Hello and welcome to Andover!
We hope you are ready and excited to be starting your Andover
experience! Your first few days on campus will be spent with us
– International Club (aka iClub) – and your World Partners for International Orientation, during which you will meet amazing people
from all over the world. We know that adjusting to Andover takes
some time no matter where you are from, and we are here to help
guide you through your first days at PA and remain mentors and
friends throughout the year.
We’ve put together this Welcome Book for you, filled with tons of
really useful information that will hopefully help your adjustment
be as easy and smooth as possible. We’ve included phone numbers,
campus services and a map, some pro-tips, and even a “PA Jargon”
section. Read and reference it at your convenience, but remember,
you can always ask us any questions at any time.
Contents
I.Campus Map2-4
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Important Phone Numbers
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III.Campus Services6-9
IV.Adjusting to Andover10-16
V.Dorm Life17-19
There is a huge range of emotions that come along with leaving
your friends, family, and home to come to a school in a country that
is not your own. Excitement, nerves, anxiety – we get it. We were
all new students once and know that it sometimes can be difficult,
so please don’t hesitate to talk to us about anything – any time, anywhere. We are looking forward to helping give your Andover experience an amazing start!
VI.Classroom Attitude20-22
Welcome to the Big Blue family!
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VII.
Student Life
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VIII.PA Jargon29-35
Appendix: Buildings and Offices
Love,
Your 2014-2015 iClub Board
Adrienne Allen ’16, Emma Kukielski ’15, Jennifer Kim ’16, Marcello
Rossi ’16, Naomi Markman ’15, Paul Kinard ’15, Rhaime Kim ’15,
Sewon Park ’17, Tucker Drew ‘17
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Abbot Hall, 6B
Adams Hall [WQS], 6I
Addison Gallery of American Art, 3E
Admission Office [Shuman Admission Center], 4H
Alumni House [ABB], 6C
American House [ABB], 5C
Andover Cottage [WQN], 7G
Andover Inn, 3D
Bancroft Hall [WQN], 6G
Bartlet Hall [FLG] 3G
Benner House [Art], 2H
Bertha Bailey House [ABB], 6C
Bishop Hall [WQN], 5H
Blanchard House [WQS], 6J
Borden, Memorial and Abbot
Gymnasiums, 4J
Bulfinch Hall [English], 3I
Burtt House [FLG], 1H
Carriage House [ABB], 7D
Carter House [ABB], 5C
Case Memorial Cage, 3K
Churchill House, 5G
Clement House [ABB], 6C
Cochran Chapel, 4D
Cooley House, 4J
Day Hall [FLG], 3G
Double Brick House [ABB], 5E
Draper Cottage [ABB], 6D
Draper Hall, 7B
Eaton Cottage [WQN], 7G
Elson Art Center, 3E
Flagg House [ABB], 6B
Foxcroft Hall [FLG], 3F
French House [ABB], 4D
Fuess House [PKN], 1D
George Washington Hal, 3E
Graham House [Psychology], 4D
Graves Hall [Music], 6D
Gelb Science Center [Science], 2G
Hearsey House [FLG], 1I
Isham Dormitory [WQN], 7H
Isham Health Centre, 7H
Johnson Hall [WQS], 6I
McKeen Hall, 7A
Memorial Bell Tower, 5H
Morse Hall [Mathematics], 2G
Morton House [ABB], 6B
Nathan Hale House [PKN], 1C
Newman House [FLG], 5I
Newton-Hinman House, 2H
Oliver Wendell Holmes Library, 3G
Paresky Commons [Dining Hall], 3H
Park House, 5E
Paul Revere Hall [FLG], 2G
Peabody Museum of Archaeology, 5E
Pearson Hall [Classics], 3G
Pease House [WQN], 5G
Pemberton Cottage [WQN], 7G
Phelps House, 5F
Phillips Hall, 6D
Power Plant, 6D
Rockwell House North [WQN]
and South [WQS], 6H
Samaritan House [ABB], 6D
Samuel Phillips Hall [History and
World Language], 2F
Smith Center, 3K
Smith House [FLG], 1H
Stearns House [ABB], 3D
Stevens House [PKN], 1E
Stimson House [PKN], 1E
Stowe House [ABB], 4D
Stuart (Elbridge) House [PKN], 1F
Stuart (Moses) House, 5I
Taylor Hall [WQS], 6I
Thompson House [WQS], 7J
Tucker House [WQS], 6J
Whitney House [ABB], 4C
Please keep track of these phone numbers you’ll never know when you’ll need them!
In an Emergency: 911
PAPS: 978-749-4444 or x4444 from a campus phone
Isham Health Center: 978-749-4455 or x4455 from a campus
phone
Note: All faculty and office phone numbers start with 978-749-XXXX. All
dorm room phones start with 978-623-XXXX. (XXXX is the extension number. If you are calling from a campus phone to another, you only need to dial the
extension number). Dorm room phones can only call numbers in the Andover area
(i.e with area code 978), but can receive calls from any location.
Office of Physical Plant: 978-749-4320 or x4320
Mrs. Torabi (Int. Student Coordinator): 978-749-4254 or x4254
Cluster Deans:
Abbot (Mrs. Elliott): 978-749-4557 or x4557
Flagstaff (Mr. Hession): 978-749-4555 or x4555
Dorm Cluster Acronyms
ABB...............................................Abbot
FLG...........................................Flagstaff
PKN.......................................Pine Knoll
WQN.........................West Quad North
WQS...........................West Quad South
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Pine Knoll (Mr. Mundra): 978-749-4805 or x4551
West Quad North (Mr. Tipton): 978-749-4554 or x4554
West Quad South (Ms. Dolan): 978-749-4552 or x4090
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Campus Services
Campus Services
Services on Campus
Card and there is a binder at the mailroom window listing students’
mailbox numbers if you have forgotten (most students find it useful to
store their mailbox number and combo in their cell phones).
Phillips Academy Public Safety (PAPS)
PAPS is essentially Andover’s safety patrol. You will frequently see
PAPS officers in vans that have the school seal and/or “Public Safety”
printed on them driving around campus or walking through dorms at
night, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity. The PAPS Building is located near Graves Hall (music building) and is right beside
Double Brick (Junior girls dorm).
