Coastline Acronyms
Know your college lingo! Here are some common acronyms you may see on our website and other communications.
- AA - Associates of Arts
- AA-T - Associates of Arts for Transfer
- AANAPISI - Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution
- AANHPI - Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
- AAPI - Asian American and Pacific Islander
- ABI - Acquired Brain Injury
- AD-T Associate Degree for Transfer
- APR - Academic Progress Report
- AS - Associates of Science
- AS-T - Associate of Science for Transfer
- ASG - Associated Student Government
- BAT - Behavioral Assessment Team
- BCT - Building Codes Technology
- BERT - Bias Education Response Team
- CAE-CD - Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
- CARE - Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
- CBC - Coastline Business Club
- CBE - Competency Based Education
- CC - Coastline College
- CCAP - California Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
- CCC - Coastline Community College
- CCCD - Coast Community College District
- CE - Career Education
- CEP - Comprehensive Educational Plan (now CSEP)
- CIS - Computer Information Systems
- COA - Cost Of Attendance
- COAST - Career Options through Academic Support and Training
- CPDL - College Professional Development and Leadership
- CRPP - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices
- CSEP - Comprehensive Student Educational Plan
- CST - Computer Service Technology
- CTC - Career & Transfer Center
- CTE - Career Technical Education (now CE)
- DAP - Dolphin Assistance Program
- DEIA - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
- DEISAA - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
- DL - Distance Learning
- DMD - Digital Media Design
- DRP - Dream Resource Program
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- ESL - English as a Second Language
- EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
- FA - Financial Aid
- FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- FATV - Financial Aid Television
- FCPDS - Faculty Center Professional Development Series
- FEC - Faculty Equity Course
- FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- FSPP - Full Service Payment Plan
- FT - Full-Time
- FWS - Federal Work-Study
- GE - General Education
- GGC - Garden Grove Campus
- GPA - Grade Point Average
- HEERF - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
- HR - Human Resources
- HSO - Hispanic Serving Institution
- ID - Intellectual Disabilities
- IE - Institutional Effectiveness
- IRC - Intercultural Resource Center
- IT - Information Technology
- LGBTQ+ - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer +
- M&O - Maintenance and Operations
- MCE - Military and Contract Education
- NAAPIGI - New Asian American Pacific Islander Generation Initiative
- NBC - Newport Beach Campus
- NEHS - National English Honor Society
- NSLS - National Society of Leadership & Success
- PDI - Professional Development Institute
- PDT - Pacific Daylight Time
- PIEAC - Planning, Innovation, Effectiveness, and Accreditation Committee
- PST - Pacific Standard Time
- PT - Part-Time
- PTEC - Process Technology
- PTK - Phi Theta Kappa
- Q&A - Questions & Answers
- ROI - Return On Investment
- RTS - Rising Tide Scholars
- SAP - Satisfactory Academic Progress
- SCM - Supply Chain Management
- SEA - Student Equity and Achievement
- SEP - Student Education Plan
- SLO - Student Learning Outcome
- SMHS - Student Mental Health Services
- SSC - Student Services Center
- SSRC - Student Success Resource Center
- SVA - Student Veterans of America
- VAP - Voluntary Activities Participation
- VRC - Veterans Resource Centers
- WLJ - Westminster - Le-Jao Campus
Got one that's not included here? Email Coastline Marketing and let us know.