Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer I Semester 2027
- Summer II Semester 2027 (Field training only for graduates)
Campus language
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- 25% Rule
- The strict attendance policy where missing more than 25% of classes results in a 'forced withdrawal' (FW) or being barred from finals.
A
- AUEC
- Ajman University Entrepreneurship Center, often used by students looking for startup support.
- AUSC
- Ajman University Student Council, the primary student representative body.
F
- Female Hostel
- The specific designation for the women's on-campus housing complex.
- Food Court
- The primary dining area located within the Student Hub featuring various vendors.
- FW
- Forced Withdrawal, the grade received if a student exceeds the absence limit.
H
- Hub Cafe
- General reference to coffee shops located within the Student Hub building.
I
- IEEE AU
- The Ajman University student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- Inshallah
- Commonly used by students to express hope regarding exam results or grade curves, reflecting local culture.
M
- Male Hostel
- The specific designation for the men's on-campus housing complex.
T
- The Hostel
- The standard term used by students and the university for on-campus student residences.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AU Bus
- The university-provided shuttle service transporting students between the campus and other Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, etc.).
- Banner
- The Self-Service system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial records.
- Dental Hospital
- The Ajman University Dental Hospital, where clinical practice and specialized classes occur.
- E-Request
- The online portal system used for submitting official documents or service requests to the registrar.
- J1
- Block J1, a primary academic building housing multiple colleges and lecture halls.
- j1_building_cafeteria
- J1 Building Cafeteria
- J2
- Block J2, the second major academic block on campus.
- j2_building_cafeteria
- J2 Building Cafeteria
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
- Sheikh Zayed Center
- The Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions, used for major events and graduations.
- Student Hub
- The central building for student life, containing the food court, gym, and administrative offices.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for campus entry, library access, and using the shuttle bus.
- student_hub_food_court
- Student Hub Food Court
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 13 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.