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College Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 19, 2025 – Jul 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 871
- A common reference to 871 San Marcelino, a private dormitory/residence near the campus.
- 878
- 878 España, a common dormitory and study hub for students in the University Belt area including Adamsonians.
A
- ACES
- Adamson University Chemical Engineering Society.
- AdU
- The standard and most common abbreviation for Adamson University.
- AdU Dorm
- The official on-campus dormitory located near the San Marcelino gate.
- AdU-ChES
- Adamson University Chemical Engineering Society.
- AdU-CS
- Adamson University Computer Society, the professional organization for IT and CS students.
- AdU-CSG
- Adamson University Computer Science Guild, the professional organization for IT and Computer Science students.
- AdU-SME
- Adamson University Society of Mining Engineers.
- AUCC
- Adamson University Computer Club, the professional organization for IT and CS students.
- AUCP
- Adamson University College Publications, the organization behind the official student paper, The Adamson Chronicle.
- AUCS
- Adamson University Computer Society, the professional organization for IT and Computer Science students.
- AUEA
- Adamson University Engineering Association, the umbrella organization for all engineering departments.
- AUES
- Adamson University Engineering Society, the umbrella organization for all engineering departments.
- AUSG
- Adamson University Student Government, the highest student governing body.
B
- Blue and White
- Refers to the university colors, often used to describe school spirit or official university events.
C
- Canteen
- The main university cafeteria located within the campus grounds.
- CRES
- Campus Religious Education Services, which handles the university's spiritual and ministry activities.
- CREW
- Campus Recruitment and Education Workers, a student volunteer group for university events.
- CSG
- College Student Government, the representative body for specific academic colleges.
D
- Dorm
- The general shorthand used by students when referring to the Saint Therese residence hall.
E
- Estero
- The creek that runs through the campus, often a subject of student jokes regarding its scent or appearance.
- Eton
- Eton Baypark Manila, a popular high-end condominium nearby where many students reside.
F
- Falcon
- The university mascot, used to refer to any student or the school's sports teams.
- Falcon's Nest
- The official university-sanctioned student residence located near the campus.
- Falcon's Nest
- A common name for the student food court and lounge area within the campus.
G
- Green
- Refers to SMDC Green Residences, a popular off-campus housing option located a short commute away in the Taft area.
H
- Hedges
- A well-known student hangout and food spot located near the campus gates.
- Hepa Lane
- A colloquial term for the street food stalls located near the campus gates, particularly along San Marcelino and Zobel.
- Hepa-lane
- A common nickname for the street area outside campus known for street food (though less used now than in previous years).
- Hev
- Heaven's Touch Cuisine, a popular BBQ and budget meal spot frequently visited by Adamsonians.
- Hype Adamson
- A common expression of school spirit and pride used during events and on social media.
J
- JIECEP
- Junior Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines - Adamson University Chapter.
K
- Klasmeyt
- The universal term of endearment and address for any fellow Adamson student, used officially and colloquially.
L
- Ladies' Dorm
- The on-campus female residence hall managed by the university.
M
- Marina
- Marina Residential Suites, another frequent off-campus housing choice for Adamsonians.
- Mayfair
- Mayfair Mansion, a common residential building for students located along San Marcelino Street.
- Mirasol Canteen
- The dining area located in the Mirasol Building.
O
- OZ Canteen
- The cafeteria located in the Ozanam (OZ) Building, popular with engineering students.
P
- PICE
- Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Adamson University Chapter.
R
- RSO
- Recognized Student Organization; any campus group officially sanctioned by the Office for Student Affairs.
S
- SAD
- Student Affairs Department, the office overseeing student organizations and activities.
- San Mar
- Short for San Marcelino Street, the main road where the university is located.
- San Mar
- Short for San Marcelino Street, often used to refer to the fast food chains and convenience stores lining the main road.
- San Mar Eats
- General term for the various fast food and carinderias along San Marcelino Street.
- San Marcelino
- The main street where the university is located, often used to refer to the general campus area or the main entrance.
- SM Blue
- Blue Residences, a popular off-campus housing option for students located within commuting distance.
