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Campus Virtual Cycle May-August 2026 runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ACS
- The student chapter of the American Chemical Society, active in the science departments.
- AECC
- Asociación de Estudiantes de Ciencias de Cómputos; the Computer Science student organization.
- AEGEE
- The Santander branch of the European Students' Forum, which organizes trips and social events for local and Erasmus students.
- Altamira
- Residencia Universitaria Altamira, the primary university-affiliated residence hall located at the edge of the campus.
- AS
- Associated Students, the student government body at UCSB.
B
- Bachi
- Common shorthand for the Bachillerato (high school) level of education.
- Bachiyermo
- A satirical nickname for UPR Bayamón, blending 'Bachi' (Bayamón) and 'Yermo' (wasteland/wilderness).
- Bachiyermo
- Colloquial term for the high-rise private apartment blocks on Calle Bachiyermo where the majority of students live.
- Bachiyermo
- The collective identity and informal 'organization' name for students of the Yermo y Parres high school.
- BAES
- Beca de Alimentación para la Educación Superior; the government-funded food scholarship card used at the casino.
- BUC
- Biblioteca de la Universidad de Cantabria, the university library system.
C
- CAB
- Community Affairs Board, a student-run volunteer organization.
- CAPP
- Centro de Atención Psicológica; the department providing mental health and counseling services to the student body.
- Capucho
- A masked student protester, named for the 'capucha' (hood) worn to conceal their identity during a tropel.
- Carrillo
- Carrillo Dining Commons, located near the freshman dorms and known for its variety.
- Casas del Estudiante
- Student-run housing cooperatives or shared houses near the campus, as the university does not provide traditional on-campus dormitories.
- Casino
- The main campus cafeteria where students use their BAES card for daily meals.
- CEB
- Centro de Estudiantes de Bachillerato; the specific student union representing the Bachillerato program.
- CEUC
- Consejo de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Cantabria, the official student representative council.
- CGE
- Consejo General de Estudiantes; the primary student government body on campus.
- Colegios
- The general term for the residential colleges (dorms) at UDLAP, where many 'Bachiyermos' eventually reside as university students.
D
- Derecho
- The cafeteria located in the Faculty of Law, known for being a quieter alternative to the Inter.
- DLG
- De La Guerra Dining Commons, known for its central location and late-night options.
- DP
- Del Playa Drive, the oceanfront street in Isla Vista famous for social life.
E
- Económicas
- The dining hall and cafe located within the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences.
- El Bachi
- The standard shorthand name for the UPR Bayamón campus.
- El Comedor
- The subsidized university restaurant (Restaurante Universitario) providing low-cost meals to students.
- El Inter
- The main cafeteria and social meeting point located inside the Edificio Interfacultativo.
- El Jota
- A shorthand for the Juan Gómez Millas campus, often used when referring to meeting for food or social activities.
- El Merendero
- The snack bar and light dining area located near the academic buildings.
- El Yermo
- The common shorthand name for the entire Colegio Yermo y Parres campus.
F
- FEC
- Federación de Estudiantes Colimenses, the influential student union that manages student representation and bus discounts.
- FECH
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Chile; the university-wide student federation.
- FT
- Francisco Torres, the former name of the Santa Catalina towers, still widely used by students.
G
- Gaucho
- The official mascot and collective identity of UCSB students.
I
- IEEE
- The campus chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- IV
- Isla Vista, the square-mile student community adjacent to campus.
- IYP
- Instituto Yermo y Parres, the parent institution for the Bachillerato (high school) community.
K
- KCSB
- The campus radio station (91.9 FM).
L
- La Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria located near the center of the university.
- La Cafet
- The primary on-campus cafeteria located in the student center area.
- La Cafeta
- The school cafeteria where students gather during recess and lunch breaks.
- La Cafetería
- The main dining area/cafeteria used by students from the Yermo y Parres community.
- La Campa
- Refers to the large grassy areas of the adjacent Parque de las Llamas where students congregate between classes.
- La Central
- The central food court area located near the library and administrative blocks.
