1st Gen Glossary

A

Academic Advisor

Each student is assigned an advisor within their chosen program.  The advisor is available to help make decisions about courses needed to graduate, refer students to resources on campus and answer questions about college.

Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is a list of important dates for the school year. Here is where you will find drop/add dates, holidays and breaks, withdrawal deadlines, and exam dates.

Academic Dismissal
Students whose cumulative grade point average (CGPA) falls below certain prescribed standards will be dismissed from the College. Additional information can be found here.  Students who have been academically dismissed from the College may appeal that decision in writing to the Committee on Academic Support.

Academic Hall

Academic Hall, an academic building on campus, hosts most of the psychology, education, and religious studies courses, as well as faculty offices. It also houses the American Sign Language/English Interpreting department, including the interactive labs and specialized classes.

Academic Integrity
At MAC, the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure tolerates no forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to: giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on an exam, project, or assignment, using unauthorized forms of assistance on an examination, falsification of data, plagiarism (using another person’s words or ideas as one’s own), and lying or falsifying reasons for missing exams or class.

Academic Probation
A student is placed on probation if their cumulative GPA is below 2.0. The purpose of academic probation is to alert a student that they are at risk of not succeeding academically.  Once on probation, the student will receive advice and referral as appropriate. Additional information can be found here.  

Academic Status (Standing)
This is the status of a student with respect to academic performance. A student will be in "Good Standing" typically with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher. 

Academic Year
The academic year consists of two terms or semesters: fall and spring.

Accommodations
Adjustments to the learning and/or physical environment for students with various documented disabilities in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  These adjustments are intended to ensure an equal opportunity for student participation.  Accommodations can be requested through the MAC Student Health & Wellness Center.

Accreditation
The oversight of a university, college, or academic program by one or more outside organizations.  Accreditation organizations certify that an institution is following certain guidelines and policies.  Mount Aloysius College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

ACWC (Athletic Convocation & Wellness Center)

This 84,000 square foot building is able to comfortably seat 2,500 people. The building includes main and auxiliary gyms, a wellness center and athletes-only weight room, classrooms, indoor batting cages, soccer equipment, and study lounges.

Add/Drop
Designated dates during the semester in which students may add or drop courses from their schedules without them showing up on their transcript. The Academic Calendar posts these dates. 

Adjunct Faculty
A professor who teaches on a limited-term contract, often for one semester at a time, and who is ineligible for tenure.

Administration Building (Main)

The Administration building was constructed in 1890 and boasts ornate fireplaces and “The Golden Staircase.” Today, many faculty and staff offices are housed in this building along with classrooms. The Mount Aloysius Wolf-Kuhn Art Gallery and Student Health and Wellness Center are also located here.

Alumni
Graduates of a college or university.

Alumni Hall

Alumni Hall was built in 1904, making it one of the oldest buildings on campus. It has been used for everything from basketball games, dances and more recently speaker series and theater productions. Our Admissions Department utilizes the space for Admissions events as well!

Associate Degree
Requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of academic work and is considered the first level of college degrees.

Auditing a Class
Auditing a course allows the student to sit in a class without receiving academic credit.  A student auditing a course may participate in classroom discussions but is not required to complete tests, projects, examinations, and papers.

Award Letter
Letter that shows the student’s estimated financial aid award package.  

B

Baccalaureate

A college bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Four year degree that requires general education course completion. The core and upper division coursework of a BA program focuses on your chosen discipline of language, religion, psychology, etc. 

Bachelor’s Degree

The degree awarded to students who graduate from a four-year college or university, and typically required before a master’s degree.  You can have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Four year degree that requires general education course completion. The core and upper division coursework of a BS program focuses on your chosen discipline of science or technology. 

Bertschi (The Bertschi Center & Technology Commons)

The Bertschi Center is a great place for commuters to hang out and study. Students are welcome to the self-serve café in the middle of the building, and the multipurpose room in the back is used for banquets, ceremonies, clubs, student activity events, seminars, and other events on campus.

Business Office
The business office is responsible for billing, processing payments and issuing refunds.

C

Campus

A physical premise that includes all buildings of the college, such as the library, lecture halls, and residence halls.

CAB (Campus Activity Board)
Student run organization dedicated to planning events and activities for students on campus.

CANVAS
An online system where students can view course syllabi, documents, submit assignments, monitor grades and more.

Career Development
The Office of Career Development proactively assists students with career planning initiatives from enrollment through post-graduation.  Designed to support students through each stage of their career development, the office offers an array of resources, services, and programs that empower students to pursue their ambitions and navigate a meaningful career journey.

Certificate Program
Involves a small group of related courses designed to provide expertise in a particular field and can be added to any degree.

Chapel (Our Lady of Mercy Chapel)

Situated to the left of the Administration building is the College’s chapel. The chapel was built in 1922 and has a campanile tower that curves subtly from top to bottom. Weekly masses, open to all, are typically available Sundays at 6PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.

Class Participation
Some professors require and grade class participation (i.e., asking questions, participating in discussions, etc.), while others reward active students with bonus points.

Class Registration
The registration period during which students register for the next term’s courses. Registration dates are determined by cumulative credits, with students who have the most credits registering before students who have the least.

Class Schedule
List of classes that a particular student is enrolled in during a given semester, including course names and sections, instructor, meetings days and times, and classroom or lab location.

Classroom Etiquette
General rules or norms of acceptable behavior that students are expected to follow, such as arriving to class on time, turning off cell phone ringers, paying attention, and not talking out of turn.

Co-ed
Refers to a program, residence hall, or activity that includes all genders.

College Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL)
Knowledge and skills that you have acquired through work and life experiences may translate to college credits at Mount Aloysius College.  Credits can be earned for work accomplished through the College Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL). Students wishing to pursue this process should contact the Registrar for detailed directions and proper forms.

College Catalog
The college catalog provides a list of the courses offered at MAC.

Commencement
Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates the completion of a degree.  Two ceremonies are offered each year - one in December and one in May.

Commuter Student
A student who does not live on campus and who drives to campus when they have classes or other commitments.

Convocation
A formal ceremony that celebrates the beginning of the academic year.

Cosgrave Student Center

Cosgrave is the center of campus and student life. It includes the Campus Safety and Student Affairs offices, the Bookstore, and the SAGE dining facilities. Cosgrave Student Center also houses the esports arena, student social spaces, meeting rooms, and the on-campus daycare center. 

Cost of Attendance (COA)
The total amount it will cost a student to attend a school - usually stated as a yearly figure.  COA includes tuition and fees, room and board, and estimated allowances for books, supplies, fees, etc.

Course Description
Important information and details about the course, from what the course entails to pre-requisites required.

Course Load
The total number of courses/credit hours the student is enrolled in per term.

Course Name/Number
A cataloging system that contains a series of letters and numbers to designate a course by the department that teaches it and the academic level.  For example, ENG 110 is a freshman-level course taught in the English department.

Credit Hour
The number of hours assigned to a course, which often reflects the approximate time spent in class per week.  Many classes are three credit hours, which means they meet three times a week for 50 minutes, or two times a week for 75 minutes.

Cumulative Credits
The total number of all applicable college credits earned, including AP and transfer credits.

D

Dean

A college Dean is an academic administrator with significant authority in a specific unit or area.

Dean’s List
A high academic honor that is awarded each semester based on a student’s GPA.

Declared Major
All students enter Mount Aloysius College with a major, even if it is the “undeclared” major. Students who want to change a major or a minor, or change or add a specialization or concentration, will complete the Program Plan Change Form. 

Default
Failure to repay a loan.

Deferment
A plan allowed, under certain conditions, to delay payment on a loan.

Degree
Credential awarded to a student who has completed all requirements of a course of study/degree program.

Degree Audit
A list of all major requirements that notes which requirements students have completed and which are outstanding. This is a tool students and advisors use to keep track of a student’s academic programs in a major/minor.

Delinquent
A term for a loan whose payments are not received on time.

Department
A division within a school or college that offers instruction in a specific subject area.

Department Chair
A faculty member who manages an academic department, and typically the person to see when a student is having scheduling problems or issues with a particular faculty member.

Directory Information
Institutions may disclose the following information on a student without violating FERPA if the student has not restricted their information. Directory information includes: name, address, telephone listing, email address, photographs, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities, degrees, honors, awards, most recent educational institution attended, and weight and height for athletes.  

Double/Dual Degree
Students earning a dual degree are earning two Bachelor’s degrees of different types, for example a BS in Psychology and an BA in Biology. They must complete the requirements for both degrees.

Double Major
Students with a double major are planning to earn two Bachelor’s degrees of the same type, such as a BS in Psychology and a BS in Biology. This differs from a double degree (above).

E

Early Registration
The registration period during which students register for the next term’s courses. Registration dates are determined by cumulative credits, with students who have the most credits registering before students who have the least.

EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
A value from the FAFSA that represents the amount a student or family should be able to contribute toward their college costs.

Electives
These are courses that are not required for your major but can be used to reach the minimum of 120 credits needed to graduate with a Bachelor Degree. They can also be used to fulfill graduate school requirements and prerequisites.

Entrance Counseling
Entrance Counseling explains the obligations you agree to meet as a condition of borrowing a Direct Loan. Topics include: Understand Your Loans, Manage Your Spending, Plan to Repay, Avoid Default, and Make Finances a Priority.

Extracurricular Activities
Activities outside the scope of academics, but often campus-oriented such as clubs, intramural sports, and faith based-organizations.

F

Faculty

Professors who teach college courses.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a U.S. federal government online form which you must fill out each year to apply for and/or receive financial aid from the federal government, such as the Pell Grant or work-study awards. The Office of Student Financial Aid at MAC can help you with this process.

Federal Student Loan

A loan funded by the federal government to help pay for students’ education.  A federal student loan is borrowed money that students must repay with interest.  There are several types including subsidized and unsubsidized loans. 

Federal Work-Study

A federal financial aid program that provides on campus jobs for students in financial need to help pay for their expenses. 

FERPA

The Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA affords students the right to inspect and review their education records, request the correction of inaccurate or misleading records, consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in their education record, and file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the institution does not comply with this law. It is important to note that student records are protected from parents, family members and outside parties unless the student signs a waiver giving explicit permission for the records to be revealed to a particular party.

Final Exams

A comprehensive and cumulative exam that often represents all of the topics from the class and takes place during the final week of the semester.

Final Transcript

After graduating high school (or for transfer students, completing the most recent semester), admitted students need to request a final transcript be sent to MAC. This will show all final grades for classes that may have been in progress during the time of application and admission.

Financial Aid

This refers to money you may receive to help pay for college or career school and can be received in the form of federal loans, private loans, university-sponsored scholarships, private scholarship, federal-work study, grants, graduate assistantships or fellowships. Types of financial aid can be classified as either need-based, meaning you and your family are not able to cover educational expenses, or non-need-based, which generally refers to aid you receive based on merit or qualification.

Financial Aid Office

The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to providing you with the necessary tools and information needed to fund your education.

Financial Aid Package

The term for the collective outline of all the financial aid that students are offered. 

First-Generation Student

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree. This means that you are the first person in your family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor's degree.

Freshman/First-Year Student

Undergraduate student who has earned fewer than 30 credit hours.

Full-Time Faculty

The core professors of a college or university who are under contract for at least a complete academic year.

Full-Time Student

These are students who are taking at least 12 credits in the fall or spring semester.

G

General Education (Gen Ed)

Set of required curriculum/courses that all students are required to take, including courses in math, English, science, communication, culture, society, etc.

GERT’s (Saint Gertrude’s Hall)

Saint Gert’s is a traditional freshman residence hall. There are limited single rooms and community-style bathrooms.

GPA
Grade point average. A numeric measure of a student’s class performance in a given period or over a number of credits, based on a 4.0 scale. For details, click here.

Graduate Assistant (GA)
A graduate student who works at the college, in a support role, for a specific department.

Graduate Resident Director (GRD)
A graduate student who lives on campus and reports to and serves the Residence Life Office.

Graduate Student
A student who has graduated with a bachelor’s degree and is pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.

Graduation
Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements as recorded on the official transcript.

Grant
Financial assistance that does not have to be paid back, for instance the Pell Grant. See Pell Grant below.

GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada.

H

Handshake

An online employment search engine that Mount Aloysius students and alumni can use to apply for jobs and internships, schedule a career appointment, and more.  To activate your student account or login, please visit mtaloy.joinhandshake.com/edu

HIPAA Release Form

The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives students a right over the privacy of their medical records when they turn 18.  A HIPAA Release Form gives the parent the ability to access the student’s medical records and make important medical decisions in case of an emergency. 

Hold

A hold can be placed on a student’s account due to circumstances such as: academic dismissal, not fulfilling required faculty advising, a disciplinary problem, money owed to the college, failure to return library books and/or other supplies, or non-compliance with housing and health center regulations.

Homecoming

A week-long celebration in the fall which highlights campus traditions and school pride.  Alumni and current students are invited to participate in a variety of events.

Honors Scholars Program

The Honors Scholars Program is for highly-motivated students within all academic disciplines. Admission to the Honors Scholars Program is highly selective and focuses primarily on the candidate’s high school career with a particular emphasis on the academic record. The quality of the high school curriculum, students’ transcript, GPA, class rank and extra-curricular activities are the foundation of the review. 

Humanities
These are courses within the academic disciplines that study human culture - art, dance, drama, English, foreign languages, literature, and music.

I

Ihmsen Hall (Residence Hall)

This is one of our freshman residence halls that houses approximately 200 male and female students.  Each room is similar in size and has 2 beds, 2 desks, 2 dressers, a vanity sink, and a walk-in closet. All rooms are set up suite-style, with two rooms sharing one bathroom.

Independent Study

These courses allow undergraduates to pursue an individualized course of study. Generally, a student interested in completing an independent study contacts a faculty member who is working in (or is knowledgeable about) a particular field in which a student has developed an interest. There is an application process required as well so that the student can receive credit for the course.

Internship

A temporary, professional experience typically related to a student’s career field or major. An internsihp can be paid or unpaid and can sometimes be taken for academic credit.

Intramurals

Individual and team sports for MAC students, played against each other and not other institutions.  

ITS (Information Technology Services)

ITS is the home of the “Help Desk” where students can connect with staff to troubleshoot computing and telecommunication difficulties or questions. Email helpdesk@mtaloy.edu or call 814-886-6502.

J

Joe’s (Saint Joseph’s Hall)

Saint Joe’s is a traditional freshman residence hall. There are limited single rooms and community-style bathrooms.

Junior

A third-year college student, and/or who has earned at least 90 credit hours.  

L

Lab

Short for laboratory - a part of a course where a student completes hands-on activities.  It is also a term used for spaces where some faculty conduct research.

Leave of Absence

Allows students to interrupt continuous enrollment without having to apply for re-enrollment and without changing conditions of their academic program.

Leadership Impacting Freshman Transition (L.I.F.T.) Peer Mentoring Program

L.I.F.T. mentors support the development and transition of new students at the college through co-facilitating activities in the LIBA 150 - College Success & the Mercy Experience course.

Liberal Arts
A term that refers to subjects such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.  

Library

The library is open throughout the day and evening during the school year and the summer. The first floor of the library is known as the Learning Commons, and is a place for students to study, practice presenting, and get help from peer and professional tutors and academic workshops. On the second floor of the library, you can find the Career Center where you can career assessments, mock interviews, reviewing your resume, job and internship searches, and more!  The library is also home to the College's IT and Cybersecurity lab, where students learn how to build computers and systems, and where they hone their cyber defense skills. Be sure to check out the campus views from the large library windows!

Loan
Financial aid that must be repaid.  Student loans typically come from the government or from private banks.

Lower-Level Courses

Courses at the 100- or 200- level, typically viewed as freshman- and sophomore-level coursework.

M

MAAPP

The Mount Aloysius Academic Preparation Program is a conditional admissions program.  MAAPP students participate in a residential program aimed at easing the transition from high school to college, increasing a student’s chance for academic success.  MAAPP students are introduced to campus technology and opportunities to build connections with other students, staff and faculty.

MAC (Mount Aloysius College)

Our abbreviation for Mount Aloysius College is MAC. This abbreviation will be used occasionally among internal communications. 

Mac (Mascot’s Name)

Mac is the name of our mascot. Mac often makes appearances at sporting events and other special events such as New Student Orientation, etc. Not to be confused with the statue in front of the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center (ACWC). The name of the brass statue is “Victory.”

Main (Administration Building)

The Administration building was constructed in 1890 and boasts ornate fireplaces and “The Golden Staircase.” Today, many faculty and staff offices are housed in this building along with classrooms. The Mount Aloysius Wolf-Kuhn Art Gallery and Health Services and Counseling, Disability Services are also located here.

Major

A major is a student’s chosen field of study. To earn a degree, the student will have to complete all Gen Ed requirements and the courses required by, and unique to, their major.

Master Promissory Note

A legal document that is signed upon receiving a government loan that indicates that you promise to pay off the loan and any accrued interest.  

Master’s Degree

A graduate degree is usually completed after the bachelor’s degree; most commonly two years in length.

Matriculation

The process of being accepted to Mount Aloysius College and enrolling in classes.

McAuley Hall (Residence Hall)

McAuley is the newest residence hall on campus. It houses 102 male and female students and includes meeting and study rooms.  McAuley Hall is named for the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Each room is similar in size and has 2 beds, 2 desks, 2 dressers, a shared 2 sink vanity, and 2 closets. All rooms are set up suite-style, with two rooms sharing one bathroom and one shower.

