Finance
What building can you find the Student Financial Aid Off?
1st floor of Old Main
What does RSCO stand for?
Recognized student clubs/organizations
What is a cumulative GPA?
The average of all of the student’s grades for their complete academic career
An opportunity for students to continue their academic pursuits in a foreign country.
Study Abroad
What does the successful completion of a college program earn you?
A degree
What is the amount of money charged to students by an institution of higher education for its instructional services called
Tuition
This group of students assists incoming freshmen in the transition to college
Laker Leaders
How many weeks are in a semester?
16
What Center/department can help you with your resume and job search?
Career Development Center
What range of credits per semester is considered full-time?
12-18 credits
How often does a student/family have to submit a FAFSA?
Each year
Where is the Campus Involvement Center located?
Student Union Building
Can students have academic and financial consequences if they drop a class after the ADD/DROP time period is over?
Yes
This is a program designed to help promote the part-time employment of students.
Work Study Program
Generally, who is a student’s faculty advisor?
A faculty member in their major
What is a financial aid award, usually based on financial need, to help pay the cost of higher education. Generally does not have to be repaid.
A Grant
Staff members that live in residence halls with the student residents
Resident Assistants (RA)
How many “mini terms” are in each semester?
2
MU is well known for its AIM program. What does AIM stand for?
Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst
Generally, how long does it take for a full-time student to earn a Bachelor’s degree?
4 years
Money borrowed to help pay for college costs. Must be repaid with interest.
Programming organization that provides fun activities for students.
SAC (Student Activities Council)
Who would sign a FERPA?
A student
Allows participants to discover their own leadership interests and styles while developing specific leadership skills.
Leadership Certification Program
What is the unit of measure that represents and hour of instruction that can be applied to the number of hours needed to complete a degree?
Credit hour