academic year

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of academic year¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

But the industry has been left scrambling again, with only a few months left until the 2025 academic year begins.

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In January this year, he announced that he had extended it for a further 12 months, to cover the 2024-25 academic year.

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The regulator in England, the Office for Students, warned that 40% of universities have predicted a deficit in this academic year.

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Over these two academic years, 82% of pupil referral units and alternative provision settings reported improved attendance in young people mentored as well as improved relationships with peers and teaching staff.

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You can apply for funding up to nine months after the first day of the academic year for your course.

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