- La Cooperativa
- The school's snack bar or cooperative store where students buy snacks and school supplies.
- La IUPI
- A term used to refer to the UPR Río Piedras campus, often used by students when comparing the two campuses.
- La Tiendita
- The small campus shop or snack bar where students typically grab quick refreshments.
- Loros
- The official university mascot (Parrots) and the term used to refer to the student body collectively.
- Los Carritos
- Food trucks typically found near the campus entrance or parking lots.
- Los Tolditos
- Small informal food stalls often found near the campus entrances or the 'Aeropuerto' area.
M
- MARES
- Matrícula y Registro; the digital platform used for course enrollment, checking grades, and academic history.
- MCC
- MultiCultural Center, a hub for social justice and cultural programming.
- Mechón
- A first-year student (freshman) undergoing the 'mechoneo' initiation period.
- MUUA
- Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia; the prominent on-campus museum and cultural center.
O
- Ortega
- Ortega Dining Commons, often associated with take-out and specialty bars.
P
- Parche
- A group of friends or the act of hanging out in a specific spot on campus.
- Paro
- A student-led strike where academic activities and classes are officially suspended.
- Pasto
- The central lawn area of JGM where students congregate to socialize between classes.
- Portola
- The dining commons located at the Santa Catalina (FT) dorms.
- Postu
- Short for 'postureo' (posing/showing off); frequently used to describe the social atmosphere at the Interfacultativo cafeteria.
- Pucho
- Common slang for a cigarette, frequently smoked in the open areas like the Aeropuerto.
R
- Residencias
- General term for off-campus student housing in neighborhoods like Prado or Robledo, as the university lacks official on-campus dormitories.
S
- SA
- Sociedad de Alumnos; the student council responsible for organizing school events and representing the student body.
- San Cat
- Shorthand for Santa Catalina, the large off-campus freshman residence hall.
- SHPE
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, a prominent professional development organization on campus.
T
- The Loop
- The main commercial area in Isla Vista where many restaurants are located.
- The Towers
- Another common name for Santa Catalina due to its two-tower structure.
- TIP
- Tarjeta de Identificación Personal; the mandatory smart card used for campus entry and library services.
- Toma
- A form of student protest involving the physical occupation of campus buildings.
- Torres Quevedo
- Residencia Universitaria Torres Quevedo, a student residence located near the science faculties.
- Trop
- Tropicana Gardens or Tropicana Del Norte, private residence halls popular with UCSB students.
- Tropel
- A confrontation or riot, typically involving student protesters and riot police (ESMAD) near the campus gates.
U
- UdeC
- Universidad de Colima, the parent institution of the Bachiyermo campus.
V
- Vaquero
- The official mascot (Cowboy) and the term used to refer to any student of the institution.
- Vaqueros
- The official mascot and the collective name for the student body (Cowboys).
Y
- Yermo
- Shorthand for the Instituto Yermo y Parres school community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ALCORA
- The digital search engine and management portal for all university library resources.
- Asamblea
- Student assemblies that can result in 'paro' (strikes), leading to the temporary suspension of all academic activities.
- Aulario
- The building containing the large shared lecture halls used by multiple faculties on campus.
- Automatrícula
- The high-stakes online registration process via MARES where students compete for class slots based on their 'promedio' (GPA).
- Bachillerato
- The high school wing or section of the campus where the Bachiyermo community is centered.
- Bachiyermo
- The popular nickname for the entire Ciudad Universitaria (Main Campus), often used to describe its vast and sometimes stark landscape.
- Biblioteca Central
- The Carlos Gaviria Díaz Central Library, the main academic hub for study and research.
- Bloque 16
- The Social Sciences and Humanities building, famous for being the heart of student activism and political debate.
- Campus Virtual
- The Moodle-based online platform where professors upload course materials and grades.
- Cholula
- The local area in Puebla where the campus is situated, often used as a reference point for transit and social life.
- Ciencias
- The Faculty of Sciences building, located at the northern end of the campus area.
- Derecho
- The Faculty of Law building.
- Económicas
- The Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences building.
- El 100
- The main administrative building housing the Registrar, Admissions, and Financial Aid.
