WAC

Shorthand for Washington College. Not to be confused with CAC, shorthand for the Casey Academic Center.
Goose Nation

Another name for WAC. It’s a reference not only to our campus location in the Atlantic Flyway, but also to our mascot, Do you tweet? Add #goosenation to your campus-related tweets!
Gus the Goose

Beloved mascot of Washington College. (“Honk, Honk.”)
Shoremen/Shorewomen

Team names for Washington College athletes. For us, it’s all about our location! Geese love it here.
1782

The year that Washington College was founded by the Rev. William Smith, George Washington, and other revolutionary thinkers.
C-town or Ctown

Short for Chestertown, your college town.
PS

Public Safety. Their office is located on the lower level of Wicomico, but you’ll see them conducting foot and vehicle patrols of the entire campus.
SEB

Student Events Board. This student group plans and hosts regular student activities and all-campus events.
WACky Wednesday

Every Wednesday, the Student Events Board hosts a campus-wide competition to see who can best represent the school in their Washington College swag.
SGA

Student Government Association. In existence since 1919, the SGA provides financial support to clubs and organizations, proves a voice to the students and builds strong community service and outreach programs.
Bill Smith/Smith

William Smith Hall. Some classes are held here, and there are a number of faculty offices. This is also where the HelpDesk is located (this is important).
Cater Walk

Main brick pathway on campus. Named for Douglass Cater, twenty-third president of Washington College.
I-House

International House, one of the Hill Dorms, where international students, modern language majors and international studies majors can apply to live.
Java George

The place to get coffee on campus! Meet up with a friend or a professor before or after class.
JFC

Johnson Fitness Center, the place to work out on campus.
Lit House/LitHouse

The Rose O’Neill Literary House, a white Victorian home on the edge of campus, open to all students. You might meet a famous author here, listen to a poetry or book reading, or have a cup of hot cocoa with friends.
Litrenta

Litrenta Lecture Hall, located in the John S. Toll Science Center Building. You might have a general science class here, see a movie, or a special guest lecture.
Martha’s Kitchen

An alternative to the main campus dining hall, serving a variety of grilled foods, salads, and made-to-order meals.
Middle

One of the Hill Dorms, Middle Hall offers specialty housing on campus for students interested in creative writing, art, theatre and music.
MPC

Multimedia Production Center. You can borrow DSL cameras, video cameras, or use their equipment to edit photos, videos and create presentations for class.
Sassy

Sassafras residence hall, built in 2008.
The CAC

Casey Academic Center. Admissions, Student Affairs, and some student mailboxes are located here.
The Egg

A performance/activity/student space in the Hodson Hall Student Center. You might hear a lecture, see a movie or be hypnotized here.
The Green

The big, open lawn on campus, between the Hill Dorms and the John Toll Science Center Complex.
The Hill Dorms

Name for three of our oldest buildings on campus, now specialty housing. See Middle, I-House, and West. More on the buildings here.
The Quad

The area between the three fraternity house buildings - Cecil, Dorchester, and Talbot.
West

West Hall, one of the Hill Dorms, offers specialty housing on campus for students interested in math and science.
Western Shore

A group name for the residence halls located around the perimeter of the baseball park. The Western Shore is made up of suite-style housing for juniors and seniors.
Fountain Park

The center of downtown Chestertown - a large fountain stands in the middle. Where Art in the Park, Taste of the Town, Music in the Park, and weekly Farmers’ Market is held.
Proc’s

Procolino’s pizza, a popular college hangout. Located half a mile from campus. Ask for the College Special.
RoFo

Royal Farms, a 24-hour convenience store in town. They love college students!
Sam’s

Play it Again Sam. An eclectic coffee shop that also serves breakfast and lunch. Ask for the Alaskan!
The Whistle

The Fish Whistle, a restaurant/bar on the Chester River, one mile from campus. It’s a popular local hangout.
Twigs

Twigs & Teacups is a specialty shop that carries a little bit of everything.
Wilmer Park

Open area by the river, located next to the Washington College Boat House.
Mitchell Reiss

Our current College President.
Sophie Kerr

Early twentieth-century writer who loved Washington College. She left a large endowment to the College, to be used to enhance the creative writing program. Each year, one graduating senior wins the Sophie Kerr Prize, valued at $58,000 in 2012.
Sports/Athletics Terms

Check out Gus’s Glossary on the Washington College Athletics website here.
All-Campus Picnic

The official start of the fall semester, the all-campus picnic is held the night before the first day of classes. The entire campus community attends.
Birthday Ball

The biggest party of the year, in celebration of our patron George Washington. Alumni, students, professors, staff and friends can attend.
Casey Time

A yearly campus-wide community service project. Usually in April.
George Goes Green

A yearly campus-wide environmental consciousness campaign.
May Day

We’ll let you figure this one out on campus freshman year.
Spring Fling

Advising Day in April—no classes, and the Green transforms into a large playground.
War on the Shore

An annual lacrosse game vs. Salisbury University. Alternates locations—some years WAC hosts, others SU hosts.

WAC

Goose Nation

Gus the Goose

Shoremen/Shorewomen

1782

C-town or Ctown

PS

SEB

WACky Wednesday

SGA

Bill Smith/Smith

Cater Walk

I-House

Java George

JFC

Lit House/LitHouse

Litrenta

Martha’s Kitchen

Middle

MPC

Sassy

The CAC

The Egg

The Green

The Hill Dorms

The Quad

West

Western Shore

Fountain Park

Proc’s

RoFo

Sam’s

The Whistle

Twigs

Wilmer Park

Mitchell Reiss

Sophie Kerr

Sports/Athletics Terms

All-Campus Picnic

Birthday Ball

Casey Time

George Goes Green

May Day

Spring Fling

War on the Shore