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

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academic year

Morales announced last year — before the suit was settled — that he was stepping down as president at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

This past academic year, the elementary school added a 25-minute recess block starting from 7:30 a.m., when parents can drop their children off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Many major universities, including UC, have not yet released 2026-27 academic year data on international admissions or enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

But starting this academic year, students who are enrolled less than full time will only be eligible for a proportion of the maximum federal student loan based on their level of enrollment.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Usually, at the beginning of the academic year, the team would be nearing their first game and the school would be focused on them.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam