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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C
- Carry marks
- The internal assessment marks (quizzes, assignments, tests) earned before the final examination.
J
- JKS
- Jawatankuasa Kolej Kediaman; the student committee responsible for managing residential college activities.
K
- Kafe
- The general term for any of the campus cafeterias.
- Kafe Kamsis
- The cafeteria located within the residential college area, primarily used by dorm residents.
- Kafe Pusat
- The central cafeteria located near the academic blocks.
- Kamsis
- Short for Kolej Kediaman Siswa, the on-campus residential colleges for students.
- Kamsis Siswa
- The male-only residential college area.
- Kamsis Siswi
- The female-only residential college area.
L
- LI
- Latihan Industri; the mandatory industrial internship semester required for graduation.
M
- MPP
- Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar; the Student Representative Council that acts as the primary student government.
P
- PISPA
- Pasukan Institusi Pertahanan Awam; the Civil Defense student volunteer unit on campus.
- Poli
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the Polytechnic institution itself.
R
- Repeat
- The act of retaking a failed course in a subsequent semester.
S
- SUKSIS
- Kor Sukarelawan Simpanan Polis Siswa; the undergraduate police volunteer reserve corps.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CIDOS
- The online learning management system used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
- DKP
- Dewan Kuliah Pusat; the Central Lecture Hall used for large classes and formal events.
- Hadir
- The mandatory attendance system; students must maintain at least 80% attendance to be eligible for final exams.
- JKA
- Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam; the Civil Engineering Department building.
- JKE
- Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik; the Electrical Engineering Department building.
- JKM
- Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal; the Mechanical Engineering Department building.
- JP
- Jabatan Perdagangan; the Commerce Department building.
- JTMK
- Jabatan Teknologi Maklumat & Komunikasi; the Information Technology and Communication Department building.
- Kad Matrik
- The official student ID card required for identification, library access, and entering examination halls.
- kafetaria_polimas
- Kafetaria POLIMAS
- Outing
- The formal permission required for residential students to leave the campus grounds during specific hours.
- Pusat Islam
- The campus mosque and Islamic center, a central landmark for prayers and religious activities.
- SPMP
- Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pelajar; the essential online portal for checking grades, registration, and student records.
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?
- 14 approved campus terms and 13 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.