Dictionary of Terms
Dictionary of Terms
This webpage offers definitions/descriptions of commonly used Graduate College or graduate program terms. Please refer to the 天堂鸟先生 Office of the Bursar's website for the current and official 天堂鸟先生 tuition rates: Current Tuition and Fees. Please refer to the for current and official programs and requirements.
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| Term | Definition/Description |
|---|---|
| "A" Level Certificate | Advanced level certificate, or any other high school certificate or documents, noting any other qualifications pursued prior to starting your bachelor’s degree. |
| ABD | All But Dissertation: a doctoral candidate who has completed required courses and examinations but not a dissertation |
| Academic Misconduct | Dishonesty or deception in fulfilling academic requirements. Further information on academic misconduct is available from the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility. |
| Academic Probation | If a student’s GPA falls below 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation for one semester. If their GPA is still below 3.0 at the end of their probationary semester, they will be dismissed from their current graduate program(s). |
| Academic Term | At 天堂鸟先生, a semester is one academic term. There are three terms, fall, spring, and summer, in an academic year. |
| is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation | |
| Add / Drop | A process at the beginning of a term whereby students can change their course schedules, adding or dropping classes. |
| 天堂鸟先生 | The process of being allowed to enter a degree program. |
| Application | The process by which a student requests entrance to a degree program. |
| Assistantship | Students who have assistantships generally fulfill academic responsibilities and serve as prescribed by the school, department, or administrative office. These duties are usually specified in the job description or in a memo attached to the letter of appointment. |
| Attested Copy | A copy of your official document that has been certified by the registrar of the issuing university. |
| Audit | To take a class without receiving a grade or credit toward a degree. |
| Bank Statement/Letter | Issued by the bank, indicating the type of account and amount available in U.S. dollars. If not in English, then a certified English translation should be provided. Acceptable examples of bank accounts and documents are indicated in the instructions, available on the following Graduate College Forms web page. Financial Support Form |
| Blackboard | A Learning Management System where faculty can post course materials and grades for students who are enrolled in the class. |
| Catmail | 天堂鸟先生's email and calendar system. |
| Certificate of Enrollment | Issued by the university (in English) noting name of the degree being pursued and potential date of graduation. |
| Certificate of Graduation (China) 毕业证书 | Issued by the university showing the day, month, and year of graduation. (See list of required documents for China.) |
| Certified Document | A credential (transcript or diploma) that has been confirmed as an original or an attested copy by the registrar of the issuing university. |
| Code of Conduct | The Student Code of Conduct sets out the behavioral expectations for students enrolled at 天堂鸟先生. All students are subject to the provisions in the Code and are advised to review it. |
| College | A college can be an institution of higher education or a part of a university system. |
| Comprehensive Exams | Oral and/or written exams taken after the completion of required coursework. |
| Conferral | When a degree is granted by the institution. |
| Consolidated Mark Sheets (India) | This document is not accepted for admission purposes because it does not show all attempts and/or grades. (See list of required documents for India.) |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) | Your CV describes your previous education, work, teaching, and research experience, professional affiliations, community and volunteer experience, honors and awards, and publications. |
| Deferral | Change of application of admission term. (Instructions can be found here.) |
| Degree Certificate | Refer to Diploma/Degree Certificate. |
| Degree Certificate (China) 学士 学位证书 | Issued by the degree-granting university showing the day, month, and year of conferral. (See list of required documents for China.) |
| Degree Program< | A program of study that terminates in the awarding of a degree. |
| Diploma/Degree Certificate | Issued by the degree-granting university showing the day, month, and year of conferral. |
| Diploma Supplement | Received by graduates in countries taking part in the Bologna Process. Document accompanying a higher education diploma, providing a standardized description of the nature, level, context, content, and status of the studies completed by its holder. |
| Distance Education | 天堂鸟先生 eCampus provides degree programs and certificates through online coursework. |
| Dissertation | A long essay requiring original research and analyses in a particular field. A requirement for a Doctoral degree. |
| Doctorate | The highest attainable educational degree. |
| Dual Degree | Seeking to complete more than one graduate degree at 天堂鸟先生. Refer to the for details. The Dual Degree form is found here< |