Academic calendar
1st Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 1st Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- 2nd Semester 2026-2027
- Special Resitting Exams 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- AEISCTE
- Associação de Estudantes do Iscte; the official student union representing all students.
- AIESEC
- The local chapter of the international student organization focused on leadership and exchange programs.
B
- Bar do 1
- The snack bar and coffee shop located in Building 1 (Edifício Sedas Nunes).
- Bar do 2
- The snack bar located in Building 2, often used for quick breaks between classes.
C
- Caloiro
- A first-year student or freshman, particularly in the context of academic traditions.
- Cantina
- The main university cafeteria located in Building 1, serving subsidized meals to students.
D
- Doutor
- An upperclassman who has been 'baptized' in the Praxe traditions and holds authority over freshmen.
E
- Esplanada
- The outdoor seating area near the canteen, a popular social spot for students during lunch.
F
- Fénix
- The academic management portal used for everything from checking grades to course registration.
I
- IJC
- Iscte Junior Consulting; a student-run junior enterprise providing consultancy services.
- Iscte Tuna
- The traditional musical group (Tuna Académica) of the university.
P
- Pinto Peixoto
- The primary student residence, officially named Residência Professor José Pinto Peixoto, located off-campus near the Entrecampos station.
- Praxe
- The traditional (and sometimes controversial) academic initiation rituals for new students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ala Autónoma
- The 'Autonomous Wing,' a modern building housing the main library, large auditoriums, and the student union office.
- Cartão de Estudante
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, printing, and as a payment method in the canteen.
- Edifício 1
- Also known as Edifício Sedas Nunes, the original main building housing the canteen and many administrative offices.
- Edifício 2
- The second main academic building, housing various classrooms and departments.
- Entrecampos
- The major transit hub (Metro and Train) located within walking distance, serving as the primary arrival point for most students.
- i_terrace_restaurant
- I Terrace Restaurant
- Indeg
- Commonly used to refer to Edifício 4, which houses the Executive Education and business-related programs.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors upload course materials and students submit assignments.
- Secretaria
- The Academic Services office where students handle official documentation and enrollment issues.
- university_cafeteria
- University Cafeteria
- wonderbraz_foodtruck
- Wonderbraz Foodtruck
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 1st Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 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.