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Academic Calendar
Like other Japanese universities, the new academic year at Seijo begins in April. It consists of two semesters. The following is a sample academic calendar.
*Note: Japanese language intensive courses designed for exchange students start in late September and end in late January. It begins again on mid April and ends on mid July.
| Early April | Entrance Ceremony Orientation period for freshmen (for Seijo students) |
|---|---|
| Mid. April | First semester classes start Registration period |
| Mid. July | Classes for the first semester end |
| Mid.-Late July | End of Semester examinations |
| Late July - Late Sep. | Summer vacation |
| Late Sept. | Second semester classes start |
| Late October | Four universities’ athletic competition ( Seijo, Gakushuin, Seikei, Musashi ) |
| Early Nov. | Cultural Festival |
| Late December | Last day of classes |
| Late Dec.- Early Jan. | Winter vacation |
| Early January | University re-opens |
| Mid. January | Second semester classes end |
| Mid.-Late January | End of year examinations |
| Late March | Commencement |