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On second reference, geological survey.
Women's residence hall. On second reference, GSP. Often referred to as GSP-Corbin in conjunction with Corbin Hall.

girls

Use women for all female students.

Girls State

No apostrophe.

Goldwater scholarships, Goldwater scholars

The scholarships are awarded by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.
Men's scholarship hall. On second reference, Grace Pearson to avoid confusion with Pearson Hall, also a men's scholarship hall.

grade-point average, GPA

Use GPA on first reference when used with figures.

A 2.5 GPA is required.

grades

Capitalize but don't quote.

A grade of B or better is required.

Use an apostrophe for plurals.

I earned A's and B's in school.

We cannot publish grade-point averages without written permission of students.

Graduate studies

See Research and Graduate Studies, Office of the Vice Provost for.

graduation

See commencement.

greek system

The preferred term is fraternity and sorority community.

ground water

Two words.
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