The Ultimate College Terminology Quiz

What is an academic advisor?

• A student who assists professors with grading

• A person who manages the college's finances

• A person who helps students choose classes and provides support

• A professional who provides mental health counseling

What does 'academic probation' mean?

• A type of financial aid for students

• A time when students can add or drop classes

• A special recognition for academic excellence

• A period when a student must improve their grades or face suspension

What is the SAT?

• A type of financial aid

• A student organization

• A college course

• A standardized test for high school students

What is a bachelor's degree?

• A certificate for completing a short course

• A type of financial aid

• A graduate degree in business administration

• An undergraduate academic degree usually requiring four years of study

What is a cohort?

• A group of students who progress through a degree program together

• A type of financial aid

• A standardized test for college admission

• A faculty member who advises students

What is a FAFSA?

• A document students file to qualify for federal student aid

• A type of standardized test

• A student organization

• A type of academic probation

What is a GPA?

• A grade point average, the numerical value of students' final grades

• A type of financial aid

• A standardized test for college admission

• A student organization

The ________period at the beginning of the semester is a time in which students can make schedule changes without a W (withdrew) appearing on the transcript. Specific dates can be found on the academic calendar.  

• application

• late fee
• study break
• add/drop

_________ are trained student leaders responsible for supervising a group of resident students. They assist with questions, social issues, roommate issues, and other problems that might arise. They also assist in enforcing College policies within the residence halls.

The Business Office is responsible for all financial transactions of the institution. It may also be called the _________ Office on some campuses.  This is likely where you'll pay your tuition

• Controller's
• Bursar's
• Treasurer's
• Registrar's