Glossary of Terms

One Academic Year: Two (2) semesters (Fall and Spring) or three (3) quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring) of academic study. Summer is considered an optional term.

Southern California: Includes the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Cumulative GPA: A cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) is the overall average of a student’s grades across all courses taken over time. It includes grades from every semester or term at an institution and is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. This measure provides a summary of a student’s academic performance throughout their time at the institution.

Full-time Enrollment refers to the minimum number of credit hours a student must take in a semester or term to be considered a full-time student. Typically, full-time enrollment for undergraduate students is defined as 12 or more credit hours per semester/quarter. Full-time enrollment status often impacts financial aid eligibility, student housing, and access to certain campus resources and services.

Good Academic Standing is a status indicating that a student is meeting the minimum academic requirements set by their institution

Good Disciplinary Standing indicates that a student is in compliance with the institution’s code of conduct and has no record of disciplinary actions, such as warnings, probation, suspension, or expulsion. This status means the student has adhered to the university’s behavioral and academic integrity policies.

Official Transcript is an authenticated, comprehensive record of a student’s academic history at an institution. It includes details such as courses taken, grades received, cumulative GPA, degree(s) awarded, and any applicable academic honors or distinctions. Official transcripts are typically printed on secure paper with the institution’s seal or delivered digitally through a secure system to prevent tampering.

Proof of Registration is an official document verifying a student’s enrollment in specific courses for a particular term at an educational institution