Universidad Nacional de Mar del PlataStudent Guide

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

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Student guide · 2do Cuatrimestre 2026

The semester, explained for Universidad Nacional de Mar del 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
2do Cuatrimestre 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
11

Academic calendar

2do Cuatrimestre 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. 2do Cuatrimestre 2026Relevant now
  2. 3er Cuatrimestre 2027

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Campus language

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14 terms

A

ADUM
Agremiación Docente Universitaria Marplatense, the professors' union.
APU
Asociación del Personal Universitario, the union for non-teaching staff.

C

CECE
Centro de Estudiantes de Ciencias Económicas, the student union for the Faculty of Economic Sciences.
CEPE
Centro de Estudiantes de Psicología y Educación, the student union for Psychology and Education.

E

El Comedor
The University Dining Hall located within the Complejo Universitario Manuel Belgrano.

F

Final
A comprehensive exam taken after completing the regular coursework of a subject.
FUM
Federación Universitaria Marplatense, the main student federation representing all students.

L

Libre
The status of a student who fails to meet attendance or academic requirements, requiring them to retake the course or a harder 'free' final exam.

P

Parcial
A midterm exam given during the semester.
Promocionar
To pass a class automatically by achieving a high grade in midterms, exempting the student from the final exam.

R

Recuperatorio
A makeup exam offered to students who failed or missed a midterm (parcial).
Rendir
The act of taking an exam, typically a final.
Residencia de la UNMDP
The official student housing program/building for scholarship recipients.

V

Vianda
The takeaway meal option provided by the university dining service.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details
Anexo
The auxiliary building for the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences located on Guido street.
Boleto Universitario
The discounted student bus fare program available to verified UNMDP students.
Certificado de Alumno Regular
The official proof of enrollment required for bus discounts and health insurance.
comedor_universitario_central
Comedor Universitario Central
comedor_universitario_facultad_de_ciencias_agrarias
Comedor Universitario Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias
Derecho
The Faculty of Law building, located in the downtown area away from the main complex.
El Complejo
The Complejo Universitario Manuel Belgrano, the main campus site housing multiple faculties.
Exactas
Refers to the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences located within the main complex.
Moodle
The Virtual Campus platform used for course materials and online assignments.
SIU
SIU-Guaraní, the mandatory online platform for enrollment, checking grades, and managing academic records.
SUBE
The smart card system used for all public bus transit in Mar del Plata.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
2do Cuatrimestre 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 11 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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Life in Mar del Plata for Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata Students

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Timezone

America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

City Transportation

Public Transit

Mar del Plata urban bus system, Mitre railway line

Nearest Airports

Astor Piazzolla International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb)

Avg Annual Temp

58.1°F

Avg Snowfall

0.4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Estacionamiento Complejo Universitario Manuel Belgrano

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-22:00, Sat 08:00-13:00. Temporary measure until construction works begin.

Campus News

Latest updates from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

La UNMDP suma un espacio estratégico para su desarrollo en Chapadmalal

The university has been assigned hotels 7, 8, and 9 of the Unidad Turística Chapadmalal for long-term development of research, student residences, and academic activities.

Oct 23, 2026

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Carreras de la UNMDP que no abrirán la preinscripción en febrero de 2027

Certain faculties, including Law and Medicine, informed they will not open extraordinary pre-registration in February 2027; the current window closes November 30, 2026.

Oct 22, 2026

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Alerta en la UNMDP por el Presupuesto 2026

University authorities express deep concern over a proposed budget amendment that could jeopardize the normal functioning of public universities in 2026.

Oct 18, 2026

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Threat detection protocol activated: Complejo Manuel Belgrano was evacuated on Oct 7 due to a bomb threat; activities resumed after safety clearance.

Threat detection protocol activated: Complejo Manuel Belgrano was evacuated on Oct 7 due to a bomb threat; activities resumed after safety clearance.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto 2026

October 23, 2026

Biblioteca Central UNMDP

Activities and conversations under the theme 'La comunidad frente a la comercialización' to prioritize public and academic interests in open science.

Turno de exámenes octubre (Mesas Especiales)

October 26, 2026

Facultad de Humanidades

Special examination period for students with fewer than 5 subjects remaining to graduate.

Pre Cosquín 2027

October 30, 2026

Teatro Auditorium, Mar del Plata

Traditional folklore music and dance competition held at the university-affiliated Auditorium venue.

Asueto Académico - Segundo Festival Nuestra América

November 5, 2026

Facultad de Humanidades

Academic holiday and suspension of activities for the celebration of the Second 'Nuestra América' Festival.

Asueto Académico - Visita del Papa León XIV

November 9, 2026

Campus-wide

Academic holiday established by National Decree No. 1103/26 for the official visit of the Pope.

Turno de exámenes noviembre

November 9, 2026

Facultad de Humanidades

Start of the November examination period for promotional grades and distance learning careers.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Chapadmalal Hotels 7, 8, and 9

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@mdp.edu.ar

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