Glossary of Terms

Colleges and Universities use a lot of unique terms. Below is a comprehensive list of frequently used words and definitions to help you better understand the 淫性视频 experience.

Term	Definition
Academic Advising	The Center for Academic Advising meets with prospective and current students to discuss curriculum and transfer credit issues. The office also advises students at 淫性视频 who have not yet chosen a major as well as students on academic probation. Located Campus Center Suite 242.
Academic Overload	Undergraduate students may take up to 21 credits each term. Coursework in excess of 21 credits per term is considered an academic overload.
Academic Probation	When the student's term and cumulative average both fall below 2.00, the student is placed on academic probation. While on probation, the student will be required to meet at least once each semester with the Center for Academic Advising, and on a regular basis with the student's preceptor.
Academic Standing	A student's academic standing with the university is put in place to hold students accountable in their studies. In order to stay in good academic standing with the institution, a student needs to recieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Academic Warning	When the term grade-point average is below 2.00, but the cumulative average is still at least a 2.00, the student will receive notification of academic warning on the semester grade report. The student is still considered to be a student in good standing. Once the term average goes back above 2.00, the student is no longer on academic warning.
Accommodations	Accommodations are designed to provide equal access for academic success while maintaining the academic standards of the program. When a student self-discloses their disability to the Learning Access Program, they also need to submit dated documentation that identifies the student's diagnosed disability, functional limitations, and suggested accommodations.
Add/Drop Period	Specific deadline dates for the Drop/Add period are outlined in the Academic Calendar. Students have the ability to adjust their schedules through the go淫性视频 portal. Students should log into their student account to complete the transaction. Courses dropped during this period do not appear on the student鈥檚 transcript; however, to add a course, students should consult the instructions in the go淫性视频 portal.
Associate's Degree	This is a post secondary degree typically completed at a 2 year institution like a community or junior college. When transfering to 淫性视频, an Associate's Degree is equivalent to completing the traditional first and second years of a Bachelor's Degree.
At-Some-Distance	At-Some-Distance (ASD) electives are not free, unrestrictive electives. They are defined as a category only when the student chooses a major program of study. The At-Some-Distance electives provide breadth of study in courses that are in some way unrelated to the students' major program. A student's Degree Works will also have which areas of study are considered ASD based on their selected major. For example, a Sociology course would be considered At-Some-Distance for a Chemistry major, but as a Cognate for a Psychology major.
Attributes	All students must take and pass one course in each of four areas: Arts (A), Historical Consciousness (H), Values/Ethics (V) and International/Multicultural (I). The sole exception is for students already holding the baccalaureate degree; such students are exempt from this and all General Studies requirements.
Bachelor's Degree	An undergraduate academic degree granted typically after four years of study at an institution. At 淫性视频 a Bachelor's Degree requires the completion of a minimum of 128 credits.
Big Blue	The , also known as "Big Blue", is the home to the main sports arena on campus. Located here are the main courts for both basketball and volleyball as well as a gym that is open to all students.
Bursar	The Bursar's Office is the primary manager of student financial information and also provides centralized billing for the university. They provide accounting, cashiering, billing and collections, loan debt management (Perkins Loan), refunds, dining and debit card and financial reporting services to students. Located in Campus Center Suite 202.
Career Education & Development	The mission of Career Education & Development at 淫性视频 is to educate students and alumni about all phases of the career development process, and guide them through the formulation and implementation of viable educational and career plans. Located in Campus Center Suite 104.
Career Fair	Whether students are looking for a full-time position or summer internship, the Career & Internship Fair at 淫性视频 can be a good springboard to help students get started in their search. With 100+ employers set to attend, Career Education & Development looks forward to connecting students with opportunities. Internship opportunities are the best ways to gain hands-on job experience and develop the skills employers seek.
Class Level	0-31 credits earned: Freshman 32-63 credits earned: Sophomore 64-95 credits earned: Junior 96 + credits earned: Senior
Corequisite	These are other courses in which a student must enroll concurrently with a designated course.
