Events. 1  Sea Turtle Talk - Sunset BeachAug 27, 2017 - Aug 27, 2017. 2  Holden Beach ConcertsAug 27, 2017 - Aug 27, 2017. 3  Belville Farmer's MarketAug 27, 2017 - Aug 27, 2017. 4  Oak Island Farmers and Artisans MarketAug 28, 2017 - Aug 28, 2017.
Quick Answer. A traditional year of college has two semesters, each of which encompasses half the school year. In a semester arrangement, students attend classes for approximately 15 weeks during the fall semester, and then return for 15 weeks in the spring after a winter break. Continue Reading.
For a college or university that operates on a two semester academic year, a semester is approximately 16 weeks. Fall semester runs from September through December, and Spring semester from January through May. Although less frequent, there are some schools that run on quarter semesters which are three 11 week semesters with the fourth being optional, and the trisemester which are two semesters with the third being optional.