If you are locked out of your dorm and simply cannot get inside, you
can call PAPS to let you in (they have your dorm keys AND your room
keys). If you are sick and you need to get to Isham, you can call PAPS
and have them drive you over. Similarly, if it’s late and dark, or if you
are on campus/in town and feel unsafe or threatened in anyway, you
can call PAPS to have them pick you up. While PAPS is here to keep
you safe, please remember that they are not a taxi service (and they
don’t like being treated like one either). If you see any suspicious activity on campus, be sure to call PAPS and report the incident.
Office of Physical Plant (OPP)
OPP manages certain services on campus, including heating and
dorm-regulation. Contact them if you have any servicing needs, such
as heating issues or broken furniture. Please note that OPP will charge
you for any damage done to your room. You can also visit their office,
located in Draper Hall of Abbot Campus, if you need to replace your
keys. Replacing one key costs $40.
Central Services (mailroom)
Central Services, more commonly known as the
mailroom, is located in the basement of GW. All
students are assigned a mailbox, which comes
with a mailbox number and combination that
you will receive at registration. Your combination is also printed on the back of your Blue6
If you receive a package, the mailroom will notify you via email and
you must then stop by the mailroom window with your BlueCard to
pick up your package(s). You can also send mail through FedEx, UPS
or regular mail service both domestically and internationally at the
mailroom. If you need quarters for laundry, you can exchange $10 or
$20 for rolls of quarters here. There is also a Bank of America ATM
machine next to the mailroom window.
Isham Health Center
Isham Health Center is the medical center on campus and is essentially a more complex and extensive
version of a school’s “Nurse’s Office.” You can stay
overnight if you need. The nurses generally advise
students who feel sick to visit Isham between classes or during free periods, but if you don’t feel well enough to go to
class, go to Isham and you may be excused from class. Nurses cannot
excuse you from any classes in which you have any major assignments
(i.e tests, quizes, or papers due), so you will need to obtain your teacher’s permission and let a nurse know that you are excused from that
assignment if you go to Isham.
Graham House
See a counselor at Graham House if you would like to talk to someone
about something that has been bothering or troubling you. They will
help you with any problems you may have or just listen to you. Counselors at Graham House do not automatically contact parents about
students’ visits and “are bound both ethically and legally to maintain
the confidentiality of students seen in a counseling relationship,” according to the Andover website. You can schedule an appointment
with the Graham House secretary (978-749-4360 or x4360) or just
drop by during the center’s hours (8am-5pm Monday-Friday).
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Campus Services
Campus Services
Religious Services
Phillips Academy has an interfaith ministry. Our interfaith ministry
responds to the many and varied spiritual needs of the Andover community. The Chaplaincy, led by the Director of Spiritual and Religious
Life, contains representatives from the Jewish, Protestant and Roman
Catholic traditions. Based in Cochran Chapel, the ministry organizes
services and programming for major religious holidays such as Ramadan, Yom Kippur, Divali and Easter as well as secular
holidays such as Martin Luther King Day.
Also, the Language Learning Center in Samuel Phillips Hall has computers that are primarily used for foreign-language classes. If you don’t
have your own printer, don’t worry as all of these computer centers
have free black and white printing.
Community and Multicultural Development Office
(CAMD)
The CAMD Office is the home of iClub and other
multicultural/diversity clubs on campus, including GSA
(Gay-Straight Alliance) and Asian Society. The advisors and faculty in
CAMD are all very friendly and love to talk to students, so visit them
if you have any questions. Ms. Torabi’s office is located there. CAMD
also contains a library with resources regarding community and cultural topics.
Laundry Services
There are coin-operated washing machines and dryers in just about
every dorm ($1.25 each for washing and drying). A few small dorms
do not have their own laundry facilities, but there are arrangements for
students to use facilities at nearby, larger dorms. You can also sign up
for the E&R laundry service during or prior
to orientation, which costs anywhere from
$135-$940, depending on the services you’d
like. They pick up laundry on Mondays and
deliver it back to your dorm on Thursdays.
Computer Facilities
While most students bring their own laptops to school, Andover does
have many extensive computer facilities that students can use. The
Polk-Lillard Audio Visual Center, located in Elson Art Center, has
many Macs specifically designed for art and other graphics projects.
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Blue Card
Your BlueCard serves as an ID card, library
card and debit card (if money has been deposited into your online BlueCard account) that you can use on campus (Art Store, Athletic Office and Stockroom, the Den, PACC, Student Activities Office, Isham, Ice Rinks, and vending machines) and at
select locations off campus (Andover Bookstore, CVS, Bruegger’s Bagels, King’s Subs, My Brother’s Pizza, Papa Gino’s and Subway). You
should always carry your BlueCard with you. Some school-sponsored
social events (dances, etc.) on campus will require you to present your
BlueCard to enter. If you lose your BlueCard or the login information
to your online account, stop by the BlueCard Office located in the
Dean of Students Office in GW to replace your card.
The Andover Institute
A new program on campus, the Andover Institue is built on the notion of learning by doing. It strives to be a hub for experimentation,
creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurial
efforts, a lab-type environment to foster in
person conversation and exchange, a place for
collaborative brainstorming, creation, and evaluation, a forum through
which to feature and amplify innovative and experimental approaches
around campus, find connections between existing efforts and new
ideas, and engage our immediate community and extended network in
our work, and an engine and supportive infrastructure for community
members who wish to explore, advance, and integrate new projects
and innovative ideas. Projects will occur within the themes of Learning in the World, Connected Learning, and Innovations in Outreach.
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Adjusting to Andover
Adjusting to Andover
Adjusting to Andover
Weather
Andover can be educational, challenging, sometimes frustrating, but
definitely exciting. It takes most new students some time to adjust to
Andover and the experiences and challenges the school has to offer.
What’s important to realize is that everyone on campus is looking to
help you settle in. If you ever feel confused or homesick, remember
that there are probably many other students who are having similar
feelings. In this section, we’ll be going over a few issues you may face,
particularly as an international student.
For many non-local boarders, New England weather can take some
getting used to. Fall can get chilly very quickly, with snow first appearing in late October or November and continuing through March, or
even the beginning of April. Prepare yourself for the cold and windy
winter months by having at least one thick winter jacket/coat, snow
boots, scarves, hats, gloves and thick socks. You may see some students
walking around in shorts in 50-degree (10ºC) weather, but this isn’t
recommended! Andover winters can sometimes make everything feel
dull and dreary, especially with the days getting dark very early (around
5pm), so don’t forget a cup of hot chocolate to warm your hands and
your spirit. The winter months are also very dry so remember to stay
hydrated. Because Andover is a boarding school, with most students
and faculty living on campus, there are rarely snow days. Be prepared
to trek to class in any weather!
