Academic calendar
Período Letivo 2026/1 runs Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Período Letivo 2026/1Relevant now
- Período Letivo 2026/2
Campus language
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A
- ASDUERJ
- The faculty union, frequently mentioned in the context of campus strikes and labor negotiations.
- Atlética
- Student-led athletic associations that organize sports teams and social parties.
B
- Bandejão
- The subsidized student cafeteria (Restaurante Universitário), known for its low-cost meals.
- Buraco
- The central ground-floor area of the Pavilhão, often used as a landmark for meeting up.
C
- CA
- Centro Acadêmico, a student-run organization representing a specific major or department.
D
- DCE
- Diretório Central dos Estudantes, the primary student government body representing all undergraduates.
Q
- Queijo
- A specific circular architectural feature/meeting point located within the main building's corridors.
R
- Rampas
- The iconic concrete ramps in the Pavilhão that serve as the primary social hubs and meeting spots.
U
- Uerjiano
- A student or alumnus of UERJ, used as a term of pride and identity.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AVA
- Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem, the online Moodle-based platform where professors post course materials.
- Capela
- Capela Ecumênica, a non-denominational chapel on campus used for ceremonies and quiet study.
- Concha
- Concha Acústica Marielle Franco, an outdoor amphitheater used for protests, concerts, and student gatherings.
- Cotas
- The affirmative action quota system; UERJ was the first Brazilian university to implement this, and it is central to campus culture.
- HUPE
- Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, the university's teaching hospital located near the main campus.
- ID UERJ
- The official digital identity and login used to access the university's Wi-Fi and academic systems.
- Pavilhão
- Short for Pavilhão João Lyra Filho, the massive main building at the Maracanã campus where most classes are held.
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- Restaurante Universitário - Campus Maracanã
- restaurante_universit_rio_iprj
- Restaurante Universitário - IPRJ
- RioCard
- The transit card used by students to access the 'Passe Livre' (free student fare) on buses, trains, and the metro.
- SAE
- Serviço de Apoio ao Estudante, the office responsible for student grants, scholarships, and social assistance.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Período Letivo 2026/1 runs Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.