Academic years start with the Fall term (running August through December) and are named for following calendar year that includes the Spring term (running from January through May).
Term
Short Description
Long Description
1
Fall
Fall Semester
2
Spring
Spring Semester
3
STAP 1
1st Summer Term
4
STAP 2
2nd Summer Term
5
STAP 3
3rd Summer Term
7
IAD(A)
used for courses with varying summer schedules
8
Fall Exch
used to indicate USMA courses taken while abroad or at a different academy in the Fall
9
Spring Exch
used to indicate USMA courses taken while abroad or at a different academy in the Spring