Office Departments
Office you go to when you need to figure out more on FAFSA eligibility
Financial Aid Office
How many credits do you need to apply for in order to be considered full-time?
A minimum of 12 credits are required to be considered full-time
What grade is given when you withdraw from class on-time?
a "W" grade
What does it mean if a class is asynchronous?
It means that there will be no live meetings for the class and all work is expected to be done independently.
This document is what most employers look at in order to learn more about you, your skills, and prior work experience
Resume/ Cover Letter
Office you go to when you need to figure out what courses are best suited for your intended major
Office of Advising
What GPA requirement is required to qualify for FAFSA?
a minimum of a 2.0 or above is needed in order to be considered eligible for FAFSA
What grade will result from not attending any class sessions but completing all assignments?
WU
What is a Hold?
A hold is usually something that must be resolved in order to register and enroll for classes. It can be the result of either a tuition balance, WI grade, or other reason.
Where can I claim my NY State ID?
DMV Office
This is where you can go to meet other students from your campus and join in on campus activities
Student Center
What does FAFSA stand for?
"Free Application for Federal Student Aid"
Do "F" grades affect your GPA?
Yes. This negatively impacts your GPA but if you get an "F" this gives you a chance to retake the class for a better grade.
What is a corequisite course?
It is course that you can take at the same time with another class that you may need in order to fulfil a requirement
Name one of the methods we discussed in class that can be used for Budgeting
1. 60/30/10 Method
2. Budget Binders
3. Budgeting Apps
4. High Yield Savings Account
This is where you go whenever you need to pay a balance or any type of college related expense
Bursar Office
What can you use to check that all the classes you are taking or have taken have or will be covered by FAFSA?
The FACTS website in CUNYfirst
Is it better to accept a "D" as a final letter grade or an "F"?
It is better to take an F since you could retake the course and aim for a grade better than a C or D.
What is degreeworks and what is it used for?
It is a tool from CUNY FIRST that can be used to track your overall degree progress and requirements
What are the three key things to remember when it comes to "Email etiquette"?
1. Have a subject line
2. Use a professional email
3. Use a proper greeting
Where can I send an email of a potential phishing scam in order to report it?
It can be emailed to your schools IT Center
What does TAP stand for?
Tuition Assistance Program
What is the minimum GPA requirement needed in order to be considered to have "Good Academic Standing"?
A minimum of 2.0
What is a concentration?
It is a sub-plan that is centers on a specific area of study within your major
What does every letter stand for in a SMART Goal?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound