Academic calendar
Ciclo lectivo 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Ciclo lectivo 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 15 of 15 terms
A
- Alojamientos
- The general term for the cadet dormitories or living quarters.
- Antigüedad
- Seniority; refers to either the length of time served or a cadet in a more senior year.
- Arrestado
- To be 'grounded' or confined to campus during liberty hours as a disciplinary measure.
C
- Cámaras
- Specific shared living units or rooms within the cadet accommodations.
- CGC
- Cuerpo General; the main career track for cadets aiming to become line officers.
- Comedor de Cadetes
- The formal name for the primary cadet dining facility.
- Compañía
- The specific division or company barracks where a cadet is assigned to live.
E
- El Rancho
- The mess hall (dining facility) and the food served daily to the cadet corps.
F
- Franquicia
- The designated leave or liberty period when cadets are allowed to exit the campus.
G
- Gallo
- The early morning bugle call that signals wake-up for the entire corps.
H
- HENM
- Heroica Escuela Naval Militar; the official acronym for the institution.
I
- IM
- Infantería de Marina; the Naval Infantry branch within the academy.
P
- Potro
- A first-year cadet; a 'plebe' or freshman during their initial training phase.
S
- SEMAR
- Secretaría de Marina; the government department that oversees the academy.
U
- UNINAV
- Universidad Naval; the overarching naval university system HENM belongs to.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alberca Olímpica
- The Olympic-sized pool used for mandatory naval survival and swimming training.
- Alta
- The official registration and induction status of a cadet into the military system.
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- Comedor Quetzalcóatl
- Edificio de Gobierno
- The administrative headquarters building housing the school's leadership.
- Enfermería
- The campus medical clinic and infirmary.
- Haberes
- The monthly financial stipend or allowance provided to cadets for personal expenses.
- Pase de Lista
- The mandatory roll call performed multiple times a day to account for all personnel.
- Patio de Honor
- The central ceremonial courtyard where morning formations and major events take place.
- Pre
- The short break or preparation time given between training blocks.
- Revista
- The formal inspection of uniforms, gear, or living quarters performed daily or weekly.
- Simuladores
- The high-tech simulation building used for navigation and engineering training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Ciclo lectivo 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 11 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.