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 11–21
Dorm Move-In Date**	September 22
Osaka Orientation*	September 24–26
Semester I*	October 1–February 13, 2009
Winter Break*	December 24–January 4
Exams*	February 2–16
Spring Break*	February 14–April 7
Semester II*	April 8–July 31
Exams*	July 21–July 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.