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• If you are in a vehicle: Get out immediately and go to a nearby sturdy building or storm shelter
and seek shelter on its lowest floor. Do not park the vehicle under a bridge or overpass.
• If you are outside without nearby shelter: Lie down in a nearby ditch,
ravine or depression and cover your head with your hands.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: means a severe thunderstorm is occurring. Move indoors to a place of
safety.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: indicates a possibility of thunderstorms which might produce large hail or
damaging winds. When a watch is issued, go about normal activities, but be aware of the weather.
Flash Flood Warning: when a heavy amount of rain creates the possibility of flooding. Be aware of
water on the roads. Do not drive in standing or moving water.
Flash Flood Watch: heavy amount of rain creates flooding. Be aware of water on the roads. Do not drive
in standing or moving water.
At times the university will have a fire or tornado drill. It is important to follow the directions of the
Resident Assistant (RA), instructor or university staff. If a student does not participate in the drill, there
are judicial consequences.

GLOSSARY
We’ve also compiled a list of terms to help you understand the lingo at the university campus.
Academic Advisor: The main purpose of attending an American university is to receive an education.
Academic advisors will help you plan out your course of study and en sure that you take the best classes
to achieve your goals. Usually you will be assigned an academic advisor before you arrive to the campus,
but as you take more classes and get more acquainted with the faculty, you will typically be able to
choose your advisor based on their familiarity with the program you would like to complete. For names
and contact information, please check your student portal.
Code of Conduct: Being part of a university community means you will be living with people from
diverse backgrounds, experiences and expectations. The university’s Code of Conduct outlines the
university’s expectations for your behavior, including policies and rules that you must follow. Make sure
you read and understand the documents you are signing and feel free to ask questions, this will help you
have a positive on-campus experience. Many universities can also provide a copy in your native
language for you to read.
Credits: Credits (sometimes referred to as “Credit Hours”) are values assigned to each course offered at
a university. A certain number of credits are required to attain any degree. Most classes are worth 3
credit hours, while some may be higher. Generally, the courses with higher credit values (4 or 5 credit
hours) require more in-class time than lower credit courses. Most universities and colleges consider full-

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