Academic calendar
First Trimester runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First TrimesterRelevant now
- First Semester
- Second Trimester
- Second Semester
- Third Trimester
- Summer Classes
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
B
- Blue Dolphins
- The official moniker and mascot for the university's athletic teams.
C
- CSC
- College Student Council; the student leadership for specific academic colleges.
J
- JPIA
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants; the professional organization for accountancy students.
- JPPS
- Junior Philippine Political Science Association; the organization for political science majors.
P
- PCU Canteen
- The main on-campus cafeteria providing meals for students and staff.
- PCU Hostel
- The primary on-campus accommodation facility for students and guests.
- PCUian
- The standard demonym for a student or alumnus of Philippine Christian University.
S
- SCA
- Student Christian Association; the primary religious student organization on campus.
T
- Taft
- Refers to the various affordable fast food and street food options along Taft Avenue surrounding the campus.
- Taft Avenue
- The main thoroughfare where the Manila campus is located, often used to describe the campus environment.
U
- USC
- University Student Council; the highest student governing body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ellinwood
- Refers to the Ellinwood Malate Church area, which is historically and physically integrated with the campus.
- Main Building
- The central administrative hub containing offices and general classrooms.
- Nursing Building
- The dedicated facility for the College of Nursing and allied health programs.
- PCU-D
- Shorthand for the Dasmariñas, Cavite campus.
- PCU-M
- Shorthand for the Manila (Main) campus.
- Pedro Gil
- The nearest LRT-1 station, serving as the primary transit point for commuting students.
- S&T Building
- The Science and Technology Building, housing laboratories and technical classrooms.
- Student Portal
- The online system used by students to check grades, enrollment status, and accounts.
- Uniform
- Refers to the strictly enforced prescribed attire required for entry and attendance.
- university_canteen
- University Canteen
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Trimester runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.