Types of programs
This type of degree is typically finished after two years of full-time study.
Associate's Degree (AA, AS, AES, AAS)
These are classes almost everyone takes, regardless of program, like English, math, science, etc.
Gen eds
This is the person who can help you plan your studies--which classes you can take and when.
Academic advisor
This is when some assignments or tests are worth more than others in your overall grade.
Weighted grades
This is a coupon for three credit hours that Adult Ed students earn for completing the Adult Education program.
Tuition waiver
This type of degree is typically completed after four years of full-time study.
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS, etc.)
These are the choices students have in their plan of study and could include classes in music, art, language, etc.
Electives
This is a request to take credit classes at a college or university.
Application
This is when your college professors are available to meet with students to answer questions and provide extra help and support.
Office hours
This is free money that you do not have to pay back that comes from a private donor.
Scholarships
This is a short-term program designed for students to go directly into the workforce, usually completed in 1-2 semesters.
Work-Ready program
These are things you must do or requirements you must meet before taking a class.
Pre-requisites
This is what students should do when they know they will not be able to complete a class.
Withdraw
These are tests that students take halfway through the semester and at the end that are usually a large part of the students' grades.
Mid-term and final exams
This is money that you can use for college but have to pay back later, with interest.
Loan
This is a program that has an application requirement because there are limited seats available.
Selective admission program
This type of class is online and self-paced. Students must study and do assignments on their own time by certain deadlines.
Open Learning
This is the specific period of time where students are allowed to register or withdraw from classes.
add/drop period
This is when each grade is assigned a point value and averaged. This number is looked at for some scholarships, admittance into universities, and financial aid.
Grade point average (GPA)
This is free money that you do not have to pay back that you can get from the government by filling out the FAFSA.
Grants
When a student completes a short-term program and then builds on it to earn a higher credential, it is called this type of program.
Stackable
This type of class meets online and face-to-face. Students are generally expected to learn content online at home and then come to class to practice the content or learn more.
Hybrid class
This is what students must provide to get charged in-district tuition.
Proof of residency
This is a list of students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher at the end of each semester.
Dean's list
This is a way for students eligible for financial aid to gain work experience and earn money at the same time.
Work study