Pilot Speak

Now that you are officially a Pilot, you’ll need to know the campus lingo. Here are some words and phrases that every new Pilot should know!

Academic Terms

The Bulletin
The academic catalog of all of the courses offered and program requirements

Capstone Project
This refers broadly to the major-specific senior projects, thesis seminars, and recitals, which many seniors (and a few juniors) complete as a highlight of their academic program(s). In the spring of each year, on Founder’s Day, there are many public presentations and poster displays of such projects, which are open to all students and faculty to attend.

C.A.S.
The College of Arts and Sciences; the largest, most populated academic program at the university.

Clinicals
All School of Nursing students serve in clinical rotations at local hospitals and health care facilities beginning their junior year.

The Core (or Core Curriculum)
Courses that every student is required to take and are designed to make sure you receive a well-rounded education.

Moodle
Course management software used for online learning.  Moodle gives class groups a secure environment for sharing files, documents, media.  It also allows for students to submit assignments, participate in discussion forums, and more.

PACE
Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education.  A program for students to live in community and teach in local Catholic schools.

P-4
A professional preparation program designed for students in the Pamplin School of Business.

Anchor Workshop
A group of first-year students who share a seminar-style workshop class together during their first semester at UP.

Buildings and Geographic Locations

The Anchor
A coffeehouse style study space available in Haggerty Hall where you can enjoy a latte or gelato

BC
Buckley Center. This central building on campus contains classrooms, campus departments, and faculty offices.

BC Aud (pronounced “Odd”)
Buckley Center Auditorium. Adjacent to BC, this is the largest classroom on the Bluff and is often used for various films and programs.

The Bluff
Referring to the geographical feature upon which the campus is built; it is also a general nickname for the entire campus.

The Commons
The Bauccio Commons is the primary on-campus dining hall for both students and faculty to enjoy.

Hag-Ty
The combined name for Haggerty and Tyson Halls.

L-P Center
The Louisiana-Pacific Tennis Center. You’ll need reservations.

Mack’s Market
UP’s version of a grab and go convenience store, located inside the Pilot House.

Scho
Schoenfeldt Hall. Formerly nicknamed Padre, Padre was Fr. Schoenfeldt’s nickname; a long-time member of the UP community and to whom the hall is named after.

The Penthouse
This is the name given to the 8^th floor of Mehling Hall, which is the top floor of the tallest residence hall on campus.

P House
Pilot House. A central meeting place located right off the main parking lot, sometimes called the “living room” to the campus. The Pilot House houses the campus bookstore and a pub that hosts Pilots After Dark events.

Quad(s)
Grassy areas near a group of buildings. For example, the grass near Shipstad is called the Eastside Quad, while the grass between Franz Hall and the Chapel of Christ the Teacher is called the Academic Quad and the grass near Villa Maria Hall is called the Westside Quad.

Quiet Side
The Bauccio Commons Dining Room.  The room is often used by various students for studying during the day.

River Campus
Property acquired by the University in 2012 down by the Willamette River that is being developed to add new features to campus, including Physical Plant’s new headquarters and practice fields for sports teams.

Ship
A common nickname for Shipstad Hall.

S.L.U.G.
The Student Led Unity Garden. The garden is located just off-campus behind Field and Schoenfeldt Halls.

Study Room
Often a term used to refer to one of the many rooms available in the Clark Library for students to reserve for study groups.

St. Mary’s
Often used to describe the lounge in St. Mary’s Student Center that serves as a study space during the day and an event space in the evenings.

Events and Traditions

Activities Fair
This event held at the beginning of each semester is an opportunity to learn more about and sign up for different clubs and organizations, as well as faith and service opportunities on campus.

All Aboard!
A special orientation event for first year students

Anchors Away!
A special event hosted by the Campus Program Board on the last day of finals week in the Spring semester where faculty and staff can celebrate with students the successes of the year.

Encounter
The Encounter with Christ Retreat; a popular retreat offered every semester by the Office of Campus Ministry.

Espresso UP
A weekly Wednesday night program from 7-10 pm in St. Mary’s Lounge. You can enjoy free espresso drinks, Italian sodas, and the occasional musical performance, all sponsored by Student Activities and ASUP.

Founder’s Day
It is when the University pauses to celebrate its rich past and its promising future. In recognition of the importance of both the past and the future, the University holds no classes on a Tuesday in April and instead opens its doors to all to learn from the best and brightest students.

