Academic calendar
Undergraduate / Applied Undergraduate Odd Semester 2026/2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Undergraduate / Applied Undergraduate Odd Semester 2026/2027Postgraduate Odd Semester 2026/2027Professional Program Odd Semester 2026/2027Specialist / Subspecialist Odd Semester 2026/2027Relevant now
- Undergraduate / Applied Undergraduate Even Semester 2026/2027Postgraduate Even Semester 2026/2027Professional Program Even Semester 2026/2027Specialist / Subspecialist Even Semester 2026/2027
Campus language
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B
- BEM KM
- Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Keluarga Mahasiswa, the university-level student executive board.
- Bonbin
- Short for 'Kebun Binatang' (Zoo), the nickname for the canteen at the Faculty of Humanities/Philosophy, known for its lively atmosphere.
D
- Darmaputera
- The official name for the male-only university-managed dormitories.
G
- Gelanggang
- Short for 'Gelanggang Mahasiswa,' the central hub and building for student organizations and activities.
K
- Kantin Fisipol
- The canteen at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, popular for its modern design and diverse food options.
- Kinanti
- A specific high-rise student residence building located near the Faculty of Forestry.
- Korsa
- Short for 'Korp Satuan,' referring to the official organization or faculty field shirt/uniform worn by students.
- KTM
- Kartu Tanda Mahasiswa, the essential student identification card used for library access and exams.
P
- PPSMB
- Pelatihan Pembelajar Sukses bagi Mahasiswa Baru, the official university-wide freshman orientation program.
- Pujale
- Short for 'Pusat Jajanan Lembah,' a popular food court area located in the campus valley near the sports facilities.
R
- Ratnaningsih
- The official name for the female-only university-managed dormitories.
S
- Sendowo
- A university residence area located near the Faculty of Medicine and the hospital.
- SGPC
- Short for 'Sego Pecel,' specifically referring to the legendary SGPC Bu Wiryo 1959 restaurant near the campus gate.
- SKS
- While officially 'Sistem Kredit Semester' (credits), students use it as 'Sistem Kebut Semalam' to describe cramming for an exam in one night.
T
- TA
- Titip Absen; the act of asking a friend to sign the attendance sheet for a class one is not attending.
U
- UKM
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa, the general term for student activity units or extracurricular clubs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Balairung
- The central administration building (Rectorate) known for its traditional architecture and open hall.
- GMC
- Gadjah Mada Medical Center, the primary healthcare facility on campus for students and staff.
- GSP
- Grha Sabha Pramana, the iconic grand auditorium used for graduation ceremonies and major events.
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- Kantin Bonbin
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- Kantin EB (Economics and Business)
- kantin_perpustakaan_library_cafeteria
- Kantin Perpustakaan (Library Cafeteria)
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- Kantin Sastra
- KPTU
- Kantor Pusat Tata Usaha, the central administrative office found within each faculty for student affairs.
- Samator
- The common name for the UGM-Samator Education Tower used for postgraduate and executive programs.
- Sepeda Kampus
- The campus bike-sharing system available for students to move between faculties for free.
- Simaster
- The integrated online portal used by students for course registration (KRS), viewing grades, and administrative tasks.
- Trans Jogja
- The public bus system with several stops around the campus perimeter used by commuting students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Undergraduate / Applied Undergraduate Odd Semester 2026/2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 12 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.