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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- Abu Khalil
- A popular local eatery or snack spot frequently visited by students near the campus gates.
- Al-Bawwaba
- The main gate of the university, the most common meeting point for students and the drop-off point for transport.
- Al-Kafeterya
- The main student cafeteria located on the Abu Dis campus.
- Al-Saha
- The main central square or plaza on the Abu Dis campus where students congregate between classes.
- AQB
- Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences, a partnership between Al-Quds University and Bard College.
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- IFMSA
- International Federation of Medical Students' Associations, a very active student organization within the Faculty of Medicine.
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- Sakan
- The general term for student housing or dormitories, typically located near the Abu Dis campus.
- Sakan al-Banat
- The specific designation for female student dormitories.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the primary student government body on campus.
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- Tasjeel
- The registration office or the period of course registration, often used to describe the administrative process.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Abu Dis
- The main campus of Al-Quds University located just outside Jerusalem.
- Beit Hanina
- The campus location in East Jerusalem housing the Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Bitaqa
- The official student ID card required for campus access and library services.
- Hind al-Husseini
- The campus located in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem, primarily housing the Faculty of Arts for women.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and virtual learning.
- Service
- The shared taxi system (pronounced 'ser-vees') which is the primary mode of transportation for students commuting to Abu Dis from Jerusalem or the West Bank.
- The Museum
- The Science Museum located on the Abu Dis campus, often used as a landmark.
- The Portal
- The Al-Quds University academic portal used by students to check grades, register for classes, and manage finances.
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?
- 10 approved campus terms and 8 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.