Kyoto Key Dates

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.

Autumn Quarter 2026-27

Student Arrival Date: Wednesday, September 23
Orientation: Thursday, September 24-Friday, September 25; Monday, September 28
Move into Housing: Thursday, September 24
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, September 29
Holidays: Monday, October 12; Tuesday November 3; Monday, November 23
Last Day of Classes: Wednesday, December 9
Final Examinations: Thursday, December 10
Farewell Party: Friday, December 11
Last Day of Residence: Saturday, December 12
Departure Date: Sunday, December 13
Internships Begin: n/a
Internships End: n/a

Spring Quarter 2026-27

Student Arrival Date: Wednesday, March 24
Orientation: Thursday, March 25-Friday, March 26; Monday, March 29
Move into Housing: Thursday, March 25
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, March 30
Holidays: Thursday, April 29; Monday-Wednesday, May 3-5
Last Day of Classes: Tuesday, June 8
Final Examinations: Wednesday, June 9
Farewell Party: Thursday, June 10
Last Day of Residence: Friday, June 11
Departure Date: Saturday, June 12
Internships Begin: Monday, June 14
Internships End: Friday, August 20

Updated 02/05/26. All dates and quarters of operations are subject to change at the discretion of the University.