Finance
Being Involved
Academics
Programs at MU
Getting to Graduation
100

What building can you find the Student Financial Aid Off?

1st floor of Old Main

100

What does RSCO stand for?

Recognized student clubs/organizations

100

What is a cumulative GPA?

The average of all of the student’s grades for their complete academic career

100

An opportunity for students to continue their academic pursuits in a foreign country.

Study Abroad

100

What does the successful completion of a college program earn you?

A degree

200

What is the amount of money charged to students by an institution of higher education for its instructional services called

Tuition

200

This group of students assists incoming freshmen in the transition to college

Laker Leaders

200

How many weeks are in a semester?

16

200

What Center/department can help you with your resume and job search?

Career Development Center

200

What range of credits per semester is considered full-time?

12-18 credits

300

How often does a student/family have to submit a FAFSA?

Each year

300

Where is the Campus Involvement Center located?

Student Union Building

300

Can students have academic and financial consequences if they drop a class after the ADD/DROP time period is over?

Yes

300

This is a program designed to help promote the part-time employment of students.

Work Study Program

300

Generally, who is a student’s faculty advisor?

A faculty member in their major

400

What is a financial aid award, usually based on financial need, to help pay the cost of higher education. Generally does not have to be repaid.

A Grant

400

Staff members that live in residence halls with the student residents

Resident Assistants (RA)

400

How many “mini terms” are in each semester?

2

400

MU is well known for its AIM program. What does AIM stand for?

Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst

400

Generally, how long does it take for a full-time student to earn a Bachelor’s degree?

4 years

500

Money borrowed to help pay for college costs. Must be repaid with interest.

A Loan
500

Programming organization that provides fun activities for students.

SAC (Student Activities Council)

500

Who would sign a FERPA?

A student

500

Allows participants to discover their own leadership interests and styles while developing specific leadership skills.

Leadership Certification Program

500

What is the unit of measure that represents and hour of instruction that can be applied to the number of hours needed to complete a degree?

Credit hour