TOEFL Campus Life Vocabulary Complete

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academic advisor: a person who helps students make decision

about their academic programs

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ace: to receive a grade of A

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admission office: the administrative office where students

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commencement: a graduate cermony

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committee: a group of professors who guide a graduate

student's program and approve the thesis or dissertation

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apply for admission to a college or university

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all- nighters: a study session that lasts all night

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article: a publication about an academic subject

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assignment: work that must be done as part of the requirements

processes, and stores information

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assistant Professor: a college or university teacher who ranks

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assistantship: an opportunity for a graduate student to teach or

above a lecturer and below an associate professor

do research in exchange for a stipend
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associate professor: a college or university teacher who ranks

computer disk: a magnetic disk on which computer data is

stored

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counselor: a person who gives advice, often of a personal

nature

for a class
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computer: a programmable electronic machine that calculates,

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course: a class

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course request (form): a form used to register for a class

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cram: to study at the last minute

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credit: a unit of study

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credit hour: the number that represents on hour of class per

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curve: a grading system that relies on the normal curve of

above an assistant professor and below a professor

week for one term

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audit: to attend a course without credit

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be behind: to be late; to have a lot of work to do

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bear: a difficult class

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bike: an abbreviation of the word bicycle

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cut class: to be absent from class, usually without a good excuse

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bike rack: the metal supports where bicycles are parked

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dean: an administrator who ranks above a department chair and

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blackboard: the writing surface in the front of the classroom

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dean's list: the honor roll at a college or university

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declare: to make an official decision about a major field of study

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degree: an academic title awarded to a student who completes a

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department: a division of a college or university organized by

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department chair: an university administrator for a division of

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diploma: the certificate of completion for a degree

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dissertation: a thesis that is written in partial fulfillment of the

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distance learning: courses organized so that students can

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book: a written work

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book bag: a bag in which to carry books and school supplies

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bookstore: the store on campus where students buy their

distribution, resulting in a few A grades, the majority C grades,

and a few failing grades

below a vice president

course of study

textbook
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break: a pause in work or study

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bring up: to improve

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cafeteria: a restaurant where students can select food from

several choices and carry their meals on trays to their tables

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call on: to acknowledge in class; to invite to speak

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call the roll: to read the names on a class roster in order to take
attendance

subject
a college or university

requirements for a doctorate.

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campus: the buildings and grounds of a college or university

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campus security: the police on campus

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carrel: a private study space in the stacks of the library

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division: a group of departments in a college or university

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chapter: a division in a book

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doctorate: the degree after a master's degree awarded to an

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cheat: to act dishonestly

dorm: an abbreviation for dormitory

complete the requirements by computer, or other media, often

without going to campus

academic doctor

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cheating: a dishonest act

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check out: to borrow

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draft: a preliminary copy of a paper or other written document

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class: the meeting place and the content of a course

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drop: to withdraw from a course

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class discussion: an exchange of ideas during a class

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drop out: to withdraw from a college university

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closed out: to be denied access to a class

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due: expected on a certain date

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coed: an abbreviation for coeducational, which is a system of

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elective (course): an optional academic course

education in which both men and women attend the same school
or classes

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enroll: to register for a course or a university program

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essay: a short composition on a single subject, usually

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exam: an abbreviation for examination

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college: a school that grants a bachelor's degree; an

undergraduate division or a school within a university

presenting the personal opinion of the author

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excused absence: absence with the permission of the professor

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expel: to dismiss from school (kick out)

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extension: additional time

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faculty member: a teacher in a college or university

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fail: to receive an unacceptable grade

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fee: a charge for services

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field trip: a trip for observation and education

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fill-in-the-blank (test): an objective test in which the student

completes sentences by writing in the missing words

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final (exam): the last examination of an academic course

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fine: a sum of money paid for violation of a rule

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fraternity: a social organization for male college students

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fraternity row: a street where many fraternity houses are

located

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freshman: a first- year college student

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full- time: the number of hours for standard tuition at a college

or university, usually 9 hours for a graduate student and 12- 15
hours for an undergraduate student

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G.P.A: abbreviation for grade point average

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get behind: to be late or off schedule

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get caught up: to bring up to date

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grade point average: a scale, usually 0-4, on which grades are

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grades: a standard number or letter indicating a student's level

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graduate school: a division of a college or university to serve

calculated
of performance
students who are pursuing masters or doctoral degrees
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graduate student: a student who is pursuing a master's pr

doctorate

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grant: funds for research or study

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group project: an assignment to be completed by three or more

students

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hand back: return an assignment

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handout: prepared notes that a teacher provides to the class

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head resident: the advisor for a dormitory

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health center: the clinic on campus to provide basic health care

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health insurance: protection for students who may need

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interlibrary loan: a system that allows students on one

campus to borrow books from other libraries on other campuses

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internship: a training opportunity for an advanced student or

a recent graduate

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junior: a third- year college student

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keep grades up: to maintain a good grade point average

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lab: abbreviation for laboratory

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lab assistant: a graduate student who helps in the lab

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lab report: a written description of the laboratory activities

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laboratory: a classroom equipped for experiments and

research

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learning assistance center: an area used for tutoring and

special programs to help students with their classes

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lecture: a presentation for a class delivered by the professor

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lecturer: a college or university teacher, usually without rank

