College Lingo
What do you call your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes is called?
Tuition
Name at least TWO ways students can earn scholarships.
Academic merits/ grades
Athletic recruitment
Household/ Family Income
Community & Leadership Experience
Being left-handed, having blue eyes, having red hair, etc...
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Assoicates degree
What is the average class size?
25.3 per class
A secondary course of study that is smaller than a major. Is often 15-18 credits.
The form students fill out to receive government financial aid for college is called?
FAFSA
Two college entrance exams.
ACT & SAT
What type of degree can you earn at a university?
Bachelors, masters, or doctorate
What is the name of our mascot?
Pounce the Panther
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Required fees that you pay to the University to cover on campus supports.
Student fees
A high school diploma and test scores on the ACT or SAT are things usually required for what?
College admission
What is the difference between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, and often the size
Percentage of undergraduates who are first-generation students.
39%
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
Name the three main types of financial aid for students.
Grants, scholarships, and student loans.
At most 4-year schools, you need 120 ____ to graduate?
Credits
What are the different types of institutions?
Community college, colleges/ universities, and technical/ trade schools.
How many academic programs are offered?
69
What do you call a "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA?
A transcript
Which type of financial aid do students have to pay back after graduation?
Student loans (pay back original amount plus interest)
A _____ is a requirement that has to be met before you can enroll in a class.
Pre-requisite
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral.
Associates: 2-3 years
Bachelors: 4 years
Masters: 6 years
Doctorate: 8 years
How many buildings are on UWM's campus?
53