College Lingo

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.

A B C D F G H I M P R S T U

There are currently 4 terms in this directory beginning with the letter B.

Bachelor Degree:

Typically requires 120-130 hours of courses to complete. See our Bachelor Degrees.

Blue Book:

Literally a blue book containing writing paper; used for essay tests. Shop the RSU Bookstore.

Bulletin:

University publication, produced each academic year, that details policies, degree requirements, and course descriptions. See our Bulletin.

Bursar:

A person who manages student financial affairs of a college or university. More about Bursar.