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.
Shorter Semesters. The length of a college semester is also determined by how many semesters the college has in its academic calendar. Some colleges might have two summer semesters that are very short in length, usually six weeks each.