Glossary

College Terms Defined: A-H
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between A-H) means in the context of your college or university.

What Is a College Registrar?
Not sure what exactly the registrar is -- or does? Learn here.

The Difference Between a College and a University
Not sure there's a difference between a "college" and a "university"? There are, in fact, important differences between a college and a university. Find out what they are.

Academic Probation
Knowing what "academic probation" is can be as important as knowing what you need to do to get out of it.

Financial Aid Terms
The terminology used when discussing financial aid can sometimes feel overwhelming (work study? work award?). Learn what each term means and, more importantly, what they mean for your financial future.

Disciplinary Probation
Disciplinary probation can be easy to get into -- and hard to get out of. Learn what exactly disciplinary probation is and what you need to do about it.