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
An e-learning program used in all Carroll's classroom and Distance Education courses. Blackboard provides access to many classroom related activities including email, course documents and related Web sites. - Certificate
A credential awarded by a 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 and 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 GPA 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 expense charged for academic instruction.
