Learn the Lingo

Learn the Lingo

MU - The popular hub of campus activity, the Memorial Union is the place to be during class breaks.

SRC - The Student Recreation Complex is the main facility for recreational sports, intramural sports, and general physical wellness.

DRC - The Disability Resource Center is the central location for establishing eligibility and obtaining services & accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.

Hayden Lawn - A grassy area located directly above the Hayden Library Entrance, the lawn is host to many student activities and is a great place to relax between classes.

Devil’s Advocates - Advocates is a Para-professional organization sponsored by Undergraduate Admissions, designed to be one of the first points of contact prospective Sun Devils have with       Arizona State University.

PV Beach - Located between the Palo Verde Residence Halls, the Beach hosts entertainment and activities sponsored by various campus organizations.

Mill - Just a short walk from ASU’s Tempe Campus, Mill Avenue is the best spot to for entertainment, dining, and shopping.

Sun Dollars - Sun Dollars is a pre-paid services account managed by the ASU Sun Card Office. You simply put money in your account and then present your Sun Card to any of the participating merchants to make purchases. We've found that Sun Dollars are popular with students and parents alike. In short, Sun Dollars is a service provided by the university to make your life easier.

M & G - a prepaid declining balance account managed by Campus Dining. You simply add money to your account where it is automatically placed on your Sun Card to an M&G account.

Old Main - For decades this dignified Victorian structure was the heart of the institution that would mature into Arizona State University.

Gammage -You don’t have to be in New York to enjoy great performances. Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, considered by many to be the crowning jewel of ASU’s Tempe campus, is one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last designs.

ASURITE - Every person at ASU is assigned an ASURITE UserID. The ASURITE UserID is used to access various services at ASU.

Blackboard - Blackboard is one of ASU's Course Management Systems used by faculty and students to supplement their traditional course or deliver hybrid or fully-online courses. Blackboard also offers tools such as discussion boards, assignment submission (including Safe Assignments), quizzes, and chat rooms.

Sparky Palm Walk - With more than 100 palm trees lining the way, Palm Walk is a popular corridor among students, faculty and staff and university visitors alike. Palm Walk extends from University Drive and the University Bridge on the north to the Student Recreation Complex on the south.

SDIC -The Sun Devil Involvement Center, located on the third floor of the MU, houses the resources you need to get involved at ASU.