Adult Learners
A document proving that someone has completed a 4 year educational program.
What is a diploma?
This is the name of the adult honor society at William Paterson
What is Alpha Sigma Lambda?
A ceremony where graduates receive their diplomas to mark the completion of their academic degrees.
What is commencement?
This is when you receive credit for previous experience.
What is Credit for Prior Learning?
This place assists students with documented disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services that ensure equal access to all programs.
What is Accessibility Resource Center?
You need to work hard to maintain a good one of these, an average of all grades you receive.
What is a GPA?
This is the minimum GPA needed to qualify for the adult honor society.
What is 3.2?
An introductory event designed to help new students familiarize themselves with campus resources, meet peers, and prepare for college life
What is orientation?
A life-saving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped; it is also the most common certification to receive credit for prior learning.
What is CPR ceritifcation
This is money students use to pay for education. It includes all of the grants, loans, scholarships and work-study.
What is Financial Aid?
Units that measure a student's progress toward completing a degree, usually earned by passing courses.
What are college credits?
This is the amount of credits that you must take at WP to qualify for the adult honor society.
What is 24 credits?
The office responsible for organizing events, clubs, and programs that enhance campus life outside of academics.
What is Student Activities?
Any student can potentially obtain this type of credit.
What is CPL?
This is the person I can go to if I need help deciding what classes will help me best in my major and after I graduate.
Who is an academic advisor?
Age that you are considered an Adult Learner at William Paterson
What is 24?
The steps a student follows, including meeting eligibility requirements and submitting necessary documents, to join an honor society.
What is the application process for the Alpha Sigma Lambda?
This place hosts webinar about research and how to write research papers.
What is the Library?
This is the unit that assesses your professional work experience and training for potential academic credit.
What is DCAL?
The courses required for all William Paterson students
What are UCC courses?
One of the two terms that means any type of school after high school.
What is higher education or post secondary?
This is the annual spring formal event where new members are officially welcomed into the honor society.
What is the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Induction ceremony?
A college resource that provides students with career guidance, resume building, and job search assistance
What is the Career Development Center?
The different methods through which students can earn academic credit for prior learning, including Credit by Portfolio, Credit by Examination, Military Credit, Transfer Credits, and Credit by Credential.
What are the types of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)?
This is where you go if you are feeling stress or anxious and in need of mental health counseling.
What is the Health and Wellness Center?