| 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. |
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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 |