Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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C
- Canteen
- The primary on-campus cafeteria where students buy meals and snacks.
- CAS-SC
- College of Arts and Sciences Student Council; the local student government for CAS students.
- CBT-SC
- College of Business and Accountancy Student Council; the local student government for business students.
E
- Excelsior
- The official name of the student publication, often used to refer to the editorial staff or their office.
H
- Hilado
- The common shorthand name used by students and locals to refer to the university or its community.
S
- Sa gwa
- A Hiligaynon phrase meaning 'outside,' referring to eating at affordable food stalls and carinderias located just outside the campus gates.
- SSC
- Student Services Center; the office handling student welfare, scholarships, and records.
- STEP
- Student Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines; a common organization for students in technical and vocational courses.
T
- Taga-Hilado
- A term of identity meaning 'someone from Hilado' (a student or alumnus).
- The Hostel
- The on-campus student housing facility, primarily referenced at the Binalbagan and Talisay campuses.
U
- USG
- University Student Government; the highest student governing body across all campuses.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin
- The Administration Building, housing the offices of the President, Registrar, and Cashier.
- CBT
- The College of Business and Accountancy building (formerly CBA).
- CHMSU CARES
- The university's core values (Compassion, Agility, Resilience, Excellence, and Spirituality) often cited in official orientations and student handbooks.
- chmsu_cafeteria
- CHMSU Cafeteria
- CIT
- The College of Industrial Technology building.
- Green and Gold
- The official university colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit, uniforms, or varsity teams.
- Gym
- The University Gymnasium, used for PE classes, intramurals, and major school events.
- ISMIS
- Integrated School Management Information System; the online portal used by students for enrollment, checking grades, and viewing schedules.
- Library
- The University Library and Learning Resource Center.
- Validation
- The essential process at the start of every semester where students get their ID cards stamped or stickered to prove active enrollment.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 10 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.