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Student LifeAcademic Calendar


The university year begins in April and ends in March. It is divided into two semesters. In the first semester regular classes go from April through July and in the second from October to the middle of February. Programs for international students often begin in the second semester.

Winter vacation is the last week of December to the first week of January. There may be slight variations according to the Faculty. The dates with asterisks indicate national holidays.

First Semester April 1 - Sept. 30

April 6
Entrance Ceremony
April 9
Classes begin
April 29*
Greenery Day
May 3*
Constitution Memorial Day
May 4*
Greenery Day
May 5*
Children's Day
July 20*
Marine Day
Aug. 7-Sept. 30
Summer Vacation
Sept. 15*
Respect for the Aged Day
Sept. 23*
Autumnal Equinox Day

Second Semester Oct. 1- March 31

Sept. 24
Classes begin
Oct. 2nd Monday*
Health and Sports Day
Nov. 3*
Culture Day
Nov. 11
University Anniversary
Nov. 23*
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 23*
Emperor's Birthday
Dec. 24 - Jan. 7
Winter Vacation
Jan. 1*
New Year's Day
Jan. 2nd Monday*
Coming-of-Age Day
January
University Center Entrance Examination
Feb. 11*
National Foundation Day
Feb.
Ehime University Entrance Examination (First)
March
Ehime University Entrance Examination (Second)
March 21*
Vernal Equinox Day
March 24
Graduation Ceremony