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

YEF told the BBC it will be delivered in phases beginning with "early engagement" this school year, before "more intensive support" in the coming academic year.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In a recent email to faculty, Claybaugh said A’s fell to 53.4% in the fall semester from 60.2% in the prior academic year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Department for Education statistics, in the 2024-25 academic year, 6.4% of pupils in England attended independent schools.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Summers will leave at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, with a new title: president emeritus.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 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