Academic calendar
Semester 1 Sesi 2026/2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 Sesi 2026/2027Relevant now
- Semester 1 Session 2026/2027
Campus language
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A
- Anjung
- Anjung Siswa, the main student hub containing various food stalls and services.
B
- Bas Pink
- The iconic pink-colored campus shuttle buses used by students to navigate the hilly terrain.
C
- Carry Marks
- The internal assessment marks (assignments, quizzes) earned before the final exam.
D
- D'Bayu
- A popular food court area located within the campus vicinity known for diverse local food.
F
- FKSW Cafe
- The cafeteria located within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
J
- JKM
- Jawatankuasa Kebajikan Mahasiswa, the student welfare committee specific to each residential college.
K
- KK
- Kolej Kediaman (Residential College), the general prefix for all on-campus housing.
- KK E
- Kolej Kediaman Excellence, a specific residential college often referred to by its letter.
- KK TF
- Kolej Kediaman Tun Fuad, a residential college named after a prominent Sabahan leader.
- KK TM
- Kolej Kediaman Tun Mustapha, one of the primary residential colleges.
- KK TPAR
- Kolej Kediaman Tun Pengiran Ahmad Raffae, a residential college often abbreviated by its initials.
M
- MPP
- Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar, the Student Representative Council (Student Government).
N
- Non-Res
- Non-Resident students, referring to those living off-campus in areas like Kingfisher or Indah Permai.
O
- ODL
- Online Distance Learning, a term still used to describe virtual or hybrid class sessions.
P
- PALAPES
- Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan, the Reserve Officer Training Unit (ROTC equivalent).
- Pasar Malam UMS
- The night market occasionally held near the campus or residential colleges where students buy cheap street food.
- PKP
- Pusat Kokurikulum dan Pemajuan Pelajar, the center responsible for co-curricular activities.
- Pointer
- The Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
R
- Repeat
- A common term used when a student fails a course and must retake it in a subsequent semester.
S
- SUKSIS
- Kor Sukarelawan Polis Siswa Siswi, the undergraduate police volunteer corps.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chancellery
- The administrative heart of the university, often used as a landmark for the main entrance area.
- d_losun_restaurant
- D'Losun Restaurant
- DKP
- Dewan Kuliah Pusat, the Central Lecture Hall complex where many large undergraduate classes are held.
- E-Hailing
- Refers to using apps like Grab or Maxim, which are essential for students without cars due to the campus size.
- FPEP
- Fakulti Perniagaan, Ekonomi dan Perakaunan, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy building.
- fpps_cafe
- FPPS Cafe
- FPSK
- Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences building.
- Kad Matrik
- The official student identification card required for library access and exam entry.
- PPIB
- Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa, the building for the Centre for Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning.
- Smart2
- The official Learning Management System (LMS) where lecturers upload notes and students submit assignments.
- SMP
- Sistem Maklumat Pelajar, the student information portal used for course registration and checking exam results.
- UMS Peak
- A hiking spot on campus often used for recreational activities and orientation tasks.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 Sesi 2026/2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 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.