Spell out upon first reference followed by the acronym in parentheses. Acronyms are acceptable after the first reference. Exceptions: Acronyms are used for degrees (BFA, MFA, MA, etc.) on first reference.
Common CalArts acronyms:
BB – Butler Buildings
BFA – Bachelor of Fine Arts
BIPOC – Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
CAIT – CalArts Information Technology
CAP – CalArts Community Arts Partnership
CCAT – CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology
CNP – Center for New Performance
DMA – Doctor of Musical Arts
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
ISO – International Student Office
LGBTQ+ – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning
LMS – Learning Management System (Canvas)
MA – Master of Arts
MFA – Master of Fine Arts
MOD – Modular Theater
REDCAT – Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (not RED/CAT)
VV – Vista Village