Going to College
Your main course of study in college is called...
What is a Major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What do you get after you complete all the required courses for your major?
A Degree
Process used to apply to attend a College or University
Application
What is a professor?
College Teacher
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
A Minor
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants do not have to be paid back, but loans do
What is it called when you're signing up for classes?
Registration
A record of all your classes, grades, and your GPA/ranking.
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Who would you speak to when it comes to ensuring registration in the correct courses to graduate?
Academic Advisor/Counselor
What is a First-Generation Student?
Student who is the first person in their family to attend and graduate college
What is a community college?
Students can reduce the overall cost of a four-year degree by completing the first two years at this type of institution before transferring to a university.
Where would you go to buy books and materials for college classes?
The campus book store
What is it called when you study or take classes in a different country for college?
Study abroad
When a student moves from community college to a 4 year college/university or switches schools
Transfer
Name two main differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size, and likelihood of admission
What is the main difference been an "In-State" University and an "Out of State" University?
Cost of tuition
Name four types of college degrees you can earn after your HS diploma.
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
What does GPA stand for?
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
Typically, what is the minimum percentage you need to pass a course in college?
70% or a C-
What is a dorm and a meal plan for?
A dorm provides on-campus housing, and a meal plan gives students access to campus dining.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Typically, how many years does it take to complete all of these degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral.
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
What is the term that refers to a formal academic warning or penalty given to a student for failing to meet a college’s minimum GPA or academic standards?
Academic Probation
What is the dean's list, and what GPA roughly do you need to receive it?
This academic recognition is awarded to students who achieve a high GPA during a semester, often requiring a 3.5 or higher.