American Universities & Academic History
Which Ivy League university is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1636?
Harvard University
What term describes the student organizations on US campuses that are known by Greek letters?
Fraternities and Sororities (Greek Life)
What does the acronym "STEM" stand for in the context of academic programs?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What type of on-campus job program helps students earn money while they study?
Work-Study Program
What is the name of the national collegiate athletic association that oversees the highest level of college sports?
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
What is the nickname of the University of Michigan's massive 107,601-seat football stadium?
The Big House
What is the traditional name for the week-long orientation period when new students learn about campus life?
Welcome Week or Freshman Orientation
What is the term used to describe students who are pursuing two different major fields of study?
Double Major
What campus office assists students in finding internships and post-graduation jobs?
Career Services Center
What is the name of the prestigious annual college basketball tournament held in March?
NCAA March Madness
Which prestigious public university system is known as the "University of California" and includes campuses like Berkeley and UCLA?
University of California (UC) System
What is the name of the major college basketball tournament that takes place in March each year?
March Madness
What is the name for the required research paper that students must complete to earn a master's degree?
Thesis
What term describes the designated meeting times that professors hold to meet with students individually?
Office Hours
What is the term used to describe the colors and visual identity associated with a university's sports teams?
School Colors
What university was the first in the US to admit women as full-status students in 1837?
Oberlin College
What type of meal plan at US colleges typically allows unlimited access to the dining halls?
All-You-Can-Eat or Unlimited Meal Plan
What is the maximum number of online classes that international students on an F-1 visa can take per semester?
One (3 credits)
What campus service provides free mental health counseling and support for students?
Counseling Center
What is the name of the traditional school song that many US colleges have?
Alma Mater or School Anthem
Which university's alumni include tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg, before he dropped out to focus on Facebook?
Harvard University
What is the traditional color worn by students during graduation ceremonies in the United States?
Black
What is the name for the classes that must be completed before students can enroll in more advanced courses?
Prerequisites
What emergency system on US campuses uses blue lights to mark the location of emergency phones?
Blue Light Emergency Phones
What is the highest level of college football championships known as in the United States?
College Football Playoff (CFP)