| Word | Description |
| major | CCV offers Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. Within each of these degrees, students complete a program concentration (or major) of at least 24 credits in a particular area of interest, for example Business, Graphic Design, Human Services, or Liberal Studies. |
| Marlboro College | Marlboro College is located in Marlboro, Vermont. For more information, visit http://www.marlboro.edu. |
| master's degree | A master's degree is the next academic degree awarded after a bachelor's degree, usually requiring 1-3 additional years of study. |
| materials fee | Some classes may have course-specific fees (materials fee), in addition to tuition, for materials, photocopying, or lab use. If a course has an additional fee, it will be listed with the class in the course schedule. |
| matriculate | Matriculate refers to the act of enrolling in or signing up for an academic program leading to a degree. |
| matriculated | Matriculated refers to a student who has enrolled in or signed up for an academic program leading to a degree. |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury College is located in Middlebury, Vermont. For more information, visit http://www.middlebury.edu. |
| MLA | MLA is a research paper format developed by the Modern Language Association and commonly used in subjects such as history, literature, philosophy. MLA format uses a Works Cited page at the end of the paper for documenting sources of information. |
| mortar board | A mortar board is the traditional hat worn by graduating students at commencement (graduation) ceremonies with a hard flat square top and a tassel in the middle. |