academic year
noun
: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June
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But that figure has fallen since—by a quarter, to 277,000, in the 2023–24 academic year.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Depression symptoms have decreased each of the past two academic years.
—Jeffrey A. Hayes, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Under the new policy, Superintendent Alex Marrero must wait until the 2029-30 academic year to propose more school closures.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
One recently admitted student for the coming academic year, who is from Shanghai, will need to get a visa.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Depression symptoms have decreased each of the past two academic years.
—Jeffrey A. Hayes, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Under the new policy, Superintendent Alex Marrero must wait until the 2029-30 academic year to propose more school closures.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
One recently admitted student for the coming academic year, who is from Shanghai, will need to get a visa.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
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“Academic year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academic%20year. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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