Academic calendar
First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- Intersemester Break 2027
- Second Semester 2026-2027
- Reports and Feedback Period 2027
- Summer Break 2027
- Third Examination Period 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- Aethyra
- A prominent student association for students at the Kortrijk campuses.
- ASG
- Algemene Studentenraad; the central student council representing all Howest students.
B
- Blok
- The intensive study period immediately preceding and during the exam weeks.
C
- Cantus
- A traditional Flemish student event involving singing, beer, and strict ritual rules.
- Centaura
- The primary student association for students at the Bruges campuses.
- Commi
- Short for 'commilito', a full member of a student association.
D
- DAE
- Digital Arts and Entertainment; while a major, it functions as a distinct community and brand within the school.
- Doop
- The initiation or 'baptism' ritual for new members joining a student association.
K
- Kot
- The universal Flemish term for a student room or private dorm apartment.
R
- Resto
- The standard shorthand for the student restaurant or cafeteria on campus.
S
- Schacht
- A freshman or new member of a student association who has not yet been fully initiated.
- Stuvo
- Studentenvoorzieningen; the department providing student services like housing, food, and mental health support.
- Stuvo-resto
- The cafeteria services managed by the student services organization (Stuvo).
T
- The Food Court
- The specific dining area located within 'The Level' building in Kortrijk.
- The Nest
- A student residence building located in Kortrijk, managed or partnered with student services.
- The Wing
- A specific student residence located at the Kortrijk Weide campus.
U
- Upkot
- A popular brand of private student housing (e.g., Bro Upkot) frequently used by Howest students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brugge Station
- The campus building located immediately adjacent to the Bruges railway station.
- bsi
- BSI
- dad
- DAD
- i-Learn
- The digital learning management system and student portal used for course materials and grades.
- Leerpunt
- The campus library and study center providing academic resources and quiet study spaces.
- LTB
- Leertrajectbegeleider; the study track counselor responsible for helping students with their curriculum and credits.
- Studentenkaart
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for access, printing, and student discounts.
- The Greenhouse
- A campus building in Kortrijk used for social and health-related studies.
- The Level
- The flagship building in Kortrijk housing the Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE) program.
- The Marks
- A campus building in Kortrijk used for various educational tracks.
- The Penta
- A major campus building in Kortrijk used for various technical and business programs.
- The Square
- A campus building in Kortrijk focused on creative and industrial design programs.
- Trajectschijf
- A standard set of course modules for a specific year in a student's degree path.
- yum
- YUM
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 14 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.