Time definitions - workpage

Data element	Definition	Source
Fiscal Year	July 1 - June 30
Federal Fiscal Year	October 1 - September 30
Academic Year	September 1 - August 30
Degree Year	July 1 - June 30
Census Date	A census date is a specific date used to count every year. The Census date for counting people is October 31 of each year. The Census date for counting students is close of business on the last day to add classes. This is generally referred to as the fifth week count.
Project Year
Calendar Year	January 1 - December 31
Fiscal Year to Date
Federal Fiscal Year
Period of Performance