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| Word | Description |
| I-20 | An I-20 form is a document issued by colleges to international students. The document verifies that the student has met necessary requirements to attend the college. It is needed by all students applying for a student (F-1) visa. |
| ICS | Introduction to College Studies (ICS) is a non-credit course (DEV-0280) that provides an orientation to the college experience for high school and new students. This course helps students make the transition to college by exploring the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. |
| ID number | A CCV college ID number is a unique 7 digit number that is used to identify you as a CCV student, staff member or instructor. Each semester active students and faculty will be given a new ID card which may be needed for parking. Students can also use it at some local businesses to get discounts on services. |
| independent student | Independent students must be at least one of the following: over 24 years old, married, a veteran, a current or former ward of the court, or providing over half of a dependent’s living expenses. Independent students will not need to enter financial information from their parent(s) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will need to enter their own and their spouse’s information on the FAFSA. |
| independent study | Independent studies are only available to degree students who must take a particular class that is not offered (for example, a class needed for graduation that is not available during that semester). While they provide one-on-one attention from the instructor, the total number of hours with the instructor is only about 25% of what you would receive in the classroom. These courses are reserved for special situations and must be set up by an academic advisor (Coordinator of Academic Services). |
| individualized degree program | CCV recognizes that your goals, interests, and intentions in pursuing a college degree may not be reflected in one of our degree plans. Many students will find that the Liberal Studies degree program helps them customize the courses they want to take into a cohesive plan. Occasionally, particularly for students with interests or credits in areas which are not considered liberal arts (for example, technical, computer, and business), a plan that is entirely self-constructed can be approved and used for graduation. Students who wish to pursue an Individualized Degree Program must meet with their academic advisor to complete a REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF INDIVIDUALLY-DESIGNED DEGREE PLAN. Final approval for such plans rests with the Academic Dean. |
| information literacy | Information literacy is the ability to determine an information need and understanding how to use information to solve a problem. The information literate individual will have the skills to find, understand, evaluate, record and synthesize information for a specific purpose such as a research paper or buying winter tires for your car. |
| instructors | Instructors (also know as faculty members or professors) are individuals who teach college classes. Most instructors have completed a graduate degree, and many CCV instructors work within their fields of expertise. |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary refers to programs or courses using knowledge from two or more academic areas (or disciplines). |
| interest rate | An interest rate is the percentage rate charged against the total loan amount borrowed, paid to a lender as part of the loan repayment process. |
| internship | An internship is an opportunity for students to spend time at a business or agency in their field of interest and earn academic credit for this experience. The CCV course Community Work Experience (CWE, EDU-2860, 3-credits) provides CCV students with the opportunity to earn internship credits. |
| Intro to College Studies | Introduction to College Studies (ICS) is a non-credit course (DEV-0280) that provides an orientation to the college experience for high school and new students. This course helps students make the transition to college by exploring the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. |
| Introduction to College Studies | Introduction to College Studies (ICS) is a non-credit course (DEV-0280) that provides an orientation to the college experience for high school and new students. This course helps students make the transition to college by exploring the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. |
| ISBN | The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally. |