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The semester system

The calendar year is divided into three academic terms (semesters) of approximately 15 weeks.

Each semester is a unit with its own registration and final examinations.

In many programs, students may enter at the beginning of any semester and attend one, two, or three semesters, as they wish, within a calendar year.

  • Semester I - Winter: January to April or May
  • Semester II - Summer: varied lengths, usually May to August
  • Semester III - Fall: September to December
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