Curriculum - A curriculum is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate. Those requirements prescribed by the institution for completion of a program of study are generally termed degree requirements. Degrees - Degrees are rewards for the successful completion of a prescribed program of study. Department - A department is the basic organizational unit in a higher education institution, and are responsible for the academic functions in a field of study. It may also be used in the broader sense to indicate an administrative or service unit of an institution.
Colleges allow varying lengths of time for students to add and drop classes.
The college catalog or class schedule should note the correct procedures. Students usually need written approval from designated college officials to initiate dropping or adding a class. A small fee is often required. Enrollment - This is the procedure by which students choose classes each semester. It also includes the assessment and collection of fees.