Timetable of Events
Academic year and terms
The academic year begins April 1 and ends the following March 31. It is divided into spring and fall semesters.
| Spring semester | April 1 to September 30 |
|---|---|
| Fall semester | October 1 to March 31 |
| Full-year courses | Span both spring and fall semesters. |
Semester-long courses
Semester-long courses end at the conclusion of the spring or fall semesters.
Grades for these courses are evaluated and determined at the end of the semester.
Full-year courses
Full-year courses span the entire year.
Grades for full-year courses are evaluated and determined at the end of the fall semester.
Hours of instruction
| Periods 1-2 | 8:40 - 10:10 |
|---|---|
| Periods 3-4 | 10:20 - 11:50 |
| Periods 5-6 | 12:45 - 14:15 |
| Periods 7-8 | 14:25 - 15:55 |
| Periods 9-10 | 16:05 - 17:35 |
| Periods 11-12 | 17:50 - 19:20 (evening students) |
| Periods 13-14 | 19:30 - 21:00 (evening students) |
Academic Year Calendar
| Spring semester | April 1 to September 30 |
|---|---|
| Fall semester | October 1 to March 31 |
| Spring break | March 25 to 31 |
| Summer break | From the day after spring semester final examinations to September 15 |
| Winter break | From the day after intensive course final examinations to January 3, 2024 |
Scheduled Events (2023 Academic Year)
| Beginning of academic year | April 1 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment ceremony | April 4 |
| Health checkups, guidance | April 5 to 10 (varies by faculty and class) |
| Spring classes start | April 12 |
| Disaster prevention drill | May 18 |
| Spring supplementary lecture | July 15 (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu) |
| Spring classes end | July 24 |
| Spring semester final examinations | July 25 to 31 |
| Graduation ceremony (fall-time) |
September 11 (Shizuoka) September 12 (Hamamatsu) |
| Intensive course | September 16 to 30 |
| Fall classes start | October 2 |
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| Enrollment ceremony (fall-time) |
October 5 (Shizuoka) October 6 (Hamamatsu) |
| University festival (Shizuoka Campus) |
November 3 to 5 |
| University festival (Hamamatsu Campus) |
November 11 to 12 |
| Intensive course | December 23 to 27 |
| Fall classes resume | January 9, 2024 |
| Fall classes end | January 29, 2024 |
| Fall supplementary lecture | Janualy 24, 2024 (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu) |
| Fall semester final examinations | Janualy 30 to Februaly 5, 2024 |
| Graduation ceremony (Shizuoka Campus) |
March 23, 2024 |
| Graduation ceremony (Hamamatsu Campus) |
March 21, 2024 |
| Academic year close | March 31, 2024 |
School Holidays
- National holidays
- Sundays
- Saturdays (except for Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences evening classes)
- Spring break March 25 to 31
- Summer break From the day after spring semester final examinations to September 15
- Winter break From the day after intensive course final examinations to January 3
The schedule for spring, summer, and winter breaks are subject to change. In addition, the university may schedule and announce other holidays on an irregular basis as required.
