Undergraduate Admission: Definition Of Common Terms
Undergraduate Admission: A faculty person, often a professor in the student’s field of study, who assists a student in selecting courses and creating a study schedule is known as an academic adviser. After being admitted to Barry University, students are given an academic advisor. Before registering for classes, students must meet with their academic advisers to get their advice and authorization.
Academic Majors
Focus area within a specific subject of study. Most college students spend their junior and senior years concentrating on their majors.
Accepted
A general admission status denoting the fulfillment of enrollment prerequisites by the prospective student.
Undergraduate Admission: Accepted To The University
This particular admission status at Barry University denotes that the prospective student has fulfilled the enrollment prerequisites for their intended academic program. Although enrolling and attending classes does not guarantee acceptance into one’s desired degree, students who are accepted into the institution might still do so.
Accepted Into The Program
A prospective student’s acceptance status at Barry University indicates that they have fulfilled the enrollment requirements for the particular program (major) that they have chosen.
Undergraduate Admission: Acceptance Letter
A letter from Barry University extending an invitation to apply for admission to the class for the next academic year following evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications. The submission of final official transcripts showing academic achievement comparable to what was demonstrated at the time the initial application materials were submitted is a prerequisite for final admission.
Undergraduate Admission: Admission Procedure
The set of procedures by which admission counselors examine applications, choose which ones to accept or reject, and inform applicants of their status.
Undergraduate Admission: Affidavit of Support
A formal record attesting to a donor’s or organization’s commitment to provide support. It is a prerequisite that overseas students at Barry University must fulfill after being admitted.
Admission Status
The point in the admission counselors’ evaluation process of each specific prospective student’s dossier. Sometimes, when there are missing papers that keep the counselors from reaching an admissions decision, students get in touch with Barry University to find out their admissions status.
Admission Counselor
An official from the Admissions Office helps potential students with the application process. You will be paired with a special admission counselor at Barry University who will answer your inquiries directly after you submit your application.
Undergraduate Admission and Application
A document that allows applicants to indicate their interest in being admitted and starts the admissions process for different programs and academic levels at a school. Although completing an application online using the myBarry system is the recommended way at Barry University, prospective students may still fill out and submit a traditional paper application form if that is not possible.
Applicant
Any student who has finished Barry University’s application procedure.
Undergraduate Admission and Award Letter
A letter sent to a student who has been approved for financial help that details the kind, quantity, and timing of the money received for several financial aid programs.
A bank letter certifies that a student has enough money to cover their school expenses while they are enrolled at Barry University. The price of education includes other costs such as books, lodging & board, and tuition. The letter has to be reissued at the beginning of every new academic year because its validity is just one year. To be eligible to receive an I-20, you must have this letter.
A Commuter Student
Is any student, whether they live at home with their parents or in an apartment or house of their own, who does not reside on campus or in accommodation provided by the university?
Credit
A measurement that a student receives upon finishing a course in academia. Every credit is worth one degree toward graduation. While certain programs, including labs or ISR (Sports & Recreation) classes, may only give one or two credits, the majority of courses offer three credits. 120–124 credits are required in total to earn a bachelor’s degree.
A person who assists a student in navigating various university procedures is known as a counselor. There are two different kinds of counselors at Barry’s Recruitment and Admissions: Financial Aid Counselors, who assist students in navigating financial assistance procedures and challenges, and Admission Counselors, who assist with the admissions process.
Deferral
The procedure of deferring a decision about admission to a later stage of the selection process. A student who is approved may defer entrance for one year.
A doctoral degree is an academic title designating the most advanced level of formal research or study in a certain discipline. also alludes to a group of degrees that allow its holders to work in particular fields, including law or medicine: the Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy).
Enrollment is the process of starting classes at Barry University, including matriculation, registration, and, if necessary, living on campus.
A payment used to secure a student’s spot in the incoming class and to indicate their intention to attend Barry University is known as an enrollment deposit.
A student’s eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work money is ascertained using the F.A.F.S.A. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. You may access the F.A.F.S.A. online.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (F.E.R.P.A.) is a form that students must complete after enrolling and registering at a university. Permission to access student records, enrollment status, grades, and other information from the institution is granted by the FERPA form to anyone designated by the student.
Financial Aid
Funds are given to students to help with the cost of their further education after high school. Financial aid packages comprise many forms of assistance such as federal Work Study, student loans, and scholarships or grants. Financial help based on need may be provided by either the federal or state governments.
A financial aid counselor is an Office of Financial Aid representative who helps potential students with the financial assistance application process. Following your application to Barry University, you will be paired with a special financial assistance consultant who will answer your inquiries directly.
