Academics
A graduate student or an upperclassman who has taken a class before who helps teach or tutor
Teacher assistant or TA
Where you typically live on campus
Dorm
Name the two free applications you can fill out to receive student aid in California
FAFSA or CADAA
I need an internship! Where can I go on campus?
Career Services
What do you call your graduation ceremony?
Commencement
The outline of your course schedule, assignment, and course expectations
Syllabus
What do you call a student leader and mentor who lives in the dorms?
Resident advisor/assistant (RA)
I’m trying to save money, so I am going to start to ___.
Someone you can turn to for academic questions, concerns, or advice
Academic advisor
When you receive high academic achievement, you are placed on this list
Dean’s List!
The minimum number of credits you can take per semester to be considered a full-time student
12 credits
An introduction to college usually taken in the summer
Orientation
A federal program that allows you to work part-time while attending school
Work study
If you need to add or drop a class, you visit this office
Registrar
A type of course you can develop on your own with support from a teacher!
Independent study
When you are not maintaining satisfactory progress, you are placed in __
Academic probation
A pre-paid account to pay for food while in college
Meal plan
What I receive from colleges that have accepted me detailing the financial aid I’m receiving
Award letter
If you need help improving your writing or receiving edits, you would go here
Writing Center
An in-depth study on a topic of your choice, usually done in your last year
Thesis or Capstone
If you want to attend a course but do not want to receive credit for it, you can __
Audit
The period in which you can change courses without being penalized
Add/drop period
A type of loan that accrues interest while in college
Unsubsidized loan
Where to go if your computer crashes or you need tech support
Information Technology Department/Services (IT)
I’m feeling uncomfortable with how I’m treated because of my gender. Where can I turn to for support?
Title IX Office