Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- Semester 2Semester 2 2027
- Summer Classes
- Abridged SemesterAbridged Semester 2027
Campus language
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D
- Dennis Irvine
- Dennis Irvine Hall of Residence, the primary on-campus housing facility located at the Turkeyen campus.
T
- The Canteen
- The central food court area on campus where students purchase meals and gather between classes.
- The Pond
- A central scenic landmark and gathering spot on the Turkeyen campus, often used as a reference point for meeting up.
- The Walkway
- The main pedestrian path that runs through the center of the Turkeyen campus, connecting the various faculties.
U
- UGBC
- University of Guyana Berbice Campus, the university's second campus located at Tain.
- UGP
- University of Guyana Press, the university's official publishing arm.
- UGSS
- University of Guyana Student Society, the official student government body representing student interests.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ALB
- Arts Lecture Building, a facility primarily used for lectures within the Faculty of Education and Humanities.
- CBJ
- Cheddi Jagan Building, a prominent academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
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- Dennis Irvine Hall Dining Hall
- ELT
- Education Lecture Theatre, a common venue for lectures across multiple disciplines.
- GWLT
- George Walcott Lecture Theatre, the largest lecture hall on the Turkeyen campus used for major classes and events.
- Moodle
- The university's primary Learning Management System (LMS) where lecturers post course materials and assignments.
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- New Building Society Hall Dining Hall
- SEBI
- School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, referring to both the faculty and its dedicated building space.
- SRMS
- Student Records Management System, the essential online portal used by students for course registration, checking grades, and financial records.
- Tain
- The specific location name for the Berbice campus (UGBC).
- The Bus Park
- The designated area where students catch minibuses (public transportation) to and from the campus.
- Turkeyen
- The name of the main university campus located in Greater Georgetown.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 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.