Academic calendar
Período II/2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Período II/2026Relevant now
- Período Verano 2027 (Cursos Intensivos)
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- Churuata
- Commonly refers to small hut-like structures or specific meeting spots in various faculties.
- CNEU
- Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios Universitarios; the student-led volunteer fire department on campus.
E
- El Comedor
- The Central University Dining Hall, which provides subsidized or free meals to students.
F
- FCU
- Federación de Centros Universitarios; the primary student government body representing all faculties.
L
- La Casa que Vence las Sombras
- The 'House that Overcomes the Shadows'; the primary poetic nickname for the university derived from its anthem.
- La Livia
- Residencias Livia Gouverneur, the primary student residence building located near the Plaza Venezuela entrance.
O
- OBE
- Organización de Bienestar Estudiantil; the office managing student welfare, including scholarships and healthcare.
U
- Ucevista
- A student, professor, or alumnus of the Universidad Central de Venezuela.
V
- Vencer la Sombra
- A phrase used by students to describe the act of graduating or overcoming academic challenges.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aula Magna
- The main auditorium known for its 'Clouds' by Alexander Calder; used for graduation ceremonies.
- Control de Estudios
- The office in each faculty responsible for transcripts, enrollment, and academic records.
- El Carnet
- The mandatory student ID card required to access the dining hall (Comedor) and other student services.
- El Reloj
- The iconic double-faced clock tower that serves as the university's most famous meeting point.
- HUC
- Hospital Universitario de Caracas; the major teaching hospital located within the university grounds.
- Inscripciones
- The often-complex enrollment process that students navigate at the start of each semester.
- Las Rutas
- The university's bus system that provides transport for students to different parts of the city.
- Plaza Cubierta
- The 'Covered Plaza' that connects various buildings, famous for its integrated art and architecture.
- Tierra de Nadie
- The central green space located between the Plaza Cubierta and the Faculty of Humanities, a popular student social hub.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Período II/2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 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.