Academic calendar
Mayo-Agosto 2026 runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 70
- The minimum passing grade; often used in the phrase 'sacar el 70' (just barely passing).
B
- BIS
- Bilingüe, Internacional y Sustentable; refers to the specialized bilingual education model used in certain programs.
C
- Casas Reales
- A specific housing development near the university frequently inhabited by students.
- CESA
- Consejo Estatal de Sociedades de Alumnos; the student council body that represents student interests.
- COMUNDER
- A state-run program providing free or subsidized transportation specifically for students in Baja California.
- CONOCER
- The national council for labor competency certification that validates the practical skills students gain.
- Cuatri
- Short for 'cuatrimestre'; the four-month academic term system used by the university.
- Cuervo
- A student of UTT, named after the university's raven mascot.
- Cuervos
- The official mascot (Ravens) and the collective name for the student body ('Comunidad Cuervos').
- Cuervos Cuisine
- A term used for campus culinary events or the food service area associated with the university's gastronomy programs.
E
- El cuatri
- The four-month trimester or quarter; the standard academic term at UTT instead of a semester.
- El Oxxo
- Refers to the nearby convenience store where students often go for snacks between classes.
- El Refugio
- The neighborhood surrounding the campus where most non-local students rent rooms or apartments, as there are no official on-campus dorms.
- Estadía
- The mandatory professional internship period served in a company during the final term of a degree.
- Estadías
- The mandatory full-time professional internships required in the 6th and 11th trimesters to graduate.
- Extra
- Short for 'examen extraordinario'; the make-up exam taken after failing a course during the regular term.
F
- Ficha
- The admission exam permit or the application process itself (e.g., 'sacar la ficha').
I
- IMOS
- Instituto de Movilidad Sustentable; the state agency that manages student transportation routes to the campus.
- ING
- Ingeniería; the professional engineering degree level students pursue after completing their TSU.
K
- Keiki
- A specific cafeteria or food project associated with student entrepreneurship on campus.
L
- La cafe
- The main on-campus cafeteria where students gather for meals between classes.
- La Cafeta
- The main on-campus cafeteria located near the center of the university grounds.
- La Cafetería
- The primary on-campus dining hall where students gather between classes.
- la Inge
- Short for 'Ingeniería'; refers to the second stage of studies students enter after completing their TSU degree.
- Los de afuera
- The informal food stalls and small eateries located just outside the main campus gates, popular for cheaper meals.
- Los puestos
- Informal food stalls located just outside the campus gates, popular for cheaper snacks and tacos.
O
- Oxxo
- The ubiquitous convenience store located near the campus entrance, a primary stop for snacks and coffee.
P
- PTC
- Profesor de Tiempo Completo; refers to full-time faculty members who also serve as academic advisors.
R
- Recursar
- The act of retaking an entire course in a later term because the student failed both the regular term and the 'extra' exam.
- Remedial
- A second-chance assessment for students who failed a specific competency or unit during the term.
- Repa
- Short for 'reprobado'; used when a student fails a subject.
S
- SIAAUTT
- The digital administrative system used by students to manage grades, schedules, and enrollment.
- SITO
- Sistema de Información Tecnológica Orientada; the primary digital platform for all student administrative tasks.
T
- Tijuayork
- A common slang nickname for Tijuana used by students to refer to the city's busy, metropolitan nature.
- Tortas La Reyna
- A popular nearby sandwich shop frequently visited by students for quick lunches.
- TSI
- Técnico Superior Universitario; the first degree level (Associate's equivalent) earned after six terms of study.
- TSU
- Técnico Superior Universitario; the initial two-year degree level all students must complete before pursuing a full Engineering degree.
U
- UTT
- Universidad Tecnológica de Tijuana; the university's common abbreviation.
W
- Wong Wa
- A local Chinese food restaurant near the campus entrance often used as a landmark for meeting up.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 70/30
- The university's core educational model: 70% practical hands-on training and 30% theoretical classroom learning.
- Auditorio Rodrigo Valles Hernández
- The university's primary auditorium used for ceremonies, conferences, and robotics competitions.
- Baja Temporal
- The formal process of taking a leave of absence for a term without losing student status.
- Biblioteca
- The central campus library and study facility.
- cafeter_a_utt
- Cafetería UTT
- Calafia
- A local term for the microbuses or vans that provide public transportation to and from the university.
- Credencial
- The official student ID card required for campus entry, library services, and laboratory access.
- Curso Propedéutico
- A mandatory preparatory course for incoming freshmen held before the start of the first trimester.
- Docencia
- The general term for classroom buildings, typically numbered 1 through 4 (e.g., Docencia 1).
- Docencia 1-6
- The primary classroom buildings, numbered sequentially; Docencia 6 is the newest facility housing labs and audiovisual rooms.
- Edificio A
- The main administrative building which also houses various classrooms.
- Edificio A-L
- The classroom blocks designated by letters where the majority of academic lectures are held.
- Edificio de Docencia
- The general classroom buildings, typically designated by letters (e.g., Edificio A, Edificio B).
- Edificio de Inmersión
- The dedicated building for the BIS (Bilingual) program where an 'English Only' policy is often encouraged.
- El Domo
- The multi-purpose gymnasium and sports complex used for ceremonies and physical education.
- El Refugio
- The neighborhood where the main Tijuana campus is located; students often use it as a landmark for the school.
- Excoba
- The standardized entrance examination required for admission to the university.
- Ficha
- The application voucher or 'token' required to sit for the entrance exam and begin the enrollment process.
- Kardex
- The official academic transcript or record that students must regularly check for grades and credits.
- La Ruta
- Refers to the public transport bus lines (such as 'Verde y Crema' or 'Altisa') that service the El Refugio area where the campus is located.
- Laboratorio de Semiconductores
- A specialized facility for the Microelectronics and Semiconductors program.
- Laboratorios
- Specialized buildings equipped for heavy machinery, electronics, and industrial practices.
- Laboratorios Pesados
- The specialized industrial labs building containing heavy machinery for engineering students.
- Laboratorios y Talleres
- The technical wings where students perform the 70% practical portion of their curriculum.
- Portal de alumnos
- The online system used for checking grades, schedules, and processing re-enrollment.
- Rectoría
- The building housing the university's executive offices and the Rector.
- Reinscripción
- The mandatory process at the end of every four-month term to pay fees and register for the upcoming 'cuatri'.
- Ruta
- The specific public transport line or bus route taken to reach the university (e.g., Ruta Centro-Refugio).
- Ruta UTT
- Specific public transportation routes (buses or 'taxis de ruta') that travel from major hubs like '5 y 10' or 'Centro' to the campus.
- SITO
- The essential online portal used to check grades, download payment formats, and complete re-enrollment.
- SITT
- Sistema Integral de Transporte de Tijuana; the city's rapid bus transit system that serves the university area.
- Tarjetón
- The physical parking permit required for students who drive to campus and use the paid parking lots.
- Taxis de ruta
- The primary mode of public transit for students, specifically the 'Centro-El Refugio' line.
- Transporte Violeta
- A free, women-only public transportation service that includes stops at the UTT campuses.
- Unidad Ensenada
- The satellite campus located in the neighboring city of Ensenada.
- Unidad Florido
- The secondary campus location situated in the El Florido industrial area of Tijuana.
- Vinculación
- The building housing administrative offices focused on internships, job placement, and business relations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Mayo-Agosto 2026 runs May 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 37 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.