Academic calendar
3º Período 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 485
- The legendary and often crowded bus line (Siqueira Campos - Penha) that connects the South Zone of Rio to the Fundão campus.
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- Alojamento
- The primary student residential complex located on the Ilha do Fundão campus.
B
- Bandejão
- The universal student term for the Restaurante Universitário (RU), the low-cost campus dining hall.
- Bandejão do CCS
- The specific dining hall located within the Centro de Ciências da Saúde, frequently used by IBqM students.
- Bicho
- A freshman or first-year student, traditionally subjected to 'trote' (hazing) rituals by upperclassmen.
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- CA
- Centro Acadêmico, the student-run organization representing a specific course or department (e.g., CABio for Biology).
- CCS
- Centro de Ciências da Saúde, the administrative center and building complex housing IBqM and other health-related institutes.
D
- DCE
- Diretório Central dos Estudantes, the university-wide student representative body.
F
- Forró do L
- A popular and long-standing student party held at Bloco L in the CCS, a staple of social life for IBqM students.
- Fundão
- The common name for the Cidade Universitária campus, located on the Ilha do Fundão.
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- IBQM
- Institute of Business and Quality Management, a specialized academic unit within Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU).
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- RU
- The official acronym for Restaurante Universitário, used interchangeably with 'Bandejão'.
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- Vila
- Short for Vila Residencial, a residential area on campus originally built for workers but often used as a landmark by students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aroldo Melodia
- The BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) station located on campus, providing a major transit link for students.
- Bloco H
- The specific wing within the CCS building where IBqM laboratories and administrative offices are primarily located.
- Bloco L
- A wing of the CCS building known for housing various labs and hosting the famous 'Forró do Bloco L' student parties.
- Carteirinha
- The student ID card required for accessing the Bandejão, university libraries, and internal student services.
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- Comedor de la Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica
- Dubai Academic City
- The location of the physical campus where administrative services and occasional in-person workshops are held.
- HBMSU Campus
- The main physical facility located in Dubai Academic City, which houses the IBQM offices and smart learning labs.
- Integração
- The system of discounted fares for transferring between the Metro and specific bus lines (like the 616 or 913) to reach the campus.
- Interno
- The free bus service provided by the university that circulates between different buildings and centers within the Fundão campus.
- Ponte do Saber
- The iconic cable-stayed bridge that serves as the main entrance to the Ilha do Fundão campus.
- Reitoria
- The main administration building of UFRJ, a major architectural landmark on the Fundão campus.
- RioCard
- The essential electronic transit card used for all public transportation in Rio de Janeiro, including buses, metro, and BRT.
- Smart Learning
- The primary mode of instruction at HBMSU/IBQM, utilizing a blended learning model that combines online resources with face-to-face sessions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 3º Período 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 13 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.