Educational Terminology

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Commencement

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The ceremony where students receive their diplomas after finishing their degree requirements

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FAFSA

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A financial aid application that considers a family's income and assets to determine eligibility for grants and other aid

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Continuing education

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Part-time formal education for working adults, often required for professional certifications

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Credits

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A measure of a class's time based on how many hours students spend in class

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Curriculum

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The knowledge, skills, assignments, lectures, tests, and presentations that make up a course

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Bachelor's degree

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A standard qualification earned at university

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GPA

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Grade Point Average, which is the average of a student's grades in all of their classes

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Registrar

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Responsible for the registration process for classes, including maintaining the database of available classes and seats

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Syllabus

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An outline of the main points of an academic subject

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Academic advisor

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Someone who helps students plan classes, rearrange schedules, and offer advice on careers and college life