endofsemester

End of semester refers to the concluding phase of an academic term, during which course requirements are completed, final assessments are administered, and instructors submit grades. In many higher education institutions it coincides with the end of fall or spring terms, followed by a grading period during which transcripts are updated and degrees may be conferred. The exact timing and procedures vary by institution and jurisdiction.

Common activities include final examinations, capstone projects, research reports, presentations, and the submission of remaining assignments. A reading or study week may precede finals in some programs. After the term ends, administrative tasks include calculating final grades, posting official transcripts, and processing degree conferrals, as well as deadlines for grade appeals, course withdrawals, and financial holds.

The end of semester can affect student experience, often involving increased workload and stress while students prepare for exams, submit final work, and plan for graduation or subsequent study. Housing, dining, and campus services may operate on reduced schedules during the post-term period.

Variations exist across institutions and countries; some use trimester, quarter, or other calendars, causing differences in the designation of end of term versus end of semester. The term is also referred to as finals week or the exam period in some contexts. In some databases and calendar systems, the concept is stored as a single token such as endofsemester.