Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- Al-Khoudh
- The name of the surrounding district, often used to refer to the campus area or off-campus student housing.
F
- Foundation
- Common shorthand for the Foundation Program year that most students must complete before their major.
- FP
- Foundation Program, the mandatory preparatory year for new students to improve English, Math, and IT skills.
S
- Sakanat
- The general term used by students to refer to the on-campus residential halls and dormitories.
- SIS
- Student Information System, the official administrative portal for all student records.
- SQU-IEEE
- The student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at the university.
- SQUH
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, the university's teaching hospital and a major campus entity.
- Student Center Food Court
- The central hub for various fast-food outlets and snack shops on campus.
T
- The Bridge
- The elevated walkway connecting various colleges, used by students to move between classes.
- The Clock
- Refers to the iconic SQU Clock Tower, the most popular landmark for students to meet up.
- The Refectory
- The main university dining hall where students receive their daily meals.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CC
- The Cultural Center, a massive venue used for graduation ceremonies, conferences, and major events.
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- Central Restaurant (Male Students)
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- Female Residential Complex Restaurants (Complexes 2, 3, 4)
- Internal Bus
- The free shuttle service that transports students between different colleges and residential areas on campus.
- Main Library
- The central academic library, often used as a primary study space.
- Moodle
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments.
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- Residential Complex No. 7 Dining (Students with Disabilities)
- SIS
- The essential web portal used for course registration, checking grades, and viewing academic schedules.
- SQU ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for library access, exams, and campus services.
- SQUH
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, located on the western side of the campus.
- Student Center
- The building housing student clubs, the bookstore, and various student services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.