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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C
- Cafe
- General term used for the student service center dining area.
F
- FJ Hostel
- Fatima Jinnah Hostel, the primary residence for female students on campus.
G
- GPA
- Grade Point Average, the primary metric for academic performance discussed by students.
H
- Hostel 4
- A common shorthand for the newer residential blocks assigned to male students.
K
- KBS
- KUST Blood Donor Society, a student-led group for organizing blood donation drives.
- KDS
- KUST Debating Society, responsible for organizing speech and debate competitions.
- Khokha
- Small kiosks or tuck shops located across campus for quick snacks and drinks.
- KKK Hostel
- Khushal Khan Khattak Hostel, one of the main residential blocks for male students.
- KLS
- KUST Literary Society, which manages campus publications and literary events.
- KSS
- KUST Science Society, focused on promoting scientific research and exhibitions among students.
- Kustian
- A term used to refer to a student or alumnus of Kohat University of Science & Technology.
M
- Main Canteen
- The central cafeteria where students gather for meals and tea.
R
- RB Hostel
- Rehman Baba Hostel, a residential facility for male students named after the Pashto poet.
S
- Sessional
- Internal assessments or mid-term exams that contribute to the final grade.
- Supply
- Short for 'supplementary exam,' referring to the test taken after failing a course.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Block I
- The primary building housing the departments of Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Admin Block
- The central administrative building housing the Vice Chancellor's office and registrar.
- Auditorium
- The main hall used for convocations, seminars, and large-scale events.
- Central Library
- The main university library providing study spaces and digital resources.
- Challan
- The official bank deposit slip required for paying tuition fees and other dues.
- CMS
- Campus Management System, the online portal for course registration, attendance, and results.
- ID Card
- The mandatory student identification card required for campus entry and library access.
- Point
- The university-provided bus service used by students for commuting to and from the city.
- university_canteen
- University Canteen
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?
- 15 approved campus terms and 9 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.