Universidad Nacional de La PlataStudent Guide

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Institution in La Plata, Buenos Aires. Operating on a semester system.

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La Plata, Buenos Aires
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Student guide · Materias Anuales 2026

The semester, explained for Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Materias Anuales 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Materias Anuales 2026 runs Mar 2, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Materias Anuales 2026Relevant now
  2. Primer Semestre 2026
  3. Primer Cuatrimestre 2026
  4. Semestrales 2026
  5. Pre-evaluativo Intensivo de Invierno 2026
  6. Segundo Bimestre 2026
  7. Orientaciones Profesionales Segundo Período 2026
  8. Curso de Introducción a los Estudios Universitarios / Matemática Inicial y Técnicas de Estudio y Comunicación (2º edición)
  9. Segundo Semestre 2026
  10. Segundo Cuatrimestre 2026
  11. Segundo Semestre 2026
  12. Contrasemestres Propedéutico
  13. Primer Semestre 2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

ADULP
Agremiación Docente Universitaria de La Plata, the union representing the university's professors.
ATULP
Asociación de Trabajadores de la UNLP, the union representing non-teaching staff.

B

Bochar
To fail an exam, usually used when a professor fails a student (e.g., 'Me bocharon').

C

Cursada
The semester-long period of attending classes and passing midterms to qualify for a final exam.

E

El Albergue
The Albergue Universitario, the only official university-run residence located in Berisso for students with scholarships.
El Comedor
The University Dining Hall (Comedor Universitario) which offers subsidized meals to students.

F

Final
The comprehensive final examination required to fully pass a subject after completing the cursada.
Franja
Short for Franja Morada, a prominent and long-standing student political organization.
FULP
Federación Universitaria de La Plata, the primary student union representing all UNLP students.

J

JUP
Juventud Universitaria Peronista, a major student political wing.

P

Parcial
A midterm exam taken during the 'cursada' period.
Promocionar
To pass a subject entirely through high midterm grades, exempting the student from the final exam.

R

Recursar
To retake a course after failing the 'cursada' or failing the final exam too many times.

S

Sede Bosque
The dining hall location situated within the 'Bosque' (forest) area near the Natural Sciences faculty.
Sede Centro
The dining hall location situated in the downtown area, typically at the Faculty of Law or nearby.

T

Ticket
The physical or digital voucher purchased in advance to access a meal at the Comedor.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
Alumno Regular
The status of an active student who has passed at least two subjects in the previous academic year, required for most benefits.
Boleto
The 'Boleto Especial Educativo,' a subsidized bus fare program for students using the SUBE card.
Certificado
Usually refers to the 'Certificado de Alumno Regular,' a document needed for health insurance and transport discounts.
El Bosque
The 'Forest' area, a large park containing a high concentration of faculties including Medicine, Chemistry, and Natural Sciences.
El Karakachoff
The Sergio Karakachoff Building, a massive central hub housing the university radio, TV station, and administrative offices.
El Partenón
A neoclassical building in the Bosque area used by the Faculty of Humanities and for physical education.
El Pasaje
Refers to the Pasaje Dardo Rocha, which houses some university activities and is a major local landmark.
La Facu
Generic shorthand for whichever specific Faculty building a student belongs to (e.g., 'Voy a la facu').
Libreta
The 'Libreta Universitaria,' a physical or digital booklet that serves as an official record of a student's academic history.
sede_atulp
Sede ATULP
sede_club_everton
Sede Club Everton
sede_malvinas_argentinas
Sede Malvinas Argentinas
sede_reforma_universitaria
Sede Reforma Universitaria
SIU Guaraní
The mandatory online management system used for enrolling in classes, checking grades, and downloading certificates.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Materias Anuales 2026 runs Mar 2, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 14 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.

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Centro de Estudiantes de Ciencias Económicas (CECE)

The student government for the Faculty of Economic Sciences. It represents students and organizes academic support activities, workshops, and talks.

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UNLP Ajedrez

The university chess team, offering a space for practice and competition.

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Resources & spaces

Biblioteca Pública de la UNLP

The main public library of the university, part of a larger network of over 50 faculty and department libraries (ROBLE). Offers access to vast collections, study spaces, and digital resources.

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Campo de Deportes

The university's sports complex, featuring tracks, fields for various sports, indoor gyms, and swimming pools for both competitive and recreational use by the university community.

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Comedor Universitario

A university-run dining service with multiple locations that provides subsidized, nutritious lunches and dinners for students, faculty, and staff.

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Dirección de Becas Universitarias

The office responsible for managing all university scholarships, including financial aid, housing support (Albergue), transportation, and specific needs for students with disabilities or children.

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Dirección de Salud Estudiantil

Provides free health coverage and services for students without other health insurance, including medical check-ups, mental health support, and workshops on topics like smoking cessation.

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Programa Bici-UNLP

A university program that provides bicycles on loan to students to facilitate transportation around the city and between faculties.

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Life in La Plata for Universidad Nacional de La Plata Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in La Plata.

Timezone

America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

61°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Estacionamiento Estadio UNO

garage • High for staff

Located at Calle 1 and 54; exclusive benefits for UNLP teachers and non-teaching staff.

Facultad de Ingeniería Predio

surface_lot • Limited

Access via Calle 48 and 115; requires biometric registration for staff and faculty.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Universidad Nacional de La Plata

VIII Congreso Nacional de Estudiantes de Arquitectura (CONARQ 2026)

August 14, 2026

Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Calle 47 nro 162, La Plata

An international space gathering over 1,500 students, teachers, and professionals to debate the present and future of architecture. Includes master lectures, workshops, and urban tours.

Jornada de concientización sobre salud mental y consumos problemáticos

August 14, 2026

Centro de Posgrado Sergio Karakachoff, La Plata

A free public workshop titled 'Thinking about problematic consumption from mental health, prevention, and community care,' featuring expert panels and reflection spaces.

Segunda Semana de las Ciencias Forestales

August 10, 2026

Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales, La Plata

A week-long event (Aug 10-16) promoting academic and scientific exchange regarding forest ecosystems, culminating in the commemoration of Forest Engineering Day.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Albergue Universitario

Capacity: 120

Room types: shared dormitory-style housing

First student neighborhood / university housing development (Campo 6 de Agosto)

Capacity: 88

Room types: single, double

Future student housing complex / barrio estudiantil universitario

Capacity: 88

Room types: double rooms, single rooms

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@universidadnacionald.edu

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