Cognate	Cognates are courses which are closely related to Program courses in any chosen major. For example, a Sociology course would be a cognate for a Psychology major; a Chemistry course would be a cognate for a Biology major.
Cost of Attendance (COA)	The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not to be confused with the bill. The COA is determined using rules established by law and combines direct costs (such as tuition and fees and housing and a meal plan (food), if applicable) as well as indirect costs (such as a housing and food allowance for off-campus students and an allowance for books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other miscellaneous expenses). To get a more accurate picture of what your bill may be, subtract your indirect expenses from your COA or use our bill estimator at . Visit to learn more.
Counseling Center	淫性视频's Counseling Center's primary mission is to strengthen student learning by minimizing interruption of the learning process caused by mental health concerns. The Counseling Center offers crisis intervention and counseling, presentation services, professional consultation, and graduate training. The staff is comprised of licensed (or license-eligible) mental health counselors and social workers, as well as graduate interns who provide a confidential environment in which students may explore and resolve issues of concern. The Counseling Center provides free, short-term confidential counseling to 淫性视频 students. If the needs of students require help from outside providers, appropriate referrals will be made. Located in J-204
Course Load	A student鈥檚 course load is defined by the number of credits for which they are enrolled at any particular time. Full-time undergraduate students are those enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits during each of the fall and spring terms and eight credits during a summer session. The suggested course load for an 'on-time' graduation is 16 credits per semester.
Course Registration Number (CRN)	A 5 digit course identification number used to register for courses.
Credit (Credit Hours)	What a student earns upon satisfactory completion of a course. These are determined by how many hours a student spends in class, labs, and or studios.
Cumulative GPA	A student's average GPA computed based on a student's total number of graded semester hours, or "quality hours" over a student's career at 淫性视频.
Day of Service	A semesterly event hosted by the Office of Student Development where new students, returning students, faculty, and staff come together to participate in Fall and Spring Day of Service! Volunteers help with a series of service projects that give back to the greater community.
Dean of Students	The Office of the Dean of Students at 淫性视频 is committed to quality and excellence while serving as a primary advocate for student life. In doing so, the office provides programs and services that contribute to total student learning. Students are encouraged to become involved in co-curricular programs, leadership opportunities and the residential student experience. Programs designed around issues impacting student life, including residential and commuter concerns, safety and security, personal development, alcohol and drug awareness, interpersonal relationships, and more are part of our campus life curriculum. Located in Campus Center Suite 243.
Dean's List	The Dean鈥檚 List is generated each fall and spring term. Students must earn 12 or more credits in a term, earn a GPA for the term of 3.50 or greater, may receive no grade lower than a C, and may not have any withdrawals (W) or incompletes (I) during the term.
Degree Works	Degree Works provides students with an electronic degree evaluation of a student's progress toward their degree. It summarizes a student's progress based on their academic record, and will assist a student in selecting future courses. Degree Works also provides students with other tools to assist them in advising and academic planning such as a comprehensive semester-by-semester course planner, look-ahead features for future courses, what-if evaluations for other majors and minors, and GPA Calculators.
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)	The EOF program is designed to meet the educational and financial needs of students whose potential for college may not be reflected in their academic grades and whose economic background makes it extremely difficult for them to pursue a college education without financial aid. The program makes higher education possible by building a community of students who are eager to learn by exposing them to academic/co-curricular experiences.
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs)	ELOs guide all 淫性视频 students from first-year through graduation to the intellectual and marketable talents needed to prepare for personal and professional success in the 21st century. As a set of values shared by everyone in the campus community, students encounter opportunities to develop ELOs in all 淫性视频 majors, career preparation, professional experiences both on and off-campus, and academic as well as social activities.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)	A student鈥檚 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated from the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is an indexing number used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine a student's grant eligibility/financial need. It is not the amount the family is expected to contribute towards the student鈥檚 education, but rather a measure of a student's family鈥檚 financial strength. Learn more at stockton.edu/finaid.
