Terms and Acronyms
LIFT
Launching and Inspiring your First-year Transition. A student success pathway of activities and involvement benchmarks for first-year students (0-30 credits).
Major
A student’s primary field of study. The major is usually the field of a student’s intended career.
Mentor
A mentor is a student success advisor or faculty member who guides and advises students in matters such as deciding on a major, developing a degree plan, selecting courses and preparing for a career. Each student is assigned a mentor. Students must meet with their mentor each semester for advising before the mentor hold will be lifted for registration.
MFA
Multi-Factor Authentication. MFA is the login process for GGC applications wherein credentials are verified through a second means of contact, like a phone call or text message. Contact GGC’s Helpdesk if you have any issues or questions with MFA logins.
Minor
A student’s secondary field of study. Fewer classes are required for a minor than for a major (usually 15-18 credits). Students are not required to have a minor.
MPN
Master Promissory Note. This is an agreement with the federal Department of Education where a student/parent promises to repay accepted loans at the agreed-upon interest rate. It must be completed by the student and/or parent if either party wants the loans to be issued.