What is an academic year, term, or subterm?

An academic year begins in the Fall and continues through the Spring and Summer semesters. A term is defined as a 16-week semester, such as Fall and Spring. A subterm is part of the overall term, with courses that are offered in a more condensed format such as 8-weeks, or 4 to 5-weeks like Wintermester, Maymester, or the Summer sessions. You can look at how to combine classes in all different terms and subterms here!