Glossary

Open Admission A type of college admissions process where the only criterion for entrance is a high school diploma or GED. Typically, community colleges and select online programs are the only institutions that offer this type of admission.

Out-of-state Tuition/Out-of-state Student A student attending a public university outside of their state of residence (prior to college) must pay a slightly higher tuition rate that in-state students.

Overnights The chance for prospective students to spend the night in a dorm and get a taste of what real campus life is like. The events are usually organized by institutions in the spring when students are making acceptance decisions.