Academic calendar
Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Autumn Semester 2026Relevant now
- Period 1
- Period 2
- Spring Semester 2027
- Period 3
- Period 4
- Summer Semester 2027
- Autumn Semester 2027
- Period 1
- Period 2
- Spring Semester 2028
- Period 3
- Period 4
- Summer Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
G
- Gavlecon
- The student association for those studying business, economics, and related fields.
- Gefle Studentkår
- The central student union representing all students at the University of Gävle.
H
- HiG-Tek
- The student association specifically for technology and engineering students.
K
- Kungsbäck
- The residential area immediately adjacent to the university campus, popular for its proximity to classes.
M
- Markurell
- The main campus restaurant located in the central part of the university buildings.
N
- Nollningen
- The multi-week orientation and social introduction period for new students (freshmen).
O
- Ove
- Short for 'overall', the student boiler suit worn during social events, with colors indicating the student's association.
P
- Phösare
- Student mentors and leaders who guide and look after new students during the Nollningen period.
S
- Sätra
- The primary student residential area located a short bus ride or bike from campus, managed by Gavlegårdarna.
V
- Valhall
- The large hall and dining area often used for lunch, large gatherings, and events.
- Vox
- The student association for students within health, medicine, and social work.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Biblioteket
- The university library, serving as the central hub for study spaces and academic resources.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system where students access course materials, schedules, and assignments.
- Eduroam
- The secure, worldwide roaming Wi-Fi service available to students and staff throughout the campus.
- HiG-kortet
- The multi-purpose campus ID card used for printing, door access, and library services.
- Hus A-G
- The alphabetical designation system for the various interconnected buildings that make up the campus.
- kaf_prego
- Kafé Prego
- Ladok
- The national web-based system used for course registration, signing up for exams, and viewing grades.
- restaurang_markan
- Restaurang Markan
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.