Prefrosh Weekend Gets an Extreme Name Makeover

Most of us can remember spending prefrosh weekend wandering around the Yard with bright red folders that our hosts weren't merciful enough to tell us to leave in our rooms. That special weekend in spring has always formally been called the "April Visiting Program"—but it looks like that might change soon.

In an attempt to transform the title of the weekend into "something that is hopefully more fun, exciting, and enticing," the Undergraduate Admissions Council e-mailed its members asking for new name ideas. They have until Jan. 24 to respond, which will give the council a week to poll the rest of the student body before coming to a decision by Feb. 1.

The sample name offered in the e-mail was "Crimson Campus Close-up."  That's all right, but here are a couple more ideas we came up with.

The Name: Rage Without the ‘Rents

What It Says: For those of you who didn’t drink in high school, here’s your chance to do so without having to worry about getting caught by your parents. Just make sure not to give them a late-night call. With any luck, your hosts will take it upon themselves to ensure that you pregame right. If you are not so fortunate, find one of the 50 new best friends that you met at the regional reception and go out with them.

The Name: Awkward Greetings, Meaningless Meetings

What It Says: If you venture into the smaller receptions, you will potentially find yourself standing in an uncomfortable circle of five other people, unsure of what to talk about. You’re going to meet far too many people within a span of three days, most of whom you won’t remember when you actually get here in September. Names are not important.

The Name: Answer “Accepted”

What It Says: We want you, you want us. When upperclassmen ask you which box you're going to check on the response form, tell them you’ve accepted and will be a student in the fall. No one wants to hear you rattle off the Ivies you’re debating over, so humor us. It will make us happy, and we won't know if you’re lying anyway.

The Name: No Swipe, No Keys, No Annenberg Fees

What It Says: While you won’t be able to get into buildings without begging an upperclassman, and you'll probably be locked out of your room until your host stumbles in drunk at four in the morning, at least you won’t have to pay for food at the ‘berg.