Federal Pell Grant	A , unlike a loan, is free money from the Federal Government and does not have to be repaid. Students apply by filing a and must reapply each year. Eligibility and fund amounts are determined based on a student鈥檚 . Pell Grants are offered only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. For many students, Pell Grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which other aid may be added. Learn more at .
Federal Work Study	The is a part-time employment program for students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Funding is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis allowing students to earn monies to help pay postsecondary educational expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. Learn more at .
Financial Aid Package	This is a student鈥檚 financial aid offer in total. The financial aid 鈥減ackage鈥� is all the aid for which a student is eligible.
Financial Need	Financial Need is calculated based on a formula developed by the federal government. The formula uses three factors to determine need, Cost of Attendance (COA), Student Aid Index (SAI) and Other Financial Assistance (OFA). The student鈥檚 COA minus their SAI minus other Financial Assistance (OFA) equals their need. Your financial need is used to determine your eligibility for certain aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program, the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Program and the State Tuition Aid Grant Program. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Dependent Students (PLUS loans) and private/alternative loan resources are not based on need, but are considered part of a financial aid package. Learn more at .
First Generation	First-generation students are those whose parents or guardians have not obtained a four-year college degree in the United States.
First Year Seminar	淫性视频 requires a seminar of all first- semester students to provide them with an early authentic learning experience. These seminars are open only to first-year students and are regular courses in the 淫性视频 General Studies curriculum that fulfill a graduation requirement.
First Year Studies (FRST)	First-year Studies (FRST) is a program within the William T. Daly School of General Studies that provides first-year students with skills that will help them succeed in college. The program serves as an introduction to university work by offering small class sections taught by select faculty who are committed to helping students improve their academic skills.
Foundation Scholarship	The 淫性视频 Foundation maintains a robust merit-based scholarship program with approximately 200 scholarships. Students must have a minimum 淫性视频 GPA of 3.0 in order to be eligible for these scholarships. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous donations of alumni, friends of the university, organizations and businesses.
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)	Representing almost 13% of the undergraduate community, 淫性视频 Fraternity & Sorority Life has 29 recognized organizations that constitute a range of traditions and interests. Involvement in a fraternity or sorority will help students gain new friendships and leadership opportunities, as well as involvement in service and philanthropy.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	The (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application students complete to apply for all federal, state and institutional student aid programs. The FAFSA is typically available by Oct. 1 each year. File at . Returning and transfer students who received the State Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) must file by April 15 each year to be considered for state financial aid programs.
FERPA	FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which protects the privacy of students' educational records.
Garden State Guarantee	The GSG is comprised of three tiers to assist students in affording the cost of their education. Tier 1: The GSG guarantees that the net price of tuition and fees shall be $0 for students meeting eligibility criteria with an AGI of $0 to $65,000 in the students鈥� third and fourth years of study toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Tier 2: The GSG guarantees that the net price of tuition and fees shall be no more than $7,500 for the year ($3,750 per semester) for students meeting eligibility criteria with an AGI of $65,001 to $80,000 in the students' third and fourth years of study towards a bachelors degree. Tier 3: The GSG guarantees that the net price of tuition and fees shall be no more than $10,000 for the year ($5,000 per semester) for students meeting eligibility criteria with an AGI of $80,001 to $100,000 in the students' third and fourth years of study towards a bachelors degree. Learn more about the Garden State Guarantee at .
Gender Inclusive	A space where students who identify as any gender are welcome. Gender Inclusive Housing is an optional program through which students of any gender can choose to live with one another in the same residence hall room or apartment. Along with being a housing preference it also provides a safe space for students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary or questioning. This preference would appeal to many students, especially students of varying gender identities and sexual orientations.
General Studies Courses	25% of all the courses a student takes at 淫性视频 must be in General Studies Courses (G Courses). This is called "The 25% Rule." This rule applies to transfer students as well as first-year students. These classes are broken down into 5 categories as described below.
