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| takes care of all new and old incoming students application process and acceptance process |
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| (American College Test) college entrance exam |
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| (Scholastic Aptitude Test) college entrance exam |
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| when a college has a minimum score you must obtain on the entrance exam in order to be accepted into their school |
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| when a college does not require a minimum score on the ACT or SAT and accepts students with high school diplomas and/or GED |
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| Required if students skills are deficient in any college area such as reading, writing, and math that improves your skills in such areas |
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| (College-Level Examination Program) If you feel you have mastered the content of an area, such as math, language, or computers, because you participated in advanced placement courses in high school or professional development opportunities at your job, this exam gives you credit for what you already know |
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| the college publication which outlines admissions information, tuition fees, academic information, college degree requirements, course descriptions, and services available to students |
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| exam that measures your skills in critical areas such as reading, writing, and math |
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| most colleges and universities provide some type of orientation program for their new students, its an opportunity to learn about the environment, oppurtunites,school structure and where you will be spending your next couple of years |
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| where advisors assist with course selection that fulfills the college degree requirements and transfer information |
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| courses that provide students with a well rounded education and not just to prepare you for an occupation |
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| any course of interest to you that is not specified for your major |
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| the amount of credit hours you are taking |
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| the process of exiting one institution and entering another institution |
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| officially enrolling into the courses you have selected |
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| number assigned to a particular course that generally indicates the level of difficulty |
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| allows you to be taken out of a course (drop) and select a new course (add) |
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| if for some reason you cannot complete the course, you may withdraw with or without the instructor's signature depending on the guidelines set forth on the academic calendar |
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| highlights the important dates in the academic year such as registration, first and last days to drop classes, holidays, vacations, and mid-term and final exams |
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| the official record of the courses you take and the grades you make in them |
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| Grade Point Average, the grades you make in courses tallied |
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| the product of the point equivalent for the grade earned multiplied by the credit hours of the class |
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| contact in order to request a copy of your transcipt, also serves to evaluate your work from other colleges/universities and often determines whether or not you meet the qualifications for graduation |
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| you have completed 30 credit hours |
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| you have completed 60 credit hours |
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| you have completed 90 credit hours |
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| after you have completed 90 credit hours |
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| office of residental housing |
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| (Housing Office) coordinates the housing process |
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| tuition is charged for every credit hour in which you enroll, variable course fees for such things as photocopies, computer time, and lab equipment |
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| coordinates the distribution of funds such as loans, grants, scholarships, and work study |
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| the business office where all student records of student payments are kept. Also the cashiers office |
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| coordinates student records of payment, such as tuition, fees, and fines and may place a red flag or hold on your record if payement is not |
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| (de-enrollment) removal from the courses you were enrolled in |
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| often prepare you for entry level work in fields like medical assisting, paralegal work, and child care |
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| prepares you for further graduate or professional study in your field or for many kinds of employment |
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| often in technical or vocational fields, and can certify you to practice a trade like cosmetology or auto reapair |
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| counseling services can provide you with a valuable source of support during your first year of college, not only to cope with stress but to help you realize your full potiential |
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| describes what area of study/class you will be taking up |
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| stealing the work of another author without citing the author as a reference and presenting it as if it were your own work |
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| course or topic that has to be completed before another one can be started |
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| an outline of what is expected of you in that particular course |
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