leave of absence
n.L2 AdvancedB2
An officially approved period away from study, with arrangements for a possible return.
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course substitution
n. · B2 · L2An approved arrangement allowing one course to fulfill a requirement normally assigned to another.
credit hour
n. · B2 · L2An institutional unit used to assign academic credit to a course's expected amount of study.
defer admission
v. · B2 · L2to arrange a later start after being offered a study place
diploma
n. · B2 · L2An official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or earned a qualification.
double major
n. · B2 · L2A degree plan in which a student completes the main-subject requirements for two fields.
drop a course
v. · B2 · L2to remove a course from the set of classes you are enrolled in
elective
n. · B2 · L2a course selected from available options rather than specifically required
enrollment
n. · B2 · L2the process of officially registering as a student or course participant
enrollment cap
n. · B2 · L2An official upper limit on the number of students who may join a course or program.
extracurricular
adj. · B2 · L2taking place outside the formal academic curriculum of an institution
grade point average
n. · B2 · L2A numerical average of the values assigned to course grades, often weighted by course credits.
graduate student
n. · B2 · L2a student pursuing advanced study after completing a first degree
guest lecture
n. · B2 · L2an academic talk delivered by someone invited to speak to a course or institution
gymnasium
n. · B2 · L2a large indoor space used for sports, exercise, and physical education
housing deposit
n. · B2 · L2money paid in advance to reserve university housing or cover possible damage
independent study
n. · B2 · L2A course arrangement in which a student pursues an individual topic under agreed faculty supervision.
intake
n. · B2 · L2A group of students accepted to begin a program at a particular time.
lab report
n. · B2 · L2a written account of the methods and findings of laboratory work
late penalty
n. · B2 · L2A reduction in a score or grade because work is submitted after its deadline.
lease
n. · B2 · L2a legal agreement that allows someone to use housing for a stated period and price
leave of absence
n. · B2 · L2An officially approved period away from study, with arrangements for a possible return.
make up
v. · B2 · L2to complete course work or an assessment missed at an earlier time
meal plan
n. · B2 · L2an arrangement providing students with specified meals or dining access for a period
minor
n. · B2 · L2a secondary subject studied alongside the main subject of a degree
noncredit
adj. · B2 · L2Not providing credits that count toward an academic qualification.
on track to graduate
adj. · B2 · L2Making the progress needed to graduate at the planned time.
open house
n. · B2 · L2an event during which an institution welcomes visitors to explore its facilities and programs
pass/fail option
n. · B2 · L2A choice to receive a pass or fail result for a course instead of a more detailed grade.
place a hold
v. · B2 · L2to ask a library to reserve an item when it becomes available
prerequisite
n. · B2 · L2a requirement that must be met before a particular course can be taken