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library: the building on campus where books and other

research materials are kept

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library card: an identification card that permits the holder to

borrow books and materials from the library

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library fine: a payment for returning books and materials after

the due date

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lost and found: an area on campus where items are kept for
their owners to reclaim

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lower- division (course): introductory- level courses for firstand second- year students

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major: a field of study chosen as an academic specialty

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makeup test: a test taken after the date of the original

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married student housing: apartments on or near campus for

married students

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Mickey Mouse course: a very easy course

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midterm: an exam that is given in the middle of the term

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minor: a secondary area of study

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miss (class): to be absent

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multiple- choice test: an objective test with questions that

provide several possible answer choices

for students

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interactive television (course): a distance learning course

that is taught on two- way television connections

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notebook: a bound book with blank pages in it for notes

medical attention

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notebook computer: a computer the size of a notebook

hit the books: to study very hard

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homework: schoolwork done at home

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honors: special recognition for exceptional students

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housing office: an administrative office for residence halls and

off- campus rentals

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instructor: a college or university teacher who ranks below an

assistant professor

objective test: a test with questions that have one possible

answer, usually presented in a multiple- choice, matching, or
true- false format

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incomplete: a grade in course that allows students to complete

requirements the following term

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notes: a brief record of a lecture to help students recall the

important points

office: a place for university faculty and staff to meet with

students and do their work

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office hours: a schedule when faculty are in their offices to

meet with students

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on probation: prep. phrase experiencing a trial period to

improve grade before disciplinary action

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library, usually for use only in the library

online course: a course taught on the internet

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open- book test: a test during which students may consult

their books and notes

override: permission to enter a class for which the student

does not qualify

research: investigation or study

research assistant: a research position under the supervision
of a faculty member

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research paper: a written report based on research

resisdent advisor: an advisor who lives in a dormitory in
order to provide supervision and counseling for the students

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orientation: a program for new students at a college or

university during which they recieve information about the
school

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on reserve: prep. phrase retained in a special place in the

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review session: a study meeting to review material before a

test, often led by the professor

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room and board: fees for room rent and meals

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roommate: a person who shares a room or rooms

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schedule: a list of courses with days, times, and locations

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paper: a research report

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scholarship: a grat awarded to a student

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parking garage: a structure for parking, usually requiring

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section: one of several options for the same course

payment
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parking lot: an area for parking

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parking permit: permission to park in certain parking lots or

garages

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parking space: a designated area for one car

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parking ticket: notice of a fine due for parking in a restrited

area

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shuttle: a bus that has a short route around the campus area

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sign- up (for a class): to enroll (in a class)

skip class: to be absent

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pass back: to return tests and assignments to the owner

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placement office: the office where students recieve assistance

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person credit

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sophomore: a second- year college student

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sorority: a social organization for female college students

spring break: a short vacation in the middle of the spring

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pop quiz: a quiz that is given without notice

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post (grade): to publish a list and display it in a public place

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presentation: a lecture, speech, or demonstration in front of

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student: one who attends a school

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student I.D. number: a number used for identification at a

college or university, often a social security number

the class
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professor: a college or university teacher who rans above an

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program of study: a list of the courses that a student must

take to fullfill the requirements for graduation

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quarter: a school term that is unually ten to twelve weeks in

length

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quiz: an evaluation that is usually shorter and worth fewer

student union: a building on campus where students can

relax

project: an assignment that often involves the application of

knowledge

student services: an administrative branch of a college or

university that provides noninstructional support services for
students

associate professor
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stacks: the area of the library where most of the books are
shelved

prerequisite: a course required before a student is eligible to

take a higher- level course

social security number: a nine- digit number that is often

used for student identification as well as for employment
purposes

plagiarize: to use someone else's written work without giving

plagiarizing: the use of someone else's work without giving

snack bar: a small restaurant area where a limited menu is

available

that person credit

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short- essay test: a test with questions that require a written

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part- time: less than the full work day or school day

in locating employment

senior: a fourth- year student

response of one sentence to one paragraph in length

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semester: a school term that is usually fifteen to eighteen

weeks in length

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studies: research investigations

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study: to acquire knowledge or understanding of a subject

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study date: a date in which the activity is studying

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study lounge: a quiet area of a dormitory where students can

points than a test

go to study

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registrar: a university offical in charge of keeping records

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subject: as area of study

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registration: the process for enrolling in course at a college or

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summer school: the summer sessions ,which are usually June

university
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report: a written or oral presentation of results, either of

research or experimentation

through August
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T.A.: an abbreviation for teaching assistant

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teaching assistant: a graduate student whose teaching duties are supervised by a faculty member

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tenure: an academic rank that guarantees permanent status

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term: a time period when school is in session, usually a quarter or a semester

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test: an evaluation that is usually longer and worth more points than a quiz but shorter and worth fewer points than an exam

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textbook: a book that is used for a course

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thesis: a written research report in partial fulfillment of a graduate degree

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transcript: a printed copy of a sutdent's grade

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transfer: to change schools

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tuition: fees for instruction at a school

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tuition hike: an increase in the fess for instruction

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turn in: to submit an assignment

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tutor: a private instructor, often another student

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tutoring: private instruction

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undergrad: abbreviation for undergraduate

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undergraduate (student): a student pursuing a bachelor's degree

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upper- division (course): advanced courses for third- and fourth- year students

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withdraw: to leave school

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work- study: a special program that allows study time when there is nothing to do on the job

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Xerox (machine): a copy machine