Academic calendar
July to December 2026 Semester runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- July to December 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- January to June 2027 Semester (published opening period only)
Campus language
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A
- ACCA
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; used by students to identify their specific professional track.
- AIESEC
- The local chapter of the international student leadership and exchange organization active on campus.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary on-campus dining facility where students buy meals and snacks.
- The Hostels
- The on-campus student accommodation units located at the main Lusaka campus.
Z
- ZCASians
- A common collective demonym used by students and alumni to refer to the student body.
- ZCASUSU
- ZCAS University Student Union, the official body representing student interests.
- ZICA
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants; frequently used to refer to students enrolled in ZICA professional courses.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Block A
- The main administrative and lecture block housing the university's central offices and several classrooms.
- Block B
- A secondary lecture block containing various classrooms used for both degree and professional courses.
- Block C
- A building dedicated to lecture rooms and faculty offices.
- Clearance
- The mandatory process of proving all fees are paid and requirements met before being allowed to sit for examinations.
- Exam Slip
- The official document students must print from the portal and present to invigilators to enter an exam hall.
- SIS
- Student Information System; the digital platform used for accessing grades, financial statements, and personal records.
- Student Portal
- The online gateway for registration, fee payments, and accessing course materials via Moodle.
- The Auditorium
- The main venue for university events, guest lectures, and large-scale student gatherings.
- The Library
- The central academic resource center and study space for students.
- zcas_cafeteria
- ZCAS Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- July to December 2026 Semester runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 10 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.