Few more terms and their meanings by Tej Kohli

1. Credit
An instructional activity performed by students that applies toward their program of studies.

2. Dual credit
NHMCCD agreements with several high school districts which permit eligible high school students to earn college credit while concurrently satisfying high school graduation requirements.

3. English as a Second Language (ESL)
A course designed for non-native speakers of English.

4. Global Exploration for Students (GES)
Same term as study abroad for students

5. Grade-point average (GPA)
The sum of grade points earned for each course determined by multiplying the number of points for each grade by the number of credit hours the course carries.