Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 7-Eleven
- The convenience store near the main entrance that serves as a primary landmark and quick-stop for snacks.
A
- Altas
- The official moniker for Perpetual Help students and the name of the university's sports teams.
- Apartment
- Refers to the various multi-room rentals along Molino Road used by students from distant provinces.
B
- Boarding House
- The general term for off-campus student housing located in the residential areas surrounding the Molino campus.
C
- Canteen
- The official on-campus food court located within the main building complex.
- CAS
- College of Arts and Sciences.
- CBA
- College of Business Administration; the student organization for business and accountancy majors.
- CBHC
- Character Building is the Heart of the Curriculum; a core university slogan and a mandatory subject for all students.
- CCJE
- College of Criminal Justice Education; the student organization for Criminology students.
- Character Building
- A reference to the school motto 'Character Building is Nation Building,' often used ironically by students when following strict discipline rules.
- CHM
- College of Hospitality Management.
- CIHM
- College of International Hospitality Management.
- CIHM Canteen
- The dining area located near or within the College of International Hospitality Management building.
- CITE
- College of Information Technology and Education; the student body representing IT and Education majors.
- CNAHS
- College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences; the organization for nursing and medical-related majors.
- CSC
- College Student Council; the student leadership specific to individual departments (e.g., CBA CSC).
J
- Jollibee Molino
- A primary landmark and popular meeting/dining spot for students located near the campus intersection.
- JPIA
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants; the local chapter for accountancy students.
K
- Kanto
- The area just outside the campus gates where affordable street food and small eateries (carinderias) are located.
M
- Main Canteen
- The primary cafeteria located within the campus grounds providing affordable meals.
- Molino
- The shorthand used to distinguish this specific campus from the Las Piñas or Calamba branches.
O
- Outside
- A general term for the various food stalls and eateries located immediately across the campus gates along Molino Road.
P
- Pag-asa
- The commercial area and shell station outside the campus where students go for fast food and variety stores.
- Perp Dorm
- The on-campus or university-affiliated housing facility for students, primarily used by medical and international students.
- Perpetual Village
- The residential subdivision immediately adjacent to the campus where the majority of out-of-town students rent rooms or bedspaces.
- Perpetualite
- The formal term for a student or graduate of the University of Perpetual Help.
- Perps
- The most common shorthand used by students to refer to the university itself.
- Primarosa
- Villa de Primarosa, a nearby housing area frequently used by students for off-campus boarding.
- PSITS
- Philippine Society of Information Technology Students; the organization for IT and Computer Science majors.
S
- Sa labas
- Literally 'outside'; refers to eating at the food stalls, carinderias, or fast food chains located just outside the campus gates.
- SM
- SM City Molino, the large shopping mall located directly across or within walking distance where students eat during long breaks.
- Soldiers
- Soldiers Hills IV, the residential subdivision immediately adjacent to the campus where many students rent rooms.
- Sommo
- SOMO - A Vista Mall, a nearby lifestyle center frequently visited by students for food and coffee.
- Springville
- A nearby residential area frequently used by students for off-campus housing due to its proximity to the Molino gate.
- SSC
- Supreme Student Council; the highest student governing body on the Molino campus.
T
- The Dorm
- The on-campus housing facility located within the Molino campus grounds.
V
- Vista
- Vista Mall Daang Hari/Molino, a nearby commercial center used as an alternative dining and hangout spot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alfonso
- The Alfonso Building, which contains various classrooms and college-specific laboratories.
- Alfonso Building
- A major academic building housing specialized laboratories and college-specific classrooms.
- Annex
- The secondary building used for additional laboratory rooms and specialized classes.
- CIHM Building
- The dedicated building for the College of International Hospitality Management, featuring kitchen labs.
- Gate 1
- The main entrance of the campus along Molino Road, typically used by pedestrians and commuters.
- Gym
- The multi-purpose gymnasium used for PE classes, sports fests, and institutional events.
- Hospital
- Refers to the University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center located adjacent to the campus.
- Main
- The primary administrative building housing the registrar and major offices.
- Main Building
- The primary academic structure housing the administrative offices and various college classrooms.
- Medical Center
- The University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center - Molino, where health-allied students often have rotations.
- Molino Road
- The main traffic artery outside the campus; students must navigate this for jeepney and UV Express commutes.
- molino_campus_canteen
- Molino Campus Canteen
- Portal
- The UPHSD Student Portal used for viewing grades, schedules, and processing enrollment.
- RFID
- The electronic identification card system used for tapping in at the campus gates for attendance and security.
- Student Portal
- The online management system where students check their official grades, schedules, and accounts.
- Tamayo
- The Tamayo Building, named after the university founders, typically housing medical and health-related facilities.
- Tamayo Hall
- The campus auditorium and multi-purpose hall used for seminars, graduations, and large events.
- Uniform
- Refers to the university's strict dress code policy which is checked daily at the campus entrance.
- Uniform Check
- The strict inspection of the prescribed school uniform and grooming standards conducted by security at the gates.
- Yellow and Blue
- The official school colors, often used to refer to the required school uniform or school spirit events.
- Yellow Card
- The student clearance or examination permit card that must be presented during prelims, midterms, and finals.
- Yellow Jeep
- The common public transport (Molino-Paliparan route) that passes directly in front of the campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 approved campus terms and 22 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.