Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 366 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION A session during which new students are introduced to academic programs, facilities, and student support services provided by a college. OFFICIAL ABSENCE Absence from class approved by the Vice President of Student Affairs for students who are participants in an official college activity. Approved absence documentation must be presented by students to their instructors before the official absence. Students make arrangements to complete the work they will miss. PASS/FAIL An option for class registration in which students choose to receive a grade of Pass or Fail in lieu of a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). Students can earn credits towards graduation by passing these courses but the grades will not count in their GPAs. It is best to check with an advisor to make sure that Pass/Fail grades will transfer to another college or university. PLACEMENT TEST See Course Placement Testing. PREREQUISITE Specified conditions, requirements, or classes that must be completed before enrolling in a class. For example, ENG102 has a prerequisite of ENG101. PROBATION A warning that a student is not in good academic standing. May be accompanied by restricted credit hour enrollment.