Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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A
- AE INSCAE
- Association des Étudiants de l'INSCAE, the primary student government body that organizes social and academic events.
- AIESEC INSCAE
- The local chapter of the international student organization focused on leadership and cross-cultural internships.
J
- JEI
- Junior Entreprise INSCAE, a student-run consulting firm that allows students to work on real-world business projects.
L
- La Cafet
- The on-campus cafeteria where students gather for meals and breaks.
M
- Major
- The student who ranks first in their cohort or specific field of study.
P
- Passage
- The competitive process of successfully moving from one academic year to the next, often seen as a significant milestone.
R
- Rattrapage
- The resit exams held for students who did not achieve the minimum passing grade during the first session.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 67 Ha
- The name of the district (Soixante-Sept Hectares) where the campus is located, frequently used by students to refer to the school itself.
- Amphi
- Short for amphitheater, referring to the large lecture halls used for core classes and guest speakers.
- Badge
- The student identification card required for security clearance and entry into the campus buildings.
- Concours
- The highly selective national entrance examination required for admission into the institute.
- Mémoire
- The final year thesis or dissertation that students must defend to graduate.
- Salle de lecture
- The campus library and study area where students prepare for exams and research their theses.
- Stage
- A mandatory professional internship required for all students to complete their degree requirements.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 7 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.