College Terms

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Secondary school record (as admission factor)

Information maintained by the secondary school that may include such things as the student's high school transcript, class rank, GPA, and teacher and counselor recommendations.

Student-designed major

A program of study based on individual interests, designed with the assistance of an adviser.

Study abroad

Any arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. Can be at a campus abroad or through a cooperative agreement with some other U.S. college or an institution of another country.

Summer session

A summer session is shorter than a regular quarter and not considered part of the academic year. Summer courses at SOU are of varying length and many are taught online.