Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
C
- Cafetin
- The general on-campus cafeteria and dining area where students gather for meals.
- CE
- Centro de Estudiantes; the student union specific to a particular major or faculty (e.g., CE de Derecho).
- Cendif
- Centro de Investigaciones para la Infancia y la Familia; a research center for childhood and family studies frequently involved in student internships.
F
- FCE
- Federacion de Centros de Estudiantes; the overarching student government body that represents the entire university.
G
- Grumit
- Grupos Musicales Unimet; a student organization dedicated to various musical ensembles and cultural performances.
M
- Maxidonas
- A popular donut shop located near the Plaza del Rectorado frequently visited by students.
R
- Roma Mia
- A restaurant located within walking distance of the campus, often used by students for off-campus meals.
- Rutas
- The official university shuttle bus system that transports students from key city transit hubs to the campus.
S
- Saman
- The iconic Saman tree on campus, which serves as the most famous meeting point and a symbolic site for graduation celebrations.
T
- Tequilibrio
- A popular nearby dining spot known for Venezuelan tequeños and quick snacks.
U
- Unimet
- The universal shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the Universidad Metropolitana.
- Unimetanos
- The term for students or alumni of the university, used to describe the campus community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BEA
- The Biblioteca Eugenio Montejo; the central campus library and a primary study hub for students.
- cafet_n_la_tiendita
- Cafetín La Tiendita
- Corimon
- The designated building for laboratory work and scientific research facilities.
- Edificio Eugenio Mendoza
- The main administrative and ceremonial building, named after the university's founder.
- feria_de_comida_food_court
- Feria de comida (Food Court)
- La Fila
- The long, organized lines students form to board the university shuttle buses during peak morning and afternoon hours.
- Minors
- A distinctive academic feature where students can complete 60+ specialized short programs alongside their primary degree.
- Modulos
- The primary classroom blocks (labeled Módulo 1 through 4) where the majority of academic lectures take place.
- Plaza del Rectorado
- The central square of the university, used for graduation ceremonies and major student events.
- restaurant_la_barra
- Restaurant La Barra
- Terrazas del Avila
- The specific residential and commercial sector in eastern Caracas where the campus is located.
- Trimestre
- The university operates on a trimester system (three terms per year) rather than the standard two-semester academic calendar.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 12 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.