Units of measurement that a university uses to convey that a student has completed courses that are needed for their degree program.

The number of courses that students take during a specific semester or term.

A scheduled course on a specific topic or subject. Each institution of higher education offers degree programs that are comprised of specific and elective courses.

Student housing provided by a university of higher education. Usually called a “residence hall.”

The highest degree conferred by an institution of higher education.

A comprehensive research study or writing project on a specific subject of inquiry that usually submitted at the end of a doctoral program.

A division of academic study.

A division of a university that is made of support staff, professors, etc. that provide instruction in a specific degree program, such as the education department.

A diploma that is conferred to students by a school after they complete their degree program.

A degree program that allows students to receive two degrees from a college or university.