Yo, I’m a bit confused about college terms and all that stuff. Like, anyone know how many weeks are typically in a college semester in most colleges? Just trying to get a handle on the possible semester schedules and how it’s different from high school.
Hi there,
No worries, it's quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. College semesters usually last around 15 weeks. This generally includes 14 instructional weeks and one week dedicated to final exams. However, this can slightly vary from college to college.
In contrast to high school, where school schedules usually run for 36 weeks, compounded into 9-week quarters or 18-week semesters, college semesters may feel considerably shorter.
You'll also notice other differences. For example, instead of having the same set of classes every day, colleges mostly run on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday schedules for lectures large class. But you also might have once per week seminars or studio classes that last anywhere from 2-4 hours. While this might seem like a lot, keep in mind they ideally allow for more in-depth and concentrated discussions within the class.
Remember, your college's academic calendar will be your guide. It's crucial to familiarize yourself with this calendar since it will provide you with all the key dates, such as drop/add dates, midterms, spring and winter breaks, etc.
I hope this clears things up a bit!
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