Early College Terminologies

Admissions and Records (A&R) is the department that manages all Chabot applications, legal and formal paperwork (forms, transcripts, degrees). A&R processes Individual Dual Enrollment (IDE) applications for Early College. Visit the A&R website for contact information and assistance.

Canvas is a web-based learning management system (LMS). It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about student skill development and learning achievement. Visit the Canvas student support page for instructions and assistance.

CLASS-Web is the student portal where students can access their grades and transcripts, register for classes, check financial aid status, and access other services.

DSPS (Disabled Students Resource Center) is a resource center for individuals with physical, mental, or learning disabilities. Concurrent Enrollment Students who have an IEP should visit the Chabot College DSPS website.

FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This federal law gives parents the right to have access to their child’s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable info from the education records. When a student turns 18 years old, or they enter a postsecondary institution at any age, FERPA rights transfer from the parents to the student.

NGR Web Drop means No Grade on Record (NGR). This means that you dropped a course before the NGR web drop date, so it will not be on your final transcript.

A part-time college student takes fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This option is great if you have other responsibilities (like work and/or family) or if you want a slower academic pace. Part-time status gives you more flexibility.

Your W# is your student ID number. Please keep your W# safe and secure.

Withdrawing is when you decide to leave a course around mid-semester. When you withdraw from a course, you will not receive a grade for the class, but a “W” will show up on your transcript. Excessive withdrawals (W‘s) may delay how long it takes you to complete your degree and may impact your financial aid. Dropping a course, on the other hand, refers to the first week or so of the semester when you decide a certain class is not the right fit – and nothing appears on your transcript. Please see the Add, Drop and Withdrawal policies.

Zonemail is the Gmail account for all students at Chabot College. Learn how to access, reset, forward, and use Zonemail for college communication at the  Zonemail page

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly skilled careers.

Assessments are one of the ways that Chabot determines what level of English, Math, or Chemistry a student is at. Students also have the option to use transcripts instead of an assessment if they completed a high school course that meets a prerequisite requirement. Learn more at the assessment page.

This is the official course transfer and articulation system/database for CA colleges and universities. ASSIST is best used in combination with seeing a counselor. It is intended to help students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transferring coursework from a public CA community college to a public CA university. Visit Assist.org

Associate degree for Transfer (ADT) is a specialized degree program designed to allow community college students to seamlessly transfer credits from their two-year associate’s degree to a four-year university. See the program lists.

Associate in Arts (AA) is a two-year undergraduate degree program that typically requires 60 credit hours to complete. It is typically offered by community colleges. The AA focuses on general education (GE) courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences; and it can lead to various career options or transfer to four-year bachelor’s programs. See the program lists.

Associate in Science (AS) is a two-year undergraduate degree program that typically requires 60 credit hours to complete. It is typically offered by community colleges. The AS focuses on fields like science, business, engineering, and allied health; it can lead to various career options or transfer to four-year bachelor’s programs. See the program lists.

Asynchronous courses have no required meeting times online or in person. Students are expected to log in to Canvas daily and complete assignments, online discussions and activities within specific deadlines.
See instructions ructions on how to look for Chabot College asynchronous courses for IDE (Individual Dual Enrollment) students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are degrees and certificates at Chabot College that specialize in skilled trades.

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the uniform application for federal, Cal Grant and campus-based financial aid for college students.

Full-Time Status refers to a student who takes 12+ units. Note that some student financial aid (including grants and scholarships) requires students to be full-time.

General Education (GE) is a required pattern of courses covering a breadth of subjects thought to be useful for all college students regardless of their major.

IGETC is Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. This is a series of courses, certified by California Community Colleges, that you complete to satisfy the freshman/sophomore-level general education requirements at a University of California campus. See the 2024-2025 IGETC or for all years, visit the GE & Transfer Patter page. 

Late-Start Classes begin several weeks after the start of a [15- to 17-week] college semester. They are typically 8-10 weeks long; they represent a variety of subjects; and they're worth the same amount of credit hour units as a semester-long course.

Lower Division courses introduce undergraduate students to an academic discipline, designed primarily for first-year students and sophomores.

A college pathway is a course or program designed to help a student gain access to a university and prepare them for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree. It can simplify the transfer credit assessment process and provide a smooth transition.

Special Programs: “We understand you have work, family, and personal challenges that make staying focused while in college difficult. Please explore our website to learn about the resources and learning communities that are available to you! We have seven learning communities that focus on transfer and your area of interest. Each learning community specializes in providing packaged transferable classes, individualized counseling, and building community. Our resource programs provide money for school, individualized counseling, school supplies, and more” (Dean Molina, CC Special Programs & Services). Visit the Special Programs page.

Many students transfer from a 2-year college to a 4-year university. However, not every credit you earn at a 2-year college will transfer to a 4-year university. By asking your college counselor if classes will transfer before you select them, you can save time and money. You can sign up for an Associate’s Degree for Transfer program at a 2-year college. In some cases, community college students are guaranteed admission at select institutions under an articulation agreement – a partnership between colleges and universities to ease the transfer process. Some articulation agreements focus solely on course equivalencies to ensure students' credits are transferable. And some schools require students to be enrolled in college for a certain amount of time before qualifying to transfer. To make an appointment with a Chabot College counselor, visit the Counselor Center page.