Academic calendar
Học kỳ 1 năm học 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Học kỳ 1 năm học 2026-2027Relevant now
- Semester 1 2026-2027
- National Defense and Security Education Session 1
- Nghỉ Tết Nguyên đán 2027Tet Holiday Break
- Học kỳ 2 năm học 2026-2027Semester 2 2026-2027
- National Defense and Security Education Session 2
- Reserve Week After Semester 2
- Học kỳ hè 2027Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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C
- Căn tin B1
- A specific canteen located in the VNU Dormitory Area B frequently used by USSH residents.
- Căn tin Nhân văn
- The main student canteen located within the USSH Thu Duc campus.
- Cày
- Slang for studying intensely or 'grinding' for exams.
- Chợ đêm
- The night market in the University Village, a popular spot for affordable student street food.
- CTXH
- Social Work Club (Công tác xã hội), one of the most active volunteer organizations on campus.
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- Đoàn - Hội
- The combined Youth Union and Student Association, the primary student governing bodies.
K
- Khu A
- Dormitory Area A of VNUHCM, primarily housing students from member universities including USSH.
- Khu B
- Dormitory Area B of VNUHCM, a newer and larger residential complex for students in the University Village.
L
- Làng Đại học
- The 'University Village' area in Thu Duc, encompassing the dorms and multiple campus sites.
N
- Nhân văn
- The universal shorthand name for the university used by students and locals.
- Nhân văn-er
- A common term used by students to identify themselves as members of the USSH community.
R
- Rớt môn
- A common student term for failing a course, frequently used in campus social circles.
S
- S-Hub
- The Student Hub, a collaborative space for studying and student-led events.
V
- Văn nghệ xung kích
- The university's primary performance and arts troupe.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Căn tin Cơ sở Đinh Tiên Hoàng
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- Căn tin Cơ sở Linh Xuân
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- Canteen Nhà Điều Hành ĐHQG-HCM
- Cổng Đinh Tiên Hoàng
- The main entrance to the District 1 campus located in the city center.
- Cổng Linh Trung
- The entrance to the Thu Duc campus within the VNUHCM complex.
- Đăng ký học phần
- The critical online course registration process conducted via the student portal.
- Giảng đường D
- The primary large lecture hall building at the Thu Duc (Linh Trung) campus.
- Nhà A
- The main administrative and classroom building at the District 1 (Dinh Tien Hoang) campus.
- Nhà B
- A classroom and departmental building at the District 1 campus.
- Nhà C
- A classroom building at the District 1 campus often used for language and specialized courses.
- Thẻ sinh viên
- The mandatory student ID card required for library access, exams, and campus security.
- Thư viện Trung tâm
- The VNUHCM Central Library, the main research and study facility for all member university students.
- Xe bus 8
- The primary bus route connecting the District 1 campus to the Thu Duc campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Học kỳ 1 năm học 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 13 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.