Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Jun 22, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2026
- Summer Session 2026
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- Amo
- Amornphan Market, a popular spot for affordable student meals near the campus.
C
- CMU Library
- The main university library system, often simply called 'The Library'.
D
- Dek Mor Chor
- A term used to describe a student or alumnus of Chiang Mai University.
H
- Hoh 40
- The 40th Anniversary Dormitory, a large residential complex on campus.
- Hoh Chompoo
- Female Dormitory 6, nicknamed the 'Pink Dorm' due to its distinctive color.
- Hoh Pae
- Female Dormitory 8, often referred to by its number in Thai.
- Hoh See
- Male Dormitory 4, a well-known residence for male students.
I
- ITSC
- Information Technology Service Center, responsible for campus digital infrastructure.
L
- Lang Mor
- The vibrant street food and restaurant area located behind the university.
M
- Mor Chor
- The universal Thai shorthand for Chiang Mai University.
N
- Na Mor
- The night market and dining area located in front of the main university gate.
R
- RB Canteen
- The central food court serving students in the Ratchaburi lecture building area.
- Rod Muang
- Literally 'Purple Car,' referring to the free electric shuttle buses on campus.
S
- SDU
- Student Development Unit, which handles student affairs and activities.
- SMU
- Samosorn Nak Sueksa, the Student Union of Chiang Mai University.
- Suae
- Literally 'Tiger,' a slang term specifically referring to Engineering students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ang Kaew
- The campus reservoir and most famous landmark, used as a meeting and exercise spot.
- CMU Mobile
- The essential mobile application for digital student IDs and shuttle tracking.
- cmu_food_centre_kin_nai_mor
- CMU Food Centre (Kin-Nai-Mor)
- Hor Nalika
- The campus clock tower, a central landmark and common meeting point.
- Jumbo Net
- The official campus-wide Wi-Fi network for students and staff.
- Purple Bus
- The common English name for the free campus shuttle service.
- RB
- Ratchaburi Building, the primary complex for multi-faculty lectures.
- Reg
- The Office of Registration and the online portal (reg.cmu.ac.th) for enrollment.
- Sala Tham
- The traditional Thai pavilion used for major university ceremonies and rites.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Jun 22, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 9 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.