It does warm up in the spring and some students like to bring fans to
campus for their dorm rooms. Others get by with opening their windows, as evening breezes are fairly cool, but bringing a fan is entirely
your choice. There can be heavy rain practically anytime, so be sure
to have a good rain jacket, rain boots and umbrella at hand. Temperatures usually range anywhere from low 30s (slightly below 0ºC) to high
80s (above 30ºC), but be ready for anything–New England weather is
known to be unpredictable. As they often say here: “If you don’t like
the weather, wait five minutes.”
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Marine Joallon
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Adjusting to Andover
Adjusting to Andover
Homesickness
Culture Shock
Feeling homesick is the most common and normal part of every new
student’s adjustment to Andover. For many of you, this is probably the
first time you’ve lived away from home for such an extended period of
time. It does take some time for homesickness to pass, but if you try to
get involved with the community, it will pass by faster. Although it may
seem easier at first, try not to keep your feelings to yourself, but rather
talk to people! Talk to other students who may have come from your
corner of the world, talk to adults who have once come to America
from different countries, talk to anyone whom you feel comfortable
talking to and share how you feel.
Living and studying in the United States is probably an entirely new
experience for many of you. From the food to the weather, you might
realize that things are quite different from home. The diversity of the
student body, which hails not only from a variety of countries, but also
all corners of the United States, brings much to the table. It doesn’t
take long to realize that this single high school in New England is
teeming with different cultures.
Immersing yourself within the
community and surrounding
yourself with people (whom
you one day may call your closest friends!) is the first step in
making Andover truly feel like
a second home–a “home away
from home.” That is not to say
that you won’t still get homesick
from time to time or miss your
parents or your friends from
back home, but soon, you will
start to focus so much on things
in Andover and it won’t seem
like such a big deal.
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“I know we’re on planet earth but what planet are you on?”
You might find yourself in what is known as “culture shock”–a state
in which you feel that what is considered “normal” or “acceptable” at
Andover is different than back home, but honestly, it’s okay! Andover
celebrates diversity, and the process of overcoming culture shock is
definitely part of the Andover experience. Always remember to be
open to other cultures and that you are welcome to share your own
culture. You do not and should not need to immediately try to change
your values in an attempt to become more “American,” whatever that
might mean. Be yourself! Moreover, instead of rejecting something
that wouldn’t be considered “normal” for your culture, approach it
with an open mind and try to understand it. As time goes on, what
initially shocked you could even one day become a part of you or, at
the very least, something that you understand.
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Adjusting to Andover
Adjusting to Andover
Socializing
Support Systems
On a related note to “culture shock,” the people you meet at Andover may have different ways of interacting compared to what you’re
used to. Although it may be easier at first to stick with people of a
similar background as you, don’t let differences stop you from trying
to interact with different people. Be yourself, have fun, but always remember to be respectful of other’s differences and to be attentive and
understanding. You will also find that building a community of friends
around you is a big step in getting over homesickness.
Our previous Head of School, Barbara Landis Chase, loved to share
with us this one quote by Henry James: “Three things in human life
are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the
third is to be kind.” Within the Andover community, kindness and
“niceness” are valued to the utmost degree. As a result, you should always know that you are never truly “alone” at Andover–there are many
people around you who would be willing to lend a hand or an ear in
a heartbeat. As mentioned before, reach out and make sincere friendships and find a faculty member (or members!) on campus whom you
feel you can connect with. There are also your Proctors/Prefects, your
House Counselors, and your Cluster Dean.
Marine Joallon
Some new students may believe that schoolwork is a priority over socializing and hanging out with friends, but you’ll soon see that at Andover the two often go hand-in-hand. Spending time with friends will
help you relieve your stress on those days when you feel you’re struggling with work. Of course, try not to let your friends totally distract
you from working, but know that working with friends and helping
one another out is very common at Andover.
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There is also Graham House, the school’s counseling center. Some
of you may associate something negative with going to a counseling
center for help, but know that the counselors at Graham House are
patient and caring, not only as psychologists but also as people. They’ll
listen to you. Graham House is equipped to help you with problems,
whether big or small. Know that they’re always an available, professional, and welcoming resource. The Graham House counselors do
not automatically contact parents about students’ visits and “are bound
both ethically and legally to maintain the confidentiality of students
seen in a counseling relationship,” according to the Andover website.
Also never forget about or underestimate the power of a phone call
home or a chat with old friends–your parents and close friends from
home make up a support system outside the Andover “bubble,” which
all the more helps them to help you keep things in perspective. Your
time at Andover will definitely get stressful at times, and these support
systems will prove invaluable. These are the people who will help you
up when you feel down, so trust these people and remember they will
be there for you.
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Dorm Life
Dorm Life
Drugs and Alcohol
The following section is probably the most serious part of the book,
so please bear with us. At Andover there is a strict no-alcohol and
drugs policy. Don’t drink or do drugs while on campus or off campus,
and keep in mind that you can still get in trouble for drinking or doing drugs during breaks when school is not in session, regardless of
the laws of your home country. The consequences of using drugs or
consuming alcohol are really severe. Taking a sip of alcohol or trying
drugs is not worth losing the opportunity to study here, especially after
all you have done to get here. Don’t let one bad decision ruin this great
opportunity that you have worked so hard for. Please see the Blue Book
for more details on the school’s drug and alcohol policy, as well as its disciplinary
proceedings.
For many of you, this may be your first time living away from home,
but your dorm will quickly become a home away from home, both a
fun and supportive place to live. There are 42 dorms on campus. All
dorms are locked and can be accessed only by residents of the dorms.
(Each boarding student has a dorm key in addition to a room key.)
R oommates
Some of you may have roommates–consider your roommate a constant companion! Your roommate will be one of the first people you
get to know well on campus and most roommate pairs end up becoming close friends. Andover pairs up roommates well, so your experience should be a fun and pleasant one. However, don’t sweat it if
you and your roommate don’t get along. As long as you find ways to
coexist, you will be fine. You will be living with another person in an
oftentimes small space, so make sure you are clear in setting rules and
boundaries. These include bedtimes, playing music, cleaning, etc. This
is especially important with international students, as some of you may
have different habits and customs that other students at first may not
know of or understand. Being accommodating and kind to each other
will ensure that you and your roommate’s living situation is comfortable. Remember, if you ever run into any issues, your Proctor/Prefect
and your House Counselors are always happy to help.
