Free Application for Federal Student Aid- Application to receive Financial Aid
100
True/False: Internships and volunteer work will allow me to gain experience for a career in a field I am interested in pursuing.
True! Internships and volunteer work are great ways to get experience, build your resume and "test the waters" when it comes to selecting a career.
100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False! It is OK to be undecided or change majors within your first year in college. But it is VERY important for you to decide at the end of your 2nd year.
100
What is the name of our Assistant Dean?
Crystal Guillory
200
What is the name of the UHD mascot?
Ed-u-Gator!
(Ha, ha, get it?)
200
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Loans will need to be paid back.
Grants are FREE money which typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need, background or academic progress.
200
How many credit hours are needed in an academic year to graduate in 4 years?
30 credit hours x 4 years= 120 total credit hours
200
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
200
How do you calculate your GPA?
Total # of Grade Points/ Total # of Semester Hours=GPA
300
What GPA will put me on academic probation?
Below a 2.0
300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc.
(Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300
Will a minor make me more marketable?
Yes, while a minor can make you more marketable, both professionally and for graduate study.
300
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a English degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
300
What floor is the College of Humanities and Social Sciences located?
10th
400
How many colleges does UHD house?
5!
Davies College of Business
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
College of Public Service
College of Sciences & Technology
University College
400
How can I apply to scholarships?
Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships. Ask your advisor, of Financial Aid counselor for ideas on how to locate scholarships.
400
Where can I speak to someone about my career options?
You have a number of options
1) Career Development Center
2) Your professors
3) Academic Advisors
400
Choosing a major means that you are choosing what you have to do for the rest of your life!
No, many majors are adaptable through out your life.
Example:Eva Longoria
College: Texas A&M University
Degree Earned: Bachelor's in Kinesiology
400
What does CHSS stand for?
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
500
Can you recite the UHD Gator Chant?
Hey Gators!.....
500
Can I work on campus and use the money to pay for college?
Yes, most offices will offer positions funded by Federal Work Study. Be sure to 'check the box' to accept these funds to see if you qualify for Federal Work Study.
500
Name two of the CHSS Advising Staff.
1- Reyna Romero, 2- Ben Robles, 3- Bill Davis, 4-Vanessa Rojas, 5- Karlyli Juarez, 6- Dean Crystal Guillory
500
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
500
Name one of the seven faculty mentors.
1- Dr. Ashley Archiopoli, 2- Dr. Elizabeth Hatfield, 3-Dr. Chuck Jackson, 4- Dr. Paul Kintzele, 5- Dr. Andrew Pavelich, 6- Dr. Joseph Westfall, 7- Mark Cervenka