Academic Year Calendar 2026/2027
Spring Quarter (April 1 - August 4)
| April 1 |
Beginning of Academic Year, New Student Orientation |
| April 2 - 6 |
Medical checkup |
| April 4 |
Entrance Ceremony |
| April 8 |
Spring Quarter Classes begin |
| April 30 - May 6 |
No classes |
| May 30 |
Boat Race (Regatta) |
| July 28 |
Spring Quarter Classes end |
| July 29 - August 4 |
Spring Quarter Regular Examination Period |
Summer Quarter (August 5 - September 27)
*The Summer Quarter is intended for short-term study abroad programs and intensive courses. There are no required courses during this quarter.
| August 5 |
Summer Quarter Classes begin |
| August 8 - 16 |
University Summer Recess (No counter service) |
| September 11 |
Summer Quarter Classes end |
| Late September |
Degree Awarding Ceremony (September graduates) |
Fall Quarter (September 28 - February 5)
| September 28 |
Autumn Quarter Classes begin |
| November 19 - 23 |
GAIGOSAI (University Festival) (No classes; 18th: preparation, 24th: clean-up) |
| December 25 - January 3 |
Year-end and New Year Holidays (No counter service) |
| January 5 |
Classes resume |
| January 16 - 17 |
Common Test for University Admissions |
| January 29 |
Autumn Quarter Classes end |
| February 1 - 5 |
Autumn Quarter Regular Examination Period |
Winter Quarter (February 6 - March 31)
*The Winter Quarter is intended for short-term study abroad programs and intensive courses. There are no required courses during this quarter.
| February 8 |
Winter Quarter Classes begin |
| February 12 |
Winter Quarter Classes end |
| February 25 |
Second-stage University Entrance Examination (General Admissions, First Schedule) |
| March 12 |
Second-stage University Entrance Examination (General Admissions, Second Schedule) |
| Late March |
Graduation Ceremony |
| March 31 |
End of Academic Year |
