FAQs & Glossary

As you begin your college career, you will face a number of questions and challenges. To help you navigate and make sense of the registration process and academic life at Catholic University, the Center for Academic and Career Success (CACS) advising team has put together a list of FAQs and common terms.

As you go through the registration process, you may have a range of questions. Check-out advisors' answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Do not see the question you're looking for or need more information? Contact your CACS Academic & Career Advisor (ACA).

It often seems like higher education institutions have their own vocabulary, which might be unfamiliar to many new students. This page translates the terms we may be including in our emails and this website. Still not sure about a term? Reach out to your ACA.