Campus Resources
A faculty or staff member who helps students understand academic requirements, connect with campus resources, and assist in selecting courses
Academic Advisor
scholarships, grants, and loans students use to pay for school
Financial Aid
Event that takes place every Wednesday starting at 3:30 that consists of activities for Honors students to participate in.
Honors Game Night/Honors Activity Tabletops
the specified courses necessary to complete a degree
Curriculum
a designated week each semester when students who have already been advised and do not have registration holds can register courses for the following semester; priority is assigned in order of classification or population
Priority Registration
a primary degree path providing skills and knowledge toward a specific academic discipline or career path
Major
An office on campus that helps students prepare for and find employment; offers resume' workshops and career fairs; utilized mainly by junior and senior level students
Career Services
financial aid that typically does not have to be repaid
Grant
A student receives this when they reach 15 credit hours of Honors within three disciplines/subjects, allowing to be an Honors student for the rest of their academic career.
Sophomore Honors Distinction
units acquired for completed coursework which are applied toward a degree; many courses are three of these
Credit Hours
a "hold" on a student's Workday account which prevents registration; types of these include financial, disciplinary, or academic
Registration Hold
a secondary academic area in which student can choose to gain skills and knowledge in a field separate from their major
Minor
office of trained, professional staff of licensed mental health counselors who can help students and their families through difficult personal issues; services are confidential
University Counseling Center (UCC)
a financial award based on academic or other achievement or financial need
Scholarship
An agreement between an Honors Program student and a professor that allows the student to turn a standard course into an honors course.
H-Option (Hop)
a course students choose to enroll based on their personal interest; these courses are not a part of every curriculum
Elective
period of time at the beginning of the semester when students can add or drop courses without financial or academic consequences, typically the first 1-2 days of the semester
Drop/Add Period
academic division of the University headed by a Dean; made up of multiple academic departments; Southeastern has six of them:
Academic College
place where students can seek one-on-one or small group tutoring for a variety of general education courses
Tinsley Learning Center (TLC)
money associated with a meal plan that can only be used at campus dining facilities
Cub Cash
Serve as the capstone work to a student's undergraduate degree and used to demonstrate their readiness to join a graduate program; ex: conducting lab research; writing a novel or article; etc.
Honors Thesis/Diploma
courses that offer a broad base of academic knowledge for a well-rounded education
General Education courses
when a student "drops" from a course after the Drop/Add period; receives a "W" grade on transcript
Withdrawal
academic unit within a College focusing on certain academic disciplines
Department
Open 24/7; located in Pride Hall. Work with students, faculty, and staff for any crimes, on-campus emergencies, and employed with police officers.
University Police Department
allows students to load money onto their student ID and use as a on-campus debit card
Lions Lagniappe
Provides networking and leadership opportunities for students involved in the Honors community.
Honors Student Association (HSA)
course(s) or condition(s) required before enrolling in another course (ex. Engl 101 is needed for enrollment in Engl 102)
Prerequisite
determined by the number of credit hours earned
Classification
the administrative head of the College; makes all final decisions related to academic matters within the College
Dean