Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
2025 Fall Semester
table for Fall 2020 Semester
| Fall 2025 Semester |
| Dormitory Application |
Mid July (Tentative) |
| Course Registration |
Aug 4-8 |
| Dormitory Opening |
Aug 23 |
| Orientation (Mandatory) |
Aug 25 |
| Semester Begin |
Sept 1 |
| Course Change |
Sept 1 - 5 |
| Course Drop |
Sept 24 - 26 |
| Mid-term Exam |
Oct 20 - 24 |
| Final Exam |
Dec 15 - 19 |
| End of the Fall Semester |
Dec 19 |
| Dormitory Move-out |
Dec 20 |
The academic schedule for Fall 2026 will be updated during the spring semester.
2026 Spring Semester(Subject to Change)
2020 Spring Semester
| Spring 2026 Semester |
| Dormitory Application |
Mid Jan |
| Course Registration |
Feb 20-21 |
| Dormitory Opening |
Feb 21 14:00 - |
Orientation (Mandatory)
| Feb 23 |
| Semester Begin |
Mar 3 |
| Course Change |
Mar 2-6 |
| Course Drop |
Mar 25-27 |
| Mid-term Exam |
Apr 20-24 |
| Final Exam |
Jun 15-19 |
| End of the Spring Semester |
Jun 19 |
| Dormitory Move-out |
Jun 20 |
table for Korean National Holidays in 2020
| Korean National Holidays in 2025 |
| January 1 |
Solar New Year’s Day |
| January 28 - 30 |
Lunar New Year’s Day |
| March 1 |
Independence Movement Day |
| April 12 |
52nd Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University |
May 5
| Children's Day
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May 27
| Buddha's Birthday
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June 6
| Memorial's Day
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August 15
| Liberation Day
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| October 5-8 |
Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day)
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October 3
| National Foundation Day
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October 9
| Hangul Proclamation Day
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December 25
| Christmas
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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)
