Capitalization

Capitalize official names; do not capitalize unofficial, informal, shortened or generic names. Do not capitalize simply to denote emphasis or importance.

• The museum expects record attendance at its new exhibit, “Brand Council: The Untold Story.”
• The College of Engineering
  • the engineering college, the college
• Texas A&M Task Force 1
  • the task force
• Corps of Cadets
  • the corps

Capitalize names of celebrations or events.

• Family Weekend
• Howdy Week
• March to the Brazos

Do not capitalize seasons, semesters or academic periods other than Spring Break.

• The spring 2020 semester was one to remember.
• After losing the bet, he let his beard grow from the fall semester through Spring Break.

Capitalize the full names of committees.

• The Academic Affairs Committee will meet tomorrow. The committee will discuss proposed new courses.