What academic term is relevant at University of the Cordilleras?

1st Trimester, School Year 2026-2027 runs from May 12, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the University of the Cordilleras student guide?

The guide includes 13 approved campus terms and 7 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the University of the Cordilleras guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 13 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the University of the Cordilleras student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

University of the CordillerasStudent Guide

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Baguio, Benguet

18K+ students

@uc-bcf.edu.ph

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Student guide · 1st Trimester, School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for University of the Cordilleras

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: 1st Trimester, School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 13
Local details: 7

Academic calendar

1st Trimester, School Year 2026-2027 runs May 12, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

1 entries

May 12Apr 30, 2027
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Campus language

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13 terms

C

CAS: College of Arts and Sciences.
CBA: College of Business Administration.
CCJE: College of Criminal Justice Education; one of the university's most prominent and high-performing departments.
CHMT: College of Hospitality Management and Tourism.
CIT: College of Information Technology.
CTE: College of Teacher Education.

F

Food Court: The designated area within the university buildings where various food stalls are located.

G

Gov Pack: Shorthand for Governor Pack Road, the main street where the university is situated and a common meeting point.
Green and White: The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or the student body collectively.

S

SBO: Student Body Organization; the highest governing student body at the university.
SM: Refers to SM City Baguio, the shopping mall immediately adjacent to the campus where students frequently eat lunch.

U

UC Canteen: The primary on-campus cafeteria located within the main building complex.
UCian: The standard term for a student or alumnus of the University of the Cordilleras.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details

Enrollment: The multi-step process of registration which is a major topic of student discussion at the start of each trimester.
Legarda Campus: The secondary campus site located along Legarda Road, typically housing specific colleges or laboratory facilities.
Main Building: The primary multi-story structure located on Governor Pack Road housing most administrative offices and classrooms.
Nursing Building: The specific wing or area dedicated to the College of Nursing facilities.
RFID: The student identification card equipped with Radio Frequency Identification used for automated campus entry and attendance tracking.
UC Portal: The online student management system used for checking grades, schedules, and official announcements.
Uniform: Refers to the university's prescribed dress code; UC maintains specific days and styles for student uniforms depending on the college.

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What academic term is relevant now?: 1st Trimester, School Year 2026-2027 runs May 12, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 13 approved campus terms and 7 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.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Baguio for University of the Cordilleras Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Baguio.

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Median Rent

$350

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

60,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

Jeepney routes, Taxicabs, Intercity buses

Nearest Airports

Loakan Airport (domestic)

Climate Averages

Climate

Subtropical highland

Avg Annual Temp

65°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

UC Main Campus Motorcycle Parking

other • 50 slots

Minimal fee for motorcycle parking.

UC Main Campus Bicycle Parking

other • 7 slots

Free bicycle parking to promote sustainable commuting.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of the Cordilleras

Computer Science students win first place in regional research congress

Three students from the UC College of Information and Computer Science secured first place at the 9th Regional Student Research Congress held at Kalinga State University.

Oct 15, 2026

UC conducts hands-on writeshop on ODeL materials

The University conducted a writeshop on developing engaging and quality-assured Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) materials to advance flexible education.

Oct 13, 2026

UC recognized with 500th Scopus Research Award

The University was honored by GHF University Excellence for achieving its 500th Scopus research publication milestone.

Oct 7, 2026

Face-to-face classes and work suspended due to Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) effects.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of the Cordilleras

Barangay Assembly Day (October Session)

October 25, 2026

Various Campus Venues/Local Barangays

Pursuant to Section 397 of RA 7160, local assemblies often involving university participation for community governance occur on Saturdays or Sundays in October.

Impact Discovery Philippines 2026: Train-the-Coach

November 4, 2026

University of the Cordilleras

A 3-day phase of the Impact Week program where international and local participants are trained as Design Thinking Coaches to help guide students in creating community-driven solutions.

Impact Discovery Philippines 2026: IW Challenge

November 9, 2026

University of the Cordilleras

The main phase of Impact Week where trained coaches and students collaborate on innovative, intercultural, and community-focused entrepreneurial projects.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of the Cordilleras

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Goshen Land

Megatower Residences

MRC Residences

Rex Hall

Royal Residences

Tam Apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@uc-bcf.edu.ph

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