Marine Joallon
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H ouse C ounselors
There is at least one house counselor living in every dorm, possibly
more depending on the dorm’s size. House Counselors are responsible for looking after the students in their dorm and making sure that
things in the dorm are going smoothly. They also look out for your
personal, academic and social wellness. Although House Counselors
do have to monitor dormitory check-in (“sign-in”) and enforce rules,
they often become students’ friends and also try to make the dorm a
fun place to live. House Counselors frequently bake, cook or provide
snacks for the students in their dorm too. If you have more than one
house counselor, then one will be your primary house counselor.
Proctors
and
ness (you should keep the path to your door clear). If you fail fire inspection, you will probably receive restriction for one night (meaning
you have to be in your room during study hours), but most students
pass.
Prefects
All dorms have a few older students, proctors and prefects, who assist House Counselors in the dorms (similar to those in Harry Potter).
Proctors, generally Seniors, serve in upperclassmen dorms, while Prefects, who are Uppers, serve in Junior dorms. s. Proctors and Prefects
are supposed to enforce rules, but are there to be your student mentors
for anything, be it academic, social and everything else.
Dorm Rules
Dorm Life
and
Policies
There are specific policies in place to ensure that dorms can also be a
place of study and to ensure the wellness and safety of students. These
include sign-in (dorm check-ins), 11 o’clock lights-out for Juniors, and
rules about co-ed room visiting (called parietals). There are also rules
in dorms regarding furniture and appliances. All of this information is
written about in detail in the Blue Book.
Dorm F acilities
Every dorm has a Common Room with a TV and DVD player for
the dorm’s use. Dorms are also equipped with a microwave and
refrigerator(s), either located in a small kitchenette, in the Common
Room or in a dorm hallway. Near this area, “fourth meal” (food/
snacks available to the entire dorm) will be stored. Make sure you label
your own food that you put in a dorm refrigerator with your name as
some students get hungry and take food that is not theirs. Most dorms
have washing machines, dryers and vending machines as well.
Every boarder is also assigned a weekly dorm duty (a chore like cleaning up the Common Room or taking out the dorm trash). Every week
(usually on a weekday evening), OPP staff members carry out room
fire inspections, stopping by each room in a dorm. They make sure
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Classroom Attitude
Classroom Attitude
Andover’s international students come from a variety of different
schools and school systems, so the classroom environment at Andover
may be shoc king or new for many students. You might experience
grading systems, assessments and student-teacher interactions different from those at your previous school, but don’t worry, we’re here to
help you get quickly acquainted and more easily adjusted.
Participation
Participation is a central part of many classes at Andover. Students are
encouraged to ask questions and share their own ideas and thoughts in
every class. In some classes like English, participation is a requirement
and is even a component of your grade. We know that some students,
particularly international students, are not used to speaking up in class,
but don’t be afraid to do so. Teachers understand this as well, so if you
are ever in doubt or continue to be uncomfortable with participating,
talk to your teacher. Always remember that there is nothing wrong
with venturing a wrong answer–and in some cases, there are no wrong
answers!
Classroom Attitude
Getting Help
Students who ask for and receive help at Andover are those who succeed. Don’t be afraid of approaching teachers after class, during Conference period or emailing them with any questions. Ask questions in
class. You’ll soon see that most students ask for help in one way or
another. This also applies outside of the classroom–don’t be afraid to
seek help from your Academic Advisors, Coaches, House Counselors,
Cluster Deans and classmates. Andover has a number of systems in
place to aid you academically:
Academic Skills Center (ASC)
The ASC is staffed by faculty members who are available to help students to improve their study skills, organizational skills and/or time
management. If you’re ever struggling with any of these issues, just
schedule a quick appointment! The ASC is there to help you on top
of your studies. The ASC is located in the McLean Gallery on the 2nd
floor of the library.
Peer Tutors
Upon request, the ASC can pair you with a personal peer tutor (usually
an older student) in math, science or a language, who will provide you
with assistance in that subject on a one-to-one basis.
Study Centers
Faculty members and peer tutors are available at the Math and Science
Study Centers to help students with homework or preparation for an
assessment. A faculty member and peer tutors are available at the Writing Center to help with writing and proofreading of essay drafts.
• Math Study Center. Held in Morse Room 201 MondayThursday from 8pm-9:15pm.
• Science Study Center. Held in Gelb Rooms 206 & 207
Monday-Thursday from 8pm-9:15pm.
• Writing Center. Held in the ERDL (next to the PACC)
Monday-Thursday 8pm-9:15pm.
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Student Life
Student Life
Plagiarism
Academic integrity, including plagiarism, is taken very seriously at
Andover. However, many schools, especially international or foreign
schools, may have rules or ideas regarding academic integrity that
are completely different from Andover’s, if they exist at all. But your
teachers, the librarians and the World Partners will clarify Andover’s
academic integrity policy, which you will be expected to adhere to. A
few general guidelines:
• Copying an entire or part of a piece of work from online or
text sources without properly citing the source is considered
plagiarism
• Paraphrasing, using a piece of work or part thereof from an
external source in your own words, without proper citation,
is also considered plagiarism
• Cheating or copying off of another student, even if the other
student is aware, is considered academic dishonesty
• If you receive external help from anyone–whether a fellow
student, another teacher, your parents or a tutor at a study
center–it is always best to cite that person
For a detailed explanation of the policy, see the online Academic Integrity Primer on PAnet. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to simply
do your own thinking and work and remember to use citations! If you
have any questions or doubt as to whether something is considered
plagiarism, ask your teacher–it is better to be safe than sorry! Teachers
may require different formats of citations so it’s always best to clarify
with them. The librarians can provide you with extremely helpful reference sheets and their own knowledge of citations to help you avoid
academic dishonesty. Both intentional and unintentional acts of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action. If you find yourself
working late at night (hopefully not!), remember handing in something
late is always better than cheating and copying (which could lead to
Probation).
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Andover is not just about academics! Almost every student chooses to
get involved in some other aspect of the Andover community, whether
in athletics, community service or student clubs and organizations.
