Academic Calendar
Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
2023 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
| 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.
| 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