LIFE UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC
LIFEforce 1000
Always capitalize LIFE and lowercase “force” as one word as shown:
DC supporters of Life University are encouraged to join LIFEforce
1000.
Alum/na/nus/ni
One male is called an alumnus; multiple males are alumni.
One female is called an alumna; multiple females are alumnae.
Multiple graduates of mixed sex/gender are alumni even if only one male
is present.
Hyphens vs. No Hyphens
Use “postgraduate”—one word, no hyphen:
Please contact the Postgraduate Department.
Use “outpatient”—one word; no hyphen:
C-HOP is Life University’s outpatient clinic.
Use “coursework”—one word; no hyphen:
You must complete all coursework with a GPA of 3.5 or higher to be
eligible.
Use “prerequisites”—one word; no hyphen:
You must complete all prerequisites before applying to the D.C.
program.
Use “wellbeing”—one word; no hyphen:
The safety and wellbeing of the entire LIFE community is
paramount.
Use “lifelong”—one word; no hyphen:
Striving for your optimal potential is a lifelong journey.
Use “Work-Study”—one word; hyphenated and capitalized:
Work-Study students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Use ”email”—one word; no hyphen:
Life University’s email address is @LIFE.edu.
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