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Saint slang
What we mean when we say...

ASSMU - Associated Students of Saint Martin's University - YOUR student government! ASSMU Offices are located in the Trautman Union Building (TUB) and meetings are held every Thursday at 11:00am in the TUB activity room.

The Bell Tower - A monthly student run newspaper, bringing you up-to-date information on what's happening around campus and beyond.

Bridge Mentor - A leader/peer mentor in the Summer Bridge Program.

The Hill - Old Main and its surrounding areas. Old Main houses a variety of services for students including: Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Admissions, Registrar, the Information Center, the Bookstore and St. Gertrude's Dining Hall.

IQ Web - IQ Web provides SMU students with "anytime, anywhere" access to information services. Use your IQ web account to browse the institution's course catalog, degree requirements, view specific course offerings for the current year/term, as well as maintain a personal calendar and participate in the Campus Forum.

Marty - The school's mascot; a Roman soldier seen rallying the crowd at various SMU sporting events and activities.

Non-Trads - Non-Traditional Students. Typically, a Non-Traditional student is financially independent, did not follow a path directly from high school to the University or has other life responsibilities that, in time of crisis, take precedence over their educational goals.  These students may be partnered or single, with or without children, military veterans, or younger students with mature responsibilities.  

NWCC - The Norman Worthington Conference Center. Located along Pacific Avenue, the WCC is home to the Office of Athletics and provides students with gym facilities, as well as space to hold events and activities!

Old Main - The main building on campus that holds the cafeteria, classrooms, Financial Aid Office, Student Accounts, and various other services for students.

RA- Resident Assistant

Saints - Dedicated members of the Saint Martin's community who demonstrate exactly what it means to "Be the Spirit" by working toward peace, passion and purpose.

Sink lounge - A lounge/study room located on the fourth floor of Old Main at the end closest to the Abbey; called the "sink" lounge because it may only be reached by descending a small flight of stairs.

Summer Bridge - A ten day transitional program held in July designed to help integrate new freshman into social and academic life at Saint Martin's University.

TUB - Trautman Union Building. The newly rededicated Student Union Building provides students a place to hang out, watch TV, play a game of pool, ping-pong, air hockey or foosball, as well as rent camping and other recreational equipment. The TUB houses the Office of Campus Life and ASSMU. Academic year non-Holiday hours of operation are as follows:

Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm-8:00pm

WOW! - Weeks of Welcome. These are weeks directly following orientation or the beginning of a new semester that are designed to keep you busy and get you involved. Check the website for updates and activities in this year's Weeks of Welcome!

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Degree Planning Guide

Move-in Information- coming soon!