Academic calendar
Second Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Second Semester 2026Segundo Semestre 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- Angkong
- A legendary dim sum stall located just outside the Dapitan gate, famous for its budget-friendly siomai.
C
- Carpark
- The multi-deck parking building that houses a major food court and various fast-food chains.
- CSC
- Central Student Council, the highest student governing body in the university.
D
- Dapitan side
- The residential area behind the campus known for more affordable boarding houses and apartments.
- Dimsum Treats
- A popular, affordable dim sum and rice bowl spot located on the P. Noval side.
- Domus
- Domus Mariae, the official on-campus residence hall primarily for international students and guests.
E
- España side
- The area along the main boulevard featuring high-rise student condominiums like Grand Residences or 878 España.
L
- Lovelite
- A long-standing budget eatery near the campus known for its 'footlong' sandwiches and student meals.
P
- P. Noval side
- The area along Padre Noval Street where a high concentration of private student dormitories and condos are located.
- Paskuhan
- The massive annual Christmas festival and concert, considered the highlight of the Thomasian social calendar.
S
- SOCC
- Student Organizations Coordinating Council, the body that oversees all recognized campus organizations.
T
- The Arch
- The Arch of the Centuries; tradition dictates students enter through it as freshmen and exit only upon graduation.
- Thomasian
- The official term for any student, alumnus, or member of the UST community.
- Tiger Winx
- A popular chicken wing restaurant frequently visited by students for group meals.
- TOMCAT
- Thomasian Cable TV, the university's official student-run broadcasting and media organization.
U
- UST-FMS
- The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, often used to refer to the medical student body or building.
- USTe
- The common colloquial nickname for the University of Santo Tomas.
V
- Varsi
- Short for The Varsitarian, the official and historic student publication of UST.
Y
- Yellow Day
- Designated days when students wear yellow shirts to show school spirit, typically during UAAP sports seasons.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Albertus
- The Albertus Magnus Building, housing the College of Education and the College of Science.
- Beato
- The Beato Angelico Building, home to the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts and Design.
- casino_sede_antofagasta
- Casino Sede Antofagasta
- Dapitan
- The gate/street at the back of the campus, serving as the primary hub for affordable food and student services.
- España
- The main gate/street side of the university, often the primary landmark for public transportation and notorious for flooding.
- Main Bldg
- The historic, earthquake-proof Renaissance-style building that houses the administrative offices and the Museum.
- MyUSTe
- The official online student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and handling enrollment.
- P. Noval
- The gate/street on the side of the campus, popular for its study cafes and high-rise dormitories.
- Roque
- The Roque Ruaño Building, which houses the Faculty of Engineering.
- St. Raymund's
- The St. Raymund de Peñafort Building, home to the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the College of Commerce.
- TYK
- The Tan Yan Kee Student Center, which serves as the hub for student organizations and the CSC.
- Welcome Walk
- The traditional ceremony where freshmen walk through the Arch of the Centuries to symbolize their entry into the university.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 12 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.