- El 200
- The building housing science laboratories and related classrooms.
- El 500
- The physical education building and gymnasium, commonly called 'La Cancha'.
- El 700
- The campus library (Biblioteca), the primary study hub for students.
- El Aeropuerto
- The wide, open pedestrian plaza in front of the Central Library, used as a primary meeting point and hangout spot.
- El Auditorio
- The main auditorium used for assemblies, graduation ceremonies, and cultural performances.
- El Domo
- The large covered courtyard area used for school-wide events and protection from the sun or rain.
- El Gimnasio
- The campus sports complex used for athletic events and physical education classes.
- El Inter
- Edificio Interfacultativo, the central hub housing the faculties of Education, Humanities, and Philosophy.
- El Periférico
- The Periférico Ecológico highway, the major road landmark located immediately behind the school.
- El Plantel
- The specific campus building or grounds of the Instituto Yermo y Parres in Puebla.
- El Prefecto
- The staff member in charge of discipline, attendance, and enforcing school regulations.
- El Titanic
- The large, multi-story library and administrative building at the Villa de Álvarez campus, named for its imposing size.
- FACSO
- Facultad de Ciencias Sociales; a neighboring faculty building frequently used for shared classes and services.
- GauchoCard
- The official student ID used for dining, building access, and bus fare.
- Gold
- The online portal used for registration, grades, and academic records.
- HSSB
- Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
- Ingreso TIP
- Entry to campus is strictly controlled; students must tap their physical TIP card at the electronic turnstiles.
- Inscripción de ramos
- The course registration process, typically conducted online through the U-Cursos portal.
- JGM
- Campus Juan Gómez Millas; the physical campus where the Bachillerato program is located.
- La 24
- Refers to Avenida 24 Sur, the primary street providing access to the school campus in Puebla.
- La Capilla
- The school chapel, a central building used for mandatory religious services, masses, and ceremonies.
- La Credencial
- The student ID card required for campus access and identification during school hours.
- La Explanada
- The central open plaza used for student assemblies, events, and social gatherings.
- La Torre
- The main administrative and classroom building specifically for the Bachillerato program.
- Las Canchas
- The outdoor sports courts used for physical education and recreational soccer or basketball.
- Matrícula
- The university's official course registration and enrollment period.
- NEXT
- The digital student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid status.
- Pasaporte
- The single sign-on (SSO) digital identity used to access all university web services and Wi-Fi.
- Phelps
- Phelps Hall, home to many language and literature departments.
- Portal Next
- The official online platform where students manage their course registration, grades, and financial information.
- Ruta 20
- One of the primary bus routes used by students to reach the Villa de Álvarez campus area.
- Salida
- The specific dismissal time or gate protocols common in Mexican private high schools like Yermo y Parres.
- SBMTD
- Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, the bus system students use for free with their ID.
- SICEUC
- The essential online student portal (Sistema de Control Escolar) used for checking grades, schedules, and enrollment.
- The 24
- The 24-hour study room located in the Davidson Library.
- The Lib
- Davidson Library, the main campus library.
- The UCen
- The University Center, containing the bookstore, food court, and student services.
- TNE
- Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil; the essential student ID card used for discounted public transport (Pase Escolar).
- Tren Urbano
- The metropolitan rapid transit system; the Bayamón station is the primary hub for students commuting from the San Juan area.
- TUI
- Tarjeta Universitaria Inteligente; the mandatory student ID card used for library loans, sports facilities, and bus discounts.
- TUS
- Transportes Urbanos de Santander; the city bus system, specifically lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 which connect the Bachiyermo area to the city center.
- U-Cursos
- The primary online platform used for course materials, grades, and official student forums.
- Uniforme
- A key logistical requirement for Bachiyermo students, as the high school follows a strict dress code unlike the university.
- Uniforme de Gala
- The formal school uniform required for students on Mondays and during official school ceremonies.
- Validación
- The mandatory process of confirming a class schedule to prevent it from being dropped by the system.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Campus Virtual Cycle May-August 2026 runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 77 approved campus terms and 59 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.