Academic calendar
Segundo Semestre 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Segundo Semestre 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Bacán
- Common Chilean slang for 'cool', 'awesome', or 'great', used to describe people, events, or grades.
C
- Cachai
- Extremely common Chilean student slang for 'Do you understand?' or 'You know?' used in casual conversation.
- casino
- The standard name for the on-campus university cafeteria or dining hall.
- CEE
- Centros de Estudiantes; major-specific student unions that represent students of a particular degree program.
D
- DAE
- Dirección de Asuntos Estudiantiles; the Student Affairs office responsible for campus life, sports, and student benefits.
F
- FEUSS
- Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad San Sebastián; the central student government body that represents the student population.
- Fome
- A standard Chilean student term for something that is boring, lame, or unexciting, often used to describe lectures or events.
P
- Patio
- Shorthand for Patio Bellavista, a large commercial dining and cultural complex located immediately adjacent to the Bellavista campus where students frequently eat and socialize.
- Patio Bellavista
- The primary off-campus dining hub for students at the Bellavista campus, featuring numerous restaurants and cafes.
S
- Seba
- The official name of the university's mascot, a puma, often used in student life campaigns like 'Semana SerUSS'.
- Sebastiano
- The demonym for a student of Universidad San Sebastián, emphasizing school pride and identity.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bellavista
- The primary urban campus located in the Recoleta district, known for its modern architecture and proximity to the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system (LMS) used for online course materials, assignments, and virtual classes.
- casino_uss_campus_los_leones
- Casino USS Campus Los Leones
- Ciudad Empresarial
- The campus location in Huechuraba that hosts specialized research facilities like the Fundación Ciencia & Vida.
- Coplan
- The campus printing and document management system; students 'enrol' their TUI at Coplan totems to release print jobs.
- Ex-Santiago College
- A common student nickname for the Los Leones campus, referencing its original heritage as a historic school site.
- Los Leones
- The campus located in Providencia, famously housed in the historic former premises of the Santiago College.
- Mi USS
- The official university mobile app used by students to check schedules, grades, and access 'Mis Descuentos' (student benefits).
- Pio Nono
- The common name used to refer to the Bellavista campus location, derived from its position at the intersection of Bellavista and Pío Nono streets.
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- Pronto Express USS Sede Los Leones
- Semana SerUSS
- The official orientation and 'welcome week' for new students, featuring activities, concerts, and mascot appearances.
- TNE
- Tarjeta Nacional Estudiantil; the government-issued transit pass that allows students to pay a reduced fare on the Metro and 'micros' (buses).
- TUI
- Tarjeta Universitaria Inteligente; the smart student ID card used for building access, library services, student discounts, and printing.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Segundo Semestre 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 13 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.