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College Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| University | Institution of learning of the highest level authorized to cover both undergraduate and graduate degrees. |
| Community college | Nonresidential junior college supported in part by the local gov. |
| Admissions | Office you apply to with you college application . |
| Undergraduate | university of college received a first bachelor's degree. |
| Graduate | Bachelor's of first professional degree (advance degree). |
| Tuition | Charge or fee for instruction at a private university or college. |
| Credit | Unit that measures learning colleges and universities. |
| Major | Specific area of study. |
| Minor | Secondary area of specialization. |
| Bachelor's degree | Degree awarded by colleges or universities undergrad studies. |
| Associates degree | Degree awarded by junior or community college two years of study. |
| Scholarship | Sum of money or other aid granted. |
| Grant | As a privilege or right a sum of money. |
| FAFSA | Free application for federal student aid. |
| Financial aid | Momentary support as a loan or scholarship |
| State University or college | A college that is funded by the state gov. |
| Liberal arts | Academic course of instruction at college provide general knowledge and comparison the arts |
| Humanities | Investigate English history religious studies philosophy and art history |
| Private university and college | Rely heavily on student tuition fees alumni donations academic programs |
| Doctorate | Several academic degrees of the highest rank Ph.D Ed.D awarded by universities |
| Prerequisite | Required beforehand |
| Registrar | Register students record grades transcripts academic records assess tuitions and fees |
| Teaching assistant | Graduate student in a college or university recipient of a teaching fellowship |
| Transfer | Withdraw from one school enter another |
| Transcript | Certified record student throughout a course of study having full enrollment history |
| GPA | A measure of scholastic attainment commuted |
| Dean | Head of faculty |
| Room and board | Room as your dorm housing your bed, desk, heat and utilities |
| Dormitory | Building with a number of private or semi private rooms |
| Semester | Academic year 15-18 weeks |