Academic calendar
Segundo período lectivo 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Segundo período lectivo 2026Relevant now
- Primer período lectivo 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bochar
- To fail an exam, typically a final; a term used when a professor gives a failing grade.
- Buffet
- The on-campus cafeteria and snack bar used for quick meals between classes.
C
- CEUM
- Centro de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Mendoza; the general student union.
- Cursada
- The period of regular class attendance and mid-term requirements for a subject.
F
- FADAU
- Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo; the specific academic and social community for design students.
- FCM
- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas; often used to refer to the medical school student body and its specific administration.
- Final
- The comprehensive examination taken at the end of a semester which students must pass to receive credit for a course.
L
- La Arístides
- Arístides Villanueva Street, the main social and dining artery located immediately outside the campus, used for lunch and after-class drinks.
- La Quinta
- The Quinta Sección neighborhood surrounding the campus where many out-of-town students rent apartments, as the university does not provide on-campus housing.
M
- Mesa
- The official exam period or the board of professors conducting an oral final exam.
P
- Promo
- Short for 'Promoción'; a system where students with high grades in mid-terms are exempt from taking the final exam.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Abono
- The discounted student transportation pass used on the Mendoza public transit system (MendoTran).
- Aula Magna
- The main ceremonial auditorium used for graduations, conferences, and high-capacity guest lectures.
- buffet_sede_r_o_cuarto
- Buffet Sede Río Cuarto
- Certificado de Alumno Regular
- An essential document proving active student status, required for obtaining the 'Abono Estudiantil' (bus pass discount).
- Edificio de Arquitectura
- The distinctive architectural faculty building known for its design and studio spaces.
- ETEC
- Escuela Técnica de la Universidad de Mendoza; the university's technical secondary school building often referenced by students for specific workshops.
- Gestión de Alumnos
- The administrative office students visit for transcript issues, degree applications, and official paperwork.
- Libreta Universitaria
- The official academic record book (physical or digital) where exam results are formally recorded.
- Portal de Alumnos
- The digital management system used for enrollment, checking grades, and managing tuition payments.
- Sede Central
- The primary campus complex located in Mendoza City, housing the main administrative offices and several faculties.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Segundo período lectivo 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 10 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.