Academic calendar
Segundo Semestre 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Segundo Semestre 2026Relevant now
- Tercer Cuatrimestre 2026
- Primer Cuatrimestre 2027
- Primer Semestre 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- AprendeU
- The primary Moodle-based virtual learning platform used for undergraduate (grado) courses.
- ASO
- Asociación de Estudiantes; followed by a major or regional center name, these are local student representative groups.
C
- CUE
- Consejo Universitario Estudiantil; the representative council within the student federation.
E
- EducaU
- The virtual platform specifically used for extension courses, continuous education, or specific technical programs.
F
- FEUNED
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia; the primary student government body.
P
- PAL
- Programa de Aprendizaje en Línea; the department and framework that manages the university's online pedagogical model.
- Plataforma
- Generic term students use to refer to whichever virtual learning environment (AprendeU or EducaU) they are currently using.
R
- REI
- Red de Estudiantes de Informática; a specific student network for IT and computing majors.
T
- Tutoría
- Not a traditional lecture, but a scheduled support session (virtual or face-to-face) to resolve doubts about course material.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CEU
- Centro Universitario; any of the regional centers located throughout Costa Rica where students submit assignments or attend tutorials.
- Cuatrimestre
- The 15-week academic term; UNED operates on a trimester-like system rather than semesters.
- Entorno Estudiantil
- The central web portal where students manage registration, check grades, and access administrative services.
- Instrumento
- The formal term for any type of assessment, including exams, projects, or online quizzes.
- Matrícula Web
- The online registration process, which occurs in specific 'blocks' or windows based on student status.
- Orientación Académica
- The essential course syllabus/guide provided for every subject, detailing evaluation dates and project requirements.
- Paraninfo
- The Daniel Oduber Quirós auditorium located at the Sede Central, used for graduations and major events.
- Promece
- Refers to buildings or infrastructure projects funded by the World Bank improvement program, often used to distinguish newer facilities.
- Sede Central
- The main administrative campus located in Mercedes de Montes de Oca, San José.
- TFG
- Trabajo Final de Graduación; the final thesis or graduation project required to complete a degree.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Segundo Semestre 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.