Acryonyms

The following are common acronyms frequently used in WSU communications. Be sure to spell out acronyms in first reference. Follow spelled-out version with abbreviation in parentheses only if acronym will be used in same document.

Ex. The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA) offers programs for creative students. Musicians, dancers, actors and writers take classes through the CFPCA.

Please email Meg Mathis with any questions or suggestions for additions to this listing.

School and colleges

• CFPCA: College of Fine, Performing and Communication Art
• CLAS: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• SOM: School of Medicine

Academic degrees 

Popular acronyms include:

• B.A. - bachelor of arts
• B.F.A. - bachelor of fine arts
• B.S. - bachelor of science
• B.S.N. - bachelor of science in nursing
• B.S.W. - bachelor of social work
• Ed.D. - doctor of education
• Ed.S. - education specialist
• J.D. - juris doctor
• LL.M. - master of laws
• M.A. - master of arts
• M.A.T. - master of arts in teaching
• M.B.A. - master of business administration
• M.D. - doctor of medicine
• M.Ed. - master of education
• M.F.A. - master of fine arts
• M.S. - master of science
• M.S.W. - master of social work
• Pharm.D. - doctor of pharmacy
• Ph.D. - doctor of philosophy
• RN - (no periods) registered nurse

Campus buildings

• AAB - Academic/Administration Building
• FAB - Faculty/Administration Building