Universidad Nacional Mayor de San MarcosStudent Guide
Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Core organization is free for students.
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The semester, explained for Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
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
Año Académico 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
12
Academic calendar
Año Académico 2026 runs Feb 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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14 terms
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B
Base
The year of entry used to identify student cohorts (e.g., 'Base 24' refers to students who entered in 2024).
Bica
The status of a student taking a course for the second time after failing it once.
C
Cachimbo
A first-year student or freshman, often celebrated with traditional (and sometimes messy) initiation rituals.
CE
Centro de Estudiantes; the student representative body for a specific major or faculty.
Cola del Comedor
The notoriously long lines students form to get meal tickets or enter the dining hall.
E
El Comedor
The main university dining hall providing free breakfast, lunch, and dinner to students.
F
FUA
Federación Universitaria de San Marcos, the primary student government federation.
I
Internado
An older term still used by some students to refer to the university housing facilities.
L
La Vivienda
The university residence halls located within the City Campus (Ciudad Universitaria) for students from provinces.
S
Sanmarquino
The demonym for any student, professor, or alumnus of the university.
T
Tercio
Tercio Estudiantil; the group of student representatives who hold one-third of the seats in university governing councils.
Ticket
The physical or digital voucher required to access meals at the dining hall.
Toma
A student-led protest involving the physical takeover and closure of campus gates.
Trica
The status of a student taking a course for the third time; failing a 'trica' usually leads to academic separation.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Biblioteca Central
The Pedro Zulen Central Library, the main study and research hub on the City Campus.
Carnet
The Carnet Universitario; a national ID card that grants students a 50% discount on public transportation fares.
Clínica Universitaria
The on-campus health center providing basic medical services to the student body.
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Comedor de Cangallo
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Comedor de Ciudad Universitaria
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Comedor de Veterinaria
El Burro
The free university shuttle buses that transport students within the campus and to specific points in Lima.
El Pabellón
Generic term for a specific classroom block or wing within a faculty.
La Casona
The historic original campus building located in Parque Universitario, downtown Lima, now a cultural center.
La Facu
Short for 'Facultad'; used to refer to the specific building of a student's department (e.g., 'Voy a la facu de Letras').
SUM
Sistema Único de Matrícula; the online portal used for course registration, checking grades, and administrative tasks.
Triaje
The mandatory medical and psychological evaluation that all new students must complete at the university clinic.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Año Académico 2026 runs Feb 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
14 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.
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An emblematic group for the national scenic dance in Peru and for UNMSM, with over 50 years of history. It is the university's official ballet company.
Tryout required
Banda Universitaria de Música
The official university band, which performs at institutional events and promotes musical culture within the university community.
Tryout required
Coro Universitario de San Marcos
The university choir, dedicated to the performance of a diverse choral repertoire. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious university choirs in Peru.
Tryout required
Club de Finanzas FCA
Promotes and disseminates academic financial culture at UNMSM through conferences, workshops, and classes.
Open to all
Selección de Ajedrez
The university's chess team, competing in tournaments that require strategic thinking and mental acuity.
Tryout required
Easy to try first
Dirección de Cine y Producción Audiovisual
Promotes film culture through screenings, workshops, and cineforums. While not a club, it offers students opportunities to engage with and create audiovisual media.
Drop in any time
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Timezone
America/Lima
Median Rent
$750
Cost of Living Index
82
Student Population
5,000
City Transportation
Walkability
55
Bikeability
45
Public Transit
RTA bus system
Nearest Airports
Lima Allen County Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49°F
Avg Snowfall
30 in
Campus News
Latest updates from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Resultados de admisión San Marcos 2027-I: Publicación oficial de ingresantes
The Central Office of Admission (OCA) has released the official results for the 2027-I admission exam. Applicants can consult scores and names of new students for various professional schools including medicine, engineering, and humanities.
Rescatan con vida a estudiante de San Marcos tras caída en Huarochirí
A Biology student who fell into a ravine during an academic field trip to the Bosque de Zárate was successfully rescued after a nine-hour operation involving teachers and emergency personnel.
Comité Electoral declara desierta la elección del representante ante el C.U. por Ciencias Básicas
The University Electoral Committee has officially declared the complementary election for the Dean representative to the University Council (CU) for the Basic Sciences area as void.
Academic activities normalized following the successful conclusion of dialogue between university administration and student federation representatives regarding governance disputes.
Academic activities normalized following the successful conclusion of dialogue between university administration and student federation representatives regarding governance disputes.
What's happening at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Visita nocturna especial “Casona de San Marcos: 421 años de historia”
November 5, 2026
Centro Cultural de San Marcos (CCSM)
A special night visit commemorating the 421st anniversary of the historic Casona de San Marcos, featuring architectural tours and historical insights into this landmark of the 'Decana de América'.
Visita nocturna especial “Casona de San Marcos: 421 años de historia” (Second Session)
November 7, 2026
Centro Cultural de San Marcos (CCSM)
An additional session of the night tours celebrating the 421st anniversary of the Casona de San Marcos starting at 6 p.m.
Ciclo de cine Eva-Marie Saint: la vida interior
November 12, 2026
Auditorio del CCSM
First screening of the November film cycle dedicated to actress Eva-Marie Saint, exploring intimate conflicts and moral contradictions through cinema. Additional dates include Nov 16, 19, and 23.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Residencia de Ciudad Universitaria
Capacity: 196
Room types: not specified
Residencia Julio C. Tello
Capacity: 97
Room types: single-bed room with closet, desk, and sink
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Unknown
Email Domain
@unmsm.edu.pe
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