College Towns
Who To Ask
Where To Go
Campus Lingo
Getting Involved
100

Butler University

Indianapolis

100

This is who you would go to if you are looking to schedule your classes right now.

Freshman Advisor

100

You need to buy your textbooks, college merch, or last-minute school supplies.

Campus Bookstore

100

This is a class you take in your first year of college to help you transition.

Freshman Seminar

100

This is a student-run organization you can join to meet people with similar interests.

A club

200

Purdue University

West Lafayette

200

This is who you would go to if you are struggling mentally with a challenge in your life while you are on campus.

Therapist / Campus Counselor

200

You’re having a housing issue or need to request a room change.

Residential Life Office / Housing Office

200

A student who has not yet declared a major is said to be this.

Undecided

200

This term describes a student who lives on campus and helps support dorm residents.

Resident Assistant

300

Indiana State University

Terre Haute

300

You lost your student ID card and need a replacement, who do you go to?

Student Services

300

You’re looking for a safe place to talk about identity, equity, or support resources.

Multicultural Center

300

These students assist professors by teaching labs or discussion sections.

Teaching Assistants

300

These events, held the first week of college, are meant to help freshmen meet each other.

Orientation / Welcome Week

400

Trine University

Angola

400

You need help writing a paper or improving your essays.

Writing Center

400

You want to find a fitness class or use the gym or pool on campus.

Campus Recreation Center

400

This office helps students plan their course schedules and stay on track to graduate.

Academic Advising

400

These activities allow students to give back to their communities while in school.

Community Service / Volunteering

500

DePauw University

Greencastle

500

You’ve received a charge on your student account that you don’t understand and want to dispute it.

Bursar's Office

500

You need to print a large project, access campus Wi-Fi help, or fix your student laptop.

IT Help Desk

500

This is a course required for your major that must be taken before upper-level classes.

Prerequisite

500

This campus group supports leadership development, networking, and sometimes Greek life.

Student Government