Sometimes, it may seem that college terminology is a completely different
language! One key to being successful at college is to learn the
college lingo. Here is a list of must-know terms:
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Advanced Standing
Credit granted toward the completion of a particular degree/diploma
based on demonstrated/documented college-level learning.
You may be eligible for advanced standing in several ways:
CLEP or other exams, prior college credit or credit for work
experience. For more information refer to the Advanced
Standing Academic Policies.
Add/Drop Period
During the first 14 calendar days of the semester (first
7 days of summer semester), students may transfer 100% of
the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only
if the add and drop (SWAP) are done in person and at the
same time.
For more information review the MATC
Refund Policies.
Articulation Agreement
Formal agreements with high schools and colleges that enable
transfer of partial to full credits toward programs of study
at MATC.
Associate Degree
A degree awarded upon completion of a prescribed two (2)
year program of study. MATC offers the following associate
degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied
Ares, Associate in Arts (Liberal Studies) and Associate of
Science (Liberal Studies).
Audit
Official enrollment and attendance in a class for no grade
or credit. An auditor must meet attendance requirements,
participate in classroom work and complete assignments, but
may not participate in examinations and evaluations. For
more information refer to the policy regarding Auditing
Courses.
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Bursar's Office
Office that works with student payments, refund and financial
aid checks, payment plans and tuition policies.
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Concurrent Enrollment or Concurrently Enrolled
Enrollment in a course that a student is required to take
simultaneously in order to enroll in another course.
Conflict Management Services (CMS)
A service provided by the Counseling Services office which
helps students with student conflicts,
concerns or complaints.
Co-requisite
A condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a
student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll
in another course.
Credit
A unit by which an institution measures its courses. The
number of credits assigned to a course is determined by the
number of class hours per week.
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Degree Audit
A document that reflects requirements completed and those
needed to fulfill degree requirements for graduation in a
program of study.
Dismissal (Academic)
A status caused by low academic or progress performance.
The dismissed student may not continue at the college without
approval for reinstatement.
Dropping a Class (Class Withdrawal)
An official action take by the student or instructor to
terminate enrollment in a class. For more information concerning
impacts and timing of class withdrawal refer to the Course
Withdrawal policies.
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Enrollment
The point at which a student has completed registration and
has been placed in the class. Classes for which a student has
been placed on a wait list are not counted toward enrollment.
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Faculty
Instructors of college classes.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form must
be completed for students to be eligible for financial aid.
You should apply by April 15 of the year preceding
enrollment in school. For more information visit our Financial
Aid web site.
Full-time Student
A student taking twelve or more class credits in a regular
semester.
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General Requirements
Courses designed to provide general knowledge and skills
to promote educational success.
GPA
Grade point average. For more information on the calculation
of GPA, review our Grading policies.
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Incomplete
A grade of incomplete may be given if a student has done
passing work and because of illness or a major cause beyond
the student's control fails to complete the class requirements.
Incompletes must be made up by the end of the next semester
or the grade may be changed to an F.
Invoice
An itemized listing of the cost of classes registered for
and related fees. Please note the payment due date of the
invoice, as courses may be dropped if they are not paid on
or before the due date.
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Matriculation
A status which indicates that a student has complete the
formal admissions process and may register for classes based
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Part-Time Student
Any student enrolled in fewer than 12 credits. However,
students enrolled in six or more credits can still be eligible
for some financial aid.
Prerequisite
A condition of enrollment that a student is expected to
meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment
in a course or educational program.
Probation
An indication that performance is below standard because
of academic or progress deficiencies; a trial period in which
a student is permitted to redeem failing grades or deficient
units.
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Registration
The process of selecting classes each semester. It is important
to secure class registration through payment or arrangements
to pay by the due date identified on the invoice. Verification
of a correct address should be done during each registration.
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Student Development Center
A center consisting of the following services/offices: Counseling
Services, Multicultural Student Services, Advising and Career
Resources (ACR) and Disability Resource Services (DRS).
Study List
A document reflecting a student's schedule of classes in a
semester including dates, times and room numbers.
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Transcript
A student's record of classes completed and grades received.
Timetable
The listing of classes offered for a semester. This may
also be referred to as a class schedule. Online search facilities
are available by selecting Search
Courses from the MATC
homepage.
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Withdrawal
Students at the college level can choose to stop attending
a class. However, the student must officially notify the
college of a withdrawal from class and depending upon the
time of the withdrawal may or may not receive a refund. An
instructor can also withdraw a student from class if they
stop attending.
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