Academic calendar
Periodo 2026-20 Bloque A runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Periodo 2026-20 Bloque APeriodo 2026-20 Subperiodo ARelevant now
- Periodo 2026-20
- Periodo 2026-20 Bloque BPeriodo 2026-20 Subperiodo B
Campus language
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B
- Bica
- A student who is taking a specific course for the second time after failing it once.
C
- Cachimbo
- A first-year student or freshman, often subject to traditional 'welcome' activities.
- Cafetín
- The general term used by students for the on-campus cafeteria or snack bar.
- CIEE
- Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento Estudiantil; the student-led innovation and entrepreneurship center.
- Conu
- An informal, shortened nickname for the university used occasionally in social media circles.
F
- FEUC
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Continental; the primary student government body.
I
- IEEE UC
- The student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers at the university.
S
- Susti
- Short for 'Examen Sustitutorio,' a final makeup exam that allows students to replace their lowest grade to pass a course.
T
- Trica
- A student taking a course for the third time; a high-pressure situation as failing again usually results in expulsion.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aula Virtual
- The digital learning management system (Canvas/Moodle) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Banner
- The administrative portal used for checking grades, managing enrollment, and viewing academic history.
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- Cafetería Central
- Caja
- The physical or digital payment office where students handle tuition and administrative fees.
- Campus Huancayo
- The university's main and founding campus located in the central highlands.
- Campus Los Olivos
- The primary campus location in the northern district of Lima.
- Hub
- Refers to the 'Hub de Innovación,' a coworking and technology space available for student projects.
- Medio pasaje
- The student ID benefit (Carné Universitario) that grants a 50% discount on public transportation fares.
- Pabellón G
- A prominent classroom block known for housing various academic departments.
- Pabellón J
- A major administrative and classroom building at the Huancayo campus, often used as a central meeting point.
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- Restaurante Pacha (Instituto Continental)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Periodo 2026-20 Bloque A runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.