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Glossary

Term Definition
Account number A unique number identifying your bank account, used for transactions like tuition payment
Authentication The process of verifying your identity required when accessing BCIT systems
Bill payment The process of paying charges for services, like tuition at BCIT, often through a bank or online payment system
Commitment fee A fee paid to secure your spot in a program at BCIT, ensuring your enrollment
Compass Card A reloadable smart card used to pay for travel on public transportation in Metro Vancouver
CVN 3-digit card verification number on the back of your Compass Card.
Drop-down menu A graphical control element that allows the user to choose one value from a list
Filter A setting in email that organizes incoming messages based on criteria you define
Forwarding The process of automatically sending received emails to another email address
Payee A person or organization to whom money is paid, such as BCIT when paying tuition
Set A group or cohort of students in the same program at BCIT who share a common schedule and classes
Signature Pre-defined text added to the end of your emails, often including your name, student ID, program, and set
Student ID A unique identifier at BCIT, starting with 'A' followed by 8 digits, used for identification and access to services
Tuition The cost of your education at BCIT, typically paid each term
U-Pass A transit pass program providing unlimited bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus travel for students in BC