Meal Plan

A plan that indicates how many meals per week or semester a student is allotted at dining services.  Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan.  Several plan options are available to fit students’ lifestyle/academic schedule.  Meal plan options are also available for commuter students.

Mid-Term Exams

An exam given in the middle of the semester, to test a student’s grasp of topics covered in a course up to that point. 

Minor

A minor is a secondary field of study that requires fewer hours. Students do not earn a degree in their minor, but it is noted on their transcript.

Misciagna Hall (Residence Hall)

Misciagna Hall is an apartment-style residence hall for the junior and senior students at MAC. Each suite houses 4 students, with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchenette, and a common area. There are also study lounges and laundry facilities.

MyMAC

An online portal with information and resources tailored to students, faculty, and staff.

N

NAVIGATE
A Student Success Management System that brings together students, staff, advisors, faculty, and others in a collaborative network to holistically support students throughout the college journey.  Students can use NAVIGATE to schedule appointments, contact resources on campus, set up study groups, and more.

Non-Traditional Student

Most commonly describes a student starting college later in life, rather than right after completing high school.

NSO (New Student Orientation)

Orientation is a time for students to learn about the school's policies and procedures, meet with advisors, and get acclimated to the campus. It allows students to connect with other students and faculty members, learn about available resources on campus, and receive support as they begin their college journey.

Not to be confused with…

NSO - Nursing Student Organization.

O

Office Hours

The time set aside by professors to meet with their students and answer questions. Office hours are usually at a set time every week and take place in the professor’s office.

Orientation (also known as New Student Orientation)
A program that introduces newly admitted students to Mount Aloysius College and the academics, customs, traditions, and opportunities of the college.  

Orientation Leader (OL)

Returning students who welcome and acclimate new students and their families to the campus during orientation programs, move-in, and welcome week events. 

P

Part-time Student

This is a student taking less than 12 credit hours in the fall or spring semester. A change to part-time status typically affects things such as financial aid.

Pass-Fail

Under the pass-fail option, a course that is completed with a passing grade will count toward the student’s total credit hours, but will not be computed in the grade point average. A course that is completed with a failing grade will appear on the student’s record and will be computed both in the overall average and in the semester average.

Pell Grant

A Federal financial aid grant that does not have to be paid back as long as the student was and remains eligible for it. Pell grants are designed for low-income students.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else’s work, ideas, thoughts or language, and representing it as your own by failing to give credit to the original author. Plagiarism is academically dishonest and a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure that may result in penalties such as a failing grade on the test or in the course.

Pond

The pond is a small body of water on campus which serves as a research site for science students and a place of quiet reflection for students and neighbors. Students are able to fish the pond as it is stocked occasionally. Limited fishing poles are provided for general use kept in the Cosgrave Student Center lobby.

Postsecondary

Refers to all educational programs after high school, including technical schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities.

Practicum

A course designed to provide students with supervised practical experience in which students apply the materials learned in their coursework to the actual situation. An example is student-teaching for education majors.

Prerequisite

A course that is required prior to being permitted to enroll in another class.

Probation

A student is placed on probation if their cumulative GPA is below 2.0. The purpose of academic probation is to alert a student that they are at risk of not succeeding academically.  Once on probation, the student will receive advice and referral as appropriate. Additional information can be found here.  

Professor

A general term for faculty teaching at a college or university.

R

Reenrollment

The process by which certain former students return to the college. This can be a student who withdrew, took a leave of absence or was academically dismissed.

Registrar

The college official who oversees registration, student grades, and transcripts.

Registration

The registration period during which students register for the next term’s courses. Registration dates are determined by cumulative credits, with students who have the most credits registering before students who have the least.

Registration Schedule

An assigned date and time for registration based on cumulative credits. Your registration schedule is set by the Office of the Registrar and can be found on the Student tab once logged into MyMAC.

Registration Hold

An electronic hold placed on a student’s record which will need to be addressed to allow a student to register for classes. Common reasons for holds are balances owed on a student tuition account, nonpayment of fines, parking tickets, and residence hall bills, disciplinary action taken by either the Vice President for Student Affairs or Vice President for Academic Affairs , poor scholastic performance and failure to meet immunization requirements. Students with a registration hold should contact the appropriate office for information regarding the nature of the hold and the necessary steps for its removal.

