Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession Program 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Intersession Program 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Intersession Program 2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Intersession Program 2028
- Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- Add/Drop
- The high-stress period at the start of the semester for changing course schedules.
B
- B17
- Building 17, a common reference for one of the central student residences.
- B38
- Building 38, part of the newer residential complex often referred to by its number.
I
- Ifrane Weather
- A term used to describe the rapid and unpredictable shifts between sun, rain, and snow.
J
- JLM
- Jeunes Leaders Marocains, a prominent social entrepreneurship club on campus.
R
- Resto
- The main University Restaurant where students use their meal plan credits for buffet-style meals.
S
- SAO
- Student Activities Office, the administrative department that oversees clubs and campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
T
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway connecting the upper and lower parts of campus, a common meeting point.
- The Coffee Shop
- The cafe located within the Student Center, a popular social and study spot.
- The Grill
- The casual dining area located in the Student Center offering made-to-order meals.
- The New Dorms
- Refers to the most recently constructed residential buildings, typically Buildings 37 through 40.
- The Snack
- The quick-service food counter for sandwiches and light refreshments.
- The Stairs
- Refers to the steep outdoor staircases that students must climb daily due to the campus's hilly terrain.
- The Village
- A term sometimes used to describe the cluster of residential buildings on the lower part of the campus.
V
- VPAA
- Vice President for Academic Affairs, often cited by students regarding academic policies or registration issues.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Building 7
- The primary academic building housing the School of Science and Engineering (SSE).
- Building 8
- The academic building primarily associated with the School of Business Administration (SBA).
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- Grill, Pizzeria, and Coffee Counter
- le_petit_boucher
- Le Petit Boucher
- LMS
- The Learning Management System (Canvas), where professors post assignments and course materials.
- moroccan_and_international_restaurant
- Moroccan and International Restaurant
- proxyrest
- Proxyrest
- Resto Credit
- The balance loaded onto a student's ID card specifically for use in the campus dining halls.
- Student Center
- The main hub for non-academic life, containing dining, the bookstore, and club offices.
- The Library
- The Mohammed VI Library, the central hub for research and quiet study.
- The Portal
- The Jenzabar-based online system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial accounts.
- The Shuttle
- The university-provided bus service that transports students between the campus and downtown Ifrane.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.