Academic calendar
Periodo Escolar 27-1 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Periodo Escolar 27-1Relevant now
- Periodo Escolar 27-2
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 19 of 19 terms
B
- Burro
- The official mascot of the IPN; used affectionately to refer to any student of the institute.
C
- CENLEX
- Centro de Lenguas Extranjeras; the unit responsible for language certification required for graduation.
- COTEP
- Comité Técnico Consultivo Escolar; the body that handles academic appeals and student representation.
D
- Dictamen
- A formal academic status ruling, often required for students who have fallen behind in their credits.
E
- El comedor
- The designated dining area within the campus facilities.
- ET
- Examen a Título de Suficiencia; the final, high-stakes exam taken if a student fails the 'Extraordinary' attempt.
- Extra
- Examen Extraordinario; the second opportunity to pass a subject after failing the regular semester.
F
- Fraccionamientos
- General term for the gated residential developments in Silao where students often share houses.
H
- Huelum
- The traditional and energetic cheer of the IPN community used at ceremonies and events.
L
- La cafe
- The main on-campus cafeteria located near the classroom buildings.
- León
- The neighboring large city where a significant portion of the student body resides and commutes from.
- Los puestos
- Informal food stalls located just outside the campus entrance in the Puerto Interior area.
O
- Oxxo Puerto
- The nearby convenience store frequently used by students for quick snacks and coffee.
P
- Puerto Interior
- The industrial complex surrounding the campus where some specialized student housing or lofts are located.
R
- Recursar
- The act of retaking a full course in a subsequent semester after failing it.
S
- SAES
- Sistema de Administración Escolar; the essential online portal for checking grades, schedules, and enrollment.
- Silao
- The primary city where many students rent apartments due to its proximity to the campus.
- SIP
- Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado; oversees research projects and graduate studies at the unit.
U
- UPIS
- Unidad de Politécnica de Integración Social; handles internships, social service, and industry links.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Audiovisual
- The auditorium or specialized rooms used for conferences and academic presentations.
- Beca
- Refers to the various institutional scholarships (Institutional, Transport, Excellence) managed by the school.
- Biblioteca
- The campus library providing study spaces and technical literature.
- Credencial
- The official student ID card required for campus entry, library loans, and lab access.
- Edificio de Aulas
- The primary multi-story building where most theoretical lectures and classes take place.
- Edificio de Gobierno
- The main administrative building housing the director's office and student services.
- Inscripción
- The multi-step registration process performed through the SAES system at the start of each semester.
- Laboratorios Ligeros
- Specialized labs for electronics, chemistry, and smaller-scale technical experiments.
- Laboratorios Pesados
- Large-scale engineering laboratories used for heavy machinery and industrial testing.
- Puerto Interior
- The massive industrial park where the campus is situated; students must navigate its security and traffic.
- Servicio Social
- The mandatory community or professional service hours required for all students to graduate.
- Transporte UPIIG
- The dedicated shuttle service that transports students between the campus and key points in León and Silao.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Periodo Escolar 27-1 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 12 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.