| Term or
Acronym |
Definition |
| Articulation |
A process of determining whether a particular course at a community college is comparable to a corresponding course at a four-year college or university. |
| ASSIST |
An online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. |
| CAD |
Child and Adolescent Development |
| CAP |
Cooperative Admissions Program |
| Cohort |
A well-defined group of people who have had a common experience. A group of students who started a particular program at the same time and will graduate at the same time is an example of a cohort. |
| Continuing Student |
You are a continuing student if you were enrolled at Cañada, CSM, or Skyline College during Spring 2005 or Fall 2005. |
| Corequisite |
A condition of enrollment consisting of a course that must be taken concurrently with another course. |
| Counseling Center |
Counseling services are available by appointment or on a drop-in basis, Building 5, Room 204, 650.306.3452. |
| CRER |
Career and Life Planning Classes |
| CSU |
California State University |
| CSU-MB |
California State University - Monterey Bay |
| EMBA |
Executive Master of Business Administration |
| ESL |
English as a Second Language |
| Financial Aid |
There are several types of financial aid available to help eligible students cover educational costs, including numerous grants and loan programs. Complete information and applications are available in the Financial Aid office, Building 8, Room 211, 650.306.3307. |
| Former Student |
You attended Cañada, CSM and/or Skyline College previously, but have not been in attendance during the past academic year. |
| Immediate Admission |
Student meets all minimum admission criteria. |
| JEPET |
Junior English Proficiency Test |
| Matriculation |
State-mandated process designed to support student access and success. The matriculation process begins with steps students must complete to enroll in classes, continues through the students' educational careers at Can?ada, and concludes when students accomplish their educational goals and objectives. |
| New Transfer Student |
If you have attended a college or university other than Cañada, CSM, or Skyline College , you are a new transfer Student at Cañada College and may be eligible for exemptions from some of the matriculation requirements. |
| New Student |
You are a new student if you have never registered at Cañada, CSM, or Skyline College before. If you were a High School Concurrent Enrollment student, you are still considered a "new" college student. |
| On-line Courses |
Internet courses academically equivalent to on-campus courses and are transferable to most four-year colleges and universities. |
| Prerequisite |
A condition of enrollment that students are required to meet to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a course. Students who fail to meet the prerequisite may be involuntarily dropped from the course. |
| Recommended Course |
Advisory only and reflects a condition of enrollment that is strongly advised but not required. |
| SFSU |
San Francisco State University |
| Special Tuition |
Applies to the Pathways program offered at SFSU's College of Extended Learning . Students are limited to a maximum of two courses at a special tuition rate provided they are nearing completion of an AA/AS degree that includes 30 units of lower division general education and are planning to transfer to SFSU as juniors majoring in Business Administration or Child and Adolescent Development. |
| TAA |
Transfer Admission Agreement |
| Transfer Services |
University transfer is the goal of many students who attend Cañada College. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university can use Transfer Services to research universities, majors, academic requirements, college costs, and other transfer issues. Building 5, Room 204, 650.306.3372. |
| University Center |
Established in 2001 as a new model to provide four-year college degree programs, workplace certifications, and graduate-level programs that are accessible and convenient for area residents. Through partnerships with San Francisco Bay Area universities, more students can receive an affordable college education and remain close to their community, eliminating the barriers that discourage many from pursuing an education. |
| WebSMART |
Computerized registration online occurs prior to each semester. |
