Academic Advising
What document do advisors use to track a student’s completion of degree requirements?
What is the Degree Audit or Academic Plan.
What term describes the process of helping new students transition into college
What is New Student Orientation?
What document, often created with Career Services help, highlights a student’s education, experience, and skills?
What is a resume?
What is the form students complete to apply for college
College Application or Common Core App.
What is the term for a student who has completed their undergraduate degree but is pursuing further studies?
What is a graduate student?
What is the term for a student who has not yet chosen a major?
What is an exploratory or undecided student?
What is the term for students who live in university-provided housing are called this.
What is an on campus-resident?
What is the term for short, hands-on experiences in a student’s field of study to gain real-world skills?
What is an internship?
What is the standard document that lists a student’s classes, grades, and academic performance?
What is a transcript?
What is the term for a temporary teaching position at a college or university, often not on a tenure track?
What is an adjunct professor?
What common academic policy allows students to remove a course from their transcript without penalty early in the semester?
What is the add/drop period?
What is the name of the student government body that represents the student voice on campus?
What is the name of a practice meeting where students prepare for job interviews?
What is a mock interview?
What term describes students applying to college directly after high school?
What is a 1st year student?
What is the formal name for the process by which a college or program is evaluated and certified for meeting quality standards?
What is accreditation?
What office do advisors often collaborate with to confirm graduation eligibility and academic standing?
What type of staff member supervises a floor or wing in a residence hall?
What is a Resident Advisor or RA?
What is the term for a meeting with a career advisor to discuss your career goals and next steps?
What is a career counseling session?
What is the term for applying to college before the regular deadline?
What is early decision?
What is the name of the main governing body at most universities that sets policies and approves budgets?
What is the Board of Trustees?
What GPA typically places a student on academic probation at most institutions?
What is a 2.0
What is the contract every on-campus student signs agreeing to dorm rules and policies?
What is the Housing Agreement?
What type of network does Career Services encourage students to build to connect with professionals in their field?
What is a professional network?
What term describes a student applying to a college with the understanding that they may be offered admission to one of several programs, but not guaranteed their first choice?
What is conditional admission?
What term describes a student who is simultaneously enrolled at two institutions to earn credits toward the same degree?
What is dual enrollment?