Academic calendar
First Semester Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- BITS
- Business Information Technology Society; the student organization representing the College of Computer Studies.
- Blue and White
- Refers to the official school colors, often used in the context of school spirit or uniform requirements.
C
- Canteen
- The official on-campus food service area, typically used for quick meals between classes.
- CASS
- College of Arts and Sciences Society; the umbrella student organization for students under the College of Arts and Sciences.
I
- Irreg
- Short for 'Irregular Student'; refers to students who are not following the standard block schedule due to failed or credited subjects.
J
- JMAP
- Junior Marketing Association of the Philippines; the student organization for Marketing Management majors.
- JPIA
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants; the primary professional organization for Accountancy students at PLK.
O
- Outside
- Generic term for the variety of affordable street food stalls and small eateries located immediately outside the campus gates.
P
- PLKian
- The standard demonym and term of pride for a student or alumnus of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Kalookan.
S
- SSC
- Supreme Student Council; the highest governing body of the students across all campuses.
U
- Uno
- The highest possible grade (1.0) that students strive for in their academic subjects.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Biglang Awa
- The literal street name often used by students to refer to the South/Main Campus location.
- Congressional
- The common name for the North Campus site located along Congressional Road.
- COR
- Certificate of Registration; the official document proving enrollment, required for entry and accessing various campus services.
- Evaluation
- The process of verifying grades and subjects, particularly critical for 'Irreg' students during enrollment periods.
- Free Tuition
- Refers to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which many PLKians benefit from as a local government university.
- North
- The Congressional Campus (or Bagumbong Campus) located in North Caloocan.
- Portal
- The Student Information System (SIS) where students check their grades, schedules, and enrollment status.
- South
- The Main Campus located at Biglang Awa St., Grace Park, Caloocan City.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 8 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.