Ateneo de Manila UniversityStudent Guide

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Housing Buildings

Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Ateneo de Manila University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
17
Local details
16

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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17 terms

C

Cervini
Cervini Hall, the primary on-campus dormitory for male students.
COA-P
Council of Organizations of the Ateneo - Manila, the umbrella body of accredited student organizations.

D

DL
Dean's Lister, a student who achieves a high QPI for a specific semester.

E

Eliazo
Eliazo Hall, the primary on-campus dormitory for female students.

G

Gonzaga
The Gonzaga Hall cafeteria, the main dining hall for the Loyola Schools.

I

IPS
Individual Program of Study, the document tracking a student's required subjects and progress toward graduation.
IRH
International Residence Hall, a dormitory housing both local and international students.
ISO
The canteen located within the International Social Development Complex, known for affordable meals.

J

JSEC
John Gokongwei Student Enterprise Center, a food court featuring student-run food stalls that change annually.

L

LIONS
League of Independent Organizations, a group representing non-accredited student organizations.

M

Magis
A Jesuit value meaning 'more' or 'greater,' often used to encourage students to do more for others and God.
Matteo
The coffee shop and dining area located in the Matteo Ricci Study Hall.
MEA
Management Engineering Association, the home organization for Management Engineering majors.

O

OBF
One Big Fight, the official school cheer and rallying cry.

Q

QPI
Quality Point Index, the university's version of a Grade Point Average (GPA).

S

Sanggu
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola, the official student government of the Loyola Schools.

U

UD
University Dormitory, a co-ed residence hall located on the upper part of the campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

16 details
AISIS
Ateneo Integrated Student Information System, the online portal used for class registration, viewing grades, and assessment.
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Ateneo de Manila Multipurpose Cooperative (AMPC)
Bel
Bellarmine Hall, an older building used for various humanities and social science classes, often noted for being far from other buildings.
Blue Pass
The digital health and campus entry system used for monitoring and access control.
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Blue and Gold Catering Services
CTC
Convergys Technology Center, a building primarily used for computer science and engineering classes.
Cut
An official absence from class; students are allowed a limited number of 'cuts' per semester before failing due to absences.
E-jeep
Electric jeepneys that provide free shuttle services for students and staff around the campus.
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Ebai's Café and Pastry
Enlistment
The competitive process of registering for classes online via AISIS, often referred to by students as 'Enlistment Wars.'
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Kitchen City
Leong
Ricardo and Rosita Leong Hall, which houses the School of Social Sciences.
Matteo
Matteo Ricci Study Hall, a popular 24/7 (pre-pandemic) or late-night study area for students.
SEC
Science Education Complex, a cluster of buildings (SEC A, B, and C) housing science labs and classrooms.
SOM
The John Gokongwei School of Management building.
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TGS Fast Foods and Catering Services

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
17 approved campus terms and 16 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.

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Life in Quezon City for Ateneo de Manila University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Quezon City.

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Median Rent

$350

Cost of Living Index

65

Student Population

300,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

MRT-3, LRT-1 (nearby access), city buses, jeepneys, UV Express

Nearest Airports

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (via Metro Manila access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Avg Annual Temp

82°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Gonzaga Car Park

surface_lot • Fills up early; limited after 8:00 AM

Located near Gonzaga Hall

Upper/Lower East Car Park

surface_lot

North Car Park

surface_lot • Fills up quickly; located across Xavier Hall

PIPAC Parking

surface_lot

New pedestrian access point opened nearby in 2025

Campus News

Latest updates from Ateneo de Manila University

New National Artists – Mr Gregorio C Brillantes, Ms Maria Beatriz Tesoro, and Dr Nicanor G Tiongson

Ateneo de Manila University congratulates three members of its community officially recognized as National Artists by the Philippine government.

Sep 12, 2026

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Traffic Bulletin: Dismissal Schedule – 14 to 18 September 2026

The Campus Safety and Mobility Office released a traffic bulletin regarding the dismissal schedule for the upcoming week.

Sep 11, 2026

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Eight outstanding individuals to be honored at the 2026 Traditional University Awards

Ateneo announced the recipients of the 2026 Traditional University Awards, including Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and Rev Gregory Boyle SJ.

Sep 11, 2026

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Class arrangements for Saturday, 12 September 2026: Onsite classes resume pending any government suspension; otherwise, online modality will be adopted.

Class arrangements for Saturday, 12 September 2026: Onsite classes resume pending any government suspension; otherwise, online modality will be adopted.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Ateneo de Manila University

Mahjong Workshop

September 12, 2026

Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus

A workshop covering the basics of Mahjong, including simple rules, gameplay, and cultural significance.

Design Thinking HCD+ Workshop

September 24, 2026

PLDT-CTC Bldg., Ateneo de Manila University

A workshop series by the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) focused on Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+).

Introduction to Cybersecurity for the Public Sector

October 1, 2026

Ateneo School of Government, Loyola Campus

A workshop/seminar focused on cybersecurity basics for the public sector.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Ateneo de Manila University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cervini Hall

Capacity: 900

Room types: solo, twin, triple

Eliazo Hall

Capacity: 900

Room types: solo, twin, triple

International Residence Hall

Capacity: 310

Room types: quad sharing

John Pollock Renewal Center

University Dormitory

Room types: solo, twin, triple

University Dormitory North Tower

Room types: solo, twin, triple

University Dormitory South Tower

Room types: solo, twin, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@ateneo.edu

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