2008-2009 Academic Calendar
2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Subject to Change
Fall 2008
| September | |
|
1
|
Students depart for Japan |
|
2
|
Students arrive in Japan |
|
3-5
|
Orientation and Welcome Party |
|
8
|
Classes begin |
|
15
|
Respect for the Aged Day ( Keiro no hi ) — No classes |
|
16
|
Last Day to Change Classes |
|
23
|
Autumnal Equinox Day — No classes |
| October | |
|
11-12
|
Fall Field Trip |
|
13
|
Health-Sports Day (Tai'iku no hi ) — No classes |
| November | |
|
3 |
Culture Day (Bunka no hi) — CLASS DAY |
|
14 |
Thanksgiving Party |
|
24
|
Labor Thanksgiving Day observed (Kinro Kansha no Hi furikae kyujitsu) — No classes |
|
24-28
|
Fall Break |
| December | |
|
12
|
Classes end |
|
15
|
Reading Day |
|
16-18
|
Final Examinations |
|
19 - January 7
|
Winter Break |
Spring 2009
| January | |
|
8
|
Classes Begin |
|
12
|
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no hi) — No Classes |
|
15
|
Last Day to Change Classes |
|
16
|
New Years Party |
| February | |
|
9-10
|
Doshisha University Entrance Exam Week — No classes |
|
11
|
National Foundation Day (Kenkoku kinen no hi) — No classes |
| March | |
|
5-7
|
Spring Field Trip |
|
16-20
|
Spring Break |
|
20
|
Vernal Equinox Day — No classes |
| April | |
|
17
|
Classes End |
|
20
|
Reading Day |
|
21-23
|
Final Examinations |
|
24
|
Farewell Party |