Academic calendar
Semester I 2026/2027 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester I 2026/2027Relevant now
- Semester II 2026/2027
Campus language
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A
- Asrama
- The general term for on-campus student housing, typically identified by the campus location such as Asrama Manyar or Asrama Pucang.
- Asrama Manyar
- The dormitory located at the Manyar campus, primarily housing students from the Nutrition and Environmental Health departments.
- Asrama Pucang
- The dormitory located at the Pucang campus, primarily for Nursing and Midwifery students.
B
- BEM
- Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa; the Student Executive Board responsible for campus-wide student government and events.
- BLM
- Badan Legislatif Mahasiswa; the Student Legislative Board that oversees student regulations and monitors BEM.
F
- FORKOM
- Forum Komunikasi; a communication forum used to coordinate between different student organizations and the administration.
H
- HMJ
- Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan; the Departmental Student Association representing students within a specific major.
K
- Kantin
- The general term for the campus cafeteria where students eat between classes.
- Kantin Manyar
- The specific dining area located within the Manyar campus premises.
- Kantin Pucang
- The specific dining area located within the Pucang campus premises.
- Kating
- Kakak Tingkat; a term used to refer to senior students or upperclassmen.
- Korsa
- Seragam Organisasi; the official jacket or uniform representing a specific student organization or department.
M
- Maba
- Mahasiswa Baru; a common Indonesian term for freshmen or new students.
P
- Putih-Putih
- The standard white clinical uniform worn by health students during practical sessions or hospital rotations.
U
- UKM
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa; student activity units or clubs focusing on specific interests like sports, arts, or religion.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Direktorat
- The main administrative headquarters of Poltekkes Surabaya where central management offices are located.
- Gedung Terpadu
- The Integrated Building, often used for large-scale academic events, seminars, and graduation ceremonies.
- Kampus Manyar
- The campus site located on Jl. Manyar Kertoarjo, housing the Environmental Health and Nutrition departments.
- Kampus Menur
- The campus site located on Jl. Menur, housing the Dental Health and Electromedical Engineering departments.
- Kampus Pucang
- The campus site located on Jl. Pucang Jajar Tengah, housing the Nursing and Midwifery departments.
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- Kantin Sehat Poltekkes Surabaya
- PPS
- Pengenalan Program Studi; the mandatory orientation week for new students to learn about their specific department and campus life.
- Siakad
- Sistem Informasi Akademik; the online portal used by students to check grades, register for courses (KRS), and manage academic data.
- SIPENMARU
- Seleksi Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru; the official entrance examination and admission process for the polytechnic.
- STR
- Surat Tanda Registrasi; the professional registration certificate required for graduates to practice in the healthcare field.
- UKOM
- Uji Kompetensi; the national competency exam that students must pass to be certified as health professionals.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester I 2026/2027 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 11 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.