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Important Dates


Fall Semester 2026

Application deadline for all programs:
March 31, 2026

Dates for arrival in Japan (moving to NUFS dormitories):
TBD
* It will be decided in May 2026

Semester dates for Global Japan Program:
Semester begins: September 11, 2026
Semester ends: December 22, 2026

Semester dates for Study Abroad Program:
Semester begins: September 18, 2026
Semester ends: January 18, 2027

Dates for leaving Japan:
Students are required to leave Japan within one week of the end of their final semester. (the dormitory must be vacated by 4pm)

Spring Semester 2026

Application deadline for all programs:
October 31, 2025

Dates for arrival in Japan (moving to NUFS dormitories):
March 26 & 27, 2026
* Please note that all students must arrive on either of these dates and no other arrival date will be accepted regardless of the reason.
* Orientation begins on March 30.

Semester dates for Global Japan Program:
Semester begins: April 13, 2026
Semester ends: July 21, 2026

Semester dates for Study Abroad Program:
Semester begins: April 13, 2026
Semester ends: July 28, 2026

Dates for leaving Japan:
Students are required to leave Japan within one week of the end of their final semester. (the dormitory must be vacated by 4pm)

Fall Semester 2025

Application deadline for all programs:
March 31, