Acronym
What does it all mean?!
Feeling puzzled by all the college acronyms? We get it! The world of higher education is filled with a language of its own. Here is a list of common acronyms you might see at Big Bend Community College.|
A&AS = Accommodation and Accessibility Services |
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AA&S DTA = Associate in Arts & Sciences Direct Transfer Agreement |
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AAS = Associate of Applied Science Degree |
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AAS-T = Associate of Applied Science – Transfer Degree |
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AMT = Aviation Maintenance Technology |
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AS-T = Associate in Science – Transfer Degree |
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ATEC = Advanced Technologies Education Center (1800 building) |
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BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science |
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BAS-AM = Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management |
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BBT = Big Bend Technology |
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BEdA = Basic Adult Education for Adults |
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CDL = Commercial Driver’s License |
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CEID = Committee for Equity Inclusion and Diversity |
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CLEP = College-Level Examination Program |
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CTE = Career and Technical Education |
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DSHS = Department of Social and Health Services |
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EMPLID = Student ID/ctcLink ID |
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FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
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HEP = High School Equivalency Program |
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HR = Human Resources |
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JATP = Japanese Agriculture Training Program |
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MCO = Master Course Outline |
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MRP = Major Related Program |
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NSE = New Student Enrollment |
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RAVE = campus alerts |
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SASS = Student Administrative Support Services |
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SSS = Student Support Services |
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STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
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USDE = United States Department of Education |
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WASFA = Washington Application for State Financial Aid |
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WEC = Workforce Education Center (3700 building) |
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WES = Workforce Education Services |
Unsure about the meaning of something? We’re here to help you understand it better! Text 509.855.4671 with your questions!