College Lingo
College Lingo
- Adjunct Faculty
Visiting or part-time instructors.
- Associate Degree
The degree received after completing a two-year program.
- Audit
To take a course without credit.
- Baccalaureate or Bachelor's Degree
The degree received after completing a four-year program.
- Blackboard
The "e-learning" program used in all classroom and Distance Education courses at Carroll. Blackboard enables many classroom related activities, including email, access to course documents, and access to class-related websites.
- Certificate
A credential awarded by the college or university to recognize the completion of curriculum other than one leading to a degree or diploma.
- Closed sections
A section or course that has been filled completely.
- Commencement
The graduation ceremonies held at the end of a semester.
- Course Numbering
Typically, the course number represents the level of the course: 100's freshman level, 200's sophomore level, 300's junior level, 400's senior level, 500's graduate level.
- FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aide
A form that may be used by students applying for federal and other types of financial aid. Forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- Major
A subject or career field that serves as the focus of study in a degree program.
- Minor
A secondary concentration in a specific subject or career field.
- Orientation
A vital part of the college experience with activities designed to help new students adjust and familiarize themselves with the college.
- Prerequisites
Courses that must taken prior to enrolling in an advanced course.
- Probation
A notation posed to a student's transcripts for any fall and spring term in which the cumulative QPA falls below levels.
- Syllabus
A course outline of the topics and assignments expected to be covered.
- Transcript
A record of all courses taken, credits earned, and graded received.
- Transfer
Acceptance by a new college of the credits earned in a previous college.
- Tuition
The fees charged for academic instruction.
