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Glossary of Terms In Administrative Data and Reports

Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research

Career (Academic Structure)

Definition

A broad grouping of students related to their degree objectives and admitting office. Used for tuition charges, awarding financial aid, grading scales and other operational functions.

Data Cookbook URL (requires authorization)
https://uwmadison.datacookbook.com/institution/terms/169998/versions/226963
Data Domain(s)
Academic Planning, Student Record

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