College Prep 1 College Terms

Each course is assigned a certain amount of these, usually 3-4

The staff of professors and instructors at a university

Classes that ensure students get a broad education outside of their major

The price paid to cover on-campus living and meal plan expenses

A program that allows universities to hire students for part-time jobs

Students who are first in their family to attend college or complete a college degree

The federal program for financial aid

A test taken in high school that colleges use to decide whether to offer admission to a student

A financial reward to help pay for college

A secondary focus of study

A short-term job that a student takes to gain experience

A large class

A course a student must take before another course

A test used by colleges to determine a prospective student's ability to succeed in college

Determines how many meals a student can eat on campus

Courses a student is required to take that fulfill general education requirements or are outside a student's major

The primary focus of a 4-year degree

The head of a particular department at a university

The amount paid to attend a college

The final result of a college education

A student who lives in a section of a dorm and oversees student relations

Any type of loan, scholarship, or grant a student receives to help pay for college

Students who support professors with their teaching responsibilities

A degree you can earn within 2-3 years, usually from an online or community college

A program for new students where they learn about campus resources, the code of conduct, etc.

A mentor who guides a student through their degree