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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Semester 2026-2 runs Jul 30, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
2 entries Jul 30 → Dec 17, 2026
Semester 2026-2 Relevant now
Jan 4 → Jul 31, 2027
Semester 2027-1
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CESA Consejo Estudiantil de Sociedades de Alumnos; the primary student government body representing all faculties.
Cimafest The annual university-wide music and culture festival held for the student community.
Cimarrón A UABC student or alumnus, named after the bighorn sheep mascot. F
FCAyS Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas y Sociales; the Faculty of Administrative and Social Sciences.
FCM Facultad de Ciencias Marinas; the Faculty of Marine Sciences, one of the most prestigious units in Ensenada.
FIAD Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño; the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Design. L
La Cafeta The campus cafeteria, used as a general term for the dining hall at both Sauzal and Valle Dorado campuses. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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cafeter_a_campus_valle_dorado Cafetería Campus Valle Dorado
Cimabus The official university transport system providing shuttle services between campuses and key city points.
Credencial The official student ID card, essential for library services, computer labs, and student discounts.
Idiomas The building or department dedicated to the Language Center (Centro de Idiomas).
la_cafe_1600 La Cafe 1600
restaurante_escuela_uabc Restaurante Escuela UABC
Sauzal The main coastal campus unit of UABC Ensenada, located north of the city.
SICEU Sistema Integral de Control Escolar de la Universidad; the online portal for grades, schedules, and administrative procedures.
Subasta The 'auction' or competitive online registration process where students select their class schedules based on their GPA.
Valle Dorado The secondary campus unit located within the urban area of Ensenada.
Vicerrectoría The administrative headquarters building for the Ensenada campus region. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Semester 2026-2 runs Jul 30, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 7 approved campus terms and 11 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. Using DormWay at Autonomous University of Baja California, Ensenada What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Autonomous University of Baja California, Ensenada
Más de 50 mil participan en el Sorteo de Egresados UABC The university held its annual alumni raffle with over 50,000 participants; the grand prize was awarded to a graduate from the Tijuana campus.
Sep 24, 2026
Read More UABC fomenta nuevas alternativas de movilidad con feria y rodada ciclista The Ensenada campus hosted the First Urban Mobility and Inclusion Fair, including a community bike ride to promote sustainable transportation.
Sep 22, 2026
Read More UABC refrenda su excelencia institucional en evaluación internacional QS Stars UABC maintained its high institutional excellence rating in the international QS Stars evaluation, highlighting its academic and administrative quality.
Sep 15, 2026
Read More Campus Ensenada fortalece su movilidad internacional con 40 estudiantes visitantes The Ensenada campus welcomed 40 exchange students from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, and Peru for the 2026-2 semester.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More On August 20, 2026, the Valle Dorado unit in Ensenada was evacuated following a shooting threat posted on social media. A student was later detained on August 22 in connection with aggressive behavior and the investigation into the threats. On August 20, 2026, the Valle Dorado unit in Ensenada was evacuated following a shooting threat posted on social media. A student was later detained on August 22 in connection with aggressive behavior and the investigation into the threats.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Autonomous University of Baja California, Ensenada
Derechos humanos y empresas en la corte interamericana de derechos humanos September 28, 2026
A specialized session or lecture regarding human rights and corporate responsibility within the Inter-American Court of Human Rights framework.
Exposición: Cartografías Sensibles September 28, 2026
An ongoing art exhibition featuring works by faculty from the Tijuana School of Arts, visible through December 11, 2026.
Seminario de Investigación Educativa September 30, 2026
An educational research seminar hosted by the university to discuss current trends and findings in the field.
Torneo de Ajedrez CEN September 30, 2026
A campus-wide chess tournament for students and the university community.
Club de Juegos de Mesa 'CIMAPLAY' October 1, 2026
A recurring board game club meeting held at the Central Library of the Ensenada campus.
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