NORFOLK STATE
This is the official mascot of Norfolk State University.
A Spartan
A student whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree is commonly described as this.
What is a first-generation college student?
he document that shows your classes, assignments, policies, and important dates for a course.
What is a syllabus?
Money you receive from scholarships that generally does not have to be repaid.
What is a scholarship?
This is the name of NSU's marching band.
What is the Spartan Legion?
This person can help you understand degree requirements and decide which classes to take.
What is an academic advisor?
This campus resource is designed to help students understand course material and improve academic performance.
What is tutoring?
This federal application is used to determine eligibility for many types of financial aid.
What is FASFA?
This famous NSU tradition brings students together around school spirit, music, and celebration.
Homecoming
You don't have to figure out college alone. This campus resource can connect students with help for academics, personal challenges, and navigating college.
What is student support/student services?
Waiting until the night before an exam to study is an example of this.
What is procrastination?
Money borrowed to help pay for college that generally must be paid back, often with interest.
What is a student loan?
What year was Norfolk State Founded?
1935
Asking a professor for clarification, attending office hours, or using tutoring are examples of this important college skill.
What is advocating for yourself?
This is the amount of money you have left after subtracting your total expenses from your total income.
What is your disposable income?
A plan that tracks how much money you earn, spend, save, and owe.
What is budget?
Who is the current president of Norfolk State?
Dr. Javanue Adams-Gaston
First-gen students sometimes feel like they're the only ones who don't know how college works. This feeling is often called this.
What is imposter syndrome?
If you're struggling in a class, the best move is usually to do this before you're failing.
What is asking for help?
This is the financial habit of setting money aside for future needs or emergencies.
What is saving ?