Academic calendar
Semester One 2026 runs Aug 8, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester One 2026Relevant now
- 77th Graduation Week
- Semester Two 2027
- Recess Term 2027
Campus language
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B
- Banda
- An area near the university popular for affordable local food and student housing.
- Box
- Mary Stuart Hall, the oldest female hall of residence, named for its box-like shape.
C
- Complex
- CCE (Centre for Continuing Education) Hall, a female hall of residence.
G
- Gown
- The red undergraduate academic gown, frequently worn by students during strikes or protests as a symbol of identity.
- Guild
- The Makerere University Students' Guild, the official student government body.
K
- Kikomando
- A budget-friendly meal consisting of sliced chapati and fried beans, a student staple.
- Kikoni
- The residential area outside the western gate known for a high concentration of student restaurants and hostels.
- Kimeeza
- Informal but highly organized student debate forums held in open spaces.
M
- MAKSU
- Makerere University Students' Union, often used interchangeably with the Guild in administrative contexts.
- Missing Marks
- A common student grievance regarding exam results that have not been uploaded to the official portal.
- MUASA
- Makerere University Academic Staff Association, the union representing lecturers.
N
- Northcote
- The former name of Nsibirwa Hall, still used by alumni and in traditional chants.
- NUEI
- National Union of Educational Institutions, representing the non-academic staff.
R
- Retake
- The act of repeating a course unit after failing to achieve the pass mark.
- Rolex
- A popular street food consisting of eggs rolled inside a chapati, widely available near campus gates.
S
- Solidarity
- The traditional rallying cry used by students during assemblies or demonstrations.
T
- The Jungle
- Livingstone Hall, a male hall of residence known for its spirited culture.
- The Republic
- Lumumba Hall, known for its history of student activism and 'solidarity'.
- The State
- Mitchell Hall, often associated with a sense of diplomatic or organized student leadership.
W
- Wandegeya
- The bustling commercial district south of the main gate, the primary spot for off-campus dining.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ACMIS
- The Academic Management Information System, the online portal used for registration and checking results.
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- Africa Hall Food Court
- CEDAT
- The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology building complex.
- CHUSS
- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, often referring to the main faculty building.
- Freedom Square
- The large open green space in front of the Main Building used for graduations and assemblies.
- Functional Fees
- A set of mandatory non-tuition charges covering library, health, and ICT services.
- Ivory Tower
- The iconic Main Administration Building, featuring the famous bell tower.
- JICA
- The building housing the Central Laboratory and engineering facilities, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
- Main Gate
- The primary entrance located on Bombo Road, the central landmark for campus navigation.
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- Mary Stuart Hall Food Court
- nkrumah_nsibirwa_halls_food_court
- Nkrumah/Nsibirwa Halls Food Court
- Surcharge
- A mandatory fine added to tuition fees for students who fail to register or pay within the first weeks of the semester.
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- University Hall Food Court
- Zebras
- The university shuttle buses, named for their distinctive black and white branding or stripes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester One 2026 runs Aug 8, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 14 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.