- Preface/Introduction
- Writing for BYU-Idaho Publications
- Acronyms
- Budgeting Terms and Acronyms
- Building Codes
- Titles and Terms Unique to BYU-Idaho
- Latter-day Saint Terms and Titles
- Download completed Terminology Guide 2007 (revised pdf file)
- Review draft of Terminology Guide 2007 (showing edits)
Note: The development of this terminology guide is a work in progress. The listings will be reviewed annually. Please submit suggestions for additional terms, updated descriptions, and corrections to University Communications.
Building Codes
On first reference, when referring to a building as a whole, use the full name of the building: John W. Hart Physical Education Building. On second reference the last name is appropriate: Hart Building. When referring to a specific room, use the room number and the building’s name: 130 Hart Building. It is also acceptable to use the room number and the building’s last name only: 130 Hart. Exception: It is acceptable to use the abbreviation MC for the Hyrum Manwaring Student Center.
Buildings
| Code | Name |
| AGM | Ag. Engineering Bldg. |
| ASB | Auxiliary Services Bldg. |
| AUS | Mark Austin Technical & Engineering Bldg. |
| BEN | Ezra Taft Benson Agricultural & Biological Sciences Bldg. |
| BID | Lowell L. Biddulph Hall (men) |
| BRN | Sarah Ann Barnes Hall (women) |
| CHP | Verla Chapman Hall (women) |
| CLK | John L. Clarke Family Living Center |
| CML | Construction Management Lab |
| HDG | Thomas E. Ricks Gardens |
| HIN | Gordon B. Hinckley Bldg. |
| HRT | John W. Hart Physical Education Bldg. |
| HTG | Heating Plant |
| KER | Annie S. Kerr Hall (women) |
| KIM | Spencer W. Kimball Student & Administrative Services Bldg. |
| KRK | Oscar A. Kirkham Bldg. |
| LAM | Helen Lamprecht Hall (women) |
| MC | Hyrum Manwaring Student Center |
| MCK | David O. McKay Library |
| ORC | Outdoor Resource Center |
| PER | Virginia H. Perkins Hall (women) |
| PPG | Physical Plant Grounds Construction & Sign Shop |
| PPO | Physical Plant Office Bldg. |
| PPS | Physical Plant Shop Bldg. |
| PWS | Plumbing & Welding Shop |
| RIC | Edna I. Ricks Hall (women) |
| RIG | William F. Rigby Hall (faculty offices) |
| RGS | Radio and Graphic Services Bldg. |
| RKS | Thomas E. Ricks Bldg. |
| ROM | George S. Romney Sciences Bldg. |
| SA | Smith Annex |
| SHC | Student Health & Counseling Center |
| SMI | Joseph Fielding Smith Bldg. |
| SNO | Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center |
| SPO | Jacob Spori Bldg. |
| STA | BYU–Idaho Stadium |
| STU | Stadium Studio |
| TAY | John Taylor Bldg. |
| UV | University Village (families) |
| VOS | Vehicle Operations Service Station |
Playfields
| BBD | Baseball Diamond |
| ESF | East Soccer Field |
| LEP | Lower East Playfield |
| LWP | Lower West Playfield |
| STF | Stadium Track and Field |
| SVC | Sand Volleyball Courts |
| TCL | Tennis Courts, Lower |
| TCU | Tennis Courts, Upper |
| UP | Upper Playfield |
| WSF | West Soccer Field |
Additional Off-campus Locations
| ALM | Alumni & Friends Visitors’ Center, 16 East Main, Rexburg |
| BC1 | Badger Creek Outdoor Learning Center, near Tetonia |
| COC | Campus Outdoor Center, Seventh South |
| COL | Campus Outdoor Learning Center & Arboretum, Seventh South |
| 4WD | Fourth Ward Meetinghouse, 166 South First East |
| HFC | Henry’s Fork Outdoor Learning Center, 5400 West Hwy. 33 |
| HSP | Madison Memorial Hospital, 450 E. Main |
| LC | Livestock Center, 5400 West Hwy. 33 |
| NSC | Natural Science Center, Island Park |
| TML | Teton Mountain Lodge, located near Victor |
| VU | Vocal Union Studio, 267 West Fourth South |