Green Dot
UP’s bystander violence prevention program.  A choice to intervene in a situation that is potentially harmful is a Green Dot.  A choice not to response is a Red Dot.

Immersions
Experiences offered through the Moreau Center for Service and Justice that offer students a close up understanding of social justice issues a particular local community.

Pilots
The nickname of our students, alumni, and sports teams.  Go Pilots!

Pilots After Dark (or PAD)
Weekly music and social events every Friday and Saturday night from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in the Pilot House.

Purple Pride
A student group on campus that supports Pilot athletics.

Riverboat
A special Labor Day weekend event held on the River Campus property.

Rock the Bluff
Campus Program Board’s annual concert held in the Chiles Center each year during Weekend on the Bluff.

Plunge
A pre-orientation opportunity for incoming students to volunteer with local service agencies.

UP Connections
A peer mentorship program for students of diverse identities and multicultural backgrounds at UP

Wally
Wally Pilot is our campus’s mascot.  He is a very well-respected riverboat captain.

Weekend on the Bluff
The official preview weekend for prospective students.

Victory Bell
This bell is rung every time one of our varsity soccer teams scores a goal on Merlo Field!

WCC
West Coast Conference.  The Portland Pilots compete in the NCAA Division 1 West Coast Conference (WCC) with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Loyola Marymount Lions, Pacific Tigers, Pepperdine Wave, Saint Mary’s Gaels, San Diego Toreros, San Francisco Dons, and the Santa Clara Broncos.

Nicknames for Campus Departments

Help Desk
Located in Franz Hall, this is where you go for all your technical support needs.

ISS
International Student Services, located in Christie Hall.

Moreau Center
Moreau Center for Service and Justice, found in St. Mary’s Student Center.

OSA
Office of Student Activities, found in St Mary’s Student Center.

P-Plant
Physical Plant. The on-campus maintenance team, whom will help you with all your on-campus maintenance issues.

ROTC (Pronounced “Rot-see”)
The Reserve Officers Training Corps. A branch of the U.S. military. AROTC is Army and AFROTC is Air Force.

Campus Resources

A.H.D. / H.D.
Assistant Hall Director / Hall Director.

Ambassadors
Student leaders in each residence hall that help connect students to a variety of opportunities.

ASUP
Associated Students of the University of Portland, the student government. If you’re a full-time undergraduate student, then you are automatically a member.  Representatives to ASUP are called Senators.

The Beacon
The on-campus, award-winning student-led newspaper published every Thursday and online at upbeacon.com.

BonApp
The nickname for Bon Appétit, the company in charge of all the food you eat on campus.

C.A.
Community Assistant. The community members stationed at the front desks of every Residence Hall.

CPB
Campus Program Board is a major branch of ASUP. This student organization is dedicated to bringing large scale social events to campus.

C.S.C.
The abbreviation for Congregatio a Sancta Cruce, the Congregation of Holy Cross, the religious order that has served the University of Portland since it was founded in 1901. Also referred to as “Holy Cross.”

Engage
On-line platform for events, clubs, and organizations on campus.

Holy Cross
Although we are a Catholic school, we are not Jesuit, Benedictine, Franciscan, or Diocesan.   We are Holy Cross!

KDUP
The student-run radio internet station found on the web at kdup.up.edu.

Life on the Bluff
Your official student handbook.

The Log
Much like how river pilots keep a log of their daily activities, we keep track of what happens each year. The yearbook comes out early in the fall of every year, and is compiled and edited by students.

PilotsUP
The intranet portal for students, faculty and staff.  Log in to get your e-mail, announcements and access lots of useful information

Points
When you purchase a meal plan, Bon Appétit will add “Meal Points” to your ID card so you can eat anywhere on campus…as long as the money lasts.

PORTLAND Magazine
The University’s quarterly magazine published by the Office of Marketing and Communications in Waldschimdt Hall.

R.A.
Resident Assistant. They’re available to assist students with any issues they may have with life in the halls.

Regents
Members of the UP’s Board of Regents, the men and women legally responsible for the University’s operation and mission.

S.J.C.
Service and Justice Coordinators. Students who coordinate direct service opportunities within the resident halls.

Self Serve
One of the main websites used by students for everything from managing Financial Aid and registering for classes. Access it through PilotsUP!