academic years

Semesters and trimesters

Academic years are the annual periods during which schools and universities hold classes, typically running from late summer or early fall through late spring.

The academic year divides into terms—semesters, trimesters, or quarters depending on the institution.

She took a gap year before starting her academic year at college.

The plural often refers to multiple consecutive years of study: He spent four academic years earning his degree.

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