academic year
noun
: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June
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All the briefs are in, and the new academic year for universities nears, which means the time is right for a decision.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
Ma was named teacher of the year for the 2022-23 academic year by the San Diego County Office of Education.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The university had 2,598 students at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, according to its website.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Most have a three-year master’s degree, often from a program that runs about 27 months or three academic years, according to years and includes three years of healthcare training, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
Ma was named teacher of the year for the 2022-23 academic year by the San Diego County Office of Education.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The university had 2,598 students at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, according to its website.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Most have a three-year master’s degree, often from a program that runs about 27 months or three academic years, according to years and includes three years of healthcare training, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Academic year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academic%20year. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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