Residence Life

Part of the college experience is the option and availability to live in residence halls. Residence Life oversees residence halls and organizes community events for residential students.

Resident Assistant (RA)

A student, employed by the department of Residence Life who lives on campus, in a residence hall, and serves as a resource and role model to students.  RAs often receive free housing and a meal plan in exchange for their work in the halls.

Room and Board

Another term for the cost of living on campus and having a meal plan.

Rubric

A scoring guide used to define what is expected and what will be assessed to evaluate an assignment. 

S

Sanction

Consequence imposed by the College for violating school policy.

Scholarship

Monetary awards (that do not need to be repaid) presented to college students based on various criteria, such as need-based, academic excellence, leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities.

Scholastic Honors

An award an undergraduate receives based on the GPA earned.

Semester

The time period during which courses are offered.  “Term” is another word used to describe a semester. 

Senior

A fourth-year college student or one who has earned more than 90 credit hours.

SGA (Student Government Association)

Organization on campus that is the official representative body of the undergraduate student population. 

Sophomore

A second-year college student, or one who has earned more than 30 and fewer than 60 credit hours.

Stables (Mountie Stables)

The outdoor field complex features the Mountie Stables, which includes a press box, home and away locker rooms, an officiating room and restroom facilities.

Saint Joseph’s Hall (Residence Hall)

Saint Joe’s is a traditional freshman residence hall. There are limited single rooms and community-style bathrooms.

Saint Gertrude’s Hall (Gert’s Residence Hall)

Saint Gert’s is a traditional freshman residence hall. There are limited single rooms and community-style bathrooms.

Student Affairs

This office provides services to support students through their college journey, and includes departments including Residence Life, Student Activities, Campus Security, Student Health & Wellness Center, Title IX, Student Conduct, and Dining Services.

Study Abroad

An opportunity to pursue academic studies in a foreign country, providing a great opportunity to experience foreign cultures and travel.

Subsidized Student Loan

A loan that is not charged interest and does not require payments while the student is in school.

Summer Session/Term

Students can take some course(s) throughout the summer. For more information click here.

Syllabus
A document that describes important information about a course.  It may include the professor’s office hours, required textbooks and materials, assignments, due dates, grading scale, course expectations, and procedures and policies.

T

Traditional Student
Most commonly describes a student starting college right after completing high school.  

Transcript
An official record of the courses a student has taken and the grades received at a college or university.

Transfer Credits
Credits from courses completed outside Mount Aloysius College that are transferred in for academic credit.

Transfer Student
A college student who completed courses at another college or university before enrolling at Mount Aloysius College.

Tuition
The amount paid to attend a college.

Tutoring
An option to receive individual or small group instruction for a specific course outside of regular class time. Appointments can be scheduled through Navigate.  

U

Undeclared

Students who are still in the process of choosing a major are considered “undeclared.” Students who do not meet requirements for their intended major can also be listed as “undeclared.”

Undergraduate

A student who is pursuing but has not yet received a bachelor’s degree.

Unsubsidized Student Loan

A loan that is charged interest while the student is in school.

Upper-Level Course

Courses at the 300- or 400-level, typically viewed as junior- and senior-level coursework.

V

Verification Forms (Financial Aid)

The college financial aid administrator will ask the applicant to supply copies of documentation, such as income tax returns, W-2 statements and 1099 forms, to verify the data that was submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid administrators have the right to ask for any documentation they feel is necessary to complete verification. If the family refuses to supply this documentation, the college is prohibited from disbursing federal student aid to the student.

Victory

The name of the horse statue in front of the Athletic and Convocation Center (ACWC). The name of our official mascot is Mac.

W

Waitlist

A virtual waiting line that students may have the option to use if a course section is full. Students on a waitlist must check-in on the first day of classes, and then daily, to remain on a waitlist. Note: The waitlist option may not be available for every course.

Waitlists are also utilized by Residence Life when housing becomes full. If more students desire to live in a location than the space available, a waitlist will be formed.

Withdrawal
The process of ending enrollment in a course or at the College all-together. Students may “drop” from courses without penalty during designated times.  Withdrawing after a deadline may result in a Withdraw, or W, placed on the transcript to indicate that the class was started but not completed.  Students are advised to meet with the Office of Student Success and Advising prior to withdrawing and a withdrawal form must be completed through the Registrar's Office.

Work-Study
A Federal financial aid program providing part-time employment to students based on the financial need of students and available jobs within the college.