College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
What is the fee college/university charges you for your classes called ?
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who do you go to on campus about dorm related questions ?
Your RA
What is the name of the first founding KIPP NJ High School ?
What is NCA (Newark Collegiate Academy)
A set of courses that often complements your major?
Minor/Concentration
What form do you use to File Taxes?
W-2/1040
Name two differences between Public and Private Colleges.
How they are funded, Size
Where on campus can you find info on Student Events and other Announcements?
Student Union/Student Community Center
Hard/Steal Question. 100 additional points for each member on the team if correct.
How many school days are there and in order to graduate in the State of NJ, how many days can you not miss of school ?
The standard school year lasts for 180 days, so you can have up to 18 excused absences.
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
What is it called when you work on campus and get paid by the school ?
What is... Work Study
Center for accommodations and services to students with documented differences.
Office/Center for Student with Disabilities (Differences)
How many credits do you need to graduate from high school ?
What is...120 Credits
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is...Syllabus
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
Steal Question.
What is the minimum credits hours a student can take per semester?
Bonus for only 100 points: What is the maximum credits a student can take per semester?
12 Credit Hours
18 Credit Hours
What is the difference between the Office of Counseling Services and Office of Health and Wellness ?
What is Mental Health and What is Physical Health ?
Hard/Steal Question.
What is NCA school song ?
If your whole group sings it, you can receive additional 100 points for each member.
Day after day we’re reminded that we
Must stand true and uphold the values of thee
And time and time again
We rely on the knowledge we gained
Teach our minds
Lift our spirits
The reason why we sing
Chorus
With humanity excellence courage we go
On to impact the world like never before
We stand proud
We stand tall
And we rise above all
Newark Collegiate
With all our hearts so faithful and true
There’s no way
To express our gratitude
-So as we…
Think of a way to thank you
-we realize
Newark Collegiate
Our hearts go out to you
Newark Collegiate
We spread our arms to you
Chorus
Girls: Newark Collegiate
Boys: We crawl, we walk, then we fly
Girls: Newark Collegiate
Boys: Look up the limits the sky
Girls: Newark Collegiate
Boys: We stand we fight if we fall
Girls: Newark Collegiate
Boys: We manage to rise above all
Everyone: Newark Collegiate
Someone who helps you schedule your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Bonus 100pts: How often should you meet with your Advisor?
Academic Advisor
Every Semester or As often as needed
Steal Question!
What are Three FACTS about Financial Aid ?
Must complete Application every year
Application opens October 1
Its not all FREE Money
There are generally three types of awards: grants, scholarships and loans.
Financial aid eligibility is based on your families income.
You must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to maintain eligibility for federal student aid.
Where can you purchase retailer textbooks and school gear ?
Campus Bookstore
Which office is responsible for academic and classroom scheduling, enrollment verification, grading and academic record maintenance and transfer credits and many more ?
What is the Registrar Office
What is our school address ?
Bonus 100 pts.
When where students welcome into our current NCA building?
129 Littleton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
What is ...2016