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

grade point average requirements. graduation requirements. information on the date by which a course can be dropped or added.

GPA is an acronym for

grade point average.

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

have the potential to change your life.

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.

All of these are benefits associated with taking service learning courses EXCEPT

impacting your community in irreparable ways.

When deciding on a major, take a long look inward, paying attention most to what your ________ are.

interests

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

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.

If you are having difficulty pinpointing a major in college, the career or counseling center will often

offer tests that identify help your interests, values, and personality type.

The catalog of courses and college requirements is published

online or as a hard-copy booklet, or both.

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.

The more you know about ________, the easier it will be to narrow down the choices for a major.

yourself

Which of the following are included in an academic program? (Select all that apply.)

A description of major courses A description of academic departments

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.

A(n) _______, 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.)

Blank 1: major

True or false: It is very rare for students to have difficulty identifying their major.

False

True or false: Mistakes made in registration are not fixable.

False

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.

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

Reflect on your successes and disappointments.

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 ____ process

Registration

Stepping back and reflecting on where you are headed with your academic choices is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps?

Rethink

__________learning courses provide opportunities for students to engage in community service activities through their coursework.

Service

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

Student

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.

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.

The following people are college employees who are professionally prepared to assist you in choosing your major EXCEPT

a financial aid counselor.

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

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

Found online or in print, a _____ is a list of courses with their meeting times and places.

course schedule

After you have familiarized yourself with the course catalog, the recommended next step is to

create a list of courses you need to graduate.

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

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

Academic regulations written in a college catalog can include

strict rules, requirements, and policies.

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 information on (Select all that apply.)

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

A college catalog stipulates

the requirements for achieving a college degree.

Making decisions about your academic career can be difficult because

there are many possibilities, and a wide range of emotions can become involved

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

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

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


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