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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B
- Bash-mohandes
- A common honorific used between students, meaning 'Engineer,' reflecting the campus's engineering focus.
E
- El Kanteen
- The main on-campus cafeteria located within the Engineering Institute and University grounds.
- El Madina
- The official university-managed student housing (The City).
- El Midan
- The central city square near the campus where students go for off-campus street food and cafes.
- El Sakan
- Generic term for student dorms or off-campus shared apartments.
- El Salheya
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the university itself or the surrounding city.
- El-Cafeteria
- The central on-campus food court where students gather for meals between lectures.
- El-Dof'a
- Refers to one's entire graduating class or year group (e.g., 'Dof'at 2027').
- El-Midan
- The main roundabout or square near the university gates, serving as the primary landmark for meeting up.
- Enactus
- The campus chapter of the international organization focused on social entrepreneurship.
- EPSF-SU
- Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students' Federation - Salihiya University branch, a prominent student organization for pharmacy students.
H
- HIET
- Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Salheya.
- HTI
- Higher Technological Institute; specifically referring to the Salheya branch campus.
I
- IEEE
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers student branch at HIET.
K
- Karnay
- The student ID card, which is strictly required for entry through campus security.
- Koshary el-Emperator
- A popular off-campus eatery frequently visited by students for affordable traditional meals.
- Koshk
- Small kiosks located around campus for quick snacks and beverages.
M
- Mogawra 1
- The first residential district in New Salheya, the primary hub for private student apartment rentals.
S
- Sakan
- The general term for student housing or dormitories located near the university campus.
- Sakan el Mogawra
- Student housing located in the numbered residential neighborhoods (Mogawrat) surrounding the campus.
- Sakan el-Gabala
- A local nickname for specific student housing blocks located in the higher elevation areas of the city.
- Sakan el-Zohour
- The primary private residential area adjacent to the campus where the majority of out-of-town students rent apartments.
- Section
- A small-group tutorial or practical laboratory session that supplements large lectures.
- Sekshan
- A tutorial or lab session, derived from the word 'Section'.
- Sheat
- The printed assignment sheets that students are required to complete and submit.
- Sheet
- The ubiquitous term for weekly problem sets or assignments that must be submitted for course credit.
- SU
- The Student Union, which organizes campus events and represents student interests to the administration.
- SUE
- Salheya University (جامعة الصالحية الجديدة), the main private university in the city.
T
- The Caf
- The main university cafeteria where students gather for meals between lectures.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary on-campus dining area where students gather for meals and breaks.
- The Food Court
- The designated area within the university premises containing various food stalls and seating.
- The New
- A local reference to the 'New' part of Salhia City where the campus is situated.
Y
- Ya Bash
- A shortened version of 'Bash-mohandes' (Chief Engineer), used as a common greeting among engineering students.
- Ya Bashmohandes
- A common respectful greeting used between engineering students and staff.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin
- The central administration building housing the university's executive offices.
- Building A
- The primary administrative building housing the Dean's office and main lecture halls.
- Busat el-Gam'a
- The official university bus fleet that provides scheduled transport from Zagazig, Ismailia, and Cairo.
- El Basat
- The private university-operated buses that transport students from nearby governorates.
- El Jadwal
- The official weekly class schedule posted on boards or online.
- El Madrajat
- The main lecture halls building where large classes are held.
- El Otobis
- The private university shuttle buses that transport students to and from designated meeting points in Sharkia.
- El Warash
- The engineering workshops and laboratories building used for practical training.
- El-Karat
- The temporary entry card or visitor pass issued at the gate for those without a permanent ID.
- El-Karnayh
- The student ID card; it is strictly required for passing through security gates and entering exam halls.
- El-Kashf el-Tibbi
- The mandatory medical examination process that all freshmen must complete for enrollment.
- Engineering
- The Faculty of Engineering building.
- Mabna el Edara
- The Administration Building, containing the Dean's office and administrative staff.
- Mabna el Warash
- The Workshops Building, where engineering students conduct practical lab work.
- Mabna el-Handasa
- The Faculty of Engineering building, the largest academic structure on the HIET campus.
- Mabna el-Idara
- The Administration Building where students handle tuition, registration, and official paperwork.
- Mabna el-Mudaragat
- The main Lecture Hall building used for large introductory courses.
- Mabna el-Saydala
- The Faculty of Pharmacy building at Salheya University.
- Microbus
- The primary public transportation method used by students to reach New Salheya City.
- Pharmacy
- The Faculty of Pharmacy building, one of the primary academic hubs.
- PT
- The Faculty of Physical Therapy building.
- She'on
- Short for She'on el Tolab (Student Affairs), the office for registration and transcripts.
- The Admin
- The Administration Building, housing the offices of the Dean and student affairs.
- The Bus
- The critical university-provided transportation network that connects the remote campus to cities like Zagazig and Ismailia.
- The Engineering Building
- The main facility dedicated to engineering lectures, workshops, and laboratories.
- The Gate
- The main security checkpoint (El Bawaba) where students must present their Karnay to enter.
- The Main
- The central building of the university where most general lectures and administrative services are located.
- The Microbus
- The primary mode of transit for students commuting from neighboring cities like Zagazig or Faqus.
- The Portal
- The online student management system used for course registration and viewing academic results.
- The Square
- The central area or 'Midan' in New Salheya City often used as a landmark for meeting or finding local services.
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?
- 34 approved campus terms and 30 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.