Abbreviations

 

company, corporation, incorporated, limited Follow the official use as established by the particular corporate entity.
   
months Spell out in text. In classnote sections, however, use abbreviations if preferred.
   
states

Spell out in text. In classnote sections, however, use standard state abbreviations if preferred.

In address blocks, use the U.S. Postal Service’s abbreviations for states and territories listed in Appendix H.

   
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)* Do not use periods.
   
ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)  
   
UAA (University Athletic Association)* Do not use periods.
   
Washington University, Washington U., WUSTL (Washington University in St. Louis)* NEVER use Wash U.; also avoid using Washington or WU.
   
WUMC (Washington University Medical Center)*  
   
WUMS or WUSM Avoid use for the School of Medicine.

* Use only after full name has been used at least once.