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Parts of Term

This web page is designed to outline and bring awareness to parts of term.  This page is under maintenance.

Parts of Term (P.O.T.)

UNC Charlotte offers courses for the full Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, as well as varying lengths within each semester. Each term has specific start and end dates, drop/add periods, and refund deadlines.  For dates, please reference the Office of the Registrar's printable calendar.

In Summer 2020, the University moved to a single summer term with a full summer term and two half terms (First Half and Second Half). Edits are still being made to departments feeds or reports from Banner. Please consult with the originator of those feeds or reports, if edits are necessary.  The xxxx50 and xxxx70 term codes are no longer active.  The summer term code is now xxxx60.

Definitions

A period of study of approximately 16 weeks during fall & spring and 11 weeks during the summer.
A period of study of approximately 7 weeks during fall & spring and 5 ½ weeks during the summer. Each full-term will have two half-terms.
  • First Half: The first half of a full term, approximately 7 weeks during fall & spring and 5½ weeks during the summer. This first half aligns with the start of the full term.
  • Second Half: The second half of a full term, approximately 7 weeks during fall & spring and 5½ weeks during the summer. This second half aligns with the halfway mark of the full term.
A period of study of approximately 4 weeks during fall & spring and 2½ weeks during the summer. Each full-term will have 4 quarter-terms.
  • First Quarter: A period of study of approximately 4 weeks during fall & spring and 2½ weeks during the summer. This first quarter aligns with the start of the full term.
  • Second Quarter: A period of study of approximately 4 weeks during fall & spring and 2½ weeks during the summer. This second quarter starts ¼ into the full term.
  • Third Quarter: A period of study of approximately 4 weeks during fall & spring and 2½ weeks during the summer. This third quarter starts at the halfway mark of the full term.
  • Fourth Quarter: A period of study of approximately 4 weeks during fall & spring and 2½ weeks during the summer. This fourth quarter starts ¾ into the full term.
A period of study of approximately 12 weeks during fall & spring and 8 weeks during the summer. Typically, each full term will have two tri-quarter terms.
  • First Tri-Quarter: A period of study of approximately 12 weeks during fall & spring and 8 weeks during the summer. This first tri-quarter aligns with the start of the full term but ends ¾ into that term.
  • Second Tri-Quarter: A period of study of approximately 12 weeks during fall & spring and 8 weeks during the summer. This second tri-quarter starts ¼ into the full term but ends at the same time as the full term.
A period of study that typically starts before, in the middle, or continues beyond the full-term class schedules. The number of mini-sessions will vary based on expected course offerings. Note: The start of the term aligns with the first day of classes and also represents the term for which residency determination decisions take effect.  Mini-terms can start prior to, within, or continue past the traditional full-term class schedule.
  • Mini-Fall: A period of study beginning 1 to 2½ weeks before or slightly overlapping the start of the Fall full term.
  • Mini-Winter: A period of study extending 1 to 2½ weeks following the Fall term and before or slightly overlapping the start of the Spring full term.
  • Mini-Spring: A period of study of approximately 1 week during the Spring, usually in the middle of the Spring full term (i.e., Spring Break).
  • Mini-May: A period of study of approximately 2½ weeks following the Spring full term, during the month of May, and before the start of the Summer full term.
A period of study of approximately 22 weeks in the fall, starting during the summer term and continuing for the duration of the fall term, and 17 weeks in the spring, including an additional week beyond its full term end date. Each term consists of five on-site residencies. This period of study is unique to students in the Doctorate of Business Administration program and is not utilized in the summer.
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