Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026. 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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A
- Aguda
- Short for Agudat HaStudentim, the official Student Union that manages social life and student rights.
- Ar'ur
- A formal appeal submitted by a student to challenge an exam grade.
- Azrieli
- The shorthand name used by students and locals to refer to the entire College of Engineering campus.
B
- Beit HaYeled
- A specific off-campus dormitory building nearby often used by Azrieli students.
- Bitul
- The common term used when a lecture or lab session is cancelled.
- Bitul Zman
- Slang for 'wasted time,' often used by students regarding long gaps between lectures.
C
- Cofix
- The nearby budget-friendly coffee shop frequently used by students for quick breaks between classes.
D
- Dikan
- The Office of the Dean of Students, responsible for scholarships and personal assistance.
H
- HaKafeteria
- The main campus cafeteria located in Building 4, serving as the primary food hub for students.
- HaKafeterya
- The main campus cafeteria located in Building 1, offering dairy and meat sections.
- HaKfar
- The Student Village (Kfar HaStudentim) located adjacent to the campus, providing housing for Azrieli and Hebrew University students.
- HaMeonot
- The on-campus student dormitories located within the college complex in Jerusalem.
- Handasa
- Literally 'Engineering'; used by students to refer to the college itself or the high-pressure nature of their studies.
- Hedva
- The common student shorthand for 'Calculus' (Heshbon Difrentziali Ve-Integral), notoriously the most difficult first-year course.
J
- JCE
- The common English acronym for Jerusalem College of Engineering (Azrieli).
K
- Kafeteria
- The main campus dining facility, which includes both dairy and meat sections for students.
- Kfar HaStudentim
- The 'Student Village,' referring to the residential complex for students.
- Kiosk
- The snack bar area for quick coffee, sandwiches, and snacks.
M
- MALAG
- The Council for Higher Education, the national body that accredits the college's engineering programs.
- Mechina
- The intensive pre-academic program designed to prepare students for the rigors of an engineering degree.
- Meonot
- The on-campus student dormitories located at the Ramat Beit HaKerem campus.
- Mila
- The Student Union's service center providing low-cost printing, scanning, and academic supplies.
- Moed
- A specific exam session; students are entitled to Moed A and Moed B for every final exam.
- Moed A/B
- The first (A) and second (B) opportunities to take a final exam for any given course.
- Moed B
- The second opportunity to take a final exam, a critical part of the Israeli academic calendar.
- Moed Bet
- The second exam session; a critical part of the engineering student's vocabulary due to the difficulty of first-round exams.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system where professors post slides, assignments, and grades.
N
- Nekuz
- Short for Nekudot Zchut, the academic credit points required to complete a degree.
P
- Perach
- A widespread mentoring program that many Azrieli students participate in to receive tuition scholarships.
- Perach
- A national tutoring project where students provide mentorship to children in exchange for a tuition scholarship.
- Ptur
- An academic exemption from a course, usually granted for prior learning or relevant experience.
S
- Syllabus
- The mandatory course contract detailing grading policies and weekly topics.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The main dining hall located in Building 1, serving subsidized hot meals to students.
- The Coffee Cart
- The mobile or small-scale coffee stand often located in the central plaza or Building 4.
- The Dorms
- The on-campus student housing complex (Me'onot) located immediately adjacent to the academic buildings.
- The Kiosk
- A small snack bar and coffee stand used for quick breaks between engineering lectures.
- The Village
- The Beit HaKerem Student Village, the primary housing complex for students near the campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Binyan 1
- The original main building housing the administration, the Dean's office, and core classrooms.
- Binyan 2
- The building primarily dedicated to the Mechina (preparatory) program and fundamental science classrooms.
- Binyan 4
- The newest academic building on campus, known for its modern engineering labs and high-tech classrooms.
- Binyan 5
- The building that houses the campus library and dedicated quiet study zones.
- Building 1
- The original campus building housing the main administration, the library, and basic science labs.
- Building 4
- The newest and most modern building on campus, containing advanced engineering labs and the main auditorium.
- buzz_dining_hall
- Buzz Dining Hall
- grey_nuns_dining_hall
- Grey Nuns Dining Hall
- HaGesher
- The bridge connecting the main campus buildings, often used as a quick transit point between classes.
- HaSifriya
- The campus library, located inside Building 4, used as the primary study space.
- He-Chalutz
- The Jerusalem Light Rail station closest to the campus, serving as the primary transit point for students.
- He'Halutz
- The Jerusalem Light Rail station located within walking distance, serving as the primary transit hub for students.
- herzliah_cafeteria
- Herzliah Cafeteria
- Kartis Student
- The mandatory student ID card required for campus entry, library borrowing, and student discounts.
- Meida-Net
- The official online portal used by students to track grades, register for courses, and manage tuition.
- Meidanet
- The official student portal used for registration, viewing grades, and managing tuition payments.
- Mivne 1
- Building 1, the original campus structure housing administrative offices and engineering labs.
- Mivne 4
- Building 4, the newest and largest facility containing the library, main auditorium, and cafeteria.
- Moodle
- The digital learning management system where professors upload lecture slides, assignments, and grades.
- Ptur
- An official academic exemption from a course, usually granted for previous studies or high English proficiency scores.
- Rav-Kav
- The national transit card required for the light rail and buses that serve the Ramat Beit HaKerem campus area.
- Station 14
- The specific bus stop frequently used by students commuting from other parts of Jerusalem.
- stingers_caf
- Stingers Café
- Student Card
- The physical ID card required for campus entry and to receive student discounts at local businesses.
- Tachana
- The bus stop located directly at the college entrance, the primary transit point for commuters.
- talmud_torah_hot_lunch_program
- Talmud Torah Hot Lunch Program
- The Auditorium
- The large hall used for ceremonies, guest lectures, and major student assemblies.
- The Bridge
- The elevated pedestrian walkway that connects the older and newer sections of the campus.
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian walkway connecting the campus directly to the surrounding neighborhood and parking areas.
- The Gate
- The main security entrance (HaSha'ar) where students must scan their ID cards to enter the campus.
- The Library
- The central study and resource center located within Building 1.
- Yedion
- The digital academic handbook containing the course catalog, degree requirements, and official college regulations.
- Yefe Nof
- The nearest Light Rail station and transit hub, serving as the primary arrival point for students commuting to the Ramat Beit HaKerem campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 approved campus terms and 33 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.