Academics and Coursework
Main/secondary area(s) of study you choose; what you receive your degree in.
Major/minor
Office that supports international students.
Office of International Programs
Free Application for Federal Student Aid; form for financial aid eligibility in the U.S.
FAFSA
On-campus cafeteria providing meals for students, often tied to meal plans.
Dining hall
Courses you choose outside your required curriculum.
Electives
A numerical average of your grades.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
A staff member who helps plan courses and guide academic decisions.
Academic Advisor
Prepaid dining options for on-campus food services.
Meal plan
A student leader who supports and supervises peers in dorms/ residence halls.
Resident Assistant (RA)
Each semester, the Dean recognizes students with high academic achievement.
Dean's list
Using someone else’s work/ideas without proper credit; considered academic dishonesty.
Plagiarism
A staff member who helps plan your professional goals and guides you in achieving them.
Career Advisor
A program offering part-time campus jobs for students who qualify through FAFSA.
Work study
Selective social organizations with community, networking, and events; undergraduate and graduate chapters.
Sororities and Fraternities
Part-time work experience (sometimes for class credit) related to your career goals.
Internship
A document outlining course topics, assignments, deadlines, and grading policies.
Syllabus
The office handling course registration, transcripts, and student records.
Office of the Registrar
Borrowed money for college that must be repaid with interest.
Student loans
A student-run organization that serves as the voice of the student body, representing student interests, concerns, and needs to the university or school administration
Student Government Association
Pairing students with professionals for guidance and support.
Mentorship Programs
Major exams given halfway through and at the end of a course.
Midterms/Finals
Central hub at Roosevelt that manages all student organizations and clubs, including Greek life and Student Government Association
Financial awards that reduce costs; do not need to be repaid.
Scholarships/Grants
Located on the 10th floor, it serves as the testing center at RU
The Learning Commons
A warning period if a student’s GPA falls below minimum requirements.
Academic probation