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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Showing 12 of 12 terms
E
- eLMS
- The Electronic Learning Management System, the online platform where students access modules, submit assignments, and take exams.
H
- HMA
- Hospitality Management Association, the student organization specifically for those enrolled in the Hospitality Management program.
J
- JPCS
- Junior Philippine Computer Society, the campus chapter of the national organization for Information Technology and Computer Science students.
L
- LTS
- Literary and Theater Society, the campus organization for students interested in performing arts and literature.
M
- MA
- Management Association, the organization for students in the Business Management and Accountancy programs.
O
- OneSTI
- The official student portal and mobile application used to check grades, schedules, and school announcements.
S
- SM Nova
- SM City Novaliches, the massive shopping mall directly across the street that serves as the primary dining and hangout spot for students.
- SSC
- Supreme Student Council, the highest governing body representing the student population of the Novaliches campus.
- STIer
- The standard demonym for a student or graduate of STI College.
- SYA
- STI Youth Ambassadors, a group of students selected to represent the school in external events, marketing, and campus tours.
T
- The Food Court
- The food court inside SM City Novaliches, a common meeting and eating spot for students between classes.
Y
- Yellow and Gray
- A reference to the school's official colors, often used when discussing the mandatory uniform code.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- campus_canteen
- Campus Canteen
- Diamond Building
- The name of the main campus structure located at the corner of Quirino Highway and P. Dela Cruz Street.
- Jordan Plains
- A nearby residential area and landmark often used as a reference point for public transportation and navigation to the campus.
- Quirino
- The shorthand name for Quirino Highway, the main transit artery where students catch jeepneys, buses, and UV Express vans.
- RFID Tap
- The required process of tapping the student ID card on the electronic readers at the entrance for attendance and security monitoring.
- TV5
- The nearby TV5 Media Center, a major landmark used by students to signal their stop when commuting from the south.
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?
- 12 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.