Japan

Japan: Academic Calendars

Last updated: June 10, 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
Dorm Move-In Date**	September 19
Sophia Orientation*	September 22
Semester I	October 1–February 3, 2009
Break	December 23–January 4
Exams	January 27– February 3
Break*	February 4– March 31
Semester II*	April 1– July 29
Exams*	July 22– July 29
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.