"""Utilities for determining the current Drexel quarter based on date."""
from datetime import datetime
def get_current_quarter_and_year() -> tuple[str, str]:
"""
Determine the current Drexel quarter and year based on the current date.
Drexel quarters:
- Fall (15): July 1 - September 27
- Winter (25): September 28 - January 15
- Spring (35): January 16 - April 14
- Summer (45): April 15 - June 30
Returns:
Tuple of (year, quarter_code) as strings
"""
now = datetime.now()
month = now.month
day = now.day
year = now.year
# Determine quarter based on month and day
if month == 7 or month == 8 or (month == 9 and day <= 27):
# Fall quarter
quarter = "15"
elif (
(month == 9 and day >= 28)
or month == 10
or month == 11
or month == 12
or (month == 1 and day <= 15)
):
# Winter quarter
quarter = "25"
elif (
(month == 1 and day >= 16)
or month == 2
or month == 3
or (month == 4 and day <= 14)
):
# Spring quarter
quarter = "35"
else:
# Summer quarter (April 15 - June 30)
quarter = "45"
# For Winter quarter spanning two calendar years (Sept 28 - Jan 15),
# if we're in January, it belongs to the previous year's academic year
if quarter == "25" and month == 1:
year = year - 1
# For Spring quarter (Jan 16 - Apr 14) and Summer quarter (Apr 15 - June 30),
# the academic year started the previous Fall, so use previous calendar year
# e.g., Jan 2026 → Spring 2025-2026 → 202535
# e.g., June 2026 → Summer 2025-2026 → 202545
if quarter in ("35", "45"):
year = year - 1
return str(year), quarter
def get_quarter_name(quarter_code: str) -> str:
"""Get the human-readable name for a quarter code."""
quarter_names = {
"15": "Fall",
"25": "Winter",
"35": "Spring",
"45": "Summer",
}
return quarter_names.get(quarter_code, "Unknown")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Test the function
year, quarter = get_current_quarter_and_year()
quarter_name = get_quarter_name(quarter)
print(f"Current quarter: {quarter_name} {year} (code: {quarter})")