Student Leadership
If you are interested in becoming a student leader at Andover, as many students
are, don’t hesitate to take risks and pursue what you are passionate about! Most
student leadership positions are filled by
Uppers and Seniors and the occasional
Lower. Prior involvement is sometimes a
prerequisite, but not in all cases. There are
many different ways in which you can become a student leader. Here are some of
them (not a complete list):
• Student Council. Every class has its own Class Representatives, who are elected to serve for the next school year at the
end of every year (except for Juniors– Junior Rep elections
are held during the Fall). Student Council is led by the School
President, a Senior elected during the Spring of his/her Upper Year. Along with the School President, the Vice President
and Executive Secretary, runner-ups of the School Presidency election, make up the Executive Board of Student Council.
• Cluster Council. Every cluster is led by a Cluster President,
a Senior elected by the cluster during his/her Upper Year.
Cluster Council also consists of Social Functions Heads, a
Senior Representative, a Day Student Representative and DC
Representatives (see below), which are all elected positions.
Cluster elections are held in the spring.
• DC Representatives. DC Reps serve as a student representative during a student’s Disciplinary Committee (DC). Each
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cluster has its own two DC Reps, one male and one female,
who sit in on DCs and help faculty members present during
the DC decide on a just outcome for the student.
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Club/Organization Heads and Board Members. See the
section titled “Clubs and Organizations” for more details.
The leadership of most clubs and organizations turns over in
the Spring Term.
• Proctors/Prefects. See Dorm Life for more info.
• Blue Key Heads and Blue Keys. Blue Key Heads are the
crazy student “spirit leaders” of Andover and attend just
about every varsity athletic event to cheer on athletes and the
crowd. You’ll see them during orientation! Blue Key Heads
are chosen through a live audition and application process
their Upper Spring by the outgoing Blue Key Heads and
the Student Activities Office. While your World Partner will
guide you through International Student Orientation, your
Blue Key will guide you through New Student Orientation.
Like Blue Key Heads, Blue Keys are Seniors who are chosen
through an application process their Upper Spring.
• Community Service Coordinators. Community Service
Coordinators lead the many community service projects in
which Andover students participate and are chosen through
an application process in the Spring.
• Andover Ambassadors. Andover Ambassadors are student
tour guides at the Admissions Office who have become board
members. Tour-guiding is a popular extracurricular and lots
of fun. The Admissions Office is always looking for more
help!
• Athletic Team Captains. Elected by team members and/
or chosen by team coaches, usually at the end of the season.
Student Life
C lubs
and
Organizations
There are over 100 student clubs and organizations at Andover. Each
club has a faculty advisor and is led by student heads/presidents, usually joined by a larger student board. Many of these clubs also host
school-wide events (speakers, forums, movie screenings, talent shows,
food bazaars, etc.) throughout the year that are open to the entire community.
You will be able to sign up for clubs/organizations at the annual club
rally, which takes place a week into school. There’s no limit on the
number of clubs or organizations you can sign up for so try as many
things as you’d like! Here is just a sampling of clubs you may be interested in:
CAMD Clubs: Af-Lat-Am (Afro-Latino-American
Society),
African Student Union, Alianza
Latina, Andover Japanese Connection (AJC), Andover Korean
Society (AKS), Asian Society,
CAFÉ (Community Awareness
for Everyone), Chinese Taiwanese Student Association (CTSA),
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Indo-Pak, International Club (iClub)
Religious Clubs: Andover Christian Fellowship, Andover Interfaith
Council, Hindu Student Union, Jewish Student Union, Muslim Student Association
Student Publications: The Phillipian (newspaper), “Pot Pourri” (yearbook), “The Courant” (art and literary magazine), “Backtracks” (nonfiction magazine), “Frontline” (political magazine), “The Record”
(student-life magazine)
NOTE: Please see the “Student Activities” link under the Students
tab on PAnet for a comprehensive list (click on “Clubs at PA”).
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Theatre
The theatre program is welcoming of all
students, regardless of their previous background in theatre. Theatre 920 productions
generally attract more experienced thespians, but don’t shy away from auditioning for
the student-acted, directed, and produced
Drama Labs, short 10-15 minute plays usually put on every Friday evening, even if you are a starting actor/actress.
• Theatre 920 productions: auditions are held at the beginning of Fall Term, end of Fall Term and end of Winter Term)
• Drama Labs: auditions are held twice or thrice a term
• Under the Bed: PA’s Improvisation Troupe, auditions are at
the beginning of fall term
Student Life
A PA music program informational session is part of New Student
Orientation–if you are a musician, please make sure to attend this session or stop by Graves Hall.
• Fidelio Society: co-ed choral group, by audition (Monday,
Sep. 10 from 2-6 PM)
• Azure: female a cappella group by audition, organized as a
student club
• The Yorkies: male a cappella group by audition, organized
as a student club
• Gospel Choir: organized as a student club
• Various department-organized ensembles
• Unaccompanied Minors (UM): organized as a student
club. Completely student-run orchestra.
• Drumline: organized as a student club
• Handbell Choir: organized as a student club
Dance
C ommunity Service
Andover’s dance groups encompass a variety of
styles. While student-organized dance groups are
all by audition, beginner dancers can take dance
classes as part of the Athletics program.
• Andover Dance Group (ADG)
• Blue Strut: student jazz group
• Hypnotiq: student hip-hop group
• Footnotes: student tap group
• Dance Labs: the dance equivilant of
Drama Labs (entirely student done)
Like student clubs and organizations, there are an enormous variety of
unique community service programs–there’s bound to be one that fits
your interests. A mandatory community service informational session
is part of New Student Orientation and will provide you with more details. Community service sign-ups occur a few days into the beginning
of each term, during which a full list of programs will be available.
Music
There are music ensembles and orchestras for
all levels of musicians at Andover. The music
department generally places students into the
orchestras/ensembles based on a student’s skill.
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A thletics
Students are required to participate in a sport every term (there are
a few exceptions, outlined below) at Andover. Interscholastic sports,
competing as part of the NEPSAC, exist at the Varsity, JV and, depending on the sport, JVII levels and are seasonal (i.e swimming is
only during Winter Term while Baseball is during the Spring). Try-outs
are held for most Varsity and JV teams, while most JVII teams are
open to any interested students. However due to some regulations,
Uppers and Seniors cannot play on JVII teams and Seniors cannot
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play on JV teams, with the exception of Ice Hockey. If you are not a
serious athlete, there are also many athletic offerings at the Cluster/
Intramural levels and Instructional levels, as well as other recreational
sports. Please see the “Sport Offerings” document under the Academic Resources
tab on PAnet for a comprehensive list of sports.
