Athletics
What does NCAA Stand for?
National Collegiate Athletic Assosciation
First year students typically cannot bring this item in their first year.
What is an RA?
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When is national decision day?
May 1st.
True or False: Most college athletes receive full scholarships.
False: Scholarships vary based on many reasons. Some may include: Performance, Position necessity, GPA etc.
Who do you have to talk to every semester before you can register for courses?
Your academic advisor.
What do students use to carry their toiletries to shared bathrooms?
Shower caddy.
What is the Maryland State FAFSA deadline?
March 1st.
What is it called when professors have set time that student's can come and get support from them?
Office hours
What is a redshirt year?
Sitting out a season while maintaining eligibility.
If you are living on campus, you must have a _____ to eat.
Meal Plan
Safe or closet lock.
What do you need to log in to the FAFSA?
FSA ID
What is the difference between a grant and a scholarship?
Scholarships are based off of grades while grants can be based of financial aid eligibility.
What is the biggest adjustment that college athletes face while playing sports?
Level of competition, Balancing school work and sports
What is the Freshman 15?
Old story about the 15 Pounds that first-year students gain while living on campus.
What is a roomate agreement
Agreement with all the terms to being a good roomate.
What does MHEC stand for?
Maryland Higher Education Commission: State financial aid awarding agency.
If you need to transfer, who do you go through to get your transcript?
The registrar
What happens if you lose academic eligibility?
You typically have to sit out until you regain academic eligibility
Where are students sent for disciplinary issues?
School conduct committee
What is the big celebration called when all students begin arriving to campus?
Move in day!
Do you have to file a FAFSA every year or just your first year?
Every single year!
March 15, 2026.