Community College
Types of Courses
"The Basics"
Student Services
College Terminology
100
The two year-degree you can obtain at a community college is also called this.
Associates degree
100
What is it called when you don’t have to show up to campus and all homework assignments & tests are completed on the computer?
Online course
100
Sometimes called core curriculum, is required, regardless of your major.
"The Basics"
100
What office offers an advising session between the student and an educational planner/ counselor about the student’s academic goals and provides an opportunity for students to create an educational plan
Educational Planning and Counseling
100
What is the period of time or session called when you are attending classes? Hint: There are a total of 3
Semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)
200
From community college you can transfer to what institution?
Any 4 year university
200
True or False? In college you get to make your own schedule.
TRUE!
200
True or False? I can take ENGL 1302 before I take ENGL 1301.
False
200
What is the application for Financial Aid called?
FAFSA
200
What is the term used to describe your area of study/concentration
Major
300
Name 3 requirements that are needed in order to enter at San Jacinto College
Application, Testing, Orientation, Meningitis, Transcript
300
What type of track are you on if you plan to transfer to a university? Hint: it starts with an A
Academic
300
True or False? Since I don’t want to major in science I don’t have to take any science classes.
False!
300
A place where students can go to find out about (& become involved in) student organizations and activities
The office of Student Life
300
What is the term used to measure the amount a class is worth? Hint: the 2nd number of a class measures this
Credits/Hours
400
What is the highest level of education or degree called? Hint: There are 5 levels
Doctorate/Ph.D
400
Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Welding, and Auto Collision Repair are all what types of programs?
Technical
400
True or False? If I want to be an engineer, the only classes I have to take are engineering
False!
400
True or False? If I need help making a resume I would go to the Educational Planning and Counseling Office.
False. Career and Employment
400
A measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university, usually calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted
GPA
500
What is the test called used to determine if a student is College Ready?
TSIA
500
True or False? Colleges do not let you take classes on Saturdays.
False! Many colleges offer weekend courses including San Jac
500
How many credits would you receive for your associates degree?
60 credits
500
What office plans and coordinates campus and online mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO)
First Year Experience
500
A class that is required to take before you take another certain class
Pre-requisite
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