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Academic Calendar

Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students

2023 Spring Semester
2020 Spring Semester
Spring 2023 Semester
Dormitory Application Jan 14 - 31
Course Registration Feb 23- 24
Dormitory Opening Feb 22
Orientation (Mandatory)
Feb 27
Semester Begin Mar 2
Course Change Mar 2 - 8
Course Drop Mar 27 - 29
Mid-term Exam Apr 20 - 26
Final Exam Jun 15 - 21
End of the Spring Semester Jun 21
Dormitory Move-out Jun 22
2022 Fall Semester
table for Fall 2020 Semester
Fall 2023 Semester
Dormitory Application Mid July (Tentative)
Course Registration Aug 18 - 19
Dormitory Opening Aug 24 (Tentative)
Orientation (Mandatory) Aug 27
Semester Begin Sept 1
Course Change Sept 1 - 7
Course Drop Sept 25 - 27 
Mid-term Exam Oct 20 - 26
Final Exam Dec 15 - 21
End of the Fall Semester Dec 21
Dormitory Move-out Dec 22

The academic schedule for Fall 2023 will be updated during the spring semester.

table for Korean National Holidays in 2020
Korean National Holidays in 2023
January 1 Solar New Year’s Day
January 21 - 24 Lunar New Year’s Day
March 1 Independence Movement Day
April 12 50th Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University
May 5
Children's Day
May 27
Buddha's Birthday
June 6
Memorial's Day
August 15
Liberation Day
September 28 -30
Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day)
October 3
National Foundation Day
October 9
Hangul Proclamation Day
December 25
Christmas

Academic Year

Ajou University's academic year consists of two semesters. Generally, each semester consists of 16 weeks. The Spring semester usually starts at the beginning of March and ends in the middle of June. The Fall semester usually starts at the beginning of September and ends in the middle of December. Exchange students are advised to arrive in Korea on the dormitory opening day.

  • Spring semester: Early March to Late June (16weeks)
  • Fall semester: Early September to Late December (16 weeks)

* It is subject to change depending the COVID-19 situation