College Knowledge

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A number representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses over time.

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GPA

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Periods of instruction into which an academic year is often divided.

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Semester

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An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting around 4 years (120 Credits).

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Bachelors

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A degree granted after a two-year course of study (60 Credits), especially by a community college.

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Associates

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An individual subject or class taken at the college

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Course

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The grounds and buildings where a college or university is located.

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Campus

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Units that a school uses to indicate that a student has completed and passed courses that are required for a degree.

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Credits

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The head of a division of a college or university.

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Dean

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A division of a school, made up of faculty and support staff, that gives instruction in a particular field of study.

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Department

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To withdraw from a course.

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Drop