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Introduction to #college terminology for 1st time in college students at North Central Texas College
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Prerequisite courses can be described as a course ...
that must be completed before taking a more advanced course.
that will receive honors distinction on transcripts .
that is more advanced in the subject area.
that has mandatory attendance .
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An academic area of specialization chosen by a student is called a(n) ...
major
area of expertise
minor
emphasis area
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The 12th day of class is usually considered ...
the official date of record
the last day to withdraw from classes
the most important day of class
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Academic Probation is when your cumulative GPA drops below...
2.0
3.0
4.0
1.0
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Transfer student refers to ...
students that have never been to college before
students that want to change their course schedule
students that have moved from one college to another college
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How many hours is a a student required to take to be considered a "full time" student?
18 hours
15 hours
12 hours
9 hours
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Academic Standing refers to ...
a student's academic grade level
a student's major of choice
the number of hours a student is enrolled in
a student's academic performance over time
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"Drops", refer to leaving a class before the semester ends and have to be submitted ...
after the official date of record
anytime during the semester
before the official date of record
before the 1/2 way point the the semester
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A permanent record of the courses you have taken and the grades you have received is a ...
Grade Record
Syllabus
Degree
Transcript
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Which of the following is NOT covered in a course syllabus?
Course subject matter and assignments
Cost of the course
Attendance and grading policies
Course objectives and evaluation procedures
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Sophomores can be described as ...
students that have completed their FAFSA
students that are ready to graduate
students that have completed less than 30 hours
students that have completed 30 or more hours
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Cumulative GPA is ...
the average of the 2 most recent semesters combine
the average of your 1st semester at NCTC
the average of your classes from 1 semester
the average of all semesters
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___ are students that have completed less than 30 credit hours.
Trio Students
Sophomore
Transfer students
Freshman
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____ is a group of courses that are must be completed to attain a specific degree.
A transcript
A syllabus
A curriculum
A certificate
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General Education Requirements are ...
English, math, and history only
classes you choose to take that are not a degree requirement
core requirements determined by the college for a degree.
easy classes that student take to help boost their GPA
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How many withdraws (W) can an undergraduate student in Texas accrue?
3
12
unlimited
6
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Credits tell you how much a course is worth toward graduation. You find the course's credits by
looking at the 2nd number in the course code (Engl 1301)
looking at the 3rd number in the course code (Engl 1301)
looking at the last number in the course code (Engl 1301)
looking at the 1st number in the course code (Engl 1301)
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The "3 Peat" rule charges students extra an $60 per semester hour tuition for courses repeated
more than 3 times
more than 2 times
more than 5 times
more than 6 times
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Students that are taking 12 or more credits and earn a 3.5 GPA or higher will be on...
the honors list
academic probation
academic suspension
cool kids list
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Withdrawing from a course can be described as ....
dropping a class BEFORE the official date of record
when you sit in the back of the classroom
when you don't participate in class
leaving a class AFTER the official date of record
