Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- Cité 2000 lits
- A common reference to one of the large-capacity housing units within the Soumâa campus complex.
- Cité Ouled Yaïch
- The residential area specifically serving medical and pharmacy students near the Ouled Yaïch hospital site.
- Cité Soumâa
- The primary residential complex located within the main campus site.
- Cous
- The yellow university buses that provide free transportation for students between the campus and various residential areas.
- Crédit
- The system where a student passes to the next year despite failing a module, 'carrying' the debt to the next level.
- CS
- Club Scientifique; a general term for various student-led academic interest clubs like CS-Technology.
L
- L'Affichage
- The physical posting of grades on department walls, a high-stress moment for students.
- Le Ticket
- The physical or digital coupon required to access subsidized meals at the Restau U.
M
- Moyenne
- The GPA or average score required to pass a semester (usually 10/20).
O
- ONOU
- Office National des Œuvres Universitaires; the administrative body managing dorms, transport, and dining services.
R
- Rattrapage
- The dreaded makeup exam period for students who did not pass their initial finals.
- Restau U
- Short for 'Restaurant Universitaire,' the main campus cafeteria where students eat using meal tickets.
V
- VDP
- Voice of the People/Student; often used in the context of student advocacy and representation groups on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Amphi Ibn El Haitem
- The central and largest lecture hall in the Faculty of Technology, often used for major events.
- Bloc
- Lettered or numbered blocks within faculties (e.g., Bloc A) designating specific department offices or labs.
- Carte d'étudiant
- The essential student ID card used for entrance, exams, and getting meal tickets.
- Dossier de bourse
- The administrative file students must submit annually to receive their state scholarship (bourse).
- Fac de Médecine
- The satellite campus located at Ouled Yaïch dedicated to medical studies.
- Pavillon
- Numbered classroom buildings (e.g., Pavillon 1, Pavillon 2) used for tutorials and smaller lectures.
- Quitus
- A clearance certificate showing a student has no outstanding debts to the library or dorms, required for graduation.
- restaurant_universitaire_de_soumaa
- Restaurant Universitaire de Soumaa
- Soumâa
- The name of the main university site/campus housing the majority of technical and science faculties.
- Transfert
- The formal administrative process for changing majors or universities, usually strictly timed at the start of the year.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 10 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.