Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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B
- Bica
- Taking a course for the second time after failing it once (short for 'Bicampeón' in a sarcastic sense).
C
- Cachimbada
- The traditional welcoming party or initiation event held for new students.
- Cachimbo
- A first-semester or freshman student.
- Cafetín
- The general term for the various snack bars and small cafeterias located within the campus pavilions.
- California
- The upscale neighborhood adjacent to the UPAO campus, often used as a landmark for student housing and social meetups.
- CC.CC.
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación; shorthand for the communications department.
- CE
- Centro de Estudiantes; the student representative council specific to each academic major (e.g., CE de Medicina).
- CEUPAO
- Centro de Estudiantes de la UPAO; the primary student government body.
- Comedor
- The main university dining hall where students can access subsidized or set meals (menú).
E
- El Menú
- The standard, affordable fixed-price lunch (typically including a starter, main dish, and drink) sold at small restaurants surrounding the Larco campus.
- El Tío
- A generic shorthand used by students to refer to informal street food vendors located just outside the campus perimeter.
F
- FCS
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud; refers to the health sciences faculty and its specific buildings.
- FEUPAO
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego; the primary student government body.
- FIAU
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Urbanismo; one of the largest academic divisions on campus.
H
- Hacer la finta
- To pretend to be studying in the library or common areas while actually socializing.
I
- IESTP
- Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Privado; the official designation for the institution.
J
- Jalar
- To fail a course or an exam.
L
- La Filipina
- The white double-breasted chef's jacket worn by Gastronomy and Culinary Arts students.
- La Pijama
- The light blue medical scrubs worn by Nursing students during their practical sessions.
- La Tía Veneno
- A common Peruvian slang term used by students for nearby budget-friendly street food stalls known for being tasty but informal.
M
- MINEDU
- Ministerio de Educación; the Peruvian Ministry of Education which regulates the institute's licensing and student IDs.
- Monse
- Short for Urbanización Monserrate, the residential neighborhood immediately surrounding the campus where the majority of students rent rooms or apartments.
- Monserrate
- The primary residential neighborhood surrounding the Trujillo campus where the majority of out-of-town students rent rooms or 'pensiones'.
O
- ORREGO
- Common shorthand for the university itself (Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego).
- Orreguiano
- The demonym for a student or graduate of Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego.
- OUBU
- Oficina de Bienestar Universitario; the office responsible for student health, sports, and social services.
P
- Puentear
- The act of skipping a class or 'bridging' the gap between two other activities.
S
- San Andrés
- A nearby residential area popular with students for its proximity to the university's main gates.
- Susti
- Short for 'Examen Sustitutorio,' a final makeup exam that allows a student to replace their lowest grade to pass a course.
T
- Trica
- Taking a course for the third time; this is a high-pressure situation as failing again usually results in academic dismissal.
- Triquear
- To fail the same course for the third time, which typically leads to academic probation or dismissal.
- Tuna UPAO
- The traditional musical group of the university, a staple of campus culture and ceremonies.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aiapaec
- The Teatro Víctor Raúl Lozano Ibáñez, the university's grand theater named after the Moche deity Aiapaec.
- Aula Virtual
- The Moodle-based online platform where students check their grades, download materials, and submit assignments.
- Biblioteca Central
- The main university library, often used as a quiet study hub and meeting point.
- cafeter_a_colegio_aiapaec
- Cafetería Colegio Aiapaec
- Campus Virtual
- The administrative online portal used for enrollment, checking grades, and managing tuition payments.
- Carné
- The official student ID card, essential for accessing the 'medio pasaje' (half-price fare) on public transportation.
- Carné de Instituto
- The official student ID card required for identity verification and for accessing the 'medio pasaje' transport discount.
- Carnet
- The official student ID card, critical for accessing campus and securing the 'medio pasaje' (half-price) public transit fare.
- El J
- Pabellón J, the university's most iconic and modern glass-walled building, housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- El Teatro
- The Teatro Víctor Raúl Lozano Ibáñez, a major cultural landmark and performance venue on the Aiapaec campus.
- La Biblioteca
- The Central Library, often used as a primary meeting point for study groups.
- La Capilla
- The campus chapel, often used as a central landmark for meeting up with other students.
- Laboratorio de Enfermería
- The clinical simulation lab used by Nursing students for practical training.
- Medio Pasaje
- The student fare discount; students use their official ID (Carné) to pay 50% of the standard fare on local 'combis' and 'micros'.
- Pabellón
- The standard term for a building block; campus navigation is entirely based on pavilion letters (A, B, C, etc.).
- Pabellón H
- A major academic building frequently used for general education and engineering classes.
- Pabellón I
- One of the central academic buildings housing various laboratories and faculty offices.
- Pabellón J
- The iconic 15-story building on campus, housing modern laboratories and administrative offices.
- Sede Larco
- The main campus building located on Avenida Larco in Trujillo.
- SIA
- Sistema de Información Académica; the essential online portal for checking grades, schedules, and enrollment.
- Taller de Cocina
- The specialized culinary arts laboratory where Gastronomy students have their practical classes.
- Tri
- Trámite Documentario; the office or process for handling official university paperwork and certifications.
- Triaje
- The mandatory medical screening process that all new students must undergo at the campus clinic.
- Triquear
- The act of failing a course for the third time, which triggers strict academic standing rules.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 24 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.