Japan

Japan: Academic Calendars

Last updated: April 11, 2008

Official EAP Start Date	July 28, 2008
Arrival/ILP Dorm Move-In Date	July 28
Placement Exam	July 29
EAP Orientation	July 30
ILP (JLI)	July 31–September 10
Break	September 11–30
Dorm Move-In Date**	October 1
Fall Semester*	October 1–February 6, 2009
Kyoto Orientation	Early October
Winter Break*	December 26–January 5
Exams*	January 21–February 6
Spring Break*	February 7–April 7
Spring Semester*	April 8–July 31
Classes*	April 8–July 31
Exams*	July 18–31
Approximate dates. Check with Study Center and host university for official dates after arrival. Holiday and spring term dates must be verified by the Study Center. *Students will be given details about the academic year dorm move-in during the summer program.