The university’s official, formal name is “Missouri University of Science and Technology.” This name should be used on first reference in all formal, official communication and marketing materials. Note that the and is spelled out. Do not substitute the ampersand (&).

• Correct: Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Incorrect: Missouri University of Science & Technology

Note, however, that the primary version of the official logo uses the wording “University of Science & Technology” beneath the large “Missouri S&T” mark. This is part of the logo design. Therefore, the use of the ampersand (&) is an integral part of the logo.

For headlines, photo captions and other tight spots, shorter is always better. Thus, “Missouri S&T” is preferred.

• For headlines, when space is tight, use “S&T” but not “MS&T,” “MST” or similar abbreviations.
• For news releases and other official written materials, use “Missouri University of Science and Technology” on first reference and “Missouri S&T” on subsequent references.
• When writing to audiences familiar with the campus – such as alumni or students – “Missouri S&T” is acceptable in all references.

For forms on computerized applications, such as Peoplesoft or other applications where the number of characters is limited, use “MO S&T” if six character spaces are permitted. Note the space between “MO” and “S&T.” The spacing is important to avoid confusion with the acronym “MOST.” If five or fewer spaces are permitted, “MST” is acceptable.

Never, under any circumstances, use “MUST,” “MS&T” or “MST.” (The exception with “mst,” in lowercase, is in web and email addresses. See Internet terms.)

university identification. Use “University of Missouri System” when referring to all four UM campuses. On second reference, use “UM System” or “university system” when referring to the central administration of the four campuses or the Board of Curators. For first reference of any UM campus other than Missouri S&T, write the complete name: “University of Missouri-Columbia” (not “Missouri University” or “University of Missouri”), “University of Missouri-Kansas City” and “University of Missouri-St. Louis.” On second and subsequent references, the following rules apply:

• For the University of Missouri-Columbia: MU is acceptable on second reference. This is in keeping with the University of Missouri Board of Curators’ Nov. 29, 2007, decision to allow the Columbia campus to use “University of Missouri,” “MU” or “Mizzou” on second and subsequent references.
• For the University of Missouri-Kansas City: UMKC is acceptable on second reference.
• For the University of Missouri-St. Louis: UMSL is acceptable on second reference.

Use the lowercase “university” in the generic sense.  For example, write: “The university’s Campus Performing Arts Series will host a performance of Evita tonight in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall.”