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.
Mar 10, 2015. College semesters are about 15 weeks long. Most fall semesters begin in September and end in December. Spring semester begins in January and ends in April. This means that in the ânormalâ academic year, students are in classes for approximately six months. (The typical classroom is used about 40 percent of the time in a year.) What about the other six months? What about a third semester that begins in June and ends in August?