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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B
- Bachi
- Short for Bachillerato, used to refer to the high school program or the student body.
- Bachillerato
- Commonly used to refer to the high school program specifically, distinguishing it from the university degrees.
- Búhos
- Owls; the official mascot of the institution, used by students to refer to the student body (e.g., 'Somos Búhos').
C
- CE
- Control Escolar, the administrative department responsible for student records and official paperwork.
- CEV
- Colegio Vizcaya; the specific acronym used for the high school (Bachillerato) division.
- CVA
- Colegio Vizcaya de las Américas, the specific designation for the high school (Bachillerato) level.
D
- DGEP
- Dirección General de Educación Preparatoria, the administrative body governing the curriculum.
- DIF
- Often referenced in relation to the school's social service projects and community outreach programs.
E
- El Bachi
- Short for Bachillerato, used to distinguish the high school from the university students.
- Extra
- Short for 'Examen Extraordinario,' the remedial exam students must take if they fail a regular course.
G
- Gente Vizcaya
- A term used to describe the community of students, alumni, and staff.
I
- Inter
- Short for 'Intersemestral,' referring to intensive courses held between semesters.
- Intervizcayas
- The massive annual national competition where students from all campuses compete in sports and culture.
L
- La Cafe
- The on-campus cafeteria where students gather during the designated break (receso).
- La Cafet
- The standard shorthand for the on-campus cafeteria where students eat during 'receso' (break).
- La Cafeta
- The on-campus cafeteria where students gather during the 'receso' (break).
- La Vizca
- The universal shorthand name used by students to refer to the school.
- La Vizcaya
- The common shorthand name used by students and parents to refer to the institution.
- Lobos
- The official mascot (Wolves); students use this to refer to the student body or school spirit.
O
- Ordi
- Short for 'Examen Ordinario,' the standard final exam for a course.
P
- Patronato
- Patronato Cultural Vizcaya, the governing administrative body of the institution.
- Prepa Vizcaya
- The colloquial term for the Bachillerato General level.
R
- Receso
- The designated mid-morning break time when students socialize and eat at the cafeteria.
S
- SA
- Sociedad de Alumnos; the student council or student government body responsible for organizing events.
- SIA
- Sistema de Información Académica, the digital portal used by students to check grades, attendance, and tuition payments.
- SIAE
- Sistema Integral de Administración Escolar, the digital portal used by students to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- SIAV
- Sistema Integral Académico Vizcaya; the digital platform used by students to check grades, attendance, and academic history.
- SICE
- Sistema de Información de Control Escolar, the digital portal for managing student records.
U
- UVA
- Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas, the parent university system that oversees the Colegio.
V
- Vizcaíno
- A student or graduate of the Colegio or Universidad Vizcaya.
- Vizcaya
- The common shorthand name for the school used by students and the local community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Audiovisual
- The multi-purpose hall used for conferences, exams, and school assemblies.
- Auditorio
- The main assembly hall used for academic ceremonies, 'protestas', and cultural events.
- Cancha
- The multi-purpose sports court used for physical education and school-wide assemblies.
- Canchas
- The multi-purpose sports courts used for physical education and school-wide rallies.
- Colegiatura
- The monthly tuition fee that students or parents must pay at the administrative windows or via the portal.
- Control Escolar
- The administrative office students must visit for paperwork, transcripts, and enrollment issues.
- Credencial
- The mandatory student ID card required for campus entry and identifying oneself to security.
- Edificio A
- The primary building housing administrative offices and the main classrooms for the Bachillerato.
- Edificio B
- Secondary classroom block used for various Bachillerato subjects.
- El Uniforme
- The strict mandatory dress code (typically white, red, and black) required for all Bachillerato students.
- La Credencial
- The mandatory student ID card required for campus entry and identifying oneself at the gate.
- Laboratorio
- The science lab used for chemistry, physics, and biology practicals.
- Laboratorios
- The specialized science and computer labs used for practical coursework.
- Las Canchas
- The multi-use sports courts used for physical education (Educación Física) and school-wide assemblies.
- Prefectura
- The office responsible for monitoring student behavior, attendance, and uniform compliance.
- Receso
- The specific scheduled break time between classes when students are allowed to go to the cafeteria.
- Rectoría
- The central administrative building housing the principal and student services.
- Sala de Cómputo
- The specialized computer labs used for informatics and digital assignments.
- SIAV
- Sistema Integral Académico Vizcaya; the essential online portal for checking grades, attendance, and tuition payments.
- SIAV Portal
- The digital platform where students must download their 'boleta' (report card) and track their academic progress.
- SICE
- The online platform where students must check their 'calificaciones' (grades) and 'faltas' (attendance).
- SUM
- Salón de Usos Múltiples; the multi-purpose hall used for conferences, exams, and indoor events.
- Uniforme
- The strict mandatory dress code; students must wear the official school polo and trousers/skirt daily.
- Uniforme de Deportes
- The athletic uniform required specifically on days when the student has Physical Education classes.
- Uniforme de Diario
- The standard daily uniform worn from Tuesday to Friday.
- Uniforme de Gala
- The formal uniform (usually involving a tie or blazer) required specifically for Monday civic ceremonies and official events.
- Uniforme Deportivo
- The athletic uniform required specifically for days when the student has physical education (Educación Física).
- Uniforme Diario
- The mandatory daily dress code, typically consisting of a white polo with the school logo and grey trousers or skirt.
- Vizcaya Virtual
- The Moodle-based platform used for submitting digital assignments and accessing course materials.
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?
- 31 approved campus terms and 29 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.