ACADEMIC CREDIT - a unit of study. Most courses bear three credits, representing three classroom hours per week.

ADD/DROP - a period of time, usually the first four days of classes, when students may make changes to their class schedule by dropping or adding courses or by changing course sections.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE - the formal name for a four-year undergraduate degree. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is awarded to majors in traditional arts and sciences fields; the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is awarded in Theater; the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is awarded in Nursing; and the Bachelor of Science (BS) is awarded in a number of professional programs and in Education.

COURSE NUMBER - the identifier accompanying a course name in the catalog and in the registration booklet (e.g. Art 110). In general, courses 100-299 are for first-year students and sophomores, and courses 300-499 are for junior and senior level students.

COURSE SEQUENCING - the recommended order in which to take certain courses. Check with your advisor and review curriculum sheets and catalog descriptions.

CREDIT HOURS - See Academic Credit above. The unit of credit you earn for coursework. Most courses earn 3 credit hours.

CURRICULUM - all the courses required for a degree; also refers to all planned programs of the University.

DEAN’S LIST - an honors designation given for achieving a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Students must have carried at least 12 credit hours and have no incompletes.
GOOD STANDING - To remain in good standing, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average no lower than the established minimum listed in the catalog. Internships, cooperative education, and
athletic programs require good standing for participation. Financial aid awards and scholarships also require good standing.

GPA (grade point average) - total quality points divided by number of credits taken.
(See Quality Points below.)

LEARNING COMMUNITIES: see web site

MATRICULATE -To successfully apply for admission to the University through the admissions office.

PRE-REQUISITE - coursework that must be completed before one may register for certain courses. See course descriptions in the catalog.

PROBATION - Students who fall below good standing MAY be granted probation for one semester in order to improve their grade point average to good standing. Probation is granted by academic deans.

QUALITY POINTS - the numeric value of your letter grade (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) multiplied by the number of hours for the course yields a value for calculating your GPA. An “A” for a 3-credit course would net 12 quality points.

SYLLABUS - a course outline. Instructors should provide the syllabus at the first or second class session. It provides a description of the course and may include information on the grading system, attendance policy, and assignments. Syllabi for many courses are on file in the university library.

TRANSCRIPT - the permanent and official record of your college work.