FOIs
The abbreviation for this FOI stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
What is STEM?
This must be met before you can enroll in a course designated to your academic program.
What is a pre-requisite (prereq)?
This financial tool helps you track your income and expenses to make sure you do not spend more money than you have.
What is a budget?
The ___________ are required before transferring to the program of study desired or to transfer to a university.
What is preliminary coursework?
This campus resource provides books, research databases, quiet study spaces, and academic materials to support your coursework.
What is the library?
Programs of study such as Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, LPN and Occupational Therapy fall under this FOI.
What is Health Sciences?
Calculated as (Grades * Credits) / Credits =
What is GPA?
The cost of attending college. Students need to make sure to pay this in advance every semester or risk being dropped from a course due to non payment.
What is tuition?
A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course.
What is a co-requisite (co-req.)?
This service helps students improve their understanding of course material through individual or group academic assistance.
What is tutoring?
This is the most convenient place where you can view the Academic Advising Team that services FOIs and where you can schedule an appointment.
What is Academic Advising website?
The time period in which a course is held. This is generally 15 to 16 weeks in length for the fall and spring. Summer and Winter ___________ are held in a more accelerated format (4-8 weeks).
What is semester?
This type of financial aid generally does not need to be repaid, as long as you meet its eligibility requirements.
What is a grant or scholarship?
Consists of preliminary coursework or additional criteria that must be met to be eligible to submit a program application. This can include but is not limited to: GPA requirements, health and safety documentation, observation or volunteer hours, letters of recommendation, admission test (e.i. HESI), etc.
What is the admission application?
This online platform allows college students to access course materials, submit assignments, check grades, and communicate with instructors.
What is an Learning Management System (aka Canvas)?
True or False: Academic Advisors specialize in one or two FOIs.
What is True?
This professional helps students select courses, understand degree requirements, and develop an academic plan, while the other provides support for emotional, mental health, or personal challenges.
What is the difference between an academic advisor and a counselor?
When you borrow money using a credit card or take out a loan this is the amount you may be charged for borrowing the money, expressed as a percentage.
What is interest (or the APR)?
These type of degrees/programs can lead to a bachelor's degree.
What is a credit program or Associates degree?
A student is struggling in a class but waits until the day before the final exam to ask for help. This student would likely benefit from developing this skill to prioritize tasks, plan study sessions, and meet deadlines.
What is time management?
_______ organize degrees and certificates that share similar areas of study, allowing you to identify your skills and interests to find a career path that’s best for you.
What is Field of Interests (FOIs)?
A designated person (by FOI) here to guide your academic plan. They will help you focus on courses needed and planning when to take those courses, in order to complete your degree. They can also assist with university transfer options and campus resources.
What is Academic Advisor?
Setting aside money regularly for unexpected expenses, such as car repairs or an emergency medical bill, helps you build this type of financial safety net.
What is an emergency fund?
A structured document that outlines a student’s educational goals, the courses and learning activities needed to achieve those goals, and the strategies, resources, and timeline required for academic success. It serves as a roadmap to help students identify their academic priorities, monitor their progress, address learning challenges, and successfully complete their program of study.
What is an Educational Plan?
This document serves as a roadmap for a course and is a shared agreement between the instructor and students, outlining learning objectives, course expectations, grading policies, assignments, and important deadlines.
What is a course syllabus?