academic year
noun
: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June
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Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, Harvard College became free for students from families earning $100,000 or less—covering tuition, food, housing, health insurance, and travel costs—and tuition-free for families earning up to $200,000.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Broward County Public Schools could close or repurpose more than 10 schools for the 2027-2028 academic year.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Hornets went 6-12 in their 29th and final season in the Big Sky Conference and will enter the California-heavy Big West Conference this upcoming academic year.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
More than 100 schools have been planning to compete during the next academic year, according to the NCAA.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Broward County Public Schools could close or repurpose more than 10 schools for the 2027-2028 academic year.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Hornets went 6-12 in their 29th and final season in the Big Sky Conference and will enter the California-heavy Big West Conference this upcoming academic year.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
More than 100 schools have been planning to compete during the next academic year, according to the NCAA.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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“Academic year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academic%20year. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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