say ... as an expression of approval or excitement

Whoop!

300

Held annually before the last home football game and marks the end of the usefulness of the Aggie seniors to the student body

Elephant Walk

300

Provides mental health assistance, medical services, prevention care, and population health

University Health Services 

300

Every Friday night before a home game, Yell Leaders lead the crowd in practicing yells

Midnight Yell

300

Minimum GPA on Nursing Prerequisites

3.3

400

Used to describe anything that embraces or promotes the Aggie Spirit or the traditions of Texas A&M

Good Bull 

400

Aggie students show their appreciation to the surrounding community by completing service projects such as yard work, window washing and painting.

The Big Event

400

Uses peer educators to lead study sessions in select classes, as well as Tutor Hubs, which offer tutoring on many subjects around campus.

Academic Success Center


400

Department that works with prospective nursing students alongside College of Nursing Student Affairs.

OPSA, Office of Professional School Advising
400

Minimum score on HESI A2 Exam for the TAMU BSN

75/section

500

 E. King Gill

Inspired the 12th Man

500

Hand motion-expression combinations that are unique to each class level and show class pride

Wildcats

500

Goal is to foster and support student leadership, learning, and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and student organizations

Department of Student Activities

500

Held on the first Tuesday of each month, from September to April, to honor students who have passed away since the last ceremony

Silver Taps

500

How many hours of direct patient care are required to apply to the College of Nursing?

ZERO

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