Academic calendar
Primer Semestre 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ACM
- Association for Computing Machinery student chapter, active at the school.
- AE
- Asociaciones Estudiantiles; the various student-led professional, social, and interest-based organizations on campus.
- AED
- Asociación de Estudiantes de Derecho; the influential Law Students Association at CUNOC.
- AEI
- Asociación de Estudiantes de Ingeniería; the student organization for the Engineering faculty.
- AEM
- Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina; the student organization for the Medical Sciences faculty.
- AEU
- Asociación de Estudiantes Universitarios, the primary student representative body and political union.
B
- Bautizo
- The traditional (and often rough) initiation rituals performed by senior students on freshmen.
- BUMC
- Banner - University Medical Center, the primary teaching hospital and clinical site for students under Dr. Gonzales's leadership.
C
- Casa del Estudiante
- The university-affiliated subsidized housing for low-income students traveling from rural areas to study at CUNOC.
- CBA
- College of Business Administration, which hosts programs for students from this school.
- CE
- Consejo de Estudiantes; the Student Council that represents the student body in administrative decisions.
- CEDE
- Centro de Desarrollo Estudiantil, providing student support and counseling.
- Cetysiano
- A term used to describe a member of the CETYS community.
- Comedor
- The main university cafeteria (Comedor Universitario) providing subsidized meals to students.
- CUNOC
- Centro Universitario de Occidente, the regional branch of the national university (USAC) located in Quetzaltenango.
D
- DAE
- Dirección de Asuntos Estudiantiles, the office for student affairs.
E
- El Comedor
- The official university cafeteria located within the campus grounds.
- EPA
- Estudiantes por la Autonomía, a prominent student activist group focused on university governance.
F
- FORTES
- The university's leadership and social responsibility program (Formación de Talento Estudiantil).
G
- Gringa
- A term used for students who look or act like they are from the mainland United States.
H
- Honorable
- Short for the 'Honorable Comité de Huelga,' the student group responsible for organizing the traditional Huelga de Dolores festivities.
- Hospedajes
- The collective term for private off-campus student housing and apartments located near the campus, as there are no official on-campus dormitories.
- Huelga
- Short for 'Huelga de Todos los Dolores,' the traditional and satirical student strike and parade held annually.
- Huelguero
- A student who actively participates in the satirical and political traditions of the 'Huelga de Todos los Dolores.'
I
- IBC
- Institutional Biosafety Committee, chaired by Dr. Carlos Gonzalez at Texas A&M University.
- Inter
- The common shorthand for the Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
L
- La Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria located within the Student Center (Centro de Estudiantes).
- La Casa del Estudiante
- The primary student residence for those from rural areas, as the university is largely a commuter school.
- La Chabela
- The iconic skeleton figure that serves as the official symbol of the student strike and university spirit.
- La Chácara
- A popular area of food stalls and kiosks located near the main entrance of the campus.
- La Chalana
- The university's iconic satirical anthem, often used as a rallying cry during student protests and events.
- La Cuesta
- The steep hill leading up to the campus entrance in the Ramey area of Aguadilla; a common reference for the daily commute.
- La Resi
- Short for the Residencia Universitaria, the on-campus housing facility specifically for scholarship students from remote municipalities.
- La Tiendita
- The small convenience store on campus for snacks and drinks.
- Las Champas
- The informal food stalls and small eateries located just outside the campus gates, popular for cheap 'shucos' and lunches.
- LMSA
- Latino Medical Student Association, a key organization at the UArizona College of Medicine where Dr. Gonzales is a long-time advisor.
- Los Comedores
- The main university dining halls offering subsidized meals to students.
- Los Shucos
- The ubiquitous street-side hot dog stands located just outside the campus gates, serving as the primary quick-lunch option for students.
M
- Med Cat
- A nickname for medical students at the University of Arizona (Wildcats).
N
- Nuyorican
- A term for students of Puerto Rican descent born or raised in New York.
P
- Presho
- Slang for 'pre-universitario' or freshman; a first-year student.
R
- Resis
- Short for Residencias, the on-campus student housing facilities.
- Rey Feo
- A student elected to deliver satirical and critical speeches during the annual strike festivities.
S
- SA
- Sociedad de Alumnos, the student government organization.
- Sancarlista
- A term of identity and pride for any student or alumnus of the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.
- Sorteo
- Refers to the Sorteo CETYS, a major university raffle that is a staple of campus life.
T
- The Cart
- The electric golf cart used by faculty and students to travel between the Peterson building and the Borlaug Center at Texas A&M.
- The Dean's List
- In the context of UArizona Medicine, often refers to students working closely with Dr. Gonzales in his capacity as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
- The Med Dorms
- Informal name for the housing near the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where Dr. Carlos Gonzales serves as a prominent dean and mentor.
- The Union
- The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona, the primary dining hub for students in the medical and health sciences programs.
