university An institution where people study for degrees and conduct research. ˌjunəˈvɝsəti campus The buildings and grounds belonging to a university. ˈkæmpəs lecture hall A large room designed for university lectures. library A university place for books, research, and quiet study. ˈlaɪˌbrɛri student card An identification card issued to a university student. dormitory A university building where students live. ˈdɔrməˌtɔri students' union An organization that represents students and supports campus activities. professor A senior university teacher who may also conduct research. prəˈfɛsɝ lecturer A university teacher who gives lectures and teaches courses. ˈlɛktʃərɝ tutor A teacher who guides an individual student or small group. ˈtutɝ first-year student A student in the first year of a university program. undergraduate A university student studying for a first degree. ˌʌndɝˈgrædʒuət postgraduate A student working toward an advanced degree after a first degree. ˌpoʊstˈgrædʒuət course A series of classes about a particular subject. kɔrs module A separate unit of study within a degree program. ˈmɑdʒul degree A qualification awarded after completing a university program. dɪˈgri major The main subject studied for a degree in the United States. ˈmeɪdʒɝ minor A secondary field of university study in the United States. ˈmaɪnɝ semester One of the main teaching periods in an academic year. səˈmɛstɝ lecture A university class where a teacher presents a subject to a group. ˈlɛktʃɝ seminar A small university class based on discussion of a subject. ˈsɛməˌnɑr tutorial A small teaching session for discussion, guidance, or feedback. tuˈtɔriəl lab A room or class for practical scientific work. læb assignment A piece of work that a student must complete. əˈsaɪnmənt essay A structured piece of writing on an academic subject. ˈɛˌseɪ syllabus A document outlining course topics, requirements, and important dates. ˈsɪləbəs deadline The latest time when academic work may be submitted. ˈdɛdˌlaɪn timetable A schedule showing the times and places of classes. ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl enrol in a course To register officially as a student in a particular course. attend a lecture To be present at a scheduled university lecture. take notes To write down important information while studying or listening. hand in an assignment To submit completed academic work for assessment. study group A group of students who meet to study together. student services University offices that provide practical help and support to students. 