Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- Spring Term 2027
- Graduate Evening Education Third Term 2027
- Summer School 2027
Campus language
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- 75
- Short for the 75. Yıl Student Social Center, a major hub for dining and social activities.
A
- Arı
- Literally 'Bee'; the university mascot and a common term used to refer to İTÜ students.
- Arı
- Student dorms named after the university mascot, the bee.
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- Çan
- The bell curve grading system used to determine letter grades based on class average.
- İTÜ Racing
- The student team that designs and builds Formula Student racing cars.
E
- EMK
- Endüstri Mühendisliği Kulübü (Industrial Engineering Club), one of the largest student organizations.
G
- GDB
- Gemi İnşaatı ve Deniz Bilimleri (Naval Architecture and Marine Sciences) club and faculty shorthand.
- GİAK
- Girişimcilik ve İnovasyon Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.
- Gölet
- The 'Lake' dormitories situated near the campus pond on the Maslak campus.
H
- Havuz
- The 'Pool' area, often referring to the social space around the Havuzlu Kafe or the campus swimming pool vicinity.
M
- MED Canteen
- The food court and cafe area located within the Merkezi Derslik Binası (Central Lecture Hall).
V
- Vadi
- The Ayazağa Vadi dormitories, located in a valley-like depression on the Maslak campus.
- Verda
- The Verda Üründül female student dormitory.
- VF
- Failure due to insufficient attendance ('Devamsızlıktan Kalma'), preventing a student from taking the final exam.
Y
- Yemekhane
- The central student dining hall where subsidized meals are served.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arı Kapı
- The main entrance gate to the Maslak campus, frequently used as a meeting point or navigation landmark.
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- Ayazağa Campus 75th Year Student Social Center Dining Hall
- g_m_suyu_campus_faculty_of_mechanical_engineering_student_dining_hall
- Gümüşsuyu Campus Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Student Dining Hall
- İTÜ Kart
- The official student ID card required for building access, library services, and dining hall payments.
- Kovan
- A dedicated co-working and incubation space for students and startups on campus.
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- Maçka Campus Atrium Building Student Dining Hall
- MED
- Merkezi Derslik Binası; the central lecture building where most general-education courses take place.
- Ninova
- The university's central e-learning platform used for course materials, assignments, and announcements.
- Ring
- The campus shuttle bus service that moves students between different points on the Maslak campus.
- SDKM
- Süleyman Demirel Kültür Merkezi; the primary venue for seminars, concerts, and major events.
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- Taşkışla Campus Faculty of Architecture Student Dining Hall
- Taşkışla
- The historic building in the Taksim area housing the Faculty of Architecture.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.