Academic calendar
Periodo Académico 2026-02 runs Aug 7, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Periodo Académico 2026-02Relevant now
Campus language
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D
- Don Ignacio
- The high-end restaurant-school located on campus where culinary students practice, often used for special occasions.
G
- GEP
- Grupo Estudiantil de Participación; the student delegate group that represents student interests to the administration.
L
- La Pre
- Refers to the 'Centro Preuniversitario', the preparatory program for students looking to gain admission.
- La Terraza
- Common name for the open-air dining and lounge areas found at Campus 1 and Campus 2.
M
- Malla
- The 'Malla Curricular' or academic roadmap; students often discuss 'the malla' when planning future semesters.
R
- RSU
- Responsabilidad Social Universitaria; the office and student groups dedicated to community service and social projects.
S
- Susti
- The 'Examen Sustitutorio', a final make-up exam students take to replace their lowest grade or pass a course.
T
- The Food Court
- The main student dining area located at Campus 1 containing various fast-food and healthy options.
- Triquear
- To fail a course for the third time, which according to Peruvian law and USIL policy, usually leads to temporary or permanent expulsion.
V
- VIVE USIL
- The student life organization responsible for organizing campus events, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- cafeter_a_campus_i
- Cafetería Campus I
- Campus 1
- The 'Gran Almirante Miguel Grau' campus located on Av. La Fontana, housing administrative offices and main classrooms.
- Campus 2
- The 'Fernando Belaunde Terry' campus, also in La Molina, known for housing the newer facilities and international programs.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials, virtual classes, and assignment submissions.
- Carnet Universitario
- The official student ID card provided by SUNEDU through USIL, essential for half-price transit fares in Lima.
- comedor_alumnos
- Comedor Alumnos
- Huachipa
- The USIL sports complex and recreational site used for student athletics and large events.
- INFOSIL
- The primary digital portal for students to check grades, register for classes, and manage financial payments.
- Metropolitano / Corredor
- The main bus systems students use to reach the La Molina campuses; 'La Fontana' is the key stop for USIL.
- Pachacamac
- The southern campus location used primarily for agricultural, sports, and specialized research activities.
- Tópico
- The on-campus medical infirmary available for students for first-aid and basic health consultations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Periodo Académico 2026-02 runs Aug 7, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.