chapter 6 - choosing your academic program

Select all that apply Which of the following are true of enrolling in a course after the registration period has ended?

Additional paperwork may be required. It may require the signature of the instructor.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended use of your time and energy when reflecting on your academic performance?

Blame yourself for anything that went wrong.

Select all that apply Which of the following are good tips for making course selections for a term?

Identify an elective that sounds interesting to you. Balance easier and more difficult courses for a particular term. Know whether you are at your best in the morning or the afternoon.

Why is it important to officially drop a class rather than simply ceasing to attend?

If you do not officially drop the class, it is very likely that you will end up with a failing grade.

Which of the following is true about success?

It is a process.

Which of the following is a crucial step regardless of the grade you received in a class?

Reflect on your successes and disappointments.

Which of the following is NOT recommended if you cannot register for a course during registration?

Take the course at another institution and notify your campus registrar after you have completed it.

Which of the following is NOT true of course catalogs?

They are available only to students who have paid tuition.

Select all that apply Which of the following are true of transfer students?

They may receive credit for courses completed at their previous college. They have transferred from another college.

For what reason do some educators feel it is better to delay choosing a major?

Waiting gives you the opportunity to explore a range of possibilities.

A major provides you with

a focus in what you study.

The calculation of your GPA is based upon

a point system that allocates points to grades received for attempted courses.

Select all that apply Each major described in the college catalog requires

a set course of study. certain college-wide or university-wide courses.

Select all that apply When a course is overbooked, you have several alternatives, including

appealing to the course instructor. signing up for a different course that is in your academic program. signing up for another section of the course.

Community or two-year colleges often have (blank) agreements with four-year colleges that deal in part with how credit is transferred between institutions.

articulation

The most current course catalog for your college will be published

as a booklet, online, or both.

One good strategy for making certain you are on track to meet your graduation requirements is to

check your transcript periodically.

Select all that apply What are some common reasons you may find that you are not registered for a course you intended or requested?

clerical or computer error class size limitation

Which of the following terms is matched with the correct definition?

college-wide or university-wide requirements: courses that every student attending your college must enroll in and successfully complete

Found in the college catalog, the course listings will provide what information?

course name, number of credits, and a short description

Select all that apply Which of the following are part of an academic program?

courses required college-wide core or major courses

College-wide or university-wide requirements are

courses that every student enrolled at your college must take.

Courses that can help fulfill degree requirements but are not specifically required by your major are called (blank)

electives

Articulation agreements are

formal agreements between two-year schools and four-year schools that indicate the courses and credits automatically accepted.

Service learning courses provides students with opportunities to ________ in the context of a course.

gain real-world experience

GPA is an acronym for

grade point average.

Select all that apply Examples of academic regulations that are typically included in the college catalog include

graduation requirements. grade point average requirements. when a course can be dropped.

The variety of courses listed in the course catalog offer the possibilities of new knowledge and therefore

have the potential to change your life.

What information can you glean from the number assigned to a particular course?

how advanced the course is

Select all that apply Students should verify that the courses they are registered for are the same that they requested in order to

identify any computer or clerical errors. ensure they are registered for the intended number of credits. avoid scheduling conflicts.

A useful strategy for building your schedule for the next term is

if there is a course that you must take this term, find out when and where it is being offered.

Select all that apply With regard to selecting courses for the upcoming term, the suggestion to "Go with what you know" means

if you know a course is only taught once a year, this may be the time to do it. start with the course(s) you know absolutely have to take.

When engaged in a service learning class, it is recommended that you reflect on the meaning of your experience

in a journal, even if it is not required.

College catalogs are akin to ________ documents because ________.

legal; they act as a contract for graduation

A degree audit is a ________ of courses you need for your degree. If your campus does not provide one, you can create one yourself using the course catalog.

list

A(n) (blank) , or academic program, is a specialization in a particular subject area, requiring a set course of study. (Remember to type only one word per blank.)

major

The "Organize" step of the P.O.W.E.R. process is associated with which of the following tasks?

making a list of the courses you must fulfill to graduate

Select all that apply Activities typically associated with the course registration process include

meeting with an advisor. using an automated system, online or with your cell phone

Taking a must-have, required course at another college

must be approved ahead of time, to make sure you'll receive credit at your school.

What is the correct procedure for withdrawing from a class during a term?

officially notify the registrar and work through the registration system

Electives are ________ courses that students select to complement their academic program of study and to make their degree plan unique.

optional

When should you obtain a copy of your transcript?

periodically

Meeting with an college advisor is

recommended as one of the first steps in making academic decisions.

The college official designated to oversee the scheduling of courses college-wide, as well as all student records, is the

registrar.

Choosing the course(s) you want to take for the next semester or term and completing the proper paperwork that may include financial aid is called the (blank) process.

registration

Students working with community organizations and programs through service learning courses should

remember they are at the site to help, not make the rules.

The college catalog stipulate

requirements for achieving a college degree.

(blank) learning courses provide opportunities for students to engage in community service activities through their coursework.

service

Academic regulations written in the college catalog can include

strict rules, requirements, and policies.

Course registration errors require "due diligence" on the part of the

student.

The person ultimately responsible for knowing which graduation requirements have been fulfilled and which have not is the

student.

When you take stock of your academic course of studies, you may find

that you need to change schools because you are unhappy and dissatisfied.

A course schedule is

the course listings for the next term.

Select all that apply Dierdre intends to earn a degree in journalism. The college catalog will provide her with information on

the number of journalism-specific classes she will need to take. the number of English, math, and science courses she will need to take.

The unit responsible for retaining students' academic records is the office of

the registrar.

Why is it important to take stock of where you are in your course of studies and where you're headed at least once every term?

to make sure that you are progressing toward your own goals

The college's official record of courses you have taken and the grades you have earned is called a

transcript

True or false: A student might required to retake a course that was previously taken at a different college.

true

True or false: The course catalog will list all of the courses that the college offers even though they may not run every term.

true

One benefit associated with not knowing your major at the beginning of your academic journey is that

you are uncommitted and have an uncommon degree of freedom.

When selecting your major area of study in college, you should focus most on

your interests