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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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- Asrama
- The general term used by students for the on-campus student housing facilities.
B
- BEM
- Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa; the Student Executive Board that acts as the primary student government body.
D
- DPM
- Dewan Perwakilan Mahasiswa; the Student Representative Council responsible for oversight and legislation.
H
- Hima
- Himpunan Mahasiswa; departmental student associations organized by specific fields of study like Mining or Civil Engineering.
K
- Kantin
- The campus cafeteria or canteen where students gather for meals between classes.
- Kating
- Kakak Tingkat; a term used to refer to upperclassmen or senior students.
- Komting
- Ketua Tingkat; the student elected as the class leader or representative for a specific cohort.
M
- Maba
- Mahasiswa Baru; a common term for freshmen or newly enrolled students.
- Matkul
- Mata Kuliah; a shorthand term for a specific course or academic subject.
S
- Skripsian
- The process of working on the final thesis or 'skripsi' required for graduation.
U
- UKM
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa; various student activity units or interest-based clubs (e.g., sports, arts).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Gedung Rektorat
- The main administrative building housing the director's office and central services.
- kantin_politeknik_kaltara
- Kantin Politeknik Kaltara
- KHS
- Kartu Hasil Studi; the semesterly grade report or transcript provided via the academic portal.
- KRS
- Kartu Rencana Studi; the digital or physical study plan form used to register for the semester's courses.
- Lab Komputer
- The computer laboratory facilities used for technical training and practical exams.
- Lab Terpadu
- The integrated laboratory building used for engineering and technical practicals.
- PKKMB
- Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru; the mandatory orientation week for all incoming students.
- SIAKAD
- Sistem Informasi Akademik; the online portal where students register for classes, check schedules, and view grades.
- UKT
- Uang Kuliah Tunggal; the flat-rate tuition fee system paid by students each semester.
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?
- 11 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.