Fall 2024 Start Date For College. Across most colleges, the academic year begins with a fall term, generally around late august or early september. This week, thousands of parents are likely soaking up time with their class of 2024 grads before the new freshmen start their college career.

Ad hocs are individual courses within all schools that do not exactly match the dates listed above. Across most colleges, the academic year begins with a fall term, generally around late august or early september.