HBCU Vibes Only
This nickname refers to nine Black Greek organizations.
What is the Divine Nine or National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)?
These shared facilities are often located at the end of the hall and require shower shoes, found in a dorm.
What are communal bathrooms?
This office helps you register for classes and tracks your transcript.
What is the Registrar’s Office?
This term means taking breaks, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your well-being.
What is self-care?
A common college meal that costs less than a dollar and cooks in 3 minutes.
What is ramen noodles?
This is the traditional name for a big celebration during fall at HBCUs.
What is Homecoming?
The prepaid plan students use to access dining halls.
What is a meal plan?
You’re sick, need medicine, or want to schedule a health check-up.
What is the Student Health Center?
This office helps students manage stress, anxiety, or depression.
What is Counseling Services or Mental Health Services?
This part of your financial aid refund disappears fastest if you don’t budget. A student typically looks forward to this.
What is the refund check or refund money?
This university is the largest public HBCU by enrollment.
What is North Carolina A&T State University?
These student-led groups often center around identity, interests, or majors.
What are student organizations or clubs?
You have a disability and need accommodations for testing or classes.
What is the Office of Accessibility Services?
You don’t feel safe walking home from the library at night—this campus service can walk with you.
What is campus escort or campus police services?
This type of aid must be repaid, often with interest.
What is a student loan?
These fierce, high-stepping dancers bring the energy alongside the marching band.
What are majorettes or the dance line?
This building is the hub for student activities, clubs, and chill time—often has a game room or lounge.
What is the student union or student center?
You visit this office to handle payments, refunds, and your tuition bill.
What is the Cashier’s Office?
This office supports students who experience harassment or need advocacy.
What is the Title IX Office or Dean of Students?
This kind of plan helps you track how much money you have and what you can spend.
What is a budget?
This glowing adjective is famously used by HBCU students to hype up their school name, often placed right before “university.”
What is illustrious?
This campus tradition often includes food, games, music, and is meant to welcome students each fall.
What is Welcome Week or Fall Fest?
You’d go here if you want to change your major or talk about academic policies.
What is the Academic Advising Officer?
You're struggling to sleep, stay focused, or manage your time—this office may offer free workshops.
What is the Wellness Center or Student Success Office?
What is overspending or going over budget?
When your budget says “no,” but your heart says “get the shoes anyway,” you've officially entered this dangerous zone.