College Terms

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What is a major?

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A term used in undergraduate studies which refers to a student's chosen area of study, such as accounting or history. This typically requires 8-12 classes.

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What is a Graduate program?

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Students attend graduate school to acquire a master's degree, doctorate, or other advanced professional degree, regardless of the subject area. Students attend graduate school after receiving a bachelor's degree.

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What is a minor?

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A secondary academic discipline. It may complement a student’s major, but it does not have to. It generally requires 4-6 classes.

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What is a Bachelor's Degree?

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An undergraduate academic degree that usually requires four years of full-time study to complete. It can lead to myriad entry-level positions after graduation.

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What is a grant?

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A type of 'gift aid' that does not need to be paid back. The amount awarded is usually based on financial need and is generally provided by the government or the college you plan to attend.

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What is a scholarship?

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A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, awarded based on academic or other achievements.

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What is a transcript?

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An official record of a student's academic performance, including courses taken, grades received, and degrees awarded.

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What is a credit hour?

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A unit of measurement that represents the amount of work required to complete a course, typically based on the number of hours spent in class per week.

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What is academic probation?

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A status given to students whose academic performance falls below the institution's requirements, often requiring them to improve their grades to continue enrollment.

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What is a syllabus?

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A document that outlines the course objectives, topics, assignments, and grading criteria for a specific class.