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For most colleges and universities, the academic
year begins in late August or early September and ends in
May or June. The "semester" system divides the academic
year into two equal terms of approximately 16 weeks each.
For schools on a "quarter" system, the academic
year is divided into three equal terms of approximately 11
weeks each. Usually, there is also a fourth summer quarter.
The "trimester" system has equal terms of approximately
16 weeks each, including a summer term.
Most students take the summer off, and international students
are generally not required to study during the summer. Some
students, however, choose to go to summer school and earn
credits, which may help them complete their degree work more
quickly than is normally required.
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