Specialization in one academic discipline or field of study.
What is "Major"
100
publication listing detailed course information for a semester/ quarter or the specific courses that a student is taking for the current semester/quarter.
What is "class schedule"
100
A class; planned sequence of instruction in a particular topic.
What is "course"
100
An outline for a particular class including textbook requirements, meeting dates, reading assignments, and test dates.
What is "syllabus"
100
A student who has not yet earned a bachelors degree; also refers to courses and programs such a student enrolls in.
What is "undergraduate"
200
approval for a student to attend an educational institution. Process involves an application, transcripts and supporting documents.
What is "admission"
200
The land and buildings that a college uses for instruction and student services.
What is "campus"
200
A unit of measure for college work.
What is "credit"
200
A rank conferred by a college and earned by a student who has successfully completed specified courses and requirements.
What is "degree"
200
Total credit value of the courses a student is currently enrolled in.
What is "credit load"
300
Refers to the September-June school year. Sometimes can mean the entire year.
What is "academic year"
300
Diploma earned after successfully completing a program of study at a community or technical college; at least two years of full time study.
What is "associates degree"
300
Temporary grade given to a student who is doing satisfactorily but is forced by an emergency to miss an exam or major assignment. Student must finish missed work within one semester.
What is "incomplete grade"
300
Courses which do not require extensive homework or exams and which do not offer college credit; these are taken for career building, job training or personal enrichment.
What is "non-credit"
300
A course that must be completed with a minimum grade before a student can enroll in a more advanced course.
What is "prerequisite"
400
member of the college faculty who assists students with planning schedules, programs of study and career planning.
What is "advisor"
400
A college degree that can often be earned following a four year instructional program. A baccalaureate institution is entitled to grant this degree.
What is "bachelors degree"
400
Ceremony at the end of an academic year when students receive their diplomas.
What is "commencement"
400
An arrangement that allows a student to earn credit through individual time, study and research.
What is "independent study"
400
Courses required to complete a particular degree or certificate or that make up a division within a certain college.
What is "program"
500
First step in requesting admission to an institution of higher education. Usually requires filling out a form and paying a fee.
What is "application"
500
Method of determining a student's knowledge or skill level, often taken to find the starting level in a series of core courses.
What is "assessment"
500
Courses designed to create a foundation for understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and modes of inquiry; common knowledge courses.
What is "general education courses"
500
Instruction which is not a time and place specific; can include correspondence, televised or online courses.
What is "distance learning"
500
All the information the college might keep regarding a specific student: registration, enrollment, payments, awards, disciplinary, and contact.