(Optional) **[[Semesters]]** are a scheduling shortcut in Noto.
A [[semester]] defines:
- A **[[start date]]**
- An **[[end date]]**
- A set of **[[blackout dates]]** (holidays, breaks, closures)
When you schedule using a semester, Noto will:
- Automatically set the schedule’s **[[start and end dates]]**
- Generate events based on the selected **[[recurrence]]**
- **[[Skip blackout dates]]** so no events are created on those days
To set up a semester, go to **[[Settings → Semesters]]**.