Academic calendar
First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester AY 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- Assumptionist
- The formal and self-applied term for a student or alumnus of the University of the Assumption.
C
- CSC
- College Student Council, the representative body for specific academic colleges (e.g., College of Business Administration).
F
- Fiat
- Short for the school motto 'Fiat Mihi Secundum Verbum Tuum', frequently used in student motivational posts and institutional identity.
H
- HS Canteen
- The dining area specifically designated for the Basic Education/High School department students.
J
- JPCS
- Junior Philippine Computer Society, the student organization for IT and Computer Science majors.
- JPIA
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, the professional organization for accountancy students.
M
- Main Canteen
- The central university canteen located near the ground floor of the main building complex.
P
- Pavilion
- An open-air area often used for student breaks and quick snacks near the sports facilities.
T
- The Reg
- Short for 'The Reginian', the official student publication of the university.
U
- UAPSA
- United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary, the organization for architecture students.
- UASS
- University of the Assumption Scholars Society, the organization for academic and athletic scholars.
- Unisite
- Unisite Subdivision, the primary residential area adjacent to the campus where the majority of out-of-town students live in boarding houses.
- USC
- University Student Council, the highest governing student body.
Y
- Yellow and Blue
- The official school colors used to refer to the school spirit or the university's sports teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aquinas Hall
- St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, housing specialized laboratories and classrooms.
- Assessment
- The process of getting your tuition fees calculated and approved at the Finance Office during enrollment.
- caf_maria
- Café Maria
- Clearance
- The mandatory process at the end of each semester where students must get signatures from various departments to prove they have no outstanding obligations.
- Guerrero Hall
- Msgr. Cesar Guerrero Hall, the main administrative and classroom building.
- JPII Hall
- Pope John Paul II Hall, a multi-purpose building often used for seminars and large gatherings.
- Reyes Hall
- Archbishop V. Reyes Hall, primarily housing various academic departments and faculty offices.
- RFID
- The electronic student identification card required for entry through the campus turnstiles.
- Student Portal
- The online management system where students check their grades, enrollment status, and account balances.
- UA Gym
- The Assumption Gymnasium, used for sports events, PE classes, and institutional gatherings.
- university_of_the_assumption_food_court
- University of the Assumption Food Court
- Wash Day
- Designated days (typically Wednesdays) when students are permitted to wear civilian attire or organization shirts instead of the formal uniform.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.