GAH	General Arts and Humanities - Courses in the visual and performing arts, literature, philosophy and religion.
GEN	General Interdisciplinary - Courses which develop skills that can be used in a variety of areas, such as writing, public speaking, and foreign languages.
GIS	General Integration and Synthesis - Junior/Senior courses that bring views and methods of several disciplines together to examine a theme or problem.
GNM	General Natural Mathematics and Sciences - Courses in life sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics.
GSS	General Social and Behavioral Sciences - Courses in social issues and problems.
Honors College	淫性视频 Honors is an academic program that combines challenging courses with service to foster a warm, supportive intellectual community. Honors students, first time freshmen and transfer students, can choose any course of study from 淫性视频's major, minor, and certificate programs, while exploring opportunities from South Jersey to South Africa and all points in between. What unites the Honors College is a commitment to academic excellence, to making the world a better place, and to working creatively to achieve their goals.
Information Technology Services (ITS)	The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides services in the following major functional areas: Academic Computing, Administrative Computing, End-User Training and Support, Communications and Networking, and Systems Administration and Operation. Located in D-102
Instructional Sites	In addtion to the 淫性视频 Main Campus in Galloway Township, instructional sites include 淫性视频 Atlantic City; Kramer Hall, located in Hammonton; 淫性视频 at Manahawkin; Woodbine.
Lake Fred	The infamous lake located right in the middle of 淫性视频. https://stockton.edu/sjchc/publications/naming-lake-fred.html
Learning Access Program (LAP)	The Learning Access Program (LAP) is 淫性视频's disability support services office. Their role is to educate, advocate and facilitate equal access while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and accessible campus community. The Learning Access Program upholds and extends compliance standards set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in all of its policies, procedures, and practices. Located in J-204.
Leave of Absence	Students who wish to interrupt their education for one or more terms must apply for a Leave of Absence through the Office of the Registrar. Students who leave 淫性视频 without obtaining an official Leave of Absence for more than one normal academic term must reapply for admission if they decide to return. A Leave of Absence permits a student to re-enter 淫性视频 at the end of the specified period without reapplying to the University.
LLU	, otherwise known as LLU, is a club at 淫性视频 that promotes and supports the unity of the Latino community. LLU embraces the various cultures in the Latin American world, discusses topics related to the Latino world, and finds ways to reach out to the community itself.
Major	An individual's primary course of study for four years, and the degree with which the student will graduate.
Meal Plan	Meal plans are intended for use during the breakfast/lunch or dinner/snack meal zones at the all-you-can-eat, buffet style N-Wing Restaurant. However, meal plans may also be used to purchase a-la-carte items from other on-campus dining locations using the Meal Exchange Program. The Meal Exchange Program allows students to supplement a meal or purchase a-la-cart items using the meal equivalency rate.
Minor	Minors are just like majors except they involve fewer credits, usually 20-24. Like a major, they must be completed at the time of graduation (i.e., students may not return to 淫性视频 after graduation in order to earn a minor). Minors need not require any additional credits beyond the 128 needed to graduate. Potentially, these 20-24 credits can be wholly contained in other categories.
Net Price	The Net Price Calculator provides estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance 鈥� including tuition and required fees, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, housing and food (meals), and other related expenses 鈥� minus estimated grant and scholarship aid). Check out our Net Price Calculator at to receive an estimate of your Net Price to Attend 淫性视频!
New Jersey State Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)	New Jersey residents who are or intend to be full time undergraduates at an approved New Jersey college, university or post-secondary institution may be eligible for the . Students apply by filing a and must reapply each year. Eligibility and fund amounts are determined based on your NJEI. The State of New Jersey determines your NJEI and eligibility using the information reported on the FAFSA. Applicants must demonstrate need for college student aid and must have been legal residents of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months before receiving the grant. Students who have received a baccalaureate degree or are enrolled solely in graduate study or graduate level courses are not eligible. Learn more at .
