Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- First Trimester 2026
- Second Trimester 2026
- Second Semester 2027
- Third Trimester 2027
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
C
- CU Band
- The university's official big band, well-known for performances at major campus events.
- CU Chorus
- The official university choir, a prominent student organization for performing arts.
- CU iHouse
- The international student residence located on the edge of campus near the Art and Culture park.
D
- Dek Chula
- A term used to refer to a Chulalongkorn University student ('Dek' meaning kid/student).
H
- Hor Nai
- The general term for on-campus dormitories managed by the university.
- Hor Puak
- A nickname sometimes used for the male student dormitories.
P
- Phra Kieo
- The Great Crown emblem of the university; students use the term to refer to the university's heritage and pride.
- Pink
- The university's official color; students often use it to refer to the school spirit or community identity.
R
- Rub Nong
- The traditional freshman orientation and welcoming activities organized by seniors.
- Ruen Ruam
- A central canteen area known for providing affordable meals to students and staff.
S
- Sala Phra Kieo
- The main student union building which houses a large, central canteen and bookstore.
- Samyan
- The neighborhood adjacent to campus, synonymous with a vast array of student-friendly street food and restaurants.
- Samyan Mitrtown
- A nearby shopping mall with a 24-hour zone that serves as a major study and dining hub for students.
- SGCU
- Student Government of Chulalongkorn University, the primary student representative body.
T
- TUCU
- The committee responsible for organizing the annual Thammasat–Chula Traditional Football Match.
U
- U-Center
- A popular private dormitory complex located near the campus, frequently used by Chula students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chamchuri 9
- The primary building for student services, including registration, financial aid, and health services.
- Chamchuri Square
- A high-rise building at the edge of campus housing a mall, offices, and university departments.
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- Chulalongkorn University Student Dormitory Cafeteria
- CU Innovation Hub
- A dedicated space for student startups and entrepreneurial activities, often called 'iHub'.
- CU NEX
- The essential mobile app used as a digital student ID, for tuition payments, and accessing campus services.
- CU Pop Bus
- The free internal shuttle bus system with multiple routes (Line 1-5) connecting different parts of the campus.
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- Faculty of Education Cafeteria
- i_canteen
- i-CANTEEN
- Maha Chulalongkorn
- The iconic, historic Thai-style building often used for ceremonies and as a symbol of the university.
- mdcu_international_food_court
- MDCU International Food Court
- MuvMi
- An electric tuk-tuk ride-sharing service widely used by students to navigate the campus and surrounding Samyan area.
- P' and N'
- The social convention of calling seniors 'P' (older sibling) and juniors 'N' (younger sibling), crucial for campus social hierarchy.
- Reg Chula
- The official web portal (reg.chula.ac.th) used for course registration and checking grades.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.