Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 12, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
C
- CAF
- College of Agriculture and Forestry.
- Canteen
- The main university food service area located within the campus.
- CAS
- College of Arts and Sciences.
- CBM
- College of Business Management.
- CCJE
- College of Criminal Justice Education.
- CST
- College of Science and Technology.
- CTE
- College of Teacher Education.
G
- GSU-ians
- The collective term used to identify students and alumni of Guimaras State University.
I
- Irreg
- Short for 'Irregular'; refers to a student who does not follow the standard block schedule, often due to shifting courses or failing a subject.
L
- Ladies' Dorm
- The on-campus housing facility designated for female students.
M
- Major
- Refers to a specialized subject specific to a student's degree program, often perceived as more difficult.
- Men's Dorm
- The on-campus housing facility designated for male students.
S
- Sa labas
- A common phrase used by students referring to eating at the affordable local eateries (carinderias) located just outside the campus gates.
- SBO
- Student Body Organization; the student leadership group at the college or department level.
T
- Taga-GSU
- A Tagalog/Hiligaynon phrase meaning 'from GSU'.
U
- USC
- University Student Council; the highest governing student body at GSU.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin
- The Administration Building, housing the offices of the University President and registrars.
- agri_eco_convention_hall
- Agri-Eco Convention Hall
- Enrollment
- The multi-step process of registration, advising, and fee payment required at the start of every semester.
- Gym
- The University Gymnasium, used for PE classes, sports events, and large assemblies.
- Hometel
- A training facility and lodging building used primarily by Hospitality Management students.
- Jeep
- The primary mode of public transportation for students traveling to the Buenavista or Jordan campuses.
- Library
- The main academic resource center and study hall of the university.
- Tricycle
- The local transport used for short distances between the highway and specific campus buildings.
- Uniform
- The prescribed dress code that students are required to wear on specific days of the week.
- Validation
- The process of having a student ID card stamped or stickered to prove active enrollment for the current semester.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 12, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 10 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.