What are we doing here?
The process of acquiring knowledge
A numerical score calculated from your course grades and credits
What is a GPA?
The "contract" of a course that provides information about course expectations and policies
What is a SYLLABUS?
The digital learning management system where you can find course materials, track assignments, and see grades
What is BLACKBOARD?
A collective term for professors and instructors who teach at the University
The process of using learning strategies to understand and recall information
What is STUDYING?
The unit used to measure a course's weight. Most are worth 3 of these.
What is a CREDIT HOUR?
A comprehensive assessment given at the end of the term
What is the FINAL EXAM?
Assigned to you, this person provides support and advice on which classes to take and when to take them
Who is an ACADEMIC ADVISOR?
What are OFFICE HOURS?
A term used to describe an undergraduate student's chosen area of study
What is a MAJOR?
A brief period of time at the start of a term when you can change your class schedule
What is ADD/DROP?
A document awarded to a student upon completion of a higher education program.
What is a DEGREE?
These people serve as the leaders of academic departments and oversee faculty, students, set department goals, and oversee other administrative tasks
Who are DEANS?
This gives students the opportunity to gain relevant, hands-on work experience before graduating
What is an INTERNSHIP?
Usually taken during the first two years, these types of courses cover topics in the arts and sciences and serve as a foundation for advanced learning
What are GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (GEN-EDS)?
This outlines expectations for your presence and absence from classes
What is an ATTENDANCE POLICY?
This usually lasts about 16 weeks and there are typically two of them per year.
What is a SEMESTER?
This was the year in which Post University was founded
What is 1890?
This displays an overview of a student's academic progress and grades throughout college
What is a TRANSCRIPT?
Common in science-based classes, this type of class allows you to look at the practical application of theoretical topics
What is a LAB?
Do well in a class and a professor may give you one of these to endorse your qualifications, character, or suitability for something like an internship or future job
What is a LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?
Often graduate students, they help professors grade papers and sometimes lead classes
What is a TA (TEACHING ASSISTANT)?
A program of courses and support designed to help begin your academic journey at Post with confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging.
What is FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE?
Using someone else's words, images, or ideas as your own without proper attribution
What is PLAIGARISM?