Ajou University Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
2019 Fall Semester
table for Fall 2019 Semester
| Fall 2019 Semester |
| Dormitory Application |
Jul 22 - 26 |
| Course registration |
Aug 13 - 14 |
| Dormitory Opening |
Aug 24 |
| Orientation (Mandatory) |
Aug 29 |
| Classes Begin |
Sept 2 |
| Course Change |
Sept 2 - 3 |
| Course Drop |
Sept 19 - 20 |
| Mid-term Exam |
Oct 21 - 25 |
| Final Exam |
Dec 17 - 23 |
| End of the Spring Semester |
Dec 23 |
| Dormitory Move-out |
Dec 24 |
table for Korean National Holidays in 2019
| Korean National Holidays in 2019 |
| January 1 |
Solar New Year’s Day |
| February 4-6 |
Lunar New Year’s Day |
| March 1 |
Independence Movement Day |
| April 12 |
46th Anniversary of Foundation of Ajou University |
| May 5 |
Children's Day |
| May 6 |
Substitute holiday of Children's Day |
| May 12 |
Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 |
Memorial's Day |
| August 15 |
Liberation Day |
| September 12-13 |
Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day) |
| October 3 |
National Foundation Day |
| October 9 |
Hangul Proclamation Day |
| December 25 |
Christmas |
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 Mid-June (16 weeks)
- Fall semester : Early September to Mid-December (16 weeks)