Office Hours	Times for which faculty are available to meet with students. Students can drop in to see faculty at these designated times or they can call/email faculty to set up a time to met outside of this time slot.
Military & Veteran Success Center	The Military & Veteran Success Center was created to help veterans, military personnel, and their families connect with specific information, people, and resources that will support student success at 淫性视频 University. We have a dedicated team that offers personalized service to each of the approximately 600 military and veteran students, ensuring a smooth transition from a student's first inquiry, through the application and registration process and throughout their time as a student. Located in F-107
Office of Service-Learning	The Office of Service-Learning provides the Students, Faculty/Staff and Community Partners of the 淫性视频 community with opportunities to engage in "Service with a Purpose". Our reciprocal relationships allow 淫性视频 the ability to work with our communities and neighborhoods through classroom and co-curricular activities.
Office of Student Development (StuDev)	We invite students to explore over 175 ways to GET INVOLVED at 淫性视频! The mission of the Office of Student Development is to provide opportunities that are purposeful and holistic. It is through involvement in leadership programs, community service initiatives, organizations, and major campus events that student learning and development are enhanced. Located in Campus Center Suite 240.
Office of Student Conduct	The Office of Student Conduct helps students navigate their rights as a member of the 淫性视频 community and uphold their responsibilities to our institutional values. The rights and responsibilities of all students are to be respected, protected, and maintained. Located in F-107
Orientation	New Student Orientation is intended to ease students' transitions into university life. This program is designed to introduce new students to resources and opportunities, connect them to members of the 淫性视频 community, and educate them on the expectations of students at the university. Students will also register for classes, review their class schedules, and get acquainted with classmates. New Student Orientation consists of an on-campus experience that includes valuable informational sessions and course registration.
Osprey Card	In addition to serving as a student'sa student's official 淫性视频 identification card, the ID Card (Osprey Card) can also be used as a key access card to enter buildings, rooms, library, athletics and events. The card can also be used as a declining balance account and be used similar to a pre-paid credit card to make purchases on campus and participating off-campus locations
OspreyHub	is the web-based platform for student involvement on campus. Visit OspreyHub and discover the many opportunities to get involved with 淫性视频's student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and more!
Osprey Advantage	Osprey Advantage is a student鈥檚 co-curricular record managed by the Office of Student Development. This co-curricular record is designed to capture students鈥� out-of-the-classroom experiences and involvement during their time at 淫性视频.
Permission of Instructor (POI)	Students must obtain permission from the course instructor or department (POI) before registering for the class. If permission is granted, the instructor or department will issue a permit electronically that will override the restriction and allow the student to register.
Preceptor	A student's preceptor is their faculty or staff advisor, and is generally someone who teaches in a student's major or a closely aligned discipline. Students are assigned a preceptor when they matriculate at 淫性视频.
Performing Arts Center (PAC)	The , also known as ths PAC, is the main venue for preformances on campus. Here community members can view professional dance companies, musicals put on by the 淫性视频 Theater Club, or music preformances.
Prerequisite	Many courses have prerequisites. These are other courses or experiences that students must have completed prior to enrolling in the course in question.
Program	Program courses give depth of study in a major subject.
Provost	The responsibility of the Provost is to oversee the seven schools at 淫性视频 as well as the offices, centers, and institutes that support 淫性视频's academic mission.
Q1 / Q2 Courses	Quantitative and mathematical skills are also important in virtually any career as well as in everyday life. 淫性视频 seeks to assure that all students enhance these skills through two types of courses: Quantitative reasoning intensive courses (Q1) focus primarily on mathematical thinking; developing students' quantitative skills is the primary goal. Quantitative reasoning across the curriculum courses (Q2) focus on a topic or subject area outside of mathematics. Mastering that area is the primary goal of the course, but quantitative/mathematical thinking is used as an important means of learning the subject matter.