- Tigres
- The university mascot (Tigers), used to refer to the student body and the campus athletic teams.
V
- Viernes de Dolores
- The Friday before Holy Week, which is the most important day for student activities and the main parade.
X
- Xela
- The common name for Quetzaltenango, the city where the Dr. Carlos González campus is located.
Z
- Zorro
- A student or athlete representing CETYS Universidad.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Asignación
- The mandatory process of registering for specific courses and sections after enrollment.
- Borlaug Center
- The Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement, a major research facility at Texas A&M associated with Dr. Carlos Gonzalez's work.
- Business BootCamp
- A summer program for 9th-12th graders to prepare for college business studies.
- CAI
- Centro de Acceso a la Información; the campus library and primary study hub.
- Carné
- The official student ID card required for library access, exams, and university procedures.
- CatCard
- The official University of Arizona identification card required for building access and meal plans.
- COM-T
- College of Medicine – Tucson, the main building where Dr. Gonzales's office and student affairs are located.
- Control Académico
- The registrar's office responsible for all academic records, grades, and official certifications.
- Credencial
- The student ID card required for library services and campus entry.
- CUI
- The Código Único de Identificación; the national ID number required for all official university registration and paperwork.
- CUM
- Centro Universitario Metropolitano, the medical campus located in Zone 11, distinct from the main Zone 12 campus.
- Edificio A
- The main academic building where the majority of general education classrooms and faculty offices are located.
- Edificio B
- A central classroom and administrative building on the main campus.
- Edificio de Bienestar
- The Student Welfare building, containing administrative services and student support offices.
- Edificio de Profesional
- The primary academic building for undergraduate programs.
- Edificio H
- A major academic building housing classrooms for the faculties of Law and Economics.
- Edificio I
- The building housing the Division of Engineering and related technical careers.
- Edificio M
- The building dedicated to the Division of Medical Sciences.
- El Carné
- The essential student ID card required for library access, exams, and all administrative procedures.
- El CAT
- Centro de Aprendizaje y Tecnología, the building housing computer labs and IT services.
- El Gimnasio
- The Rodrigo Valle Hernández Gymnasium-Auditorium, the main venue for sports and events.
- El IGLU
- A distinctive dome-shaped auditorium used for cultural, political, and academic events.
- Escuela Dr. Carlos González
- The main high school building in Aguada, Puerto Rico.
- HSIB
- Health Sciences Innovation Building, a modern facility used for interprofessional education and simulation.
- InterWeb
- The official online student portal used for registration, checking final grades, and managing financial aid.
- JagCard
- The official student ID card for South Texas College students.
- JagExpress
- The inter-campus shuttle service connecting South Texas College campuses, including the Starr County Campus.
- JagNet
- The web portal used by students at South Texas College (where Dr. Carlos Gonzalez serves as a Campus Coordinator) for registration and grades.
- Kardex
- The academic transcript or record of all courses and grades.
- La Biblio
- The campus library, officially the Biblioteca Comunitaria.
- La Huelga
- The annual student strike period leading up to Lent, which involves parades and satirical activities that often disrupt the normal academic calendar.
- Matrícula
- The enrollment period; students often refer to the entire process of selecting and securing classes as 'hacer la matrícula'.
- MiCETYS
- The official student web portal for managing grades, schedules, and payments.
- Módulo de Odontología
- The specialized building dedicated to the School of Dentistry.
- Multiuso
- The Multipurpose Building (Complejo Deportivo y Recreativo) used for sports, physical education, and graduation ceremonies.
- Novato
- A first-year student, typically identified during the 'bautizo' season.
- Parqueo
- The campus parking area, known for being extremely crowded and serving as a common landmark for meeting up.
- Paseo de los Tigres
- The central walkway and outdoor area of the campus, often used for student activities and socializing.
- Peterson
- The Peterson Building, one of the primary locations for plant pathology research at Texas A&M where Dr. Carlos Gonzalez's lab is located.
- Plaza de los Mártires
- The central square of the campus, used for gatherings, protests, and social events.
- Posgrado
- The building dedicated to graduate studies and continuing education.
- Postgrados
- The building housing graduate studies, master's programs, and research offices.
- Registro
- The 'Registro y Estadística' office, the central hub for enrollment, grade verification, and graduation paperwork.
- Reinscripción
- The formal process of registering for classes each new semester.
- Retrasadas
- Makeup or remedial exams taken by students who failed a course during the regular semester.
- S-12
- The building housing the Faculty of Law, historically significant for student political movements.
- Spanish Requirement
- Students who do not speak Spanish may be held back a year to gain proficiency.
- T-3
- The main building for the Faculty of Engineering.
- The Blue Chip
- A common reference to the high-stakes nature of medical residency matching and performance within the UArizona system.
- Validación
- The critical final step of the registration process where students must confirm their schedule and payment to avoid being dropped from classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Primer Semestre 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 54 approved campus terms and 50 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.