Academic calendar
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 4 of 4 terms
A
- ASEUSMP
- Asociación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Santa María de la Paz, the primary student government body.
C
- Chepe
- Local slang for San José, used by students to refer to the urban location of the campus.
L
- La Paz
- A common shortened name for the university used by the student body.
- La Soda
- The campus cafeteria or snack bar, a standard term for dining halls in Costa Rican universities.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Carné
- The official student ID card required for accessing campus facilities and library services.
- La Clínica
- Student shorthand for the Simulation Clinic (Clínica de Simulación) where medical and nursing students perform practical training.
- Matrícula
- The formal enrollment and course registration process, typically conducted online via the university portal.
- Plataforma
- The digital student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and administrative announcements.
- Prácticas
- Clinical rotations or professional internships required for health science degrees.
- Sede Central
- The main university building located in San José.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 4 approved campus terms and 6 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.