Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026/2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026/2027Relevant now
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- Semester 3 2026/2027
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- ARTISUKMA
- The cultural and arts center that manages student performing arts groups.
C
- Carry Marks
- The internal assessment marks (assignments, quizzes, midterms) earned before the final examination.
D
- Danau
- Refers to the Danau Golf Club restaurant, often used by students for more formal meals or special occasions.
J
- JAKSA
- Jawatankuasa Kebajikan Siswa/Siswi, the student executive committee responsible for welfare within each residential college.
K
- Kafe KKM
- The cafeteria located within Kolej Keris Mas, popular for its variety and size.
- KBH
- Kolej Burhanuddin Helmi, a residential college often associated with its central location.
- KKM
- Kolej Keris Mas, the largest residential college on the Bangi campus.
- KPZ
- Kolej Pendeta Za'ba, a residential college known for its proximity to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- KTSN
- Kolej Tun Syed Nasir, the residential college located at the Kuala Lumpur branch campus.
- KUO
- Kolej Ungku Omar, one of the older residential colleges on campus.
M
- Malam Kebudayaan
- Cultural nights organized by colleges, often shortened to 'MK' in student circles.
- MPP
- Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar, the Student Representative Council that acts as the main student governing body.
P
- PMUKM
- Persatuan Mahasiswa Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the general student union body.
- Pointer
- A student's Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
- Pusanika
- The main student service center which houses the primary food court and various vendors.
R
- Repeat
- The act of retaking a failed course in a subsequent semester.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bas Zon
- The internal campus shuttle bus system, divided into specific color-coded zones (e.g., Zon 1, Zon 6).
- dataran_makan_fssk
- Dataran Makan @ FSSK
- DECTAR
- Dewan Canselor Tun Abdul Razak, the university's massive Great Hall used for convocations and major events.
- FEP
- Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, the Faculty of Economics and Management.
- FKAB
- Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
- FST
- Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, the Faculty of Science and Technology building complex.
- Kad Matrik
- The official student identification card required for library access, exams, and campus services.
- kuali_cafe_ukm
- Kuali Cafe@UKM
- PTSL
- Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang, the main university library.
- pusanika_ukm
- PUSANIKA UKM
- SMP
- Sistem Maklumat Pelajar, the student information portal used for course registration and checking results.
- UKM-Folio
- The official Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online submissions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026/2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 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.