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Glossary of Terms In Administrative Data and Reports

Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research

Academic Level

Definition

Indicates whether a student is an undergraduate, graduate or professional, or special student. For undergraduates, students are freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior based on accumulated credits, not the duration of time at the University.

Data Cookbook URL (requires authorization)
https://uwmadison.datacookbook.com/institution/terms/144460/versions/218581
Data Domain(s)
University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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Additional Info
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