Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
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- Summer 2027
- Fall 2027
Campus language
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A
- AMSA
- American Medical Student Association, a student group dedicated to professional development and medical advocacy.
- ASA
- African Student Association, a cultural organization that hosts community gatherings and multicultural events.
B
- Blocks
- The modular exams taken at the end of each subject block throughout the medical curriculum.
C
- Choices
- A local takeout spot and restaurant located within walking distance of the Arnos Vale campus facilities.
- Comp
- The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Exam, a mandatory hurdle students must pass to qualify for the USMLE Step 1.
D
- DOT
- Doctors of Tomorrow, a campus organization focused on medical skill-building and student support.
G
- G.I.V.E.
- Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education, a student group focused on local community service and charitable activities.
I
- Island Time
- A common local phrase referring to the slower, more relaxed pace of life and services on the island of St. Vincent.
J
- Janine Apartment
- A student-frequented apartment building located in Harmony Hall that is often recommended to new students.
K
- KFC
- The nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken, frequently used as a landmark and quick dining option just a 1-minute walk from the Arnos Vale site.
M
- Massy
- Massy Supermarket, the primary large-scale grocery store near campus where students buy most of their household supplies.
- MD-1 to MD-5
- Standard shorthand used by students to identify which semester of the five-semester Basic Sciences program they are currently in.
P
- Pearl Cove
- An apartment complex in the Arnos Vale area historically popular with students for its proximity to the original campus facilities.
- Preferred Housing
- Off-campus apartments where the school has negotiated reserved spots for students and provides shuttle service.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the SJSM student population on the St. Vincent campus.
- Step
- Refers to the USMLE Step 1 board exam, the primary focus of students in their final semester on the island.
T
- The Cedars
- The Cedars Residences, a popular off-campus housing complex located in Golden Vale near the main medical college building.
- The local markets
- Traditional open-air markets in the capital city of Kingstown where students go to purchase fresh local produce.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Amphitheater
- The 4,500 square-foot outdoor seating and collaborative learning space located at the Golden Vale campus.
- Arnos Vale Campus
- The original campus location in the Arnos Vale district on Cane Hall Road.
- Golden Vale Campus
- The new state-of-the-art campus facility opened in 2024 to consolidate all medical school operations.
- Grocery and Bank trip
- The weekly scheduled shuttle service provided by the school to take students to Kingstown for errands.
- Kingstown
- The main city of St. Vincent, which serves as the primary destination for banking, government offices, and major shopping.
- Phase 1 Building
- The first major 5,500 square-foot academic building completed as part of the new Golden Vale campus expansion.
- SJSM Bus
- The dedicated school shuttle that transports students between their apartments and the campus.
- Student Concierge
- A dedicated campus service team that helps new arrivals with airport pickups, housing walkthroughs, and island acclimation.
- The Portal
- The online 'SJSM Central' system where students manage housing listings, find roommates, and access official academic resources.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 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.