Dual Enrollment - New Student Orientation Vocabulary

Question 1

What term measures the amount of time spent in a class, typically equaling three hours a week?

Answer 1

Credit Hours

Question 2

What is the appropriate title for a college class instructor?

Answer 2

Professor

Question 3

What document outlines the course structure, including exam dates and assignment deadlines?

Answer 3

Syllabus

Question 4

What term refers to the cost of college courses, including additional fees?

Answer 4

Tuition

Question 5

What is a course that must be completed before taking another course?

Answer 5

Prerequisite

Question 6

What is the term for general education courses required by most colleges?

Answer 6

Gen Ed

Question 7

What type of class is optional and not required for a specific degree?

Answer 7

Elective

Question 8

What is the process of moving credits from one college to another called?

Answer 8

Transfer

Question 9

What agreement ensures class credits transfer between Michigan colleges?

Answer 9

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Question 10

What type of degree is typically earned from a community college after two years?

Answer 10

Associate’s Degree

Question 11

What degree is earned from a four-year college or university?

Answer 11

Bachelor’s Degree

Question 12

What is the numerical measure of academic performance on a 0.0 to 4.0 scale?

Answer 12

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Question 13

Who helps students plan courses and navigate academic requirements?

Answer 13

Academic Advisor

Question 14

What is the official record of all courses, grades, and degrees called?

Answer 14

Transcript

Question 15

What term refers to a student taking 12 or more credits per semester?

Answer 15

Full-Time Student

Question 16

What term refers to a student taking fewer than 12 credits per semester?

Answer 16

Part-Time Student

Question 17

What is an exam given in the middle of the semester called?

Answer 17

Midterm

Question 18

What is the comprehensive exam at the end of a semester called?

Answer 18

Final Exam

Question 19

When can students meet with professors for help or questions?

Answer 19

Office Hours

Question 20

What process allows students to withdraw from or add a class at the beginning of a semester?

Answer 20

Drop/Add

Question 21

What schedule lists important dates such as holidays and exam periods?

Answer 21

Academic Calender

Question 22

What is a group of students who meet to review course material together called?

Answer 22

Study Group

Question 23

What financial aid does not need to be repaid and is based on merit or need?

Answer 23

Scholarship

Question 24

What is the term for money provided to help students pay for college expenses?

Answer 24

Financial Aid

Question 25

What program allows students to work part-time to help cover college costs?

Answer 25

Work-Study

Question 26

What are expected behaviors in a college classroom, such as punctuality and participation?

Answer 26

Classroom Etiquettes

Question 27

What identification card is used for accessing campus resources and services?

Answer 27

Student ID

Question 28

What is a course taught partially or fully online called?

Answer 28

Online/Hybrid Class

Question 29

What class involves hands-on activities, typically in the sciences?

Answer 29

Lab

Question 30

What office handles student records and course registration?

Answer 30

Registrar

Question 31

Who is the head of a specific department or school within a college?

Answer 31

Dean

Question 32

What is a practical work experience related to a student’s field of study?

Answer 32

Internship

Question 33

Where can students find detailed descriptions of courses offered by a college?

Answer 33

Course Catalog

Question 34

What support services include tutoring, counseling, and career services?

Answer 34

Student Services

Question 35

What program allows students to earn college credit by passing exams?

Answer 35

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)