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- 3. Curriculum that creates the foundation of an undergraduate degree. It generally includes lower-level courses in English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
- 4. Instead of receiving a letter grade, students receive either a P or F on their transcript. Requirements for passing will vary depending on the course.
- 6. Academic division specializing in an area of study like Nursing, English, Engineering or Biology.
- 11. Certification earned outside of an academic degree program to increase specific skills or knowledge to help keep professionals current on industry trends, technology and other topics.
- 14. These professors work as independent contractors who teach a limited number of classes, as opposed to full-time faculty.
- 15. The core price for college classes. Tuition may be listed as a flat rate for a range of credits, usually 12-18, or priced per credit.
- 17. A secondary focus meant to add to the value to the student’s major. A minor consists of the lower-level courses required for a major in the same discipline. For example, a Business major with a minor in Spanish will be required to complete a certain number of lower-level Spanish courses—which are typically the same lower-level Spanish courses as those pursuing it as a major.
- 19. Courses required to take more advanced courses or apply to a program.
- 20. A dialogue between teacher and students, instigated by the continual probing questions of the teacher, in a focused effort to explore the underlying beliefs that shape the students’ views and opinions.
- 23. A more experienced student or teacher who offers one-and-one academic help usually in a specific subject.
- 24. These are resources available to help students succeed academically, including tutoring centers, writing labs, and math help desks. Knowing about and using these services can be essential for success.
- 25. System in which letter grades are awarded a grade point or number to help calculate GPA.
- 27. Financial awards that often support research, education, or study abroad. Fellowships can be competitive but provide important career and research opportunities.
- 29. The most advanced academic degree in most fields. Provides the graduate a high level of expertise and greater options for research, writing, teaching and management within their specialty.
- 30. College credit granted to students who can demonstrate knowledge gained outside of a traditional college setting that is used to satisfy course requirements. Examples can include work and life experience, independent study, or industry certifications.
- 31. Stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A document prospective students complete to determine eligibility for federal loans and grants.
- 32. A non-degree credential that proves knowledge or skill in a specific area. Valued credentials vary by industry and job title.
- 34. Undergraduate degree that generally requires two years of full-time study.
- 36. Times when professors are available to meet with students to discuss course material, ask questions, or seek advice. This is a valuable resource that many students may not know they can take advantage of.
- 37. the largest federal grant program and awarded to students based on federal guidelines
- 39. This is the Student Financial Services and Cashiering office. The office is in charge of managing financial affairs, which includes billing, collection of tuition and fees, scholarships, and financial aid.
- 41. A graduate-level degree pursued after completing a bachelor’s degree program. A master’s degree requires a year and a half to two years of full-time study and a high-level of mastery in a specific field at the completion of the program.
- 42. A student enrolled in courses but has not yet declared a major.
- 44. A course based on reading, research, and group discussion. Seminar courses are typically smaller, led by professors and cover advanced topics.
- 45. Test taken at the end of a course that usually includes subject matter from the entire course.
- 47. Experience building opportunity for students that can take the form of paid opportunities to work in their fields in a low-level role for an employer.
- 51. Refers to a student’s standing in comparison with their classmates. It’s often determined by grade point averages and is expressed as a percentile.
- 52. A matriculated student is admitted, registered for classes and in good academic standing at a college or university.
- 54. This is a warning that you are not making progress toward your degree and may be in danger of being dismissed from the University or of losing your financial aid. You can continue to attend classes. Academic probation means your cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is below 2.0 (grade value= below C average). You need to achieve grades above a C in order to raise your GPA to 2.0 or higher. Any grade C- or below pulls your GPA down further.
- 57. This means a student has fallen from good standing status and is at risk of being dismissed from the university. Institutions measure academic standing by GPA and courses passed. Policies regarding this will vary depending on the institution.
- 58. Classes students choose to fulfill a general education requirement or just because they’re interested a topic outside of their major’s core courses.
- 61. They are staff members assigned to students in their department. They help students choose majors and minors, design a course of study, and help ensure students fulfill graduation requirements
- 63. A class that meets both in-person and has an online component.
- 66. Oral presentation given by a professor to educate students. Sometimes this can refer to a class format that doesn’t require lab-work hours.
- 67. Practical application of theory learned in the classroom. Often a requirement for programs in Education, Social Work or other clinician fields.
- 69. Most common at graduate level, assistantships give students the opportunity to earn tuition reimbursement by working for faculty members in their area of study.
- 70. A restriction placed on a student's account that prevents them from registering for classes until they meet with their academic advisor. Many students may not know that holds like these exist and could impact their ability to register on time.