R1 and R2 courses	Beginning in the Fall of 2021, all matriculated students must complete two courses in Race and Racism Education, at least one of which must be an R1. Students are required to earn a C or better for courses designated as R1: Race and Racism Intensive courses and a D or better in courses designated as R2: Race and Racism Education-Across-the Curriculum. Transfer students also are expected to meet the Race and Racism Education Requirement. Up to one transfer course in Race and Racism Education can be credited as an R1 or R2 course and counted toward the requirement. The second course must be completed at 淫性视频. 淫性视频 courses that carry fewer than four credits or transfer courses that carry fewer than three credits do not count toward the Race and Racism Education Requirement. R1 and R2 courses may simultaneously fulfill the Race and Racism Education Requirement and other graduation and program requirements (i.e. serving as an R1/R2 course as well as a G course requirement, AVHI requirement, W2 requirement, or program course, etc.).
Office of the Registrar	Some of the services the Office of the Registrar provides and supports include: course registration, official transcript requests, final grade entry, conferral of degrees, awarding of diplomas, enrollment verifications, transfer credit evaluation, residency changes, official name, address and social security number changes, and maintenance of the academic calendars.
School of Arts and Humanities (ARHU)	Undergraduate Programs include: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Communication Studies, Historical Studies, Languages and Culture Studies, Literature, Philosophy and Religion, and American Studies.
School of Business (BUSN)	Undergraduate Programs include: Business Studies, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and a graduate MBA program.
School of Education (EDUC)	Certification Programs include: PreK - Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary School.
William T. Daly School of General Studies (GENS)	Undergraduate Programs include: Liberal Studies B.A., and Liberal Studies B.A. with concentration in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement (LIBA/CLCE)
School of Health Science (HSCI)	Undergraduate Programs include: Nursing, Exercise Science, Public Health, and Bachelor of Science in Health Science.
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NAMS)	Undergraduate Programs include: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Applied Physics and Sustainability.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBL)	Undergraduate Programs include: Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Social Work.
SET	The , otherwise known as SET, is the primary programming board on campus and is responsible to cater to the student body and what 淫性视频 students want to see on campus. This student-run organization plans a variety of social, cultural, and educational events in order to broaden the horizons of students here at 淫性视频. SET plans a wide variety of programming so there is always something for everyone no matter what the student's interests might be.
淫性视频 Center for Community Engagement	淫性视频 Center for Community Engagement promotes the ideals of public service and social responsibility by fostering community-based experiential learning and civic engagement for students, faculty and staff; facilitate training, research and educational enrichment through collaborative efforts with campus groups, as well as local, state and regional community organizations and government agencies, and cultivate connections between scholarship and the public interest.
淫性视频 Promise	淫性视频 is committed to helping students achieve their academic goals while reducing their need for student loans. The 淫性视频 Promise covers 100% of the gap between federal, state and institutional financial aid funds (grants & scholarships) and the cost of tuition & fees for qualifying students who are in their first or second year of study (have 59 or fewer earned credits) towards their first bachelors degree. Learn more about the 淫性视频 Promise at .
淫性视频 Police Department (SUPD)	The 淫性视频 Police Department is dedicated to developing partnerships with the community we serve, including students, staff, and faculty in order to enhance the goal of providing quality higher education in a safe and secure atmosphere.
Student Aid Index (SAI)	A student鈥檚 Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number calculated by the federal government that is used by a school to calculate how much financial aid they may be eligible to receive, if any. The SAI is based on the financial information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is not the amount of money they or their family will have to pay for college, nor is it the amount of federal student aid they will receive. The Student Aid Index is reported to each student on their FAFSA Submission Summary. Learn more at .
Student Senate	The Student Senate is responsible for representing and being the voice of the student body. Student Senate provides the means whereby the members of the student body may express themselves effectively in the programs that directly affect their intellectual, social and economic welfare. Student Senate also promotes active citizenship by developing and promoting student responsibility by providing practice in democratic living, and promote school spirit with 淫性视频.
