College Jargon

A staff or faculty that can help you choose classes and a major and connect you to other academic support services.

The office responsible for making payments for tuition, fees, housing and other related expenses

Basic health care for college students located on campus.

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act; protects the privacy of student’s identifiable information.

A secondary focus, after your major, that allows you to pursue a personal interest and demonstrate extra value

 College office that serves as a resource for students who need help paying for college costs.

The department at a college that is responsible for reading college applications and deciding which students will attend

Time during the summer/beginning of the school year for new students to learn about a college and meet fellow students

Average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted.

Classes that take up most of an undergraduate's first two years. These include basic English, history, science + math.

A test in English and/or math to check academic skill levels for proper class placement

A form that you complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans.

Your course of study's primary focus while pursuing a college degree.

Set times to meet with professors and ask questions.

The grounds and buildings of a college.

A two year degree that gives students  basic technical and academic knowledge and transferable skills they need to go on

Mental health support for college students located on campus.

Tests/assignments given halfway through an academic semester usually covering all the knowledge learned until that point

a 2-year government-supported college that offers an associate degree.

A four year degree that gives students an undergraduate degree in which you study a subject of your choice

Office at a college that helps students explore options for the future and includes help with resumes and interviews