Academic Calendar
Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
2022 Spring Semester
| Spring 2022 Semester | |
|---|---|
| Dormitory Application | Jan 18 - 22 |
| Course Registration | Feb 17 - 18 |
| Dormitory Opening | Feb 22 |
| Orientation (Mandatory) | Feb 24 (Online) |
| Semester Begin | Mar 2 |
| Course Change | Mar 2 - 8 |
| Course Drop | Mar 25 - 29 |
| Mid-term Exam | Apr 20 - 26 |
| Final Exam | Jun 16 - 29 |
| End of the Spring Semester | Jun 29 |
| Dormitory Move-out | Jun 30 |
2022 Fall Semester
| Fall 2022 Semester | |
|---|---|
| Dormitory Application | Mid July (Tentative) |
| Course Registration | Aug 17 - 18 |
| Dormitory Opening | Aug 27 |
| Orientation (Mandatory) | Aug 25 (Online) |
| Semester Begin | Sept 1 |
| Course Change | Sept 1 - 7 |
| Course Drop | Sept 26 - 28 |
| Mid-term Exam | Oct 20 - 26 |
| Final Exam | Dec 16 - 29 |
| End of the Fall Semester | Dec 29 |
| Dormitory Move-out | Dec 30 |
The academic schedule for Fall 2022 will be updated during the spring semester.
| Korean National Holidays in 2022 | |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Solar New Year’s Day |
| January 31 - February 2 | Lunar New Year’s Day |
| March 1 | Independence Movement Day |
| March 9 | Presidential Election Day |
| April 12 | 49th Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University |
| May 5 | Children's Day |
| May 8 | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 1 | Local Election Day |
| June 6 | Memorial's Day |
| August 15 | Liberation Day |
| September 9 -11 | 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 (17 weeks)
- Fall semester: Early September to Late-December (17 weeks)
* It is subject to change depending the COVID-19 situation