Academic calendar
First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027. 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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C
- CAS Canteen
- The dining area specifically located within or adjacent to the College of Arts and Sciences building.
- CITE
- Council of Information Technology Enthusiasts, a major student organization within the CEIT.
- Coffee Shop
- The student-run or department-managed coffee stall often located near the College of Agriculture.
- CSC
- College Student Council, the representative body for students within a specific college.
- CSG
- Central Student Government, the highest student governing body at the university.
- CVSU-ans
- An alternative, though sometimes debated, term for the student body.
- CvSUeno
- The official demonym for students and alumni of Cavite State University.
G
- Green and Gold
- The official university colors, used to refer to school spirit or identity.
H
- Hostel
- Refers to the dining area within the University Hostel and Training Center, often serving more formal meals.
I
- Indang
- Commonly used to refer to the Main Campus specifically, distinguishing it from satellite campuses.
- International House
- The university dormitory often used for transient guests and international students.
L
- Ladera
- Ladera Hall, the primary on-campus dormitory for female students.
- Laya
- Short for Laya at Diwa, the official student publication of Cavite State University.
M
- Main Canteen
- The primary university food court located near the College of Arts and Sciences.
S
- SAGE
- Students' Alliance for Gender Equality, a prominent campus organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Sarmiento
- L.S. Sarmiento Hall, the official on-campus housing facility for male students.
U
- University Villa
- On-campus housing units typically designated for faculty, staff, or specific student groups.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Assessment Form
- The official document required to be printed and presented during the final stages of enrollment.
- CAS
- The College of Arts and Sciences building, a central hub for general education subjects.
- CEIT
- College of Engineering and Information Technology building complex.
- CvSU Portal
- The online student management system used for viewing grades, enrollment, and accounts.
- cvsu_imus_canteen_building_d
- CvSU Imus Canteen (Building D)
- cvsu_main_campus_canteen
- CvSU Main Campus Canteen
- Ladislao Diwa
- The Ladislao Diwa Memorial Library, the central university library building.
- New Admin
- The modern administrative building housing the Registrar and other student services.
- Old Admin
- The historical administrative building housing the office of the University President.
- S.M. Rolle
- S.M. Rolle Hall, the university's main auditorium and venue for large-scale events.
- Strategic Plan
- Commonly referenced in student orientations as the university's roadmap for 'Truth, Excellence, and Service'.
- Tapping
- The process of using a student ID on electronic readers at campus gates for attendance and security.
- Uniform Schedule
- The strict university policy dictating specific days for wearing the prescribed school uniform versus civilian attire.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 13 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.