The Freshman Challenge - College Vocab

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  1. 4. This is the organisational units of the College and often describes the collection or programmes the unit is responsible for instructing.
  2. 9. Provides skills and competencies for immediate employment in a particular occupational field at a higher level than the certificate programme.
  3. 11. This is a course that is taken in preparation for another course.
  4. 12. Measures the time a student is required to attend a class per week for the whole semester to complete a course.
  5. 13. These are additional charges not included in the tuition. They are often charged to cover the cost of materials and equipment needed for certain courses.
  6. 14. This is a method that students can use to demonstrate previously acquired knowledge in areas closely related to courses offered by the College. (College Catalgoue
  7. 15. Prepares students for entry into the third year of a four-year degree in the science disciplines (College Catalogue)
  8. 16. Generally, this describes a student who is enrolled in 11 credit hours or less in a semester.
  9. 18. This person is responsible for the maintenance of all academic records with duties that include verification of enrolment, enrolment status, administering probation policies and verification of completion of degree requirements.
  10. 20. This is an institution that offers undergraduate certificates and degrees as well as graduate degrees in select areas of study.
  11. 21. This occurs when a student has been placed on academic probation for two consecutive semesters. (College Catalogue)
  12. 22. Generally, this describes a student who is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester
  13. 25. This person works with you to develop an educational plan and track your progress toward graduation. (Student Handbook)
  14. 26. This is a course that must be taken at the same time as another course.
  15. 27. This occurs when a student does not maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP), a minimum GPA of 2.00. (College Catalogue)
  16. 28. This is composed of all persons who teach classes for the College.
  17. 29. This person works with you to develop goals and to manage any obstacles that impact your success at the College.
  18. 31. Student applies for and receives credit for work completed at another school. (College Catalogue)
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  1. 1. This is the undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities. Generally the minimum credit hour requirement to complete is 120 hours.
  2. 2. Prepares students for entry into the third year of a four-year institution. (College Catalogue or Student Handbook))
  3. 3. This is the amount paid each semester for each credit hour of enrolment. Generally, it does not include the cost of books or fees.
  4. 5. A student is enrolled in a course and has the option of completing assignments and exams but does not receive a grade or credit for the course (College Catalogue)
  5. 6. This is the outline of important information about a course. It often includes important dates, assignments, expectations, office hours, faculty contact information, etc.
  6. 7. Prepares students for immediate entry into employment requiring specialised skills (College Catalogue or Student Handbook)
  7. 8. These courses do not earn letter grades or grade points for students and are not factored into the student’s GPA.
  8. 10. These are courses that do not meet the requirements for a degree offered by the College. They often serve to upgrade academic foundations or provide exposure to life experiences through cultural or recreational activities.
  9. 14. Provides all types of information you need to know about the school. Examples include policies, procedures, accreditation status, programmes, courses, fees, etc.
  10. 17. Provides an opportunity for immediate employment in a specific occupational field but the course work is generally not transferrable to other institutions.
  11. 19. This is a student’s permanent academic record with the College. It generally shows courses taken, grades received, academic status, etc. This is not released to a student is he/she owes money to the College.
  12. 23. Student is admitted to one programme and applies to transfer to another one at Bermuda College. (College Catalogue)
  13. 24. Procedure by which students choose classes each semester including the payment of tuition and fees.
  14. 30. This is an institution that offers undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate degrees in a variety of areas of study.