Academic calendar
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Boleto
- The monthly tuition bill; a central topic of student conversation regarding deadlines and financial aid.
C
- Calouro
- A freshman or first-year student.
- Cantina
- The universal term for the on-campus snack bar or cafeteria where students eat between classes.
- CPA
- Comissão Própria de Avaliação; the internal committee responsible for self-evaluation and quality control of the campus.
D
- DA
- Diretório Acadêmico; the student-run organization that represents the interests of students in a specific major.
- DCE
- Diretório Central dos Estudantes; the campus-wide student union representing all students to the administration.
- DP
- Short for 'Dependência'; the status of failing a subject and being required to retake it, often involving an additional fee.
E
- EAD
- Ensino a Distância; refers to the distance learning modality or students who primarily study online.
V
- Veterano
- A returning student (sophomore or higher), often involved in welcoming or 'pranking' new students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AVA
- Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem; the primary online learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Bloco
- The standard term for campus buildings, typically followed by a letter (e.g., Bloco A, Bloco B) to denote different wings or faculties.
- Canal Conecta
- An exclusive job and internship platform provided by the institution to connect students with employers.
- Colaborar
- The specific name of the virtual platform used by EAD (distance learning) students to attend classes and take exams.
- DCA
- Departamento de Controle Acadêmico; the registrar's office responsible for enrollment, transcripts, and official documentation.
- PDA
- Portal do Aluno; the administrative website used for checking grades, attendance, and managing financial payments.
- pra_a_de_alimenta_o_lanchonetes
- Praça de Alimentação / Lanchonetes
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 7 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.