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Academic Terms
Who's Who
Student Portal
Navigating Folio
Redemption
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Terms that occur at the first half of a semester and the second half of a semester

What is Minimesters?

100

Advisors assigned to each student to help guide them through their undergraduate career journey at Georgia Southern

Who is Academic Advisor(s)?

100

While online classes run entirely through ____, in-person classes heavily rely on it....view course syllabus, submit assignments, take quizzes and exams, etc.

What is Folio?

100

The primary area where any online course material is located in Folio. (Ex: course syllabus)

What is Content?

100

An app version of Folio.

What is BrightSpace Pulse?

200

Contains important dates for the semester (full term, Minimester I & II) such as Drop/Add, Holidays, etc.

What is Academic Calender?

200
This department serves as the voice of GS students and advocates for them. You would go to this department if you are dealing with extenuating circumstances (family death, illness, accident, etc.)

What is Dean of Students?

200
A function where you can view your personal settings, your student records, financial stuff, register for classess, etc.

What is Wings?

200

A tool used by instructors to give out assignments and evaluate students in Folio.

What are Assessments?

200

This function allows you to get help/assistance with technology (Folio, MyGS, etc.), registration, advisement, etc.

What is MyHelp?

300

This action does not affect your GPA and it will not appear on your transcript.

What is Drop?

300

This is the department you would go to if you have issues with your professor and you've tried everything to solve the issues with said professor.

Who is Department Chair?

300

This function allows you to make appointments with your advisor, find out who your advisor is, view your course schedule, etc.

What is EAB Navigate?

300
A tool where you will see your progress and scores in a course.

What is Grades?

300

A source that contain information about degree & program requirements, minors & concentrations, course description, etc.

What is Academic Catalog?

400

This action does appear on your transcript, but it usually does not affect your GPA.

What is Withdrawal?

400

This person is responsible for the development of the degree programs for its respective college. This person is also who you go to if the problem has not been solved when meeting with the Department Chair.

Who is Dean/Associate Dean/Academic Dean?

400
This function allows you to see what classes are required for your major, your academic progress, view class history, see possible what-ifs, etc.

What is DegreeWorks?

400

A forum where students can read, create, and reply to topic threads based on the given topic that the instructor created.

What is Discussions?

400

This person/office oversees the academic mission of the university, and can support students with concerns or issues related to courses and faculty if the issue has not been resolved with the professor, the department chair, and the dean. 

Who/What is Provost/Provost Office?

500

A student withdrawal from the university due to extreme circumstances and duress that is out of their control

What is Hardship Withdrawal?

500

This division oversees the 8 academic colleges that award undergraduate degrees. In addition, it oversees scholarly research, and career preparation.

What is Academic Affairs?

500

This function takes you to explore student organizations, learn about other student activities, etc.

What is Eagle Engage?

500

Important information that the instructor posts in Folio for students to see.

What are Announcements?

500

The president of Georgia Southern University

Who is Kyle Marrero?