- 71. These are need-based forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Federal ones are awarded through the FASFA. State ones are awarded through the student’s home state and usually have different eligibility requirements than that of the FASFA.
- 73. A type of learning where students and instructors engage with course materials at different times and locations. The word "asynchronous" means not keeping time together.
- 74. For this kind of loan, the U.S Department of Education pays all interest accrued during school, the 6-month grace period and deferment.
- 75. Activities, clubs, or organizations that students can join outside of the classroom to enrich their college experience and network. Involvement in extracurriculars is important for personal growth and often for future career networking.
- 76. Online classroom format where students learn together at the same time and can engage with classmates and instructors via chat rooms and video conferencing.
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- 1. An award given by a college, university or outside institution to help a student pay for tuition or day-to-day expenses. Criteria varies depending on individual scholarships.
- 2. A direct federal loan with fixed interest rates.
- 5. Experience building opportunity that typically is not paid, is shorter and often a form of job shadowing.
- 7. Course credits carried over from one institution to another.
- 8. Official record of courses taken and grades earned at a given institution.
- 9. Includes higher education completed after an undergraduate degree. This includes master’s degrees and doctorate degrees.
- 10. An exam given approximately halfway through a course term that generally covers all lecture, reading and discussion material presented so far.
- 12. A hold placed on a student’s account due to unpaid fees or balances, sometimes referred to as a “financial hold.” This hold can prevent registration and accessing transcripts. Understanding how to resolve it is crucial.
- 13. Undergraduate degree that generally requires four years of full-time study. Students must declare a major in a particular field of study and choose a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree path.
- 16. Programs designed to help students graduate sooner. Accelerated programs often include more stringent admission requirements and summer courses.
- 18. A term commonly seen during registration periods. Students hoping to enroll in a full class can opt to be placed on a waitlist. This essentially saves a place in line in case spots open up from registered students dropping or changing plans.
- 21. Students with documented physical or learning disabilities may connect with the SAS offices on any campus to determine accommodations for the classroom.
- 22. Also known as GPA, it represents the average of a student’s final grades in all their courses. It’s calculated by adding the final grades divided by the number of credit hours, though some classes may be weighted or measured on a different scale.
- 26. Include fundamental classes like English, math, general science, and history that provide a foundation for major-specific classes. The exact class requirements may vary depending on your major. Core courses may also be referred to as general education courses.
- 28. Term for charges stemming from on-campus food services and housing. This is in addition to tuition costs each semester.
- 33. A measure of a class’s time based on how many hours students spend in class.
- 35. Accreditation granted to academic programs, departments or entire schools within a university used as an independent validation of academic quality and is often tied to professional licensure exam requirements.
- 38. An extensive research paper created as part of an academic program—typically at the graduate degree level.
- 40. Process of reserving a spot in specific classes for enrolled students.
- 42. Students with these loans must pay interest either while in school or have the accrued interest added to the principal loan balance.
- 43. The knowledge, skills, lectures, assignments, tests and presentations that make up a course. It may also refer more broadly to the courses that make up a major or academic program.
- 46. Students who have not met the terms specified by their academic probation requirements will not be allowed to continue their coursework and will be dismissed from the University.
- 48. Taking credit for someone else’s work as your own including copying words, sentence structure or ideas. Plagiarism has very grave consequences in higher education.
- 49. Academic staff including professors, both full-time and adjunct.
- 50. This teaching method focuses on improving students’ foundational knowledge one lesson at a time with teacher-directed lessons.
- 53. Often referred to as clinicals, these programs allow students to practice their skills under supervision of a practitioner. Clinical education is most common in the healthcare field and the education field.
- 54. Time frame when students can edit their course load without consequences, including incomplete marks on their transcript.
- 55. To drop a class after the add/drop grace period. Withdrawing often means receiving a W on your transcript.
- 56. Educator assigned to manage an academic department. They unite the department and act as a liaison between the department and college administration.
- 59. A program where more experienced students (mentors) are paired with new students to help guide them through academic and social challenges.
- 60. The completed thesis of a doctoral student. A long document of research and findings required to earn a doctorate.
- 62. A college publication that describes academic programs, their majors, and minors, and required courses and their contents.
- 64. This refers to the total amount of courses a student is taking per term.
- 65. Interdisciplinary study of humanities, social and natural sciences meant to give students a broad spectrum of knowledge.
- 68. A document provided at the beginning of a course that outlines important information like the course schedule, assignments, grading policies, and professor contact details. Reading the syllabus thoroughly can help students stay organized and aware of expectations.
- 72. When taking an this kind of course, students attend a class they are interested in without being required to complete assignments or take tests—giving them a chance to learn the material but not for credit.