The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into two semesters, Fall and Spring. The summer term is not compulsory for students, but is used to complete courses for program acceleration and to earn extra credits.
Fall Semester 2021 | ||
September | 14 | Last Day of Registration |
16 | Classes Begin | |
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November
| 1 | Mid-Term Exams Begin |
9 | National Flag Day | |
23 | Mid-Term Exams End | |
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December
| 30 | Last Day of Classes |
31 | Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis | |
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January
| 1-3 | New Year |
4 | Final Exams Begin | |
20 | National Mourning Day | |
24 | Final Exams End |
Spring Semester 2022 | ||
February
| 10 | Last Day of Registration |
11 | Classes Begin | |
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March
| 8 | International Women’s Day |
20-24 | Novruz Holiday | |
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April
| 1 | Mid-Term Exams Begin |
20 | Mid-Term Exams End | |
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May
| 9 | Victory Day |
28 | Democratic Republic Day | |
31 | Last Day of Classes | |
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June
| 1 | Final Exams Begin |
15 | National Consolidation Day | |
23 | Final Exams End | |
26 | Military Forces Day | |
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July | Summer Semester | Summer sessions are usually announced towards the end of the spring semester and classes start by mid of July. |
Note: Fall classes begin on September 15 (unless it falls on a weekend). The beginning of the spring semester is around February 10 (again, depending on weekends).