College Lingo
Your main course of study
What is a Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum of _____, the student will be placed on academic probation,
What is 2.0?
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
GPA?
What is your grade point average
Difference between a full-time and part-time student?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree?
What is 5-6 yrs.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
What is a Pre-requisite?
Hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill?
Trade/ technical school
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students?
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
At most 4-year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate
What are credits?