College Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. Aid - Money such as grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study that helps pay for college.
  2. 3. - The buildings and grounds that make up a college or university.
  3. 9. - The amount of money charged for college courses and enrollment.
  4. 10. Advisor - A college staff member who helps students choose classes, plan their degree, and meet graduation requirements.
  5. 13. - A short-term work experience that helps students gain practical experience in a career field.
  6. 14. - Taking a class for learning purposes without earning college credit or a grade.
  7. 15. - A secondary area of academic study that complements a major.
  8. 17. - A program that introduces new students to college policies, resources, and campus life.
  9. 18. - An administrator who oversees a college, school, or department within a university.
  10. 19. College - A two-year institution that offers associate degrees and transferable college credits.
  11. 20. - The office responsible for registration, transcripts, and student academic records.
  12. 22. Degree - A college degree that typically takes about two years to complete.
  13. 23. Load - The total number of classes or credit hours a student takes during a term.
  14. 24. - The official graduation ceremony celebrating students who have completed their studies.
  15. 26. - The professors and instructors who teach college courses.
  16. 27. (Grade Point Average) - A numerical measure of a student's academic performance.
  17. 28. Services - A campus office that helps students with career planning, resumes, internships, and job searches.
Down
  1. 1. Probation - A warning status given to students whose grades fall below the college's required standard.
  2. 4. Period - The time at the beginning of a term when students can change their schedules without penalty.
  3. 5. - A course that must be completed before taking a more advanced course.
  4. 6. Student - A student who is the first person in their family to attend college.
  5. 7. (Dorm) - Student housing located on a college campus.
  6. 8. - A student's primary field of study in college.
  7. 11. - The collection of courses and learning experiences in a degree program.
  8. 12. - A standardized test often used by colleges during the admissions process.
  9. 16. Degree - A four-year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university.
  10. 21. - The official record of a student's courses, grades, and academic history.
  11. 23. Hour - A unit used to measure college coursework and progress toward a degree.
  12. 25. - A course that students choose based on their interests rather than degree requirements.
  13. 26. - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to determine eligibility for financial aid.