- SM Manila
- The nearest major shopping mall, frequently used by students for dining, air conditioning, and group hangouts.
- ST
- The Saint Therese Building, which serves as the primary on-campus residence hall for students.
- ST Bridge
- The elevated walkway connecting the Saint Therese building to the rest of the campus.
- ST Canteen
- The main food court located in the Saint Therese (ST) Building.
- ST Food Court
- The primary campus cafeteria located within the Saint Therese (ST) Building.
- Suntrust
- Suntrust Parkview, a popular off-campus condominium complex where many students reside.
- SVDP
- Saint Vincent de Paul Dormitory, the official on-campus housing facility for students.
T
- The Dorm
- The official Adamson University Residence Hall located on-campus for students.
- The One
- The One Residences, a high-rise student-targeted dormitory and condo located near the campus area.
U
- Unibelt
- Short for University Belt, the area of Manila where Adamson is situated alongside other colleges.
V
- Vincentian
- A term used to describe the identity and spirit of the students, following the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul.
W
- W.H.
- W.H. Taft Residences, a common off-campus housing choice for students due to its proximity to the university.
- Walkway
- The covered bridge/pathway that connects the buildings across the creek.
Z
- Zobel
- Refers to the various affordable food stalls and eateries located along Zobel Street just outside the campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AdU LMS
- The Learning Management System (powered by Canvas) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- AdU Mail
- The official Microsoft 365 student email account required for all university communications.
- Assessment
- The tuition fee breakdown and payment schedule provided during enrollment.
- ayabelle_s
- Ayabelle's
- BA
- Business Administration Building, home to the College of Business Administration.
- Canvas
- The official Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online coursework and announcements.
- Clearance
- The mandatory end-of-semester process where students must settle all accountabilities to enroll for the next term.
- CS
- Cardinal Santos Building, used for various academic departments.
- CT
- Cardinal Tagle Building.
- dobol_10
- Dobol 10
- E-Gate
- The electronic gate system at the San Marcelino and Zobel entrances.
- E-Learning
- Refers to the university's hybrid or online class sessions.
- Estero
- The creek that runs through the campus, crossed by the famous university walkway.
- Falcon Bridge
- The iconic bridge connecting the main campus buildings over the Estero de Balete.
- Falcon Radio
- The official campus radio station providing news and announcements to the student body.
- ID Tapping
- The mandatory process of scanning the student ID at the electronic turnstiles to enter or exit the campus.
- IS
- Integrated System; the online student portal used for checking grades, accounts, and enrollment status.
- ISMS
- Integrated Student Management System; the online portal used for checking grades, schedules, and accounts.
- jejuken_foodhouse
- Jejuken Foodhouse
- kuya_rudy_food_haus
- Kuya Rudy Food Haus
- LM
- Leandro Montañana Building, a newer facility housing modern classrooms and offices.
- LMS
- Learning Management System, the online platform (Canvas) used for course materials and submissions.
- Mirasol
- The Mirasol Building, often used for laboratory and specialized classes.
- OZ
- Ozanam Building, primarily housing the College of Engineering and laboratories.
- San Marcelino
- The main street where the university is located, frequently used as a landmark for meetups and transportation.
- ST
- Saint Therese Building, which houses the library, canteen, and various classrooms.
- SV
- Saint Vincent Building, the main administrative building and home to the university church.
- Tapping
- The process of scanning the student ID on the electronic turnstiles to enter or exit the campus buildings.
- The Bridge
- The iconic walkway over the Estero de Balete that connects the main campus to the OZ and SV buildings.
- Uniform
- Refers to the prescribed school attire required from Monday to Thursday; Friday is typically 'Wash Day' or civilian attire day.
- Uniform Day
- The designated days (typically Monday to Thursday) when students are strictly required to wear the prescribed school uniform.
- Uniform Policy
- The university's strict dress code; specific days are designated for the regular uniform and the PE uniform.
- Walkway
- The essential transit route for students to move between the two main campus blocks without exiting to the public street.
- Wash Day
- Wednesday, the designated day when students are permitted to wear civilian clothes instead of the prescribed uniform.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- College Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Aug 19, 2025 – Jul 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 61 approved campus terms and 34 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.