Dolphin Traditions
This gesture, often seen at JU sporting events and campus photos, symbolizes Dolphin pride.
What is, "Phins Up"?
Students in this popular JU program often log flight hours as part of their degree.
What is "Aviation"?
This unique D1 sport is JU’s pride along the St. Johns and competes in boats, not courts.
Rowing
This fast food spot on campus serves chicken sandwiches.
What is "Chick Fil A"?
Jacksonville sits along this major Florida river.
What is "St. Johns River?"
This ceremony marks the official start of a JU student’s college career.
What is "Matriculation"?
This major often takes students underwater—literally—as they study marine organisms.
What is "Marine Science"?
JU’s biggest rivalry game in basketball is often against this cross-town school.
This on-campus card gives access to your meal plan and Dorm Hall.
What is "Dolphin Card"?
This major Atlantic beach is just a 25-minute drive from JU.
What is "Jax/Jacksonville Beach"?
This event invites families to campus for a weekend of games, food, and school spirit each fall.
What is "Family Weekend"?
This college teaches about business, money, and marketing.
What is "Davis College of Business"?
JU competes in this athletic conference.
What is "ASUN Conference"?
This is where many freshmen live their first year.
What is "Botts Hall?"
This neighborhood is where the JU campus sits.
This event occurs for first year students and families as an introduction to campus life.
What is "Dolphin Dive In"?
This major is all about body movement and helping people heal after injuries.
What is "Kinesiology"?
This sport earned JU national attention in 1970 when it reached the NCAA Championship game.
What is "Mens Basketball"?
This residence hall is JU’s newest and houses mostly honors students.
What is "North Hall"?
This downtown landmark, often lit up at night, is a symbol of Jacksonville’s skyline.
What is "Main Street Bridge"?
This is where most students will take pictures to celebrate their degree completion.
What is "The Dolphin Statue"?
The JU School of Nursing is housed within this larger academic unit.
What is "Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences"?
JU's mascots go by these names.
"What is "Dunkin and Nellie?"
This unofficial JU tradition involves late-night food runs to this nearby fast food chain on Merrill Road.
What is "Taco Bell"?
Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the continental U.S., beating even this Texas city.
What is "Houston"?