summer term

Hot-weather school session

Summer term is an academic session held during summer months, typically shorter than fall or spring terms.

Universities and schools offer summer terms for students who want to accelerate their studies, make up credits, or take lighter course loads: She's taking organic chemistry over the summer term.

Also called summer session.

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