academic year

noun

: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June

Examples of academic year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But 640 qualified applicants were turned away from the school’s nursing program in the last academic year because of a lack of capacity, according to college data. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The school welcomed 3,218 students to its campus this academic year, the highest ever in its 165-year history and surpassing last year’s record of 3,179 students, officials said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

To that end, roughly three-quarters, or 74%, of students and their families submitted the FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year, up from the previous cycle, according to Sallie’s recent How America Pays for College report. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The university estimates a total in-state cost of $26,295 for a full academic year. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for academic year

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir