College Vocabulary
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Where do most first-year students live on campus?
Dorms/Residence Halls
What does a scholarship usually mean?
Money for college you don’t pay back
What is Rutgers University’s mascot?
The Scarlet Knight
What major would you choose if you want to become a teacher?
Education
What is a “major” in college?
Main area of study
What’s the name for a student group or activity outside of class?
Club or Extracurricular
What’s the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grant = free money, Loan = must be repaid
What Ivy League university is located in New Jersey?
Princeton University
What major is common for someone who wants to be a nurse?
Nursing/Biology
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What’s the place where students eat meals on campus?
Dining Hall / Cafeteria
What program lets students work part-time on campus to earn money?
Work-Study
What is Penn State’s mascot?
Nittany Lion
If you want to design buildings, what major might you study?
Architecture
What is a “minor” in college?
Secondary area of study
What office helps students with stress, anxiety, or mental health?
Counseling Center
What does EOF stand for in New Jersey?
Educational Opportunity Fund
What university in Philadelphia has the mascot “Hooter the Owl”?
Temple University
What major would connect to becoming a software developer?
Computer Science
What does “credit hour” mean?
Unit that measures class/academic progress
What’s the student-run government group called on campus?
Student Government Association / SGA
Name one type of financial aid that must be repaid.
Loan
Which historically Black college is located in Washington, D.C. and is famous for its marching band?
Howard University
If you want to argue cases in court, what career and future major might you choose?
Lawyer / Pre-Law or Political Science