Career services can assist students in deciding on a major, assist students in exploration of satisfying career opportunities that match their goals, talents, and interests.

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Pertaining or belonging to a college or university. Generally refers to the formal teaching-learning functions of a college/university rather than the business operations or student social life.

Academic Advising is an integral part of undergraduate education. Academic advisors are here to provide the student with resources, guidance and support to achieve their academic, career and personal goals.

The certification that a school or program meets a set of quality standards. In the United States schools of higher education are accredited by one of six regional accreditation associations. Programs are accredited by professional organizations.

A program of college-level courses offered to advanced high school students. Colleges/universities often grant credit to students who achieve specific scores on the culminating exams. The exams are administered by the College Board.

Describes the process of equating courses of one institution to another and the way the classes will be used at the receiving institution. The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) assists the student in this process. If students complete the IAI general education core requirements, they know that, if they transfer to a participating institution, [..]

Transfer policies can change from year to year and may have small-print details that are easily overlooked. This resources is targeted for Advisors and transfer coordinators to keep them up to date with what it takes to successfully transfer and help students. Use this resource to help navigate the transfer process.

A type of undergraduate degree. Associate degrees require a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and consist of three parts: general education requirements, major requirements, and electives. Some specific associate degrees which are designed to transfer are : Associate in Arts (A.A.), and Associate in Science (A.S.). A student attending full time e [..]

A type of undergraduate degree. Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 semester credits. Some specific degrees are: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) A student attending full time each semester (a minimum of 15 semester credit hours) could complete a bach [..]