Commonly Used Colleague Mnemonics

This article provides a quick-reference guide for commonly used Colleague mnemonics and related tools. These shortcuts allow staff to efficiently access key student information—including application status, enrollment records, test scores, academic standing, and transcripts—without navigating through multiple screens.

Important: Some Colleague screens may display sensitive information, such as Social Security Numbers. Always exercise caution when printing, sharing, or displaying screens to protect student privacy.

Code Purpose Example Use
APPN Application status Has the student applied?
SACP Current major Is the student enrolled in the right program?
IASU Transcript status Have all transcripts been received?
XERC Holds/missing items What is stopping the student's registration?
TSUM Test scores Did GRE/TOEFL scores arrive?
STAC Enrollment record Is the student currently enrolled?
XTRNU Unofficial transcript Generate unofficial transcripts for advising
SACS Academic standing Good standing, probation, suspension
XGPS/XDPS Graduation progress Track toward master's/doctoral completion
XSPRO Student profile Residency, advisor, program
EVAL Degree audit See what requirements remain
NAE View student's personal contact information (address, phone, email) Confirm a student's email address before sending follow-up
Change Forms Used to update student records outside of Colleague (submitted via Registrar/Graduate School websites) Change a student's catalog year, update program or emphasis or request a degree plan substitution
PERC Displays student holds/restrictions Check why a student cannot register for classes