Academic Latin Phrases

For over 600 years (III BC - III AD) the Romans occupied most of Europe and established Latin as the universal language. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, Latin remained the unifying language of science and higher learning. A professor from Germany could dictate classes in France with ease, since the courses were conducted in Latin. This explains why so many academic terms are in Latin.

1. Accesit - Honorable Mention (Academic term - Lower price given in scientific, literary or artistic work)
2. Ad eundem gradum - Admitted to the same degree (Academic term - Where one university admits at the same level as he/she achieved in another)
3. Alma mater - Nourishing mother (Academic term - refers to the institution where one got his/her degree)
4. Baccalaurei in Artibus - Bachelor of Arts (Academic term - University Degree abbreviated as BA)
5. Baccalaurei in Scientiis - Bachelor of Science (Academic term - University Degree abbreviated as BS)
6. Campus - Field (Academic term - University grounds)
7. Cum Laude - With Praise (Academic term - Used on degree certificates to indicate exceptional academic standing)
8. Curriculum vitae - Course of life (Résumé - Document that describes a person academic and work accomplisments)
9. Doctor honoris causa - Doctor by honor(Academic term - Honorary degree that universities give to famous people)
10. Honoris causa - For the sake of honor (Academic Term - Honorary degree)
11. Magna Cum Laude - With Great Praise (Academic term - Used on degree certificates to indicate exceptional academic standing)
12. Numerus clausus - The number closed (Academic term - Limited number - The capacity in classrooms, as well as the availability of teachers is limited, so a University cannot accommodate in a dignified manner an unlimited number of students. Therefore, they must set a to limit.)
13. Summa Cum Laude - With Greatest Praise (Academic term - Used on degree certificates to indicate exceptional academic standing)

Total: 13