Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Jun 2, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- Animo
- While shared with other schools, it is occasionally used in the context of the 'Animo San Beda' cheer during athletic events.
B
- BEDA
- Bedan English Debate Association, the official debating team of the college.
- Bedan
- The official term for a student or graduate of San Beda.
C
- CAS-SC
- College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, the primary student government for undergraduates.
J
- JMA
- Junior Marketing Association, the student organization for marketing majors.
- JPIA
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, the professional organization for accountancy students.
M
- Molito
- A nearby commercial complex known for upscale dining and cafes popular with students.
R
- Red Lion
- The official mascot of the school, often used to refer to sports teams or school spirit.
S
- SOL-SC
- School of Law Student Council, the governing body for law students.
T
- The Canteen
- The main on-campus food hall located within the St. Benedict Hall area.
- Town
- Alabang Town Center, the primary mall across the street used for dining and hanging out.
V
- Viva
- Short for 'Viva San Beda,' the traditional school cheer and rallying cry.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Gate 1
- The main entrance for vehicles and pedestrians located along Don Manolo Boulevard.
- Gate 3
- The entrance closest to the School of Law and the back area of the campus.
- Montserrat
- Our Lady of Montserrat Hall, which houses the campus chapel and additional offices.
- RFID
- The student identification card system used for campus entry and automated attendance.
- St. Anselm
- St. Anselm Hall, the building primarily dedicated to the School of Law.
- St. Bede
- St. Bede Hall, the main administrative building and home to various college offices.
- St. Benedict
- St. Benedict Hall, a major academic building housing college and high school classrooms.
- St. Maur
- St. Maur Hall, the campus gymnasium and multi-purpose sports facility.
- The Bedan Alabang
- The official student publication providing news and campus updates.
- whopee_canteen
- Whopee Canteen
- Yellow Jeep
- The iconic public transportation route along Alabang-Zapote Road used by commuting students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Jun 2, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 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.