Academic calendar
II Ciclo 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- II Ciclo 2026Relevant now
- II Ciclo 2026
- Tercer cuatrimestre 2026
- Primer Cuatrimestre 2027
- Primer Cuatrimestre 2027 (Posgrado)
- III Ciclo Lectivo 2026
- Primer Cuatrimestre 2027
- III Ciclo 2026
- Periodo de Vacaciones Fin de Año
- III ciclo 2026-2027 - Matrícula de cursos por aprendizaje adaptativoIII ciclo 2026-2027 - Matrícula de cursos por tutoría
- III Ciclo 2026-2027
- III Ciclo 2026Primer cuatrimestre 2027
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
C
- CASE
- Centro de Asesoría y Servicios Estudiantiles, faculty-based centers for academic and psychological support.
- Comedor
- The main University Dining Hall (Comedor Universitario) providing subsidized meals for students.
- CONARE
- Consejo Nacional de Rectores, the body representing Costa Rican public universities, often mentioned during budget protests.
F
- FEUCR
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Costa Rica, the primary student government body.
L
- La Calle
- Short for 'Calle de la Amargura,' the street bordering campus famous for its bars and student nightlife.
- La U
- The universal shorthand for the University of Costa Rica.
M
- Materia
- The specific content or subject matter of a course; students often ask '¿Qué entra en la materia?' before exams.
O
- OBS
- Oficina de Bienestar y Salud, the campus office providing medical, dental, and wellness services.
P
- Pretilear
- The act of hanging out, socializing, or eating at El Pretil.
R
- Resis
- Short for Residencias Estudiantiles, the on-campus student housing complexes.
S
- SIBDI
- Sistema de Bibliotecas, Documentación e Información, the university's integrated library system.
- Soda
- Generic term for small, faculty-specific cafeterias located throughout campus.
- Soda de Derecho
- The Law School cafeteria, widely considered by students to be one of the best places to eat on campus.
- Soda de Letras
- The cafeteria in the Faculty of Letters, widely considered a top social and dining spot.
- Sufi
- Short for 'Examen de Suficiencia,' a proficiency exam taken to earn credit for a course without attending it.
T
- TCU
- Trabajo Comunal Universitario, the mandatory 300 hours of community service required for graduation.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bus Interno
- The free shuttle service that transports students between the three main campus areas (Finca 1, 2, and 3).
- Carné
- The official student ID card required for library access, shuttle use, and dining discounts.
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- Comedor Estudiantil (Sede Rodrigo Facio)
- El Pretil
- The iconic stone wall and plaza in front of the main library, serving as the campus's central social hub.
- Finca 2
- The 'Ciudad de la Investigación' campus area, housing newer science, engineering, and research buildings.
- Finca 3
- The campus sector dedicated to sports facilities, including the swimming pool and the School of Physical Education.
- Generales
- The Edificio de Estudios Generales, where most first-year students attend core humanities classes.
- Guía de Cursos
- The official publication listing all available classes, schedules, and professors for the term.
- La Carlos Monge
- The Carlos Monge Alfaro Library, the main and most central library on campus.
- Lanuza
- The common name for Finca 3, the campus area dedicated to sports facilities and physical education.
- Letras
- The Faculty of Letters building, a major landmark and frequent meeting point for students.
- Levantamiento
- A formal request to be added to a course that has already reached its maximum capacity.
- Matrícula
- The multi-step course registration process held before each semester.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- II Ciclo 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.