Academic calendar
1.º Semestre 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 1.º Semestre 2026-2027Relevant now
- 2.º Semestre 2026-2027
- Época Especial 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- AEISPA
- Associação de Estudantes do ISPA; the central student union responsible for events and representation.
B
- Bar
- The primary on-campus cafeteria and snack bar where students gather for coffee and light meals.
C
- Caloiro
- A first-year student or freshman subject to academic initiation.
- Cantina
- The main student dining hall serving full subsidized meals.
- CIE
- Centro de Investigação em Educação; the research center focused on educational sciences.
D
- Dux
- The highest authority within the student tradition (Praxe) committee.
E
- Enterro
- The 'Burial' ceremony, a traditional event marking the end of the academic year for graduating students.
M
- MARE
- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre; a major research unit integrated into ISPA focused on ocean biology.
P
- Padrinho/Madrinha
- A senior student 'godparent' assigned to guide a freshman through their first year.
- Praxe
- The traditional academic initiation rituals and social integration activities.
T
- Traje
- The traditional black academic dress (suit and cape) worn by Portuguese university students.
V
- Veterano
- An upperclassman student who has participated in Praxe for more than one year.
W
- WJCR
- William James Center for Research; the university's primary psychological research hub.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aquário
- The research and display area for marine biology, frequently used as a landmark for visitors.
- Cartão de Estudante
- The physical student ID card required for library access and campus services.
- Edifício Sede
- The main campus building located at Rua do Jardim do Tabaco.
- ispa_cafeteria_canteen
- ISPA Cafeteria/Canteen
- ISPAnet
- The official online student portal used for grades, enrollment, and administrative tasks.
- Jardim do Tabaco
- The literal street name used as a shorthand reference for the entire campus location.
- Pátio
- The central open-air courtyard and social space within the main building.
- Portal do Aluno
- The digital gateway for accessing course materials and institutional emails.
- Santa Apolónia
- The nearest major transport hub, including the blue line Metro and national trains, used by most commuting students.
- Secretaria
- The Academic Services office where students handle all official documentation and tuition payments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 1.º Semestre 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 12, 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.