Talon	The Osprey mascot is named . The name was chosen by 淫性视频 students through a contest that was held by the Student Senate. Talon will be at most 淫性视频 home intercollegiate games. He will also make appearances at other 淫性视频 events, when requested. Go Ospreys!
T.A.L.O.N.S.	The Transition Activity Leaders Of New Students, otherwise known as T.A.L.O.N.S., give new students a realistic view of academic, social, and emotional changes that may occur in their transition to 淫性视频 by attending Orientation and Welcome Week events. Overall, T.A.L.O.N.S. promote a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward helping new students successfully transition into their first semester at 淫性视频 and remain in contact with students through their first-year seminar course as mentors.
Themed Learning Communities (TLC)	淫性视频 first-year students can choose from a variety of themed residence halls intentionally designed to help students achieve career goals and personal growth. We call these experience-based learning places Theme Living Communities (TLC).
Tutoring Center	The Tutoring Center is two centers in one: The Writing Center and the Math Center. Both centers are staffed largely by undergraduate peer tutors recruited from the University at large. 淫性视频 students can 鈥渄rop in鈥� any time during scheduled hours, or make an appointment, to receive help on their coursework. We see the Tutoring Center as an extension of the classroom experiences, supporting the efforts of the University鈥檚 faculty. Located in J-105.
UBSS	The Unified Black Students Society, otherwise known as UBSS, runs the Kwanzaa celebration and Black History Month programs; plans a variety of educational, social and cultural programs for the community and works with administrators, faculty and staff to address issues related to minority student life.
W1 / W2 Courses	At 淫性视频 we believe that writing is an extremely important skill, regardless of one's major or career goals. A wide variety of courses help students develop their writing skills. In particular there are two main types of writing courses:Writing intensive courses (W1) focus on improving students' writing as their primary goal and basis for evaluation, and may investigate a theme or topic to provide subject matter for that writing.Writing across the curriculum courses (W2) focus on a topic either within a degree program or in General Studies, and use writing as an important means of learning and of evaluation.
Welcome Week/ Welcome Programs	Welcome programs are designed to help students embrace 淫性视频 as their new home- providing new opportunities for them to learn, build connections, and grow into their best selves. Taking place just before the beginning of a new student's first semester at 淫性视频, Welcome Week is intended to unify the incoming class as they take their next steps together in committing to the following actions/goals: 1) connect to other students, staff, and faculty during programs provided during Welcome Week and the academic year 2) contribute to a more safe, inclusive, and welcoming community, and 3) complete your degree at 淫性视频.
Wellness Center	The mission of the Wellness Center is to encourage the pursuit of healthier lifestyles, balancing study, family and life commitments, interacting in an environment that fosters positive changes and integrates wellness into the community culture. Services through the Wellness Center include: Alcohol and Drug Education Counseling Center Disability Services Health Education Health Services Women's Gender & Sexuality Center Peer Education
Withdrawal from a Course	A student may withdraw from courses after the Drop/Add period and before the end of the eleventh (11th) week of a full term or the fifth (5th) week of a sub term. Specific deadline dates are posted on the Academic Calendar. Courses from which a student withdraws within the established time limits appear with W notations on the student鈥檚 transcript.
Withdrawal from the University	Students who find it necessary not to continue at 淫性视频 should immediately complete a formal statement of withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar. This will become a part of the student鈥檚 official record and will serve to establish the circumstances of the withdrawal. Students must also notify all appropriate offices of their withdrawal (i.e., Housing, Financial Aid, Bursar, etc.) and clear any obligations, financial or otherwise.
Women's Gender & Sexuality Center (WGSC)	The Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center empowers students who identify as women and all genders who identify as LGBTQIA+, victims of power-based personal violence, and community allies. WGSC will accomplish this by promoting equality and justice, ensuring access to opportunities, and providing services through education and advocacy. Located in J-204.
Z Number	Student identification number.