WorksheetsCollege Terminology
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
composed of all persons who teach classes for colleges.
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This is the procedure by which students choose classes each semester. It also includes the assessment and collection of fees
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are classes covering subjects such as literature, philosophy, and the fine arts.
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is a course taken in preparation for another course.
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The period in which students may register or enroll in classes for an upcoming semester or term. Check the academic calendar for dates.
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A room (usually shared by several people) at a school or college (also called a “dorm”).
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These are non-classroom activities that can contribute to a well-rounded education. They can include such activities as athletics, clubs, student government, recreational and social organizations and events.
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additional charges not included in the tuition
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – A federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.
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Dishonesty in academic endeavors, such as cheating, fabrication, falsification, complicity, bribes/favors/threats, and plagiarism
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Refers to student standing in terms of year based on number of hours earned: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.
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all types of information parents and students need to know about a school.
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A certificate or diploma given by a community college, college, or university.
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Criteria for President’s, Dean’s, or other honor rolls vary at different institutions.
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- These exams are usually given during the last week of classes each semester.
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composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional colleges and offers degrees in each.
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A type of financial aid assistance in which students work in return for reimbursement of tuition and/or a cash stipend.
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It is similar to a driver’s license and generally includes a photograph of the student, a student number (ID number), the student’s name, the name of the college and possibly the semester enrolled.
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An outline of the important information about a course
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a permanent academic record of a student at college.
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a person, generally another student, who has completed and/or demonstrated proficiency in a course or subject, and is able to provide instruction to another student.
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Books required of students enrolled in college classes.
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An award that gives a student money to use to pay for education.
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Also called a trade school or career school.
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A certificate given by a community college to someone who has successfully completed two years of undergraduate education.
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a student who lives off-campus and drives to class, or commutes.
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responsible for all financial transactions of the institution.
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the undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities
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people who have graduated from the institution.
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The highest degree given by a university (you would need one of these in order to be a doctor, psychiatrist, professor, etc.).
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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An award based on the student’s family’s level of income (money). These scholarships are reserved for people who cannot afford to go to college.
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An award given by a specific college, university, or school (usually based on academic or personal achievement).
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An award that is usually based on race, gender, race, religion, family, medical history, etc.
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the basic organizational unit in a higher education institution, and is responsible for the academic functions in a field of study.
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- All colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) to remain in school.
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This person will help you select the correct courses, review the course requirements in the field you have selected to pursue and help you with any academic problems you may encounter.
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an institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates.
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a two-year institution of higher education. Course offerings generally include a transfer curriculum with credits transferable toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college, and an occupational or technical curriculum with courses of study designed to prepare students for employment in two years.
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An indication of progress toward completion of program, based on GPA and hours completed.
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