Academic Mullet

When an individual attends a private, Ivy League institution for undergrad followed by a public, state institution for graduate work.

A “business in the former, party in the latter,” if you will.

That dude has a total academic mullet. He went to Yale for undergrad and SUNY Cortland for his master’s degree...

by MackieD. October 24, 2019

academic terrorist

One who runs academic courses and takes pleasure in the failings of their student cohort. An academic terrorist assigns material they know the students cannot pass without significant stress. Attempts to reason with an academic terrorist results in them refusing to change material and even doubling down on their stance.

The professor is writing the exam with material we haven't learned yet. They're such an academic terrorist.

by bogza October 30, 2019

academic phoenix

An academic phoenix is a person who will crash and burn their grades for the current semester, with the hope of doing better in the next. "Pulling an academic phoenix" is risky, and is widely regarded as "a bad fucking move" as it can easily destroy your chances of getting scholarships if done wrong.

To be an academic phoenix, you have to be able to pull your grades back from the depths of hell. Otherwise, you'd just be a failure.

"Alright, I won't be able to finish my project in time. Guess I'll just be an academic phoenix."
"Dude, just stop being lazy and do your damn project."

by duckduckhellno October 27, 2020

Academic Envy

The feeling of jealousy that rushes through your body when hearing about others’ academic success and achievements.

The rush of academic envy flowed through my body as she flaunted her A+ while I was stuck with a C.

by Kimber1yyy February 10, 2021

academic gangbang

When there are multiple assignments due for various classes at the same time.

Me: Damn I have a history, sociology, English paper due this weekend. It’s an academic gangbang.

by TheWiiFitnessTrainer March 11, 2021

chief academic officer

The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) is responsible for both sustaining and improving the culture of high academic excellence in all District schools. The CAO has primary authority and accountability to implement a vertically aligned curriculum and assessment system, instruction, research and supporting services.

Our aim is to address the needs of low-performing students that are struggling," said Rhonda Hawksford the chief academic officer for the Lee County schools.

by dirtybootsandmessyhair February 28, 2023

Academic Clicking Moment

Also known as a ACM. It occurs when you’re in an otherwise boring class. All of a sudden, you become interested in what’s going on, leading you to complete your work faster and sometimes wishing that you had more.

Joshie was in health class when he induced an academic clicking moment learning about the heart.

by WeUsedToPlayHouse January 23, 2023