Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 Commencement Cycle runs May 23, 2027 – May 23, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027 Commencement CycleRelevant now
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- A-SIT
- Ateneo Society of Information Technologists, the professional organization for IT students.
- Atenean
- The standard term for a student or graduate of the university.
B
- BEA
- Business Economics Association, the student organization for Economics majors.
- Blue Eagle
- The official mascot and nickname for the university's athletic teams.
C
- CSO
- Council of Student Organizations, the umbrella body for all accredited student groups.
E
- ECA
- El Consejo Ateneo, the supreme student government of the university.
J
- Jesuit Residence
- The living quarters for the Jesuit community on campus.
K
- Kiosks
- Small food stalls located near the Multi-Purpose Building and gym areas.
M
- Magis
- An Ignatian term meaning 'more' or 'greater,' used to describe the spirit of excellence expected of students.
- Main Canteen
- The primary food service area located on the Salvador (La Purisima) campus.
P
- Pro Deo et Patria
- The university motto, meaning 'For God and Country,' often cited in formal student contexts.
S
- SCA
- Student Catholic Action, a religious student organization focused on service.
T
- The Caf
- A common student shorthand for the university canteen.
- The Dorm
- The University Dormitory, providing on-campus housing for students and athletes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ateneo Fiesta
- The annual university-wide foundation day celebration featuring booths and competitions.
- BC
- Bellarmine-Campion Building, a major academic building housing various classrooms and offices.
- Berchmans
- Berchmans Hall, one of the primary classroom buildings on the Salvador campus.
- Brebeuf
- Brebeuf Hall, an academic building named after a Jesuit saint.
- ID Validation
- The mandatory process at the start of every semester to get a sticker that activates the student ID for campus access.
- La Purisima
- Refers to the main Salvador Campus located in the downtown area.
- LMS
- Learning Management System, typically referring to the digital platform used for course materials and submissions.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, the university's main library and study hub.
- MPB
- Multi-Purpose Building, used for large gatherings, sports, and events.
- Tumaga
- Refers to the Fr. William H. Kreutz, SJ Campus located in the Tumaga district, primarily for basic education.
- university_cafeteria
- University Cafeteria
- Xavier
- Xavier Hall, an administrative and academic building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 Commencement Cycle runs May 23, 2027 – May 23, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.