Academic calendar
Semester II 2026-2027 (1000 Level, Batch 24, Faculty of Science) runs Sep 27, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- ACES
- Association of Computer Engineering Students, the primary student body for the Department of Computer Engineering.
- AIESEC Peradeniya
- The local chapter of the international student organization focused on leadership and exchange.
- Aiya
- A term of respect used for a senior male student.
- Akbar
- Akbar-Nell Hall, a major residence hall for male students, particularly those in the Faculty of Engineering.
- Akka
- A term of respect used for a senior female student.
- Anathaya
- A slang term for a student who is not part of a specific group or feels lost/isolated.
- Arts Canteen
- The primary dining facility for students in the Faculty of Arts.
B
- Bucket
- A tradition where students throw buckets of water on a peer, typically to celebrate a birthday or as part of a 'welcome'.
G
- Gemba
- The 'Frog' canteen (Gemba Canteen) located near the Faculty of Arts, famous for its affordable food and student atmosphere.
- Godaya
- A slang term (often used during ragging) to refer to someone perceived as being from a rural or unsophisticated background.
- GUES
- Geological University Engineering Society, representing students in the field of geology and engineering.
H
- Hilda
- Hilda Obeysekera Hall, one of the oldest and most prominent female residence halls on campus.
J
- James
- James Peiris Hall, a residence hall for male students.
K
- Kuppiya
- A peer-to-peer tutoring session where seniors or knowledgeable students teach a subject to others before exams.
M
- Marrs
- Marrs Hall, a residence hall for male students named after the first Principal of University College Colombo.
P
- PUES
- Peradeniya University Engineering Society, the representative body for all engineering students.
R
- Rama
- Ramanathan Hall, a well-known residence hall for female students.
S
- Sangha
- Sanghamitta Hall, a residence hall for female students located near the Faculty of Arts.
- Science Canteen
- The main dining facility for students in the Faculty of Science.
W
- WUS
- The World University Service canteen, a popular dining spot for students across all faculties.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Gampola-Kandy
- The main public bus route (Route 715 or similar) that passes through the campus, used by students for local transit.
- Gym
- The Department of Physical Education and the main gymnasium facility.
- Health Centre
- The university's medical facility providing free healthcare services to registered students.
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- Hostel Dining Halls
- Lodge
- The Vice Chancellor's Lodge, the official residence of the university's head.
- Main Library
- The central library system, which is one of the largest and oldest academic libraries in Sri Lanka.
- Season
- The discounted monthly transport pass (bus or train) used by students to commute to and from the university.
- Senate
- The Senate Building, the central administrative hub of the university known for its distinctive architecture.
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- Students Centre Cafeteria
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- The Kiosk
- Wala
- The Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre, an iconic amphitheater used for plays and cultural events.
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- WUS Canteen (World University Service)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester II 2026-2027 (1000 Level, Batch 24, Faculty of Science) runs Sep 27, 2026 – Feb 6, 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.