Earned Credits
The completed courses for which a passing grade has been awarded. In-progress courses are not included in this calculation.
Attempted Credits
Credits for courses a student has taken or is currently taking. Attempted credits may include courses for which the student did not ultimately earn credit.
In-Progress Credits
Credits for courses that have not been given a final grade; the coursework of the present term.
Student Level
The academic level assigned to a student, such as undergraduate or graduate, which may affect which courses the student is eligible to register for. The Student Level permitted to register for each course is listed on the Restrictions tab of the Class Details in the University Schedule of Classes.
Student Type
Similar to student class standing, students will carry different student types throughout their academic career. Types of students include: First time, Continuing, Transfer, Non-matriculated, Post-Graduate, and Visiting.
Major
A student’s primary area of academic study within a degree program. A major consists of a defined set of courses and requirements that must be completed as part of the degree. Major requirements typically make up about one-third of the total requirements for the degree.
The courses associated with student's primary major are considered degree requirements and necessary for graduation.
More information about additional majors beyond a primary major can be found in the Academic Catalog.
Double/Secondary Major
A student's secondary area of academic study within a degree program. Students are not required to complete a secondary major unless noted in their degree requirements.
The courses associated with student's secondary major are NOT considered degree requirements and are NOT necessary for graduation.
Minor
An additional area of study that is unrelated to the student's declared major.
Most minors can be completed with approximately 16 credits of coursework.
The courses associated with student's minor are NOT considered degree requirements and are NOT necessary for graduation.
Concentration
An additional area of study that is related to the student's declared major.
A concentration is considered to be more robust than a minor. Most concentrations can be completed with approximately 18-20 credits of coursework. Students are not required to complete a concentration unless noted in their degree requirements.
The courses associated with concentration are NOT considered degree requirements and are NOT necessary for graduation, unless noted in the degree requirements.
Catalog Year
The academic year used to determine which degree, major, minor, and other curriculum requirements apply to a student.