Academic calendar
Semester Ganjil 2026/2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester Ganjil 2026/2027Relevant now
- Academic Year 2026-2027
- Semester Genap 2026/2027
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- Asrama
- General term for the student dormitories provided by the university for specific scholarship recipients or international students.
B
- BEM
- Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa; the Student Executive Board at the university or faculty level.
F
- Foodcourt
- The modern dining area within the campus facilities often used for student hangouts.
I
- IMM
- Ikatan Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah; the primary religious and social student organization found in every faculty (e.g., IMM FIK, IMM FAMSI).
K
- Kantin UMKT
- The main campus cafeteria located within the university complex.
- Kos
- The most common student accommodation consisting of private boarding houses located in the areas surrounding Kampus 1, such as Jl. Juanda.
M
- MAPALA
- Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam; the student group focused on outdoor activities, hiking, and environmental conservation.
- Menyala
- A slang term used to describe something impressive, high-quality, or trending on campus (e.g., 'Gedung F menyala').
- MESA
- Muhammadiyah English Student Association; the student organization dedicated to English language development and competitions.
- Millenials Muda
- The common moniker for UMKT students, often used in campus branding and student social media interactions.
P
- Paperless
- Shorthand for the university's official 'IT-Based Paperless University' motto, used by students to refer to the digital-heavy submission and learning process.
R
- Ruko
- Refers to the 'Rumah Toko' (shophouses) located just outside the campus gates on Jl. Juanda where students gather for more diverse food options and coffee.
U
- UKM BEC
- Bahana Enggang Choir; the official university student choir group.
- UKM HW
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa Hizbul Wathan; the Muhammadiyah-affiliated scouting organization on campus.
- UKM TS
- Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa Tapak Suci; the traditional Pencak Silat martial arts club of the university.
V
- Vintage
- Student slang used to describe classrooms or facilities that have an older architectural style or furniture compared to the newer digital rooms.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Auditorium
- The large hall used for formal ceremonies, seminars, and student graduations.
- Gedung E
- One of the older classroom blocks where students occasionally refer to the interior style as 'vintage'.
- Gedung F
- A popular classroom building known among students for its modern facilities and 'menyala' (vibrant) atmosphere.
- Gedung G
- A classroom building frequently described by students as being exceptionally cold due to its strong air conditioning.
- Kampus 1
- The main university campus located on Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 15, Samarinda.
- kantin_umkt
- Kantin UMKT
- KRS
- Kartu Rencana Studi; the mandatory digital study plan that students must fill out via SIKAD before every semester starts.
- Open Learning
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) platform used for MOOCs, assignments, and digital course materials.
- SIKAD
- Sistem Informasi Akademik; the web portal used for checking grades, academic records, and managing student data.
- Silarium
- The digital library management system and repository used by students to access academic journals and publications.
- Smart TV
- The standard classroom display technology used in place of traditional whiteboards throughout the campus.
- SSO Account
- The Single Sign-On account provided by the IT unit, distinct from SIKAD, used to access the university's integrated digital services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester Ganjil 2026/2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 12 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.