| Element | Narrative |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | A year-long period of time that makes up the academic calendar. |
| Exclusion Reason | Students may be excluded from a cohort if they left the institution for an approved reason. |
| Institution ID | Postsecondary Institution ID |
| Student ID - Postsecondary SLDS | A unique number assigned to a student through the Education Unique ID (EDUID) system |
| Term | The period of time that the institution holds academic classes. |
| Rule | Narrative |
|---|---|
| Institution ID | Must be the IPEDS assigned code for the institution |
| Term | Values are Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. |