Colleg-ish
(The language of college)
(The language of college)
The period of time where new students are welcomed and have time to get to know the campus and other 1st years
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION
This person is the college’s chief student affairs officer and is responsible for carrying out and supporting the mission of the college. All things have to be run by this person since he or she acts as the “CEO.”
DEAN OR PRESIDENT
ou walk into class on your first day. What are 2 things you should have with you?
BOOK, SOMETHING TO TAKE NOTES WITH (pen/paper, laptop)
This office helps counsel students on career paths, finding internship and volunteer opportunities, and assisting with resume and interviewing skills
CAREER SERVICES
There’s a stand at your school that’s giving away free iPods to sign up for a credit card. Yes! Before filling out the form, what is 1 thing you need to look at?
THE APR, FEES/TERMS
The time period that professors set aside to be available to visit with students
OFFICE HOURS
This person is at least a 2nd year student who lives in your dorm and is available to support you with roommate misunderstandings, general guidance, and help orient you to living at college and away from home.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA)
You finished your first week of classes. Congratulations! You have received all of your syllabi, so you know when all your tests are and when all of your papers are due. What should you do now?
PUT ALL DATES ON A CALENDAR; PLAN OUT YOUR SCHEDULE
This is where you go if you need contraception (like condoms or birth control), if you’re feeling sick, or if you dropped your mini-fridge on your toe
HEALTH CENTER
Name 2 circumstances when you will have to start making payments on your student loans.
WHEN YOU GRADUATE (6 mos after), WHEN YOU BECOME “LESS THAN PART-TIME” (3 mos. after), IF YOU ARE CONVICTED FOR DRUGS
A contract with your instructor for the class outlining assignments, important dates and materials needed
SYLLABUS
This person supports the professor in the classroom and is usually your first contact if you have any questions about class.
TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA)
What are 2 things you MUST do THIS SUMMER before you arrive on campus?
ATTEND ORIENTATION/SUMMER PROGRAM, SIGN FINANCIAL AID DOCS, SEND ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT, SIGN HOUSING FORM or TAKE PLACEMENT EXAMS (some schools)
To get help writing essays, making revisions, drafting, cite-sourcing, etc…, you would go here.
WRITING CENTER
A professor includes on his syllabus some books that are “suggested reading.” Great! It’s only a suggestion. True or false?
FALSE
A contract with food services on campus to provide x number of meals per week
MEAL PLAN
You would go to this person for a copy of your college transcript or if you have any issues registering for classes. Typically, you also have to talk to this person to approve your credits for studying abroad.
REGISTRAR
You were really successful in high school but are now struggling with your college classes. You’re afraid you might be put on academic probation if you continue at this rate. Name 2 people you could talk to.
PROFESSOR, TUTOR, ACADEMIC ADVISOR, EOP/EOF COUNSELOR
This office provides services for students with ADD, ADHD, vision and hearing impairments among other things
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
You are offered a job with an organization advertising on your campus to earn “$500/weekly on average.” Congratulations! When you receive your job agreement, what is 1 thing you need to look at?
HOW MUCH YOU GET PAID PER HOUR/WEEK (BASE PAY/GUARANTEED PAY), WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EARN $500/week
A place where students can go to find out about (& become involved in) student organizations and activities
THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE/DEAN OF STUDENTS
This person (or office) answers all questions related to your tuition bill, is the financial administrator for a college, and might also be housed in the Office of Student Accounts.
BURSAR or REGISTRAR
You have the flu and miss some classes. Go through the steps of what you should do and who you should contact.
GO TO THE HEALTH CENTER (!), E-MAIL/CALL PROFESSOR or TA, CONTACT STUDENT TO GET NOTES
Whether you just experienced something traumatic or if you just want to talk to someone, there are plenty of trained professionals in this office who provide a free ear to listen and support.
COUNSELING CENTER
What is the document that you must sign in order for your loans to be disbursed to your school. HINT: you are “promising” you will pay them back.
MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE