Japan

Japan: Academic Calendars

Last updated: February 28, 2008

Official EAP Start Date	July 4, 2008
Arrival/ILP Dorm Move-In Date	July 4
Placement Exam	July 5
ILP Orientation & Opening Ceremony	July 5
EAP Orientation	July 7
ILP (ICU)	July 7–August 15
Closing Ceremony	August 15
ILP Dorm Check-Out Date	August 16
Break	August 16–30
Dorm Move-In Date**	August 29
Fall Term	September 1–November 18
Classes	September 1–November 18
Exams*	November 19–25
Earliest Day to leave Tsukuba Fall Program*	November 26
Fall Break*	November 26–30
Winter Term	December 1–March 6, 2009
Classes	December 1–February 27
Exams*	March 2–6
Winter Break	March 7–April 9
Spring Term	April 10–June 30
Classes*	April 10–June 23
Exams*	June 24–June 30
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.