College Vocabulary
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- Q1When a student is failing or falling behind, they are put on this in order to track their progress. If progress is not made within a certain time, students maybe expelled for their lack of improvement. In some colleges, certain freshman who are accepted are placed under this.Academic Probation20s
- Q2A person who has graduated from an institutionAlumni30s
- Q3When a student inquires about their progress in college, they complete this. Students receive a transcript to decide what classes and how long they have until they reach graduation.Audit30s
- Q4This is earned in approximately two years. Typically, students earn this degree at a Community College. It takes about 60 credits to earn this.Associate's Degree30s
- Q5This is earned at a university. Typically, it takes students four years to complete this. It takes about 120 credits to earn this.Bachelor's Degree30s
- Q6College Level Examination Program; Students take certain exams in order to test out of lower level classes. This type of testing allows student to earn credit for the course, which allows them to avoid taking it in a traditional classroom setting.CLEP30s
- Q7A person who travels to and from college; it is beneficial, because students can save money on room and board.Commuter30s
- Q8Students can certificates and Associate's Degrees here. Typically, students transfer from these locations or enter the workforce early. Students can also attend trade programs at these locations. This type of institution provides a much lower tuition rate.Community College30s
- Q9When a student procrastinates and waits until the last minute to study or complete an assignment; this typically takes place the night before the test or work is dueCramming30s
- Q10The collection of subjects needed in order to complete a program or area of studyCurriculum30s
- Q11The amount of time spent inside a classroom learning per weekCredit Hour30s
- Q12When a student decides to exit a class due to various circumstances; students will still have a college schedule, but the schedule will be less strenuous due to the exited classDrop (a class)30s
- Q13When a student enrolls in multiple institutions at one time in order to take a certain class, usually to cut cost or to meet credit requirementsDual Enrollment30s
- Q14A break from high school to college or a break from year to yearGap Year30s
- Q15Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act; Federal legislation that protects the rights of students; meaning, all college students are the only people that are able to access their data and information about schoolFERPA30s