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 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASO
- Asociación de Estudiantes, refers to the student association specific to a faculty or career track.
E
- El Bar
- The campus cafeteria or snack bar, serving as the primary dining spot for students between classes.
F
- FEUNI
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, the main student government body.
L
- La Malla
- The academic curriculum or study plan that students must follow to graduate.
P
- Pasar con las justas
- To pass a course with the minimum required grade, often exactly 7/10 or the equivalent threshold.
- Primíparo
- A first-year student or freshman, commonly used across Ecuadorian universities including Uniandes.
Q
- Quedarse
- To fail a subject or be required to take the remedial exam (e.g., 'Me quedé en Derecho Civil').
S
- Suple
- Short for 'Examen Supletorio,' the dreaded remedial exam taken if a student fails to reach the minimum passing grade.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Auditorio Dr. Mario Vinueza
- The main university auditorium used for graduation ceremonies and major academic events.
- Aula Virtual
- The Moodle-based online learning platform where professors upload materials and assignments.
- Biblioteca Virtual
- The digital library system providing students access to legal and medical databases (e.g., ProQuest, vLex).
- Bloque A
- The primary academic building at the Ambato campus housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Campus Matriz
- The main campus located in Ambato, often used to distinguish it from regional branches.
- Carnetización
- The official process for obtaining or renewing the student ID card required for campus access and library services.
- Matriculación Ordinaria
- The standard enrollment period; missing this leads to 'Extraordinaria' (late enrollment) which typically carries higher fees.
- SGA
- Sistema de Gestión Académica; the essential online portal for checking grades, schedules, and enrollment.
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?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 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.