Kyoto Key Dates

Autumn Quarter 2025-26

Student Arrival Date: Sunday, September 28
Orientation: Monday-Wednesday, September 29-October 1
Move into Housing: Monday, September 29
First Day of Classes: Friday, October 3
Holidays: Monday, October 13; Monday, November 3; Sunday-Monday, November 23-24 (classes may be offered on some of these days; TBD)
Last Day of Classes: Wedesday, December 10
Final Examinations: Thursday, December 11
Farewell Party: Friday, December 12
Last Day of Residence: Saturday, December 13
Departure Date: Sunday, December 14
Internships Begin: n/a
Internships End: n/a

Spring Quarter 2025-26

Student Arrival Date:  Wednesday, March 25
Orientation: Thursday, March 26-Friday, March 27; Monday, March 30
Move into Housing:  Thursday, March 26
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, March 31
Holidays: Wednesday, April 29; Sunday-Wednesday, May 3-6
Last Day of Classes:  Tuesday, June 9
Final Examinations: Wednesday, June 10
Farewell Party:  Thursday, June 11
Last Day of Residence:  Friday, June 12
Departure Date: Saturday, June 13
Internships Begin:Monday, June 15
Internships End: Friday, August 21

Updated 04/04/25. All dates and quarters of operations are subject to change at the discretion of the University.