College Types
How long does it normally take to get a bachelor's degree?
Four years
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with living on campus such as rent, food, and activity fees.
At CMU, are first year students required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan?
Yes! Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus and purchase a meal plan, with the exception of those who meet the approved waiver requirements.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college
False! College is an excellent place to figure out your passion.
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 to 12 years!
How many years does it typically take to finish an associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
A loan requires you to pay back the money you borrow, while a grant does not.
True or False: CMU students have a curfew to be back in their rooms at night.
False. SHSU does not require students to follow a curfew.
True or False: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges.
False! Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for medical or law school.
(Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, or Political Science)
How long does it normally take to get a Master's degree?
Two years after your bachelor's (6 total years)
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, or culinary arts
Vocational or technical colleges
Example: Intellitec College in Grand Junction
List two expenses associated with college besides tuition.
Books, room & board, parking, technology fees, activity fees.
Note: not all colleges have the same fees
What items are not allowed in residence halls?
Candles, wax warmers, string lights, microwave ovens, hot plates, extension cords, weapons, drugs, alcohol, pumpkins, Christmas Trees or hoverboards!
Name three fields of industries you could work in with a business degree
Just about anywhere!
Companies large and small, government offices, and even higher education.
Name two reasons someone might want to get a Master's degree
Allows you to teach at certain institutions, better pay, better promotions, work towards a doctorate
How many students attend Colorado Mesa University?
10,000 during the 22-23 year!
What is the average cost of attendance for a college in Colorado?
22,288 per year!
True or False: Mail for students at CMU can be dropped off at the residence where they are staying as long as they put the name of their hall in their shipping address.
True! Each residence hall has a designated address you can put and you can pick up from the front desk!
What majors would be in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences?
Communication studies, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and Spanish are majors in the College of Humanities and Social Science (CMU).
Professors typically have what type of degree?
Many professors have a Ph.D. in their field, meaning that they are doctors!
What kind of bachelor's degree would you receive if you were studying visual and performing art or music?
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Note: The FAFSA must be filled out every academic year!
Which of these sports can you participate in most universities?
Rock climbing, Intramurals, Art Club, Medical Students Club
All of them!
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and B.S. is a Bachelor of Science.
The separation has to do with the focus of one component of the degree plan: additional math/sciences courses or additional humanities courses.
What kind of degree does a lawyer have?
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree