A sum of money that is charged by an institution per term, course or credit, in exchange for instruction and training.

Credit that is given toward degree completion based on studies that were completed at another institution.

An official record of a student’s marks at a high school or institution of higher education.

A piece of writing on a certain subject that is required for a student to finish a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

A student, usually in graduate school, who assists a professor with instructing an undergraduate course, generally as part of an assistantship or even fellowship. At some institutions, TA’s give lectures and grade assignments.

A student who is in their second year of high school or college.

A student who is in their fourth year of high school or college.

A class that is given to a small group of students who are usually more advanced, during which students meet with their professor to discuss specialized topics.

The academic calendar that divides the school year into equal segments of approximately 15 to 18 weeks each. Most colleges in the U.S. divide their school year into the spring, summer and fall semesters.

The capacity to view letters and decipher the “code” of the letters to make it a word.