Acronym Decoder

SAB, SSWB, CCRB, OSCR - what? New students and veterans alike all occasionally have trouble deciphering the plethora of acronyms that the University of Michigan uses for its buildings, locations and programs. Use this tool to decode any and all acronyms you might stumble upon throughout the course of your University experience.

DE&I

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DENN

David M. Dennison Building (renamed Weiser Hall)

DPSS

Division of Public Safety and Security

DRDA

Formely named Division of Research Development and Administration, it is now called Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP).

DSA

Department of Student Affairs (each school has their own)

E-BUS

Executive Education

ECB

English Composition Board

ERB1

Engineering Research Building 1, North Campus

ERB2

Engineering Research Building 2, North Campus

eRPM

electronic Research Proposal Management