These indicators are used to identify file names, batch jobs , and data elements with a particular functional area. Most of us probably won't see these functional area codes in action very often. This information is one of the components in a student's program of study. This code is also used by security to provide users with access to information on students in their department. PINs PIN stands for Personal Identification Number.
Additional information regarding PINs is available on the Web.
A student's classification is often listed with the Program of Study. The Program of Study identifies the student's complete curriculum. It identifies a student by college , degree , and major . For example, this program of study indicates the student is a senior and through the College of Engineering is persuing a Bachelor degree of Mechanical Engineering, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. In the old days, winter quarter was referred to as W98.