Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- Antigüedad
- The hierarchy based on the year of study; seniors demand respect based on their 'antigüedad'.
- ASOCAD
- Asociación de Cadetes; the student government body representing the interests of the cadet corps.
C
- Chiva
- A term sometimes used for the school bus or transport that takes cadets to external training sites.
D
- DECE
- Departamento de Consejería Estudiantil; the student counseling and psychological support department.
E
- El Rancho
- The mess hall or dining facility where all cadets eat their scheduled military-style meals.
- El Torreón
- A traditional residential or administrative section often referenced in the context of the school's historic architecture.
F
- F.A.E.
- While the school is Army-affiliated (Fuerzas Terrestres), students often interact with Air Force (F.A.E.) or Navy branches during joint military events.
- Fibra
- Energy, spirit, or military toughness; used to describe a cadet with high morale (e.g., 'ponerle fibra').
L
- La Cantina
- The school snack bar or small store where students can purchase extra food and supplies.
- La Percha
- Reference to the uniform being perfectly pressed and worn correctly.
- Las Cuadras
- The military-style barracks or dormitories where cadets reside during the school week.
R
- Recluta
- A first-year student or newcomer, often used before they have earned their status in the corps.
T
- Trotar
- Not just jogging, but the specific rhythmic military run accompanied by school chants.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aula Magna
- The primary auditorium used for academic conferences and graduation events.
- cafeter_a_estudiantil
- Cafetería Estudiantil
- Campo de Marte
- The main parade ground used for military drills, formations, and official ceremonies.
- El Franco
- The weekend leave permit; being 'de franco' means a cadet has permission to return home.
- La Diana
- The bugle call or signal at dawn that marks the start of the daily military and academic routine.
- Pabellón Central
- The main administrative and ceremonial building of the institution.
- Pabellón de los Símbolos
- The hall dedicated to national and institutional symbols, often used for formal ceremonies.
- Parte de Novedades
- The daily report where any incidents or changes in the student body are recorded.
- Pasar el Parte
- The mandatory procedure of reporting the status and headcount of a unit to a superior officer.
- Revista de Instrucción
- A formal inspection of uniforms, equipment, and personal hygiene.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 10 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.