academic year

American  

noun

1. the customary annual period of instruction at a college, university, etc., running approximately from September to June.

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Etymology

Origin of academic year

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Data recorded in health and safety systems by academic year was provided by 25 out of Scotland's 32 local authorities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The founders have been vindicated, as the program has since been in high student demand, with nearly 1,000 students now taking classes at SCiLL, up from 85 in the fall of the 2024 academic year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In this academic year alone, interscholastic officials have recorded 7,028 athletic transfers, up from 5,688 last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The official start of the next academic year would remain 31 August, he said, but said two weeks of "strengthening" learning would take place leading up to that date so students did not fall behind.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

However, we are sorry to inform you that due to funding restrictions, we are unable to continue your financial aid for the 1981—1982 academic year.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng