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accreditation |
Certification that a school or an instructional program meets standards set by an outside reviewing organization. Many forms of financial aid are available only to students attending accredited institutions. |
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advisor |
A member of the college faculty or staff who assists students with planning quarter or semester schedules as well as their overall programs of study. Advisors may also help with career planning. |
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associate's degree |
A diploma earned after successfully completing a required program of study in a community or technical college. It typically requires 90 or more credits and takes two years of full-time study. Some associate's degrees enable students to transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities, others prepare students to go right into the workforce in a professional/technical field. |
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audit |
A student who audits a course formally registers and pays for it and attends class sessions but earns no credit and has no obligation to complete homework projects or take tests. |
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baccalaureate or bachelor's degree |
A college degree which can often be earned by following a four-year instructional program. A baccalaureate institution, sometimes informally called a "four-year college," is a college or university which is entitled to grant a baccalaureate or bachelor's degree. |
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catalog |
A comprehensive resource listing college regulations, program and course descriptions, degree and graduation requirements, transfer requirements, and other essential information. |
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commencement |
The ceremony at the end of an academic year when students receive their degrees or diplomas (compare to graduation). |
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Continuing Education |
The non-credit division that specifically serves business & industry, as well as community needs |
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
The application required for students to be considered for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA is processed free of charge and is used by most state agencies and colleges. There is an electronic form for each academic year. FAFSA forms are available on the website http://www.fafsa.ed.gov |
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FERPA (Federal Education Right to Privacy Act) |
Enacted by the federal government, FERPA protects students' privacy and confidentiality by placing certain restrictions on the disclosure of educational records and information. |
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financial aid |
Money available from various sources to help students pay college expenses. These funds come as loans and grants, or scholarships from the state or federal government or other organizations. Work-study is also a form of financial aid. |
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FYE (First Year Experience) |
A new-student orientation designed to welcome students and give them information on how to succeed in college. |
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grade-point average (GPA |
The GPA is computed by multiplying the number value of the grade earned in each course (generally, A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) times the number credits for each course, then dividing the result by the total number of credits taken. |
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grant |
A type of financial aid that generally does not have to be paid back after the student leaves school. Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies, and educational institutions |
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incomplete |
A temporary grade given to a student who is doing satisfactory work but is forced by illness or other emergency to miss an exam or a major assignment. The instructor and student arrange how and when the student will complete the work and have the "I" changed to a final letter grade. |
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internship |
A supervised short-term apprenticeship or temporary job in a real-world setting closely related to a student's field of study. The student may or may not be paid but earns college credit for the work experience. |
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loan |
A type of financial aid that must be repaid to the government agency or other lending organization when the student leaves school. |
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major |
Specialization in one academic discipline or field of study. |
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matriculation |
A combination of assessment of reading, writing, and mathematic skills; orientation to college programs and services; academic advising; and the programs and services which enable a student to reach his or her educational goals. Contrasted to a student who occasionally takes courses without a cohesive goal. |
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noncredit |
Courses or instructional programs which do not require extensive homework or examinations and which do not offer college credit. Students frequently take noncredit courses for basic skills improvement, job training or career enhancement, or personal enrichment. |
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placement |
The appropriate level to enter a series of courses, based on the student's skills; often used in the context of basic skills subjects such as mathematics or English composition. See also assessment. |
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prerequisite |
A course that must be completed (often with a certain minimum grade) or a skill that must be demonstrated before a student can enroll in a more advanced course (for example, first-year French is a prerequisite for second-year French). |
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program |
A very general term used in many ways in a college or university:(1) The courses that an individual student plans to take.(2) The courses required to complete a particular degree or certificate.(3) The courses that make up a department or the departments that make up a division within the college organization.(4) Organized activities with a specific function. |
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quarter |
Some schools organize the academic year into three time main periods-Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters-plus a shorter Summer Quarter (compare to semester). |
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register/registration |
To sign up or enroll in a course or courses. "Registration activity" includes enrolling, dropping/withdrawing, choosing "pass/fail" in place of letter grades, making payments, etc. |
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requirements |
Minimum standards defined by the college mandatory for admission, program entry, or graduation. See also prerequisite; distribution requirements; general education. |
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resident |
For purposes of calculating a student's tuition and fees, someone who has lived in the state for a specified length of time as shown by specified types of evidence. |
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section |
A specific class with its own particular days, hours, location, and instructor. A number of sections of a certain course may be offered during a quarter, each with different days, times, locations, and instructors but presenting the same curriculum. |
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semester |
Some schools organize the academic year into two main periods-fall and spring Semesters-plus a shorter summer semester (compare to quarter). |
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syllabus |
An outline plan for a particular class, including textbook requirements, class meeting dates, reading assignments, examination dates, and the instructor's grading standards, etc. |
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transcript |
An official record of the courses and semester or quarter credits a student has taken at a college or university, the grades and degrees or certificates earned, and any awards and honors received |
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transfer |
To move from one college or university to another and have the second institution recognize and accept some or all of the courses taken and credits earned at the first. |
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tuition and fees
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Tuition is a student's basic payment towards the cost of instruction at a college or university. Most institutions also charge fees for laboratory equipment and materials, computer use, parking, and other miscellaneous costs. |
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undergraduate |
A student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree; also refers to the courses and instructional programs such a student enrolls in. |
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wait list |
A registration tool allowing students to put themselves electronically in the queue of a fully enrolled course. Students will be added to the course as openings occur until the third day of the quarter in the order that they appear on the list. Offers students a fair and consistent method of enrolling in a full class should openings occur. Students must remove themselves from the wait list if they decide not to pursue the course. |
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withdrawal |
The process of officially dropping a class or classes after the quarter has started. |
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work-study |
A type of financial aid which pays students to work part-time, often on campus, during the academic year. |
