Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
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Campus language
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A
- Askarseba
- Acronym for Asrama Kartini Sebelas A, the university's first and historic dormitory located on Jalan Kartini.
- Asrama Notohamidjojo
- The university dormitory located in the Blotongan area, named after the first rector.
- Asramatama
- Commonly used name for the male student dormitory unit.
- Asramatami
- Commonly used name for the female student dormitory unit.
B
- BPMU
- Badan Perwakilan Mahasiswa Universitas; the university-level legislative student body.
C
- Creative Minority
- The university's educational philosophy and a term students use to describe their identity as agents of change.
F
- Fasilitator
- Senior students who serve as mentors and guides for freshmen during the orientation period.
K
- Kafe Rindang
- The iconic multi-purpose student canteen and social hub on the main campus known for community gatherings.
- Kafetaria
- The official university cafeteria providing various local meals for students and staff.
- Kampus Indonesia Mini
- The most famous nickname for UKSW, reflecting its diverse student body from across the Indonesian archipelago.
- Kantin Ratna
- A well-known off-campus student eatery frequented for affordable meals near the campus vicinity.
- KBM
- Kelompok Bakat Minat; student interest and talent groups (similar to clubs or extracurriculars).
L
- LKF
- Lembaga Kemahasiswaan Fakultas; the umbrella term for student organizations at the faculty level.
- LTC Hang Out
- A popular informal dining spot near the Language Training Center, sometimes referred to as 'Warung Jepang'.
M
- Maru
- Short for 'Mahasiswa Baru', the common shorthand for freshmen.
O
- OMB
- Orientasi Mahasiswa Baru; the mandatory orientation program for new students.
S
- Salam Satu Hati
- The official campus greeting and expression of solidarity among the UKSW community.
- Satya Wacana Muda
- A formal and prideful term used to address freshmen and new members of the university community.
- Scientiarum
- The official student press institution of UKSW.
- SMU
- Senat Mahasiswa Universitas; the university-level executive student organization.
- SWDF
- Satya Wacana Debating Forum; the campus debating society.
- SWIAC
- Satya Wacana Iustitia Academic Court; a student organization within the Faculty of Law.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Angkot
- The primary public transit in Salatiga (blue minivans); students use specific routes like No. 2 for the Blotongan campus.
- BU
- Short for Balairung Universitas, the main hall used for graduation ceremonies, OMB, and major events.
- cafetaria_uksw
- Cafetaria UKSW
- FTI Hill
- Refers to the Faculty of Information Technology campus located on a hill in the Blotongan area.
- Gedung GAP
- Gedung Administrasi Pusat; the central administration building housing the Rectorate.
- Gedung GX
- A specific academic building known for housing 'Forest Class' and thematic classrooms.
- Gedung Kartini
- A campus building located on Jalan Kartini, historically significant and used for various academic purposes.
- Kampus III
- Refers to the outlying campus in Blotongan, primarily for the Faculty of Information Technology (FTI).
- kantin_biru_fti_uksw
- Kantin Biru FTI UKSW
- KRS
- Kartu Rencana Studi; the semesterly process of selecting and registering for classes.
- LTC
- Language Training Center; the office responsible for language proficiency requirements and training.
- Rumah Noto
- The historic official residence of the university's first rector, Dr. O. Notohamidjojo.
- Satu Hati
- The integrated university system/motto often used in official communications and logistics.
- SIASAT
- Sistem Informasi Akademik Satya Wacana; the essential online portal for course registration (KRS) and checking grades.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 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.