Acronyms
What does the term PWI stand for?
Predominately White Institution
What is a college major?
A major is simply a specific subject that students can specialize in while aspiring to a college degree.
the term given to a program, usually run through a university, which allows a student to live in a foreign country and attend a foreign university while also receiving a college credit
Sports? Official Names?
Athletics
NCAA
Degree Received for a completed 2 year Program...
ASSOCIATES!
What does the term "GPA" stand for?
Grade Point Average
How does a minor different from a major?
A Minor is a secondary concentration of courses that often complements the Major
An opportunity offered by an employer to potential employees for a limited period of time. It can be can either paid or voluntary and in an environment where you gain practical skills, workplace experience and greater knowledge of that industry, in exchange for the employer benefiting from your labor.
Internship
a civil rights organization founded in 1909 to fight prejudice, lynching, and Jim Crow segregation, and to work for the betterment of "people of color."
The NAACP, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
BONUS
200!!!
What does the term HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
EXPLAIN: What is a core class?
Core courses are the classes that are required of you by your institution that you must complete. They are required knowledge courses for you to practice in for the career field that you are pursuing.
a week at the beginning of the school year with a program planned to orient entering students, especially at a college ..
FRESHMEN WEEK!
College Campus Greek Life is associated with and represented by who?
Fraternities & Sororities
Degree received when completing a 4 year program?
Bachelor's
What does the term "SAT" stand for?
Scholastic Assessment Test (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test)
How do you define college electives? Name ONE Example:
Electives are courses you choose and can be from an area of study that you like or interests you.
an annual celebration for alumni to return to their Alma Mater
HOMECOMING
a student organization dedicated to the creation of on-campus events
Student Activity Board
An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the Bachelor'sdegree.
MASTER's DEGREE!
What does the term "FASFA" stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
If your class schedule says that you have a class on TR, what day(s) do you attend that class?
Tuesday's AND Thursday's!
NAME ALL 5 TYPES OF COLLEGES:
PUBLIC, PRIVATE, JUNIOR/TRADE SCHOOL, TRIBAL, VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL
This organization serves the campus community by addressing student concerns, promoting understanding within the college community and administering all matters which are delegated to the student government by the university president.
SGA
What is the highest level of academic degree that you can earn?
Doctorate