Understanding college terminology helps with planning , saves you time , and is important to your success as a student .
LEARN THE LINGO
Understanding college terminology helps with planning , saves you time , and is important to your success as a student .
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ENROLL
To officially register as a member of an institution . The entire process from application to day one of classes .
APPLY
To make a formal request to become a student . You need to fill out an online application to attend the institution .
REGISTER
The process of signing up for classes . This cannot be done until after admissions approves your application and your holds have been completed .
ADD / DROP
Dropping or adding a class before the deadline .
WITHDRAW
Withdrawing from a class after the add / drop deadline , which may result in financial aid penalties .
What Are …
HOLDS
Holds may be placed for a number of reasons , including an outstanding admission requirement , unpaid financial obligations , or an incorrect address . Certain holds can prevent registration . Once you have access to the myEFSC student portal , your Message Center will list any holds , including those that prevent registering for classes .
View Types of Holds
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Decoding College Lingo
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