College Terminology

ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION
The involuntary removal of a student from his/her academic program for unsatisfactory academic performance following academic probation.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Occurs when a student's cumulative NSC GPA is below warning threshold as determined by credit.
ACADEMIC STATUS
Determined by regulations governing good standing, warning, probation, and disqualification.
ACADEMIC WARNING
Occurs when a student's cumulative NSC GPA is below 2.0 but above warning threshold as determined by credit. 
ADMISSION
Formal application and acceptance in a degree program. 
ADVISOR,  ADVISEE
The advisor is assigned by the college to assist each student in planning the proper academic program. The student is called the advisor's advisee. 
AUDIT
To take a course without earning credit or grade. 
CORE CURRICULUM
Group of classes in different subject areas that are required of all students obtaining a degree. 
CO-REQUISITE
A course that must be taken simultaneously with another.
COURSE FEES
Special course fees are indicated with the course.
CREDIT
Described in semester hours, a credit is defined as three hours of work per week for one semester. Usually this work is made up of one period in class plus two hours of preparation for lecture-seminar classes, or three hours of laboratory classes.
CREDIT LOAD
The total credits for which a student is registered in any registration period.
CURRICULUM A structured set of learning objectives.
DEPARTMENT
An academic unit of  a college
EXTRACURRICULAR
Those activities that are part of student life, but are not part of the regular course of study, such as debate, dramatics and athletics. 
GPA
Grade Point Average.
GOOD STANDING
A 2.0 in any given semester as well as a cumulative 2.0 on all college work. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible to receive financial aid.
GRADE      POINTS
A              4.0
A-             3.7
B+            3.3
B              3.0
B-             2.7
C+            2.3
C              2.0
C-             1.7
D+            1.3
D              1.0
D-             0.7
F              0.0
GRADE POINTS
Grades are evaluated in terms of quality points. For each credit of a letter grade completed, the following grade points are earned:
In order to graduate, students must have an average of two grade points for each credit attempted for regular letter grade, including all courses that are failed or repeated.
INCOMPLETE
The "I" symbol is a mark that is given when a student has been performing satisfactory work, but for a reason beyond the student's control, has been unable to complete the required work for the course. Incomplete grades revert to grades of "F" if not made up within one regular semester. 
MAJOR
Primary subject or field of study.
MINOR
Secondary subject or field of study.
NON-DEGREE STUDENT
Special student status for students not seeking a degree. Registration is limited to 15 undergraduate credits per semester. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.  
NON-RESIDENT TUITION
Non-resident students pay tuition in addition to per-credit fees.
NOT REPORTED (NR)
The symbol "NR" is assigned when an instructor does not indicate a grade for a student in a course. "NR" must be resolved by the end of the next regular semester, or it will revert to an "F". 
PRE-REQUISITE
The preliminary requirement that must be met before a certain course may be taken. 
REGISTRATION
Enrolling in classes.
REGISTRATION FEES
All students pay per-credit registration fees.
REGULAR STUDENT
A degree-seeking student who is officially admitted to the college.
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
The subjects that are prescribed for the completion of a particular program.
RESIDENT ALIEN
A student attending the college as a permanent immigrant who has not attained U.S. citizenship.  
RESIDENT CREDIT
Credit earned for regular classes conducted on campus, as well as correspondence classes, continuing education classes, and other distance education courses offered through Nevada State College. 
SCHEDULE, CLASS
The semester list of courses offered, including the names of the teachers, the days, hours, and locations of the classes.  
SCHEDULE, STUDENT
A listing of the courses the student takes each semester.
SEMESTER
75 instructional days.
SPECIAL FEES
Additional fees, such as lab fees, required.
SUSPENSION (Disciplinary)
The involuntary separation of a student from the college for unsatisfactory conduct. 
TRANSCRIPT
A certified copy of the student's permanent academic record on file in the Office of the Registrar. The transcript lists each course the student has taken and the final grade received.  
UNDERGRADUATE
A student who has not yet obtained a bachelor's degree.
WITHDRAWAL
The act of officially leaving the college. A student may also drop individual courses without withdrawing from the college. Consult the schedule of classes for specific dates in which the dropping of classes is allowed. Students who drop classes between the seventh day of classes and after 60 percent of the course instruction has occurred receive grades of "W" on their transcripts. Complete withdrawal from the college results in "W" grades if the student is passing classes at the time of complete withdrawal.