Academic calendar
Primer Semestre 2026-2027 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Primer Semestre 2026-2027Relevant now
- Segundo Semestre 2026-2027
- Periodo extraordinario 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- AEGEE-Oviedo
- The local branch of the European Students' Forum, active in organizing student exchanges and trips.
- América
- The Colegio Mayor América, a prominent university residence hall often referred to by its shorthand name.
- ASU
- Asociación de Estudiantes Universitarios, a general student association involved in campus life and advocacy.
C
- CEUO
- Consejo de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Oviedo, the official student representative council.
- Comedor de El Cristo
- The main university dining hall located on the El Cristo campus in Oviedo.
- Comedor de El Milán
- The cafeteria and dining area serving the Humanities campus in Oviedo.
- Comedor de Viesques
- The dining facility serving the Polytechnic School of Engineering on the Gijón campus.
- Convocatoria
- The specific exam period (e.g., May/June or July) which students must pass to earn credits for a course.
E
- Espicha
- A traditional Asturian party involving cider and local food, frequently organized by student groups (e.g., 'Espicha de Industriales').
P
- Pellas
- A common Spanish slang term used by students for skipping or 'cutting' class.
R
- Resi
- Generic shorthand used by students to refer to any of the university residences (Residencias Universitarias).
S
- San Gregorio
- The Colegio Mayor San Gregorio, one of the primary university-run residences located in the El Cristo campus area.
T
- Tuna
- A traditional musical group of students dressed in medieval attire who perform at university events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ALSA
- The regional bus company that students use to commute between the Oviedo, Gijón, and Mieres campuses.
- cafeter_a_aulario_norte
- Cafetería Aulario Norte
- cafeter_a_aulario_sur
- Cafetería Aulario Sur
- cafeter_a_facultad_de_comercio_turismo_y_ciencias_sociales_jovellanos
- Cafetería Facultad de Comercio, Turismo y Ciencias Sociales Jovellanos
- Campus Virtual
- The Moodle-based online learning platform where professors upload materials and students submit assignments.
- Edificio Histórico
- The university's 17th-century headquarters in Oviedo's city center, used for official ceremonies and the Rectorate.
- El Cristo
- The campus area housing Medicine, Law, Economics, and the main sports facilities.
- El Milán
- The Humanities campus and its central building, formerly a military barracks, now housing Philology and Geography.
- La Quinta
- Refers to the fifth attempt at an exam; reaching this stage is a high-stress situation due to university permanence rules.
- Llamaquique
- The campus area in Oviedo housing the Faculties of Science, Education, and Geology.
- SIES
- The 'Sistema de Información Académica,' the essential online portal for enrollment, checking grades, and administrative tasks.
- TUI
- Tarjeta Universitaria Inteligente, the multi-purpose student ID card used for library loans, sports access, and discounts.
- Viesques
- The campus in Gijón where the Polytechnic School of Engineering (EPI) is located.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Primer Semestre 2026-2027 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 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.