Academic calendar
First Term 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Term 2026Relevant now
- Second Term 2027
- Special Term 2027
Campus language
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A
- Angkong
- A legendary budget-friendly dimsum spot located just outside the Dapitan gate, famous among students for its siomai.
B
- Bacc Mass
- Baccalaureate Mass, the traditional final mass for graduating students held at the Grandstand.
C
- Carpark
- The multi-deck parking building that houses a major food court, the UST Store, and various fast-food chains.
- CB
- The Central Board, composed of the presidents of all local college student councils.
- CSC
- Central Student Council, the highest student governing body in the university.
D
- Dapitan side
- Refers to the numerous private dormitories and apartments located along Dapitan Street, behind the campus.
- Dimsum
- Short for Dimsum Treats, a popular and affordable Chinese food stall located near the P. Noval and Dapitan areas.
- Domus
- Domus Mariae, the only official on-campus residential facility for students.
L
- Lacson side
- Refers to the dormitories located along A.H. Lacson Avenue, near the UST Hospital.
- Lovelife
- A specific food stall in the Carpark known for its affordable home-cooked style meals.
N
- Noval side
- Refers to the residential area and dorms located along P. Noval Street, popular for its proximity to the library and food spots.
P
- Paskuhan
- The university's massive annual Christmas celebration, featuring a concert, fair, and fireworks display.
Q
- Q-Pav Food Court
- The dining area located within the Quadricentennial Pavilion (sports complex).
S
- Salinggawi
- The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the university's premier dance group.
- SOCC
- Student Organizations Coordinating Council, the body that oversees all recognized campus organizations.
T
- Thomasian
- The official term for a student or alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas.
- Tiger
- The official mascot of UST; also used to refer to the university's athletes (Growling Tigers).
- Tiger's Den
- A student lounge and dining area located in the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
- TOMCAT
- Tomasian Cable Television, the official university-wide media organization.
U
- UST Ghost Stories
- A collection of urban legends regarding hauntings in the centuries-old Main Building and hospital.
V
- Varsi
- The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Santo Tomas.
Y
- Yellow Day
- Designated days when students are encouraged to wear yellow to show school spirit, especially during UAAP season.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Albertus
- Albertus Magnus Building, which houses the College of Education and the Conservatory of Music.
- Arch
- The Arch of the Centuries; tradition dictates freshmen walk through it entering the campus and graduates walk through it leaving.
- Beato
- Beato Angelico Building, the home of the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts and Design.
- BGPOP
- Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building, which houses the Alumni Center and the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
- Lover's Lane
- The walkway beside the Benavides Garden, often used by students for studying or relaxing between classes.
- Main Bldg
- The iconic UST Main Building, which houses the Faculty of Civil Law, Faculty of Pharmacy, and the College of Science.
- MyUSTe
- The official student portal used for viewing grades, class schedules, and managing enrollment.
- Q-Pav
- The Quadricentennial Pavilion, the university's multi-purpose sports complex and gym.
- Roque
- Roque Ruaño Building, the home of the Faculty of Engineering.
- St. Raymund's
- St. Raymund de Peñafort Building, housing the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the College of Commerce.
- Step 1 to 5
- The sequential process of enrollment, from advising to payment, often discussed during the start of the semester.
- ThOMedSS
- Thomasian Online Medical Services and Support, the portal for health declarations and medical appointments.
- Tiger Radio
- The official campus radio station that broadcasts announcements and music across the university.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Term 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 13 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.