Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- Spring Term 2027
- Special Assessment Period 2027
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- AECLSBE
- The student association specifically for the Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.
- AEEFD
- The student association for the Faculty of Law (Escola de Lisboa da Faculdade de Direito).
- AEFCH
- The student association for the Faculty of Human Sciences (FCH).
- AEUCP
- Associação de Estudantes da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, the general student union.
B
- Bar do Antigo
- The café and social area located in the Edifício Antigo (Old Building).
- Bar do Novo
- The snack bar and café located in the Edifício Novo (New Building/CLSBE).
C
- Caloiro
- A first-year student, typically the subject of Praxe rituals.
- Cantina
- The main student cafeteria located in the basement of the Edifício Antigo.
- CASO
- Católica Solidária, the university's social responsibility and volunteering office.
D
- Doutor
- In the context of Praxe, any student who has completed their first year and is entitled to lead rituals.
P
- Padrinho
- A senior student mentor (Godfather) chosen by a freshman during the initiation process.
- Pátio
- The central outdoor courtyard where students often eat and socialize between classes.
- Praxe
- The traditional academic initiation rituals for incoming freshmen.
R
- RUF
- Residência Universitária Feminina, the on-campus female student residence in Lisbon.
- RUM
- Residência Universitária Masculina, the on-campus male student residence in Lisbon.
T
- Traje
- The traditional black academic suit worn by students during formal events and Praxe.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- arts_bar
- Arts Bar
- bio_bar
- Bio Bar
- canteen
- Canteen
- Cartão UCP
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, printing, and campus payments.
- central_bar
- Central Bar
- Edifício 4
- The building primarily used by the Faculty of Human Sciences (FCH).
- Edifício Antigo
- The original main building on the Lisbon campus, housing Law and Theology.
- Edifício João Paulo II
- The main building housing the Rectorate and the central library (Biblioteca João Paulo II).
- ESCA
- Espaço do Candidato e do Aluno, the central administrative service desk for all student inquiries.
- Moodle
- The primary Learning Management System used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Parque
- The designated (and usually paid) parking areas within the Palma de Cima campus.
- restaurant
- Restaurant
- Secretaria
- The administrative office responsible for official transcripts, enrollments, and certificates.
- Veritati
- The newest, modern building dedicated to the Business School (CLSBE).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 14 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.