College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
Where does a freshman college student live?
Dorm
How many times can a student change their major?
No limit; just takes longer in college to complete
True or False: Colleges and universities in the United States carefully review ACT results when admitting students to schools.
True
The 2 public university systems in New York are...
CUNY and SUNY
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor or concentration
These are funds borrowed by the student and/or parent.
Loan
Governing body for collegiate athletics.
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
How much does the FAFSA cost to complete?
It is always FREE of charge
City University of New York; State University of New York
How many credits does a full time student takes?
15 credits
It refers to the money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
It sometimes takes 3- 6 years to complete this degree.
Master's degree
You need to major in sciences like biology to apply to medical school. True or False?
False! Take whatever you desire, just make sure you fulfill your pre-medical requirements.
Name two SUNY schools.
Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland, Delhi, Erie, Orange, Oswego, Stony Brook, Ulster
Something your professor/teacher will give you in the beginning of the school year to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
It is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What does the acronym ACT stands for?
American College Test
A two-year college degree that you can obtain from a community college, junior college.
Associate's degree
Name 2 CUNY schools.
Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College of New York, Hunter College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, LaGuardia Community College (also offers four-year programs), Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, New York City College of Technology (City Tech), Queens College, York College
Who do you need to see if you want to change your class schedule?
Registrar/ Advisor
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
Tuition
This marks the completion of undergraduate study, usually amounting to four years.
Bachelors degree
A college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit organization. It does not receive its primary funding from a state government.
Private University
Name 2 private colleges/universities in New York City.
NYU, Columbia, Barnard, Fordham, Manhattan College, New School, Boricua, Pace,
A term used to refer to students who are the first in their immediate family to complete a four-year college degree.
First Generation student
The four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loan
It is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
Scholarship
How many credits do you need to earn to be recommended for college graduation?
120 credits
Name 2 CUNY community colleges.
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Bronx Community College, Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island, CUNY Community College at Kingsborough, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College