2009-2010 Academic Calendar

Subject to Change

Fall 2009

August
31
Students depart for Japan
September
1
Students arrive in Japan
2-4
Orientation and Welcome Party
7
Classes begin
14
Last day to change classes
21
Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日 Keiro no hi) — No classes
22
Citizen's Day (国民の休日 Kokumin no Kyujitsu) — No classes
23
Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日 Shubun no hi)— No classes
October
8-10
Fall Field Trip (dates subject to change)
12
Health-Sports Day (体育の日 Tai'iku no hi) — Class day
November
3
Culture Day (文化の日 Bunka no hi) — No classes
13
Thanksgiving Party
23-27
Fall Break
23
Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日 Kinro Kansha no hi) — No classes
December
11
Classes end
14
Reading Day
15-17
Japanese Final Examinations
18 - January 6
Winter Break

Spring 2010

January
7
Classes Begin
11
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no hi) — No Classes
19
Last Day to Change Classes
23
New Years Talent Show
February
8-12
February Break
11
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日 Kenkoku kinen no hi) — No classes
March
5-6
Spring Field Trip (dates subject to change)
22-26
Spring Break
21
Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日 Shunbun no hi) — No classes
22
Vernal Equinox Day observed (春分の日振替休日 Shunbun no hi furikae kyujitsu) — No classes
April
16
Classes End
19
Reading Day
20-22
Japanese Final Examinations
23
Farewell Party