Academic calendar
Semester Gasal 2026/2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester Gasal 2026/2027Relevant now
- Semester Genap 2026/2027
- Semester Antara 2026/2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- Angkringan
- Generic term for the affordable street food stalls outside the campus gates where students frequently gather.
B
- BEM
- Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa, the Student Executive Board at the institute level.
D
- DPM
- Dewan Perwakilan Mahasiswa, the Student Representative Council responsible for legislation and oversight.
G
- Garap
- A Javanese-derived term meaning 'to work on,' specifically used for the intense process of creating art or rehearsing for a show.
H
- HIMASERI
- Himpunan Mahasiswa Seni Murni, the student association specifically for the Fine Arts major.
K
- Kabel
- Short for Kantin Belakang (Back Canteen), a popular spot for students to eat and socialize behind the main campus buildings.
- KAMASETRA
- Keluarga Mahasiswa Seni Tradisi, a student organization focused on traditional art forms.
- Kating
- Kakak Tingkat, a term of respect and shorthand for senior students.
M
- Maba
- Mahasiswa Baru, the universal Indonesian shorthand for freshmen.
R
- Rusunawa
- The student flats or dormitory located on the Kentingan campus, typically used by out-of-town students.
S
- Sambat
- A common Javanese term used by students to vent or complain about heavy studio workloads.
- Skripsweet
- A sarcastic pun on 'Skripsi' (thesis), used to describe the bittersweet struggle of finishing a final project.
U
- UKM
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa, various student activity units/clubs ranging from sports to specific art interests.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Gedung Dekanat
- The Faculty Administration Building where students handle departmental paperwork.
- kantin_kampus_i_kentingan
- Kantin Kampus I (Kentingan)
- kantin_kampus_ii_mojosongo
- Kantin Kampus II (Mojosongo)
- KRS
- Kartu Rencana Studi, the study plan card/process where students register for their classes each semester.
- Pendopo
- Pendopo GPH Joyokusumo, the traditional Javanese open pavilion used for Karawitan (traditional music) and dance practice.
- PKL
- Praktik Kerja Lapangan, the mandatory internship or field work component of the curriculum.
- SIAKAD
- Sistem Informasi Akademik, the online portal used for checking grades, schedules, and academic records.
- TA
- Tugas Akhir, the Final Project which for ISI students usually involves a massive exhibition or a public performance.
- TeBes
- Teater Besar (Grand Theater), the largest performance venue on campus used for major productions.
- TeKil
- Teater Kecil (Small Theater), a more intimate venue used for student recitals and smaller performances.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester Gasal 2026/2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 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.