Academic calendar
Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Autumn Semester 2026Relevant now
- Autumn Semester 2026 Quartile 1
- Autumn Semester 2026 Quartile 2
- Autumn Semester 2026 Quartile 3
- Autumn Semester 2026 Quartile 4
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2027 Quartile 1
- Spring Semester 2027 Quartile 2
- Spring Semester 2027 Quartile 3
- Spring Semester 2027 Quartile 4
- Autumn Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
G
- Göta
- Göta studentkår, the largest student union representing students in the social sciences, humanities, and more.
- Guldhedstornet
- A cafe located in a water tower near the medical campus, popular for its views.
- GUS
- Göteborgs universitets studentkårer, the umbrella organization for all student unions at the university.
H
- Handelsrätten
- The main restaurant and cafeteria located within the School of Business, Economics and Law.
- Helmuts
- Helmutsrogatan, a student housing area known for its proximity to the Sahlgrenska campus.
- HHGS
- Handelshögskolans i Göteborg studentkår, the student union for the School of Business, Economics and Law.
- Humanisten Cafe
- The central meeting and eating spot located in the Humanities faculty building.
I
- Inspark
- Another term for the freshman orientation or welcome weeks.
K
- Kåren
- Refers to the student union building or the pubs/cafes operated by the unions, such as Göta studentkår.
- Kupan
- Ostkupan, a prominent student residence building in the Johanneberg area.
N
- Nollning
- The traditional orientation period for new students, involving social activities and 'inspections'.
O
- Olof
- Olofshöjd, the largest student housing area in Gothenburg, managed by SGS.
- Omtenta
- A re-examination or 'retake' for students who did not pass the initial exam.
S
- SAKS
- Sahlgrenska Akademins Studentkår, the student union for students at the Faculty of Medicine.
- Sittning
- A formal or semi-formal student dinner party involving singing, speeches, and a multi-course meal.
T
- Tenta
- Short for 'tentamen', the final examination for a course module.
V
- Volrat
- Volrat Thamsgatan, a central student housing location often shortened by residents.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Akademisk kvart
- The 'Academic Quarter' tradition where lectures scheduled on the hour actually begin 15 minutes late.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and communication.
- Geovetarcentrum
- The Earth Sciences Center, housing geography and geology departments.
- GU-kort
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for library services, printing, and building access.
- Handels
- The School of Business, Economics and Law campus on Vasagatan.
- handelsr_tten
- Handelsrätten
- Humanisten
- The main building for the Faculty of Humanities, recently renovated with extensive study spaces.
- kaf_haga
- Kafé Haga
- Ladok
- The national web-based system where students register for courses and check their official grades.
- Pedagogen
- The Faculty of Education buildings located near Grönsakstorget in the city center.
- tj_rn_marine_laboratory_dining_hall
- Tjärnö Marine Laboratory Dining Hall
- Vasaparken
- The University's main administrative building, used for ceremonies and formal events.
- Västtrafik To Go
- The essential mobile app for navigating Gothenburg's trams and buses to reach different campus sites.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 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.