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.
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A
- Agrónomos
- Common term for students enrolled in the Engineering in Agronomy program.
- AMEAS
- Asociación Mexicana de Educación Agrícola Superior; an organization the faculty is frequently involved with for academic standards.
B
- Botas y Sombrero
- A descriptive term for the traditional rural attire often worn by students for field work.
- Buitres
- The official mascot and the nickname students use to refer to themselves (Vultures).
C
- Casa del Estudiante
- Subsidized housing located in the city for students traveling from rural areas or outside the Laguna region.
- Casas de asistencia
- Private student housing or boarding houses in the nearby city of Gómez Palacio, as the campus lacks on-site dorms.
- Casas FEUD
- Student housing units located in the city of Gómez Palacio, managed by the student federation for students coming from remote rural areas.
- CESA
- Consejo Estudiantil de Sociedades de Alumnos, the local student government body at the FAZ campus.
E
- El Comedor
- The main campus cafeteria providing subsidized meals to students.
- El Internado
- The on-campus student residence specifically for students from remote areas, as the campus is located in a rural zone.
- El Rancho
- An affectionate nickname for the campus, highlighting its rural and agricultural nature.
F
- Faceros
- The demonym for students belonging to the Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia.
- FAZ
- Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia; the common acronym for the college.
- Fazeños
- The nickname for students of the FAZ, used to build identity within the wider UJED community.
- FEUD
- Federación de Estudiantes Universitarios de Durango (The university-wide student federation).
I
- Inges
- Short for 'Ingenieros' (Engineers); the standard way students and faculty address each other, reflecting their future professional titles.
- Ir a Venecia
- The common phrase for commuting to campus, referring to the rural village where the school is located.
L
- La Cafeta
- The main campus cafeteria, the primary spot for meals given the campus's isolated rural location.
- La Casa
- The UJED student residence in Gómez Palacio, used by students from rural areas outside the Laguna region.
- La Chona
- A colloquial reference sometimes used by students for specific older transport vehicles or equipment (context-dependent).
- La Coope
- The campus cooperative store where students buy snacks and basic supplies.
- La FAZ
- The standard shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the school.
S
- SA
- Sociedad de Alumnos, the local student government body representing FAZ students.
- SAFAZ
- Sociedad de Alumnos de la Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia (The student government body).
U
- UJED
- Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango (The parent university).
V
- Vaqueros
- A nickname for the student body and sports teams, reflecting the agricultural and ranching identity of the school.
Z
- Zootec
- Shorthand for the Zootecnia (Animal Science) degree program or its students.
- Zootecnistas
- Shorthand for students specifically enrolled in the Animal Science program.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Caja
- The administrative office where students pay tuition and other fees.
- Campo Experimental
- The designated outdoor areas used for agricultural research and crop testing.
- CENEVAL
- The standardized national exam required for both admission and graduation (EGEL).
- Credencial
- The official UJED student ID card, strictly required to receive the student discount on the 'Venecia' bus.
- El Auditorio
- The main hall used for academic ceremonies, conferences, and student meetings.
- El Bus
- The essential university-provided shuttle that transports students from Gómez Palacio to the rural Venecia campus.
- El Camión
- The essential university shuttle bus that transports students from the city to the remote Venecia campus.
- El Ejido
- Refers to the surrounding community of Ejido Venecia, where students often interact with local agricultural producers.
- El transporte
- The essential bus service that shuttles students from downtown Gómez Palacio to the remote Venecia campus.
- El Venecia
- The dedicated student bus service that runs between the city of Gómez Palacio and the rural Venecia campus.
- Invernaderos
- The campus greenhouses used for agricultural practice and research.
- La Credencial
- The student ID card required for accessing the university bus and library services.
- La Posta
- The Posta Zootécnica; the specialized facility where students conduct hands-on work with livestock.
- La Ruta
- The specific schedule and path of the student transport service.
- Laboratorios
- The central building housing the chemistry and biology labs used for soil and animal analysis.
- Los Corrales
- The livestock pens and animal handling area used for practical Zootecnia lessons.
- Los Invernaderos
- The greenhouse complex used for agricultural research and crop management classes.
- Postgrado
- The building dedicated to research and graduate studies.
- Prácticas
- Field work or practical sessions that often require students to bring specific gear like boots or lab coats.
- Residencias
- The mandatory professional residency or internship period required for seniors to complete their agricultural degree.
- Ruta FAZ
- The specific transit schedule and path the student buses follow to reach the remote Venecia site.
- Ruta Venecia
- The specific transit route and schedule students must follow to reach the faculty on time.
- Semestre Cero
- The preparatory or 'zero' semester that many students must complete before officially entering the degree program.
- Servicio Social
- The mandatory community service period required by Mexican law for degree completion.
- Venecia
- The common name for the entire campus, derived from its location in Ejido Venecia.
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?
- 28 approved campus terms and 25 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.