Campus Life
People attending a college who are working towards their first degree.
Who are... undergraduates?
What is... financial aid?
A degree earned after two years of higher education.
What is... an Associate's Degree?
A two year college.
What is... a community college?
Your main focus for your degree.
What is... a major?
The teaching staff of a college or university.
Hint: this is a fancy sounding term.
Who are... faculty?
Money for college that you DO have to pay back.
What are... loans?
A degree earned after four years of higher education.
What is... a Bachelor's degree?
A four year college that is funded by the government.
What is... a public university?
An optional second, smaller focus for your degree.
What is... a minor?
Activities you can participate in that are not part of your academic courses. Ex: sports or clubs.
What are... extracurricular activities?
What are... grants?
A degree earned after your Bachelors, usually taking 1-3 more years.
What is... a Master's degree?
A four year college that is NOT funded by the government.
What is... a private university?
The average of all your grades. This could be weighted or unweighted.
What is... GPA?
Student housing on campus that often includes shared study spaces, laundry, kitchens, and game rooms or sports areas outdoors.
What is... a residence hall?
Money for college that you do NOT have to pay back that is awarded based on merit (grades), talent (i.e. sports or music), need, interests, or background.
What are... scholarships?
The highest degree possible to earn.
What is... a Doctorate?
When you get to study in another country while earning credits for college.
What is... study abroad?
Bonus: This is a writing piece about you that is often required as part of your application to college.
What is... a personal statement?
A job you are offered as part of your financial aid to help you pay for college expenses.
What is... work study?
Money you pay for attending college that covers your classes but not other expenses.
What is... tuition?
Bonus: The full name of a B.A. degree and a B.S. degree (both are four year degrees).
What are... Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science?
When you complete on the job training (paid or unpaid) as part of college.
What is... an internship?
Bonus: Besides good grades/GPA, list other things colleges may consider when deciding to admit you.
What are: volunteering, extracurricular activities, personal statement...?