postsecondary school
University or college
A postsecondary school is any educational institution that students attend after completing high school.
This includes colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and trade programs.
The term is common in educational policy and administrative contexts where a general label is needed to cover the full range of options available to high school graduates.
She's exploring postsecondary schools that offer nursing programs.
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- community collegeTwo-year public institution
- technical collegeCareer-focused educational institution
- polytechnicApplied sciences institution
conservatory · seminary · academy · institute · junior college · liberal arts college · research university · state university
Degree-seeking college student
- graduateOne who earned degree
- bachelor'sFirst university degree
- associate'sTwo-year college degree
- master'sAdvanced graduate credential
doctorate · degree · diploma · certificate · credits · semester · coursework · syllabus
First-year student
- sophomoreSecond-year pupil
- juniorLower in standing
- seniorHigher in rank
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
sorority · Greek life · homecoming · alumni · graduation · matriculation · rush · finals
Student living building
- residence hallCampus building for student housing
- quadEnclosed campus lawn
- lecture hallRoom for academic presentations
- libraryBook collection or building
student union · cafeteria · bookstore · gymnasium · laboratory · auditorium · commons · registrar
Payment for instruction
- financial aidFunding for education expenses
- grantBestow or award money
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- bursaryEducational financial award
student loan · FAFSA · work-study · merit-based · need-based · stipend · tuition waiver · Pell Grant
Learning for mature students
- professional developmentOngoing workplace learning activities
- lifelong learningOngoing self-improvement through study
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
- online coursesInternet-based instruction programs
evening classes · distance learning · e-learning · certification · retraining · career advancement · part-time · non-traditional student
university
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- community collegeTwo-year public institution
- technical collegeCareer-focused educational institution
polytechnic · conservatory · seminary · academy · institute · junior college · liberal arts college · research university · state university · private college
undergraduate
Degree-seeking college student
- graduateOne who earned degree
- bachelor'sFirst university degree
- associate'sTwo-year college degree
master's · doctorate · degree · diploma · certificate · credits · semester · coursework · syllabus · curriculum
freshman
First-year student
fraternity · sorority · Greek life · homecoming · alumni · graduation · matriculation · rush · finals · midterms
dormitory
Student living building
- residence hallCampus building for student housing
- quadEnclosed campus lawn
- lecture hallRoom for academic presentations
library · student union · cafeteria · bookstore · gymnasium · laboratory · auditorium · commons · registrar · bursar
tuition
Payment for instruction
- financial aidFunding for education expenses
- grantBestow or award money
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
bursary · student loan · FAFSA · work-study · merit-based · need-based · stipend · tuition waiver · Pell Grant · endowment
adult education
Learning for mature students
- professional developmentOngoing workplace learning activities
- lifelong learningOngoing self-improvement through study
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
online courses · evening classes · distance learning · e-learning · certification · retraining · career advancement · part-time · non-traditional student · upskilling
postsecondary schoolelementary school
Institution for young pupils
primary school · grade school · kindergarten · high school · preschool
postsecondary schoolprecollege
Before undergraduate studies
primary education · secondary education · basic education · compulsory education
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