UK 101 & More
What type of degree usually takes 4 yrs to complete?
A Bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years to complete.
What is a course syllabus?
A contract and a guide for a specific course.
A student can view their midterms and final grades on MyUK.
True
What is the difference between a Major vs. Minor?
A major specialization in one academic discipline or
field of study and completion usually requires
around 60 credit hours in a given major. A minor is
a secondary specialization in one academic
discipline or field of student. Completion usually
requires around 18-21 credit hours in a given minor.
Name our school mascot.
WildCat
Where on campus are the advisors for the College of Arts&Sciences located?
The College of Arts and Sciences Advisors are located on the third floor in Patterson Tower building.
You can find what the rules and policies are in the course syllabus.
True
When do you use reply vs. reply all in a email?
Reply is used when replying to the sender of the email only; Reply All is used when replying to a group of individuals in the email.
What is a FERPA?
Federal Education Right to Privacy Act, A protection from the federal government on
students’ privacy and confidentiality. FERPA places
restrictions on the disclosure of students’
educational records and information
What is the difference between full-time vs. part-time student?
A full time student’s course load is greater than or
equal to 12 credit hours, whereas a part-time
student is enrolled in fewer than 12 hours
Who is the President of UK?
The University of Kentucky President name is President Capilouto.
The syllabus tells you how to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
False
What are the required online courses students need to complete their first semester at UK?
Required courses: AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention
What is a registration window?
The period of time in which students can register
for courses for the upcoming semester. Some
students might qualify for priority registration
windows, but most are assigned a window based
on their accumulated credit hours
Where is the UK 101 class announcements found?
In Canvas
What is community guidelines?
Community guidelines are the "unspoken" rules that once you enter college, you may or may not have encountered in high school.
Name two uses for a college syllabus.
1. Helps you prepare for class, 2. detailed information about assignments, 3. locate and note important dates
What tool can students use to find internships and on-campus recruiting opportunities?
Handshake
Define course catalog.
The complete list of course offerings, including their
descriptions and dates/times, for the upcoming
semester. The catalog is usually available a couple
weeks before registration windows open
What does 3:1 mean?
*We discussed this during "decoding college" lesson
Like a 3-legged stool. We need a variety of support to help us achieve great things and overcome obstacles. three main areas of support are: academic, social/emotional (or wellness), and access to opportunity
What is the Academic Ombud?
The Academic Ombud services office is a place for resources and assistance for students. The Academic Ombud is a faculty member of the university.
A syllabus is different for every course and, often, among different professors.
True
Where do students look online to search event dates, organizations and other campus activity interests?
BBNvolved online
What is the definition for credit hour? Give one example of this.
The unit of measurement for college coursework.
Generally speaking, one credit hour represents one
hour of classroom attendance each week during a
semester
I am a student who wants to study abroad. Where can I get passport information?
Wildcat Passport Office located in the Gatton Student Center located on the first floor (ste A154R)