Common Exemptions:
• “Sliding”: either Upper Winter, Upper Spring or Senior Fall,
students can “slide” that term, meaning they do not have to
participate in a sport
• Juniors and Lowers can take Physical Education as their sport
if they have a 6-course load
• Independent Exercise: usually granted to students who have
extreme commitments in other fields, such as in art or music
• Medical reasons- MED-EX
PA Jargon
PA Jargon
Treat this section as a dictionary for some terms you may hear at Andover, ranging from the practical... to some slang.
PLACES AROUND CAMPUS
Comfy Chair Room: aka the Freeman Room (in the library); a nice,
quiet-ish area to study with (shocker) comfy chairs to sit in
The Den: aka Susie’s, a food/snack shop in the bottom floor of commons and a place to hang out
GW: aka George Washington Hall
Sam Phil: aka Samuel Phillips Hall
Siberia: the Ice Rinks
Silent: aka Garver Room (in the library); the silent study area of the
library
Stacks: (n.) the area of the library (consisting of many floors) housing
the OWHL’s extensive collection of books
CAMPUS LIFE
ASM: (n.) short for All-School Meeting, which usually take place every
Wednesday in the Chapel
Catboner: (n.) what students from Andover High School (AHS) shout
at PA students as an insult.
Right of passage
Fac brat: (n.) short for “faculty brat,” referring to any child of an Andover teacher or staff member.
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Fourth meal: (n.) food/snacks usually stored in a dorm’s Common
Room available to the entire dorm – usually includes crackers, pretzels,
chips & salsa, bread, peanut butter, Nutri-Grain bars, etc.
F=E: Feminism Equals Equality. A feminist movement across campus
that occasionally holds forums or meetings.
iClub: International Club, aka the best club on campus. Meets Wednesdays at 5:30 in CAMD.
Munch: (n.) a collective snack. House Counselors often hold dorm
munches and host dorm-wide birthday munches in celebration of a
student’s birthday. Cluster-wide munches occur usually every Wednesday evening.
PA Jargon
WoFo: Women’s Forum. A popular club on campus that meets weekly
on Tuesdays in CAMD to discuss women’s issues.
Work duty: A job (unpaid) that you get during Lower year, usually done
once a week at a time that is agreed upon by both you and the supervisor. It is, in a manner of speaking, a way to repay the school.
RIVALRY AND SPIRIT TERMS
A/E: (n.) short for Andover/Exeter Day, referring to the athletic competition each term between the two schools
Exonian: (n.) refers to an Exeter student; also the name of Exeter’s
newspaper
Gunga: (n.) the name of Andover’s gorilla mascot (Go Big Blue!)
Phillipian: (n.) refers to an Andover student; moreover, it is also the
name of Andover’s weekly student-run newspaper
Rally wagons: (n.) school vans that sometimes transport groups or
teams to off-campus locations
Rel-phil: (n.) short for “philosophy and religious studies”
Sign-in: (n.) On school nights (Sunday-Thursday) students (excluding
Seniors) are required to sign-out to a place of study by 8pm, which
entails signing your name in a binder in the dorm and indicating where
you will be during study hours. Students are then required to return
to the dorm after study hours and sign-in (by signing your name once
again) by 10pm (Monday-Wednesday) and 9:30pm (Sunday, Thursday).
Signing-out to a place of study is often referred to as “initial sign-in,”
while signing-in back in the dorm is often referred to as “final signin.” On Friday and Saturday nights, there is only final sign-in, at 10pm
(11pm for Seniors) and 11:30pm respectively.
The Weekender: (n.) the schedule of the coming weekend’s events
emailed to the student body every Thursday by the Student Activities
Office
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Smurfs: (n.) little blue fictional creatures that appear as characters in a
comic book, TV show, and movie all known as The Smurfs. Since they
are blue, Exeter students refer to Andover students as “smurfs.”
DANCES
“Den Dances”: Dances that are hosted in The Den/Susie’s (the hangout spot under Paresky Commons). These are casual, fun, themed
dances to go to on Saturday nights!
Sadie Hawkin’s Dance: More commonly referred to as “Sadie”. Sadie
is a semi-formal dance where the girls ask a person that they fancy to
accompany them to the dance.
Gelb Dance: More commonly known just as ‘Gelb’, this is arguably the
most anticipated dance of the year. Hosted in the Gelb Science Centre,
this dance is THREE FLOORS of crazy fun and dancing. The three
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floors of Gelb have three different types of music: pop, techno and
hip-hop, respectively.
PA Jargon
DC-ed: (v.) to have been reviewed by a Discipline Committee.
Blue and Silver Dance: Blue and Silver is the last formal dance of the
year. This time around boys have the job of asking someone they fancy
to a formal dance.
Personal Time: (n.) a period’s worth of time off that can be taken from
each class and sports once a term, on the conditions that you have not
received an unexcused absence (“cut”) in that class/sport up to that
point during the term AND you notify your teacher 24 hours before
the period that you would like to take personal time
Prom: A dance for Seniors/PGs hosted on the evening of the last day
of classes. All Seniors/PGs have the right to attend Prom, and Uppers
may attend if asked by a Senior. Juniors and Lowers may NOT attend
Prom.
Parietals: (n.) co-ed room visitation.
IP (Illegal Parietal) *not to be confused with Independent Project
ACADEMIC, DISCIPLINE, AND PERMISSION TERMS
Blue Book: (n.) the “rule book” that outlines Andover’s academic and
behavioral expectations and policies for students. Faculty, the administration, and students frequently reference this book, so it is imperative
that every new student is familiar with the Blue Book. You should receive a copy in your mailbox during registration and it is also available
on PAnet under the Students tab.
Car permission: (n.) Boarders require the permission of their parents
before they can ride in the cars of day students. Parents have to sign a
form at the start of the year granting varying degrees of car permission. Day students also have to secure permission to drive boarders.
PG: (n.) abbreviation of Post Graduate, a student who has already
completed high school at a previous school, but is doing an additional
year at Andover.
Pro: (n.) short for Probation. See the Blue Book for a more detailed
explanation.
Restriction: (n.) A form of minor disciplinary action. Usually a result
of taking too many cuts. A student on restriction has certain restrictions applied on them, such as being unable to leave campus on weekends.
OTHER EXPRESSIONS
Awk: short for “awkward”.
Cruise: (v.) to be out of your dorm between final sign-in and 6:00am
Cut: (n.) unexcused absence; (v.) to miss class intentionally or unintentionally without proper excuse (a proper excuse includes sickness,
personal time, etc.)
