Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
2021 Spring Semester
2020 Spring Semester
Spring 2021 Semester |
Dormitory Application |
Jan 18 - 22 |
Course Registration |
Feb 9 - 10 |
Dormitory Opening |
Feb 23 |
Orientation (Mandatory)
| Feb 25 (Online) |
Semester Begin |
Mar 2
|
Course Change |
Mar 2 - 8 |
Course Drop |
Mar 26 |
Mid-term Exam |
Apr 20 - 26 |
Final Exam |
Jun 16 - 29 |
End of the Spring Semester |
Jun 29 |
Dormitory Move-out |
Jun 30 |
2021 Fall Semester
table for Fall 2020 Semester
Fall 2021 Semester (tentative) |
Dormitory Application |
Jul 19 - 23 |
Course Registration |
Aug 17 - 18 |
Dormitory Opening |
Aug 23 |
Orientation (Mandatory) |
Aug 26 |
Semester Begin |
Sept 1 |
Course Change |
Sept 1 - 3 |
Course Drop |
Sept 20 - 21 |
Mid-term Exam |
Oct 20 - 26 |
Final Exam |
Dec 15 - 28 |
End of the Fall Semester |
Dec 28 |
Dormitory Move-out |
Dec 29 |
The academic schedule for Fall 2021 will be updated during the spring semester.
table for Korean National Holidays in 2020
Korean National Holidays in 2021 |
January 1 |
Solar New Year’s Day |
February 11 - 13 |
Lunar New Year’s Day |
March 1 |
Independence Movement Day |
April 12 |
48th Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University |
May 5
| Children's Day
|
May 19
| Buddha's Birthday
|
June 6
| Memorial's Day
|
August 15
| Liberation Day
|
September 20 - 22
| Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day)
|
October 3
| National Foundation Day
|
October 9
| Hangul Proclamation Day
|
December 25
| Christmas
|
December 31 |
New Year's Eve |
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 Mid-June (16 weeks)
- Fall semester : Early September to Mid-December (16 weeks)