What academic term is relevant at University of the Philippines Visayas?

First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs from August 10, 2026 through January 7, 2027.

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

The guide includes 16 approved campus terms and 11 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the University of the Philippines Visayas guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 16 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the University of the Philippines Visayas student guide information come from?

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

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Student guide · First Semester AY 2026-2027

The semester, explained for University of the Philippines Visayas

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: First Semester AY 2026-2027
Campus terms: 16
Local details: 11

Academic calendar

First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries

Aug 10Jan 7, 2027
First Semester AY 2026-2027Relevant now
Sep 5Jan 3, 2027
First Trimester AY 2026-2027
Jan 7May 4, 2027
Second Trimester AY 2026-2027
May 8Aug 25, 2027
Third Trimester AY 2026-2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

G

Gumamela: Balay Gumamela, a residence hall on the Miagao campus.

I

Infante: The cluster of food stalls and eateries located just outside the Miagao campus main gate.
Iska: The female term for 'Iskolar ng Bayan'.
Isko: The gender-neutral or male term for 'Iskolar ng Bayan' (Student of the People).

K

Kanaway: Balay Kanaway, a residence hall primarily for female students.

L

Lampirong: Balay Lampirong, a residence hall on the Miagao campus.

M

Madya-as: Balay Madya-as, a residence hall primarily for male students.

N

New Caf: The newer cafeteria building located near the dormitories in Miagao.

O

Oble: The Oblation statue, the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines.
OME: Organization of Management Educators, the student council for the College of Management.

P

Pahinungod: The university's volunteer service program and the office that manages it.

S

SAMASKOM: Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon, the organization for Communication students.

T

TC: The Training Center cafeteria, a common dining spot for students and faculty.
Tigbatic: The tricycle terminal system within the Miagao campus, essential for hilly terrain transport.

U

USC: University Student Council, the highest student governing body.

V

VJR: Valiant-Just-Reliable, referring to the Scintilla Juris Fraternity and Stella Juris Sorority.

Places and practicalities

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

11 details

CAS: College of Arts and Sciences building, the central academic hub in Miagao.
CFOS: College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences complex.
common_dining_hall_cdh: Common Dining Hall (CDH)
CRS: Computerized Registration System, the portal for enrollment, enlistment, and viewing grades.
GAB: General Academic Building, housing various classrooms and offices.
Miagao Jeep: The public utility jeepneys that travel the 1-hour route between Iloilo City and the Miagao campus.
MILC: Multimedia Instructional Learning Center, used for film screenings and seminars.
SLAS: Student Learning Assistance System, the online application portal for scholarships and financial aid.
SOTECH: School of Technology building.
UPV ID: The official university identification card required for entry to buildings and library services.
upv_cub_canteen: UPV CUB Canteen

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What academic term is relevant now?: First Semester AY 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 16 approved campus terms and 11 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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Life in Miagao for University of the Philippines Visayas Students

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

Timezone

Asia/Manila

City Transportation

Public Transit

Provincial buses, Shared vans

Nearest Airports

Iloilo International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Type I tropical climate; dry season from November to April and wet season from May to October

Campus News

Latest updates from University of the Philippines Visayas

Dog poisonings return to UPV; University probes repeat attacks

The UPV administration has launched an investigation into suspected dog poisonings on the Miagao campus after a repeat of incidents from the previous year.

Aug 24, 2026

UP Visayas chancellor nominees tackle campus concerns in Tapatan 2026

Nominees Clement C. Camposano and Joefe B. Santarita faced the university community to discuss concerns including faculty tenure and the new campus loop.

Sep 16, 2026

Precautionary measures as haze reaches Miagao, Iloilo

UP Visayas advised constituents to wear face masks and minimize outdoor activities as haze from Indonesian fires reached the Miagao campus.

Sep 1, 2026

Precautionary measures advised due to haze reaching Miagao; constituents urged to wear masks outdoors.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of the Philippines Visayas

New Frontiers in Materials Science: Discover Matter and Matter & Light Webinar

October 8, 2026

Online via webinar

A free webinar featuring Dr. Yan Li of Elsevier, discussing new frontiers in materials science.

14th International Fisheries Symposium (IFS 2026)

October 12, 2026

Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), Iloilo City

A major international symposium organized by UP Visayas focusing on fisheries and ocean sciences.

Usapang Guro, Usapang Turo: Episode 1 - Faculty Well-being

October 12, 2026

Online / Miagao Campus

A Teachers' Month webinar series focusing on faculty well-being and sustainable teaching practices.

Midsemester Deadline (AY 2026-2027)

October 13, 2026

Miagao Campus

The academic deadline for the midsemester period according to the university calendar.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of the Philippines Visayas

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Balay Apitong (Graduate Hall)

Balay Gumamela

Balay Ilonggo

Balay Kanlaon (Hall II)

Balay Lampirong (Hall I)

Balay Madyaas

Balay Miagos

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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