Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 9, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spanish & Culture or Business Short Term June-July 2026
- iSummer Programs 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spanish & Culture or Business Short Term January-February 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spanish & Culture or Business Short Term June-July 2027
- iSummer Programs 2027
Campus language
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Showing 18 of 18 terms
B
- Blue Nation
- The collective term for the campus sports teams and the spirit of the student body.
- Borrego
- The official mascot (ram) and the common term for any student attending Tec de Monterrey.
C
- CADE
- Centro de Apoyo al Desempeño Estudiantil; the center providing academic tutoring and psychological support.
- Centrales
- The main cafeteria and food court area where the majority of campus food vendors are located.
E
- Exatec
- The official term for an alumnus or graduate of the university.
F
- FETEC
- Federación de Estudiantes del Tec de Monterrey, the overarching student government organization.
J
- Jubileo
- The central food court area featuring various commercial food vendors and outdoor seating.
L
- La Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria located near the central academic buildings.
- La Carreta
- The primary open-air food court area featuring various local and international food vendors.
- LiFE
- Liderazgo y Formación Estudiantil, the department that manages all extracurricular activities, sports, and student groups.
M
- MiTec
- The primary digital portal for students to access schedules, grades, and financial information.
O
- Oxxo
- The ubiquitous on-campus convenience store used for quick snacks, drinks, and basic supplies.
P
- Pasaporte
- The digital record system used to track 'Puntos LiFE' and attendance at campus events.
- Pasar de panzazo
- A common phrase used by students meaning to pass a class with the minimum required grade.
R
- Resis
- Short for Residencias, the on-campus student housing facilities located within the Guadalajara campus.
S
- SAL
- Sociedad de Alumnos; usually followed by a major's acronym (e.g., SALIC), representing the student society for a specific degree program.
- Semana Tec
- A specific week during the semester where regular classes are paused for intensive workshops and social projects.
T
- Tec21
- The current educational model characterized by challenge-based learning and flexibility.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Biblio
- The campus library, the standard term for the main building used for quiet study and research.
- CADE
- Centro de Atención y Desarrollo Estudiantil, the primary hub for administrative services, registrar, and student support.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post all course content, assignments, and grades.
- chilaquiles_tec
- Chilaquiles Tec
- CIA
- Centro de Innovación y Aprendizaje, a central building known for its modern study spaces and collaborative labs.
- Credencial
- The student ID card, which is mandatory for campus entry, library loans, and printing services.
- Edificio de Ingenierías
- The specialized building housing labs and classrooms primarily for engineering students.
- EI
- Edificio de Ingenierías, the building dedicated to engineering classrooms and specialized laboratories.
- El Domo
- The large indoor sports complex and gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and major events.
- Expreso Tec
- The safe, scheduled shuttle bus service connecting the campus to various Guadalajara neighborhoods.
- La Arena
- The Borregos' stadium and multi-purpose venue for major sports and campus events.
- Learning Commons
- The collaborative, technology-integrated library space located in the heart of the campus.
- MiTec
- The essential student portal and mobile app used for viewing schedules, grades, and tuition payments.
- Puntos LiFE
- Mandatory extracurricular credits required for graduation, earned through participation in sports, arts, or leadership.
- subway
- Subway
- T-Queremos
- A comprehensive 24/7 student support program offering psychological, medical, and legal assistance.
- T-Querido
- The official campus shuttle service that transports students to and from various points in the city.
- tec_food_court
- TEC Food Court
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 9, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 18 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.