Day excuse: (n.) An excuse granted by a House Counselor or Cluster
Dean that allows you to go beyond the “Andover campus” limit.
Bae: Your #1, your BFF, the person you love more than anyone else.
Term of affection.
Boss: (n.) incredibly awesome
Bro: (n.) A close friend (usually male) who looks out for his friends’
best interests. Also commonly used in greetings to replace the person’s
name or nickname.
DC: (n.) Discipline Committee
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Bromance: (n.) complicated love affection shown by two straight males
Ex: Troy and Abed from Community, Joey and Chandler from Friends,
Dwight and Michael from The Office
Chill: (v.) to calm down; (adj.) laid back. A chill course is a course that
usually doesn’t require too much work. A chill teacher is a teacher who
is flexible and usually kind.
PA Jargon
Rattled: shocked, stunned, shaken up
Selfie: a photo taken of oneself, often with the front-facing camera of
an iPhone.
Sick: (adj.): cool, insane, awesome
Cray: Crazy.
Sketch: (n.): noun form of sketchy
Dope: (adj.) cool, awesome
Sketchy: (adj.) creepy, shady.
Flow (n.): synonym for hair. Only used if you have long, wavy or good
hair.
Tool: (n.) a person, typically a male, who says or does things that cause
you to give them a “what are you even doing here” kind of look.
FML: short for “F my life,” used as an expression of unhappiness or
disappointment.
Wicked: (adv.) word used to add emphasis like “really” or “very”
Word: a word of agreement.
Hashtag (#): a Twitter concept used to categorize Tweets. Sometimes
said aloud with a one or two word phrase.
YOLO: “you only live once.” Less educated equivalent of “carpe
diem.”
Hella: word used to add emphasis like “really,” “very” or “wicked”
HMU: abbreviation for “hit me up.”
Ex: “Bored and in my room. hmu”
Lax: (1) Lacrosse. (2) Chill, short for relaxed.
Lax Bro: (n.) Wears pinnies, “mids” (mid-calf socks), backwards hat,
carries a stick with a net and has “great flow.”
Legit: (adj.) short for Legitimate
Peace: sometimes used as a parting phrase; good-bye
Photobomb: to jump into a photo right before it is taken and hijack it.
For any other terms you might be curious about, be sure to check out
urbandictionary.com!
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letics or want to change your sport for the term. You can rent a gym
locker here.
• Fitness Center. Contains weight machines, free weights, stair
machines, stationary bikes and other gym equipment. The fitness center is open 8am-7pm Monday-Friday and 12pm-2pm
on Saturday and Sunday.
• Athletic Stockroom – basement. Near the entrance of the
boys locker room, the Athletic Stockroom, staffed by Tony
and Jason, rents out team uniforms and equipment.
Reference the map and key for precise locations
Abbot Campus
Abbot Campus is a cluster of school buildings located relatively far
away from campus, in the direction of downtown Andover. To reach
Abbot Campus, you have to walk down School Street, which branches
off Main Street. The three major buildings of Abbot Campus surround a lawn. If you are standing at the gates of Abbot Campus, looking in towards the lawn, the building on the left will be the Brace Center, the building in the middle will be Draper Hall and the building on
the right will be McKeen Hall.
• Brace Center for Gender Studies. The Brace Center contains a library with resources relevant to gender studies. It is
also a place of study.
• Draper Hall. The Technology Office and OPP are located
here. See Services for more information about the Technology
Office and OPP’s services.
• McKeen Hall. This building is primarily used for standardized testing.
Addison Gallery of American Art
Andover’s art museum, open to the public. Used by a variety of classes,
including art, history and English. Also houses the Museum Learning
Center (MLC), which is open during museum hours and a quiet place
to study. Also accessible through Elson (to enter the Addison through
this entrance, press the buzzer on the wall to be let in). The Addison is
closed on Monday, open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday and 1pm-5pm
on Sunday.
Borden Gym
Part of the athletics complex. The Athletics Office, Trainers, Memorial Gym, dance studios, swimming pool, squash courts, fitness center,
wrestling room and locker rooms are located here.
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Bulfinch Hall
The English building. Currently under renovation (English classes will
be held in different buildings across campus) but will be open by Winter Term.
Case Memorial Cage (The Cage) Indoor two-level track, accessible
via Borden Gym. Contains multi-purpose all-weather courts.
Cochran Chapel
Andover’s chapel, where All-School Meetings are held. The Community Service Office, Chaplaincy, several music practice rooms and philosophy and religious studies (“rel-phil”) classrooms are located in the
basement of the chapel.
• Community Service Office – basement.
• Chaplaincy – basement. See Section 7 for more information
about religious services at Andover.
Elson Art Center
The visual arts building. It has many classrooms, darkrooms and a
painting studio. Most art classes are held here. The 2nd floor of Elson
is connected to GW by the Gelb Gallery.
• Polk-Lillard Audio Visual Center (Polk or PLC) – 2nd
floor. The Polk is an audiovisual computer lab used by some
art classes. In addition to many Mac computers that students
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row. The Polk is open 8am-4:30pm & 6pm-9:45pm MondayWednesday, 8am-4:30pm & 6pm-9:15pm on Thursday, 8am4:30pm on Friday, closed on Saturday and 1:30pm-9:15pm
on Sunday.
• Art Store – 1st floor. The Art Store sells various art supplies.
You may be asked to get supplies for an art class from here or
you can purchase materials for yourself.
Gelb Science Center
The science building, where biology (1st floor), physics (2nd floor) and
chemistry (3rd floor) classes are held.
• The Observatory – 4th floor. The Observatory is located
atop Gelb and used most frequently by astronomy classes.
Most Wednesday evenings, weather permitting, there is an
Observatory “open house” open to all members of the community.
George Washington Hall
GW is the primary administrative building on campus and is home
to many offices, as well as theatre spaces. GW is not a place of study,
meaning you cannot sign-out to GW during study hours. The following are located in GW:
• BlueCard Office – basement. The BlueCard Office is open
9:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. See Services for more information about the BlueCard Office’s services. If there is no
one at the BlueCard Office to help you, try the Dean of Students Office.
• Central Services (mailroom) – basement. This space also
contains tables, couches, two computers and one printer for
student use. See Services for more information about the mailroom.
• College Counseling Office (CCO) – 3rd floor. The CCO
will become a big part of your life during your Upper and
Senior years.
• Comptroller’s Office – 2nd floor. The Comptroller’s Office
manages campus business and funds. See them if you have
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Day Student Lockers/Lounge (DSL) – basement.
Dean of Students Office – basement. The Dean of Students
Office manages the aspects of campus regarding student and
residential life. Mr. Murphy, Dean of Students, and Mr. Hoyt,
Associate Dean of Students, have their offices here. Visit the
office if you have any questions regarding residential life or
your work duty. There is also a lost and found.
Dean of Studies Office – 1st floor. The Dean of Studies
Office manages the academic aspects of campus, including
scheduling and courses. Visit the office if you’d like to change
your schedule or have any other academic questions.
Gelb Gallery – 1st floor. A student/faculty art gallery that
connects GW with the Elson Art Center.
Steinbach Theatre/Lobby – 1st floor.
Summer and Gap Year Opportunities Office – 3rd floor.
Visit Mrs. Barry in the Summer Opportunities Office for any
suggestions and help with finding summer programs and gap
year opportunities.
Tang Theatre – 1st floor.
Graham House
The counseling center, located behind the Chapel on Wheeler Street.
Psychology classes are also held here. The counseling center is open
8am-5pm Monday-Friday, though counselors are available in the evenings and on weekends for emergencies or by appointment. See Section 3 for more information about Graham House’s services.
Graves Hall
The music building, located across Main Street from the Chapel. Music
classrooms, practice rooms, and the Clift Music Library are all located
here.
• Clift Music Library – 1st floor. A computer lab and music
library used most frequently by music classes.
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Ice Rinks
Many athletic fields are located here, as well as two ice rinks.
Isham Health Center
The medical center, located in the Quads. Isham is equipped with basic
facilities, such as nurses’ clinics, an x-ray and overnight beds. See Services for more information about Isham’s services.
Kemper Auditorium
Kemper is technically located within the Elson Art Center, in the portion of the building closer to the Addison. It is one of the main auditorium on campus, used for everything from hosting speakers to weekend movie screenings.
• Underwood Room. The Underwood Room is a multi-purpose room used most frequently to host speakers and campus events. Located in the same building as Kemper, it is the
room with the glass walls.
Memorial Bell Tower
The bell tower in front of Borden Gym. Across Main Street, facing the
bell tower, are the Quads (West Quad North and West Quad South).
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7:30am-9:45pm Monday-Wednesday, 7:30am-9:15pm on Thursday,
7:30am-5pm on Friday, 11am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-9:15pm on
Sunday.
• Academic Skills Center (ASC) – 2nd floor. Located in the
McLean Gallery. See Getting Help for more information about
the ASC’s services.
• Dole Room – 1st floor. Room between the Garver and Freeman Rooms.
• ERDL – basement. A computer lab located adjacent to the
PACC. The Writing Center is held here.
• Freeman Room – 1st floor.
• Garver Room – 1st floor. Silent study room. Also contains
the OWHL’s reference books, which cannot be checked out
from the library.
• McLean Gallery – 2nd floor. At the top of the stairs, turn
right and you will reach the gallery, which contains two large
round tables.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Library
Andover’s library. In addition to a sizeable book and movie collection,
the library also has a silent study room (Garver Room) and tables for
group or individual work. Check out books and other resources with
your BlueCard. At the front desk, you can also use your BlueCard to
borrow textbooks or a laptop for a few hours. The library is open
Paresky Commons
Commons consists of four dining halls: Lower Left, Lower Right,
Upper Left and Upper Right. Lower Left contains a small café open
throughout the day, with fruit and tea available. From Monday-Friday,
Commons is open 7am-9:15am for breakfast, 11am-2pm for lunch
and 5pm-7pm for dinner. On Saturday and Sunday, Commons is open
10am-10:30am for breakfast, 10:30am-1:30pm for brunch and 5pm7pm for dinner.
• Blue Room – 2nd floor. The Gray, Mural and Blue Rooms
are often booked to host different school events or club/organizational meetings. The Blue Room is the room closest to
Upper Left.
• Gray Room – 2nd floor. Closest to Upper Right.
• Mural Room – 2nd floor. The largest of the three rooms,
located between the Gray and Blue Rooms.
• Student Activities Office – basement. Student Activities is
home to the Student Activities Board (SAB) and is responsible for planning social events and weekend activities for stu-
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Morse Hall
The mathematics building. In addition to all math classrooms, the
CAMD Office and the offices for many student publications are also
located here.
• Community and Multicultural Development Office
(CAMD) – 1st floor. See Services for more information about
CAMD’s services.
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dents. Every Thursday, the office sends out The Weekender, a
schedule of the coming weekend’s events.
• Susie’s – basement. Formerly known as The Den, this space
is the equivalent of a student lounge and snack bar. Here you
can watch TV, play board games or relax with friends. Many
weekend events including dances and game nights are hosted
by SAB at Susie’s. Open for only purchase of merchandise
and not grilled food Monday to Friday 9:30 AM-4:00 PM.
Full service from 4:00 PM to 15 minutes before final sign in
every day.
Peabody Museum
Andover’s archaeology museum, open to the public. Used by a variety
of classes, including history, Spanish, art and physics.
Pearson Hall. The classics building. Latin, Greek and etymology classes are taught here.
Samuel Phillips Hall
The white-columned humanities building, where most language classes and all history and social science classes (including economics) are
taught. Sam Phil overlooks the Vista (large grass lawn).
• Language Learning Center (LLC) – basement. The LLC
is a computer lab that provides supplemental computer material for language classes. Language classes will often have
oral/audio assessments here, but you may also work here if
you’d like. The LLC is open 7:55am-4pm Monday-Friday.
• Unobskey Room – 2nd floor. At the top of the stairs, turn
right and you will reach the Unobskey Room, a multi-purpose
room used to host everything from history lectures to Mock
Trial tournaments.
Smith Center
The old ice hockey rink, now a location used for standardized testing
and final exams. Connected to The Cage.
Contributors: Connie Cheng ’13, Rhaime Kim ’15, Emma Kukielski ‘15, Naomi
Markman ‘15, Nickhil Nabar ’13, Nicole Ng ’13, Lucas Png ’13, Ian Song ’13, Alex
Sweeting ’14
Cover Artwork: Stephanie Hendarta ’14
Layout: Nicole Ng ’13
Cartoons: Marine Joallon and various artists
Special thanks to Susanne Torabi, International Student Coordinator, Faculty Advisor to International Club, and overall superstar, for her work and dedication to the
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