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Your Cheat Sheet to College Lingo

Don’t understand any of the college lingo your student is using? This list of terms will have you up to speed in no time.

College Lingo

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There are currently 2 terms in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Hillcat Card:
Student ID card which can serve as a debit card in specific areas on campus. More about ID cards.
Honor Roll:
For fall or spring semester, students who complete at least 12 hour and earn at least a 3.5 GPA with no grade lower than a “B” will be placed on the President’s or Dean’s honor roll, depending on specific GPAs.