Academic calendar
September - December 2026 Semester runs Sep 24, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- September - December 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- January - April 2027 Semester
Campus language
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A
- Angkasa
- Angkasa Condominium, a popular off-campus high-rise residence heavily populated by UCSI students.
C
- Cheras
- The name of the wider district where UCSI is located; often used to describe the heavy traffic or local vibe of the area.
- Connaught
- General shorthand for the many cafes and restaurants in the Taman Connaught neighborhood surrounding the university.
- Convo
- Short for Convocation, referring to the graduation ceremonies held annually.
- CSS
- Chinese Student Society, a cultural and representative group for Chinese students.
I
- ISS
- International Student Society, an organization catering to the needs and community of non-Malaysian students.
M
- MSS
- Malay Student Society, a cultural and representative group for Malay students.
P
- Pasar Malam
- Refers to the Taman Connaught Wednesday Night Market, a massive weekly food event adjacent to the campus that students frequent for dinner.
- Puncak
- Puncak Banyan Condominium, a residential area located within walking distance of the South Wing campus.
R
- Residential Hall
- The official on-campus accommodation located within the UCSI University grounds.
S
- SA
- The Student Association, the primary representative body for the UCSI student population.
T
- The Quad
- The dining area and cafeteria facilities located within the Block G (Le Quadri) building.
V
- V-Hub
- The UCSI Volunteer Hub, the main organization coordinating community service and volunteering activities.
W
- Wednesday Night
- A weekly reference to the night of the Taman Connaught night market, often implying plans to go there after class.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Block A
- The administrative building where the Registrar's Office and many student service counters are located.
- Block G
- The building housing the Le Quadri Hotel, the School of Hospitality, and various clinical labs.
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- Cafeteria Block A
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- Experimental Restaurant
- IIS
- The Integrated Information System, the essential student portal for checking grades, financial statements, and course registration.
- LMS
- Learning Management System, the online platform used by lecturers to upload course materials and assignments.
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- Mixed Rice / Another Meal Box
- North Wing
- The secondary campus site located approximately 1-2 kilometers from the South Wing, primarily for Pharmacy and specific healthcare programs.
- Shuttle Bus
- The free transit service provided by the university to transport students between the North Wing and South Wing campuses.
- South Wing
- The main campus area in Taman Connaught, Cheras, housing the majority of faculties and administrative offices.
- UCSI Poll
- The university's internal system for conducting student voting and campus surveys.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- September - December 2026 Semester runs Sep 24, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.