Glossary of Terms

Acceptance - The decision by an admissions officer or committee to offer the opportunity for enrollment as a student at a particular institution.
Advising - Assistance from faculty or staff with selecting your classes in a sequential order so that you graduate on time.
Applicant - Any student who has completed the college application process at a particular institution.
Catalogue - A catalogue is a comprehensive publication that provides a detailed overview of an institution, including its mission, programs, costs, admissions requirements, faculty and administration, etc.
Course Numbers - Number assigned to specific a class.
Credit (or Semester) Hour - Credit given for attending one lecture hour of class. Most college classes are three credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is three hours.
Developmental Education - Instructional and support activities designed to keep unprepared students in college and help them improve their basic skills so that they can successfully complete a program and achieve their educational goals.
Enrolled - means that the student is registered for classes and has secured payment of the classes.
FAFSA - This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Financial Aid Package - The total amount of financial aid a student receives.

GPA (Grade Point Average) - Quantitative measure of a student's grades. The GPA is figured by averaging the numerical value of a student's grades. It is cumulative, starting freshman year: grades count every year.

LoLA Account – Is the student information database that contains your campus info. You are able to register for classes, pay tuition, view financial aid information, and view information about your current status at the university.

Register – Select classes and add them to your schedule for a particular semester.

Transcript - This is the official document containing the record of a student’s academic performance and testing history. The school at which a student is or has been officially enrolled must issue the transcript, certified by the signature of an authorized school administrator. The school’s official seal or watermarked school stationery may also be used to authenticate the transcript.