Academic calendar
Second Semester 2026-2027 runs Jan 5, 2027 – Jul 7, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026-2027
- Second Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- Canteen
- The main food service area located within the campus premises.
- CHSS-SC
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences Student Council.
- CSM-SC
- College of Science and Mathematics Student Council.
E
- EBL
- Elias B. Lopez Hall, the primary on-campus student dormitory.
K
- Koro
- Koro Kantahanay, the official university chorale of UP Mindanao.
M
- Mintal
- The neighboring commercial district where students go for food and supplies due to the campus's secluded location.
O
- Oble
- The Oblation, the iconic statue and symbol of the University of the Philippines found on campus.
S
- SOM-SC
- School of Management Student Council.
U
- UPMin
- The common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the University of the Philippines Mindanao.
- USC
- University Student Council, the highest student representative body in the university.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin
- The Administration Building, which houses the central offices and the Chancellor's office.
- Atrium
- The central open space within the Administration Building often used for events.
- CHSS
- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences building.
- CSM
- The College of Science and Mathematics building.
- HKC
- The Human Kinetics Center, the facility used for physical education and sports events.
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- Kanluran Food Court (KFC)
- manang_lydia_s_canteen
- Manang Lydia's Canteen
- Mintal Jeep
- The primary public utility vehicle used to commute between the campus and Davao City proper.
- PEHA
- Pre-Enrollment Health Assessment, a mandatory medical clearance process for incoming students.
- SAIS
- Student Academic Information System, the online portal used for enrollment, viewing grades, and academic records.
- SOM
- The School of Management building.
- UPMin Shuttle
- The internal transport service provided to move students between the various college buildings and the dorm.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Semester 2026-2027 runs Jan 5, 2027 – Jul 7, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.