Final Official Transcript
A transcript of courses taken in high school and/or college that formally documents a student’s academic progress after those courses have been finished in those institutions. Transcripts are only accepted as official at Barry University if they are sent in a sealed envelope with the school seal still intact or if they are obtained straight from the school.
A student who enrolls in and attends classes for a minimum of 12 credits every semester is considered full-time.
International students who are approved are given an I-20 form, which serves as a multipurpose government document informing the US government that they meet the requirements for F-1 student status. For travel and educational purposes, this document must be in valid status for all overseas students. This document is only sent to prospective students who satisfy Barry University’s admissions standards and demonstrate that they have enough money to live and study in the United States without being impoverished or engaging in unlawful employment. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate after obtaining an I-20 form from an educational institution.
A full-time graduate student who works in a university department in exchange for tuition reimbursement is known as a GRADUATE ASSISTANT (GA). Depending on the department a GA works in, they may get a stipend.
A graduate student has completed their undergraduate studies and is pursuing a master’s degree.
Undergraduate Admission and Grant
Unrestricted financial awards, usually from state or federal sources, that are not returned. Usually, they are determined by the need for money.
A student who is neither a citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States is considered an international student. This student has to have both an I-20 paperwork and a student visa.
In Progress
A status for admission indicating that an admission decision has not yet been made. There are several possible causes for this, such as missing credentials or a file review pending the results of more testing.
Undergraduate Admission and Missing Credentials
Documents that must be provided before the file and admissions process are finished, such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or identity documents, among other things, that are missing from a student’s file.
Major
Focus area within a specific academic discipline. Most college students spend their junior and senior years concentrating on their majors.
Mayberry: An interactive online application tool that lets prospective students apply online for admission and on-campus accommodation while keeping track of their application progress. This application streamlines the payment of various fees and makes it easier to determine which papers are still needed to finish the application process.
Undergraduate Admission and Official Transcript
A transcript of a student’s courses taken in high school and/or college, together with their grades. That is either directly from the school the student attended or is sent in a sealed envelope that still has the school seal on it.
Undergraduate Admission and Orientation
A smooth transition to Barry University begins with proper orientation. Academic adviser meetings, class schedules, book orders, and college ID pickups. A closer look at the resident halls, and commuting simulations (if living off campus). Peer interactions and more are all planned for students.
A student who enrolls for fewer than nine credits every semester is considered a part-time student.
Prospective students are any students who might apply to Barry University, especially those who have expressed interest in enrolling there.
A student who lives on campus in accommodation provided by the university is known as a resident student.
Rolling admissions is the process by which Barry University evaluates each candidate as soon as all necessary documentation (such as test results and transcripts) is received. And applicants are promptly notified of our decision. The application process at Barry University is open-ended.
Orientation Gatherings
The form that families get after submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). And containing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is called the Student Aid Report (SAR).
The academic term in which classes are held is called the semester. Barry University offers two semesters in a year. The fall semester runs from the end of August until the middle of December. Early January is when the Spring Semester starts, and it concludes early in May. These are the occasions when classes are required. Barry offers two summer semesters as well. Mid-May to mid-June is Summer I, while Mid-June to late July is Summer II. These times are not required for classes.
Student loans are low-interest loans given to students to cover their educational costs. For American citizens and residents, the federal government insures student loans. The federal government, the university they attend, or a financial institution are the three sources of loans available to students. Students who are eligible for federal loans based on need. The students won’t be required to pay interest while they’re still in school. Generally speaking, rates are lower than those of other loans, and repayment is postponed until the student graduates.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or T.O.E.F.L., is a necessary exam for students whose native tongue is not English. Three multiple-choice portions comprise the test: reading comprehension, structure, written expression, and hearing comprehension. See the precise score conditions set by Barry University.
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A student’s academic record consists of their high school and/or college course grades.
Transfer students are applicants who wish to switch schools. And carry credits from work they accomplished there. And who has at least 12 transferable credits from a college or university with regional accreditation?
A student pursuing a bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate.
Work-Study
Students can earn money for college through part-time employment under the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. Which is a federally sponsored, need-based financial assistance program. Students must meet certain requirements to be eligible for Federal Work-Study. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time in degree programs. And demonstrate financial need.
Federal Work-Study cannot be provided to a student as part of their financial assistance package. They must apply for financial help. Undergraduate students who meet the requirements may work on campus up to 20 hours per week. There are several situations and places for labor. Pay varies according to the nature of the work.
