Semester Conversion

Student FAQs

What's changing in Fall 2018?

What's staying the same?

*Optional term not included.
Quarters Semesters
Academic Year Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter  Fall Semester and Spring Semester
Term Length 10-Week Quarters 15-Week Semesters
Optional Terms Summer Quarter Summer Session
Recommended Unit Load 15 Units Per Quarter 15 Units Per Semester
Academic Year Calendar Starts in September and ends in June Starts in August and ends in May
Tuition Annual tuition into three quarters* Annual tuition into two semesters*
Financial Aid Annual award into three quarters Annual award into two semesters

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