Semester

/səˈmɛstər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A half-year term in a school or college, typically lasting 15 to 18 weeks.

I can’t believe it’s the end of the semester already; time flies when you’re studying.

One of two divisions of an academic year.

During the fall semester, I enrolled in three challenging courses.

A specific period of academic instruction, usually focused on a specific set of subjects.

At the beginning of each semester, I review my goals and plan my study schedule.

The duration of an academic term in which courses are taught and evaluated.

Our school operates on a semester system, with grades released at the end of each semester.

From the Latin 'semestre', from 'sex' (six) and 'mensis' (month).

spring semester:

The semester that typically begins in January and ends in May.

fall semester:

The semester that typically begins in August or September and ends in December.

semester system:

An academic system divided into two parts, usually used in universities.

Sem

I'm almost done with my last sem!

Midterms

I have so many midterms this semester, it's crazy!