대학이나 학교에서 학년도를 나누는 기간으로, 보통 15주에서 18주 정도 지속되며 2학기제를 운영하는 곳에서 사용된다.
A division of the academic year, typically lasting fifteen to eighteen weeks, especially in colleges and universities operating on a two-term system.
예문:
"The fall semester begins in late August and ends before Christmas break."
"She decided to take a full course load this semester to graduate early."
"Students must register for classes before the start of the new semester."