academic quarter
The term "academic quarter" can refer to either a specific period within an academic calendar or a traditional delay in lecture start times.
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Definition
B2Higher Education
(time discrepancy)A 15-minute delay between the scheduled and actual start time of a lecture, allowing for preparation and travel.
Example
- The lecture is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., but due to the academic quarter, it will actually start at 10:15 a.m.
B2Higher Education
(year division)A division of the academic year into four parts, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks.
Example
- The university operates on an academic quarter system, so students take different classes each quarter.