What is liberal arts?

Refers to non-technical fields of study, literature, art, math, philosophy

What is a Dorm / Residence Hall?

an on-campus student living facility

What is a fraternity?

A social organization for college men

What is a Pass/Fail Course?

A class in which no grade is given; a student simply passes or fails

What is Registration?

A period during which a student can sign up for the class

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is Academic Probation?

A warning given to students to improve their grades or be dismissed

The number of total credit hours, a student takes in any given semester.

The amount paid to attend a college

A social organization for college women

What is a Credit Hour?

How often class occurs as well as the course difficulty

How do colleges view plagiarism?

taken seriously, could result in an F, academic probation or expulsion

What is an Academic Advisor?

An academic mentor who guides your student through their degree.

how many meals a student can eat at on-campus dining facilities

What is an Add/Drop Period?

A grace period during which your student can decide to add or drop a class

What is a pre-requisite?

a course a student must complete before taking another specific course

What is an unsubsidized loan?

Does accrue interest while you are in school or during deferment periods

What is study abroad?

A chance for students to live and take classes in another country

What is a minor in college study?

A secondary focus of study, typically earned in tandem with a major

What is a Transcript?

An overview of a student’s academic progress — grades for all courses, etc

What is a subsidized loan?

Does NOT accrue interest while you are in school or a deferment periods

An on-campus job from the federal gov to help you pay for college

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What is liberal arts?
Performance art that expresses liberal views
Refers to non-technical fields of study, literature, art, math, philosophy
A progressive study of politics
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What is a Dorm / Residence Hall?
The student union where you can hang out and study
The group of students in your given major
an on-campus student living facility
3
What is a fraternity?
A study group of likeminded individuals
A social organization for college men
A group of idiots
4
What is a Pass/Fail Course?
A course that you don't earn credit for
A class in which no grade is given; a student simply passes or fails
A course designed to introduce you to college
5
What is Registration?
A period during which a student can sign up for the class
When you sign up for housing on campus
When you sign your student loan documents
6
What is the FAFSA?
Federal Application for Free Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Access to Free Student Application
7
What is Academic Probation?
A legal term that your grades are part of probation you are on for a crime
A warning given to students to improve their grades or be dismissed
8
What is Course Load?
The number of total credit hours, a student takes in any given semester.
The amount of homework you have for a class
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What is tutition?
The amount paid to attend a college
How much dorms cost
The price per credit hour
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What is a sorority?
A all-female study group
Students majoring in Gender Studies
A social organization for college women
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What is a Credit Hour?
Scholarship credits towards tutition
How much a class costs in tutition
How often class occurs as well as the course difficulty
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How do colleges view plagiarism?
You might receive some consequence, but it won't be severe
taken seriously, could result in an F, academic probation or expulsion
No big deal; they understand you are still learning
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What is an Academic Advisor?
A random faculty member assigned to mentor you
An academic mentor who guides your student through their degree.
An older student in your major who mentors you in your academic coursework
14
What is a meal plan?
how many meals a student can eat at on-campus dining facilities
The recipes you plan to cook that week in your apartment kitchen
15
What is an Add/Drop Period?
The time to register for classes at college
A grace period during which your student can decide to add or drop a class
16
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
A 4-year degree
A 2 year degree
A 6 year degree
17
What is a pre-requisite?
a course a student must complete before taking another specific course
An elective course
A course for your major
18
What is an unsubsidized loan?
Does accrue interest while you are in school or during deferment periods
Does NOT accrue interest while you are in school or a deferment period
19
What is study abroad?
When students take gen eds at a community college then transfer
A chance for students to live and take classes in another country
Studying temporarily at another college after academic probation
20
What is a college major?
Your primary area of study
A secondary area of study
A type of degree
21
What is a minor in college study?
Someone under the age of 18
A secondary focus of study, typically earned in tandem with a major
A type of musical key
22
What is a Transcript?
A list of all the classes available to a student
An overview of a student’s academic progress — grades for all courses, etc
A list of student accomplishments
23
What is a subsidized loan?
Does accrue interest while you are in school or during deferment periods
Does NOT accrue interest while you are in school or a deferment periods
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What is work study?
The ability to multitask and study for class while at work
On the job skills training
An on-campus job from the federal gov to help you pay for college

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