JAed (verb)
Jay-a'd; rhymes with waylaid.
Definition: to be officially reprimanded by Cornell Administrators for elicit or unacceptable behavior according to the Cornell code of conduct.
Attested: I first heard this term being used when my Residential Advisor, Wendy, threatened all of the students living on the floor. She told us that if we were caught drinking in our rooms, or performing any other behavior that was not approved by the school, we would be sent to the JA (judicial administrator) after the third time. She warned us that it is a very bad thing to be JAed and that it is not desired by anybody.
Example: "Last week I was JAed because I was caught drinking illegally in the room for the third time."
Etymology: As far as I know, this abbreviation is only used at Cornell University. The Judicial Administrator is the organization that regulates campus life at Cornell. I am unsure how common it is to be JAed, but it must be frequent enough that students here decided to turn the acronym JA into a verb.
- Jessica Grauer

JADErs ( plural noun)
j dÄrs
Definition: These are people who either write for or contribute to the newsletter of the Cornell Chinese Students Association called Jade.
Attested: I first heard this term used when I received the newsletter and read that the people who contributed to the news letter call themselves Jaders.
Example: Anyone can be a Jader and contribute an article for the newsletter.
Etymology: This word is taken for the newsletter Jade, and made into another noun with the addition of -ers. However, the noun jade is also a greenish gemstone that is used in jewelry. The Chinese belief is that jade jewelry brings good luck.
- Clark Huang

Jappy (adj.)
Definition: materialistic, over concerned with appearance
Attested: I first heard the term used by my roommate to describe a girl she knew.
Example: I don't want to be in that sorority because they are all too Jappy.
Etymology: The term started as an acronym for Jewish American Princess. It it not native only to Cornell, but I have heard many Long Islanders use the term, and they make up a good percentage of the Cornell population. I did not know the term until I came to Cornell, so for many of us it is mainly a Cornell term.
- Lori Homa

J-Frosh (noun)
Jay-frosh; two words; rhymes with pay-slosh.
Definition: A student who has been accepted to Cornell University, but may not actually enroll until second semester (January). J-Frosh may live off campus, in collegetown, during first semester and may take up to 12 credits worth of courses.
Attested: I first heard this term being used when I was introduced to a girl, who was called a "J-Frosh." When she noticed the look on my face that implied I did not understand what that meant, she explained to me that it stood for a January Freshman. Basically, it is a student who will not technically enroll in Cornell until second-semester.
Example: "Having a close friend who is a J-frosh is very convenient because it gives you an opportunity to enjoy collegetown life."
Etymology: As far as I know, this term is only used at Cornell University. It is obviously an abbreviation for January Freshman. Although the students may begin taking courses and living in the area, they are not considered full-time Cornell students. I am not sure if other colleges have January Freshman, but I am fairly sure that they do not use the same abbreviation, "J-frosh."
- Jessica Grauer

J-OC
Jay o si
Definition: An orientation counselor for the January semester
Attested: I first encountered this word when I found out that my roommate wanted to be an Orientation counselor for the incoming January freshman.
Example: "My roommate is very excited to be a J-OC because he loves the thought of having a week at Cornell to do absolutely nothing, which is truly a rare thing."
Etymology: This word has originated from the fact that at Cornell orientation is actually useful to the incoming students. The OC(Orientation Counselors) actually tell you about Cornell, the good and the bad. How it is a place where you can have the greatest time and also the fact that if you have too much fun you won't be going there next semester. The J in J-OC is and obvious abbreviation for January. The reason Cornell has a January orientation is that a lot of people are accepted to Cornell but only starting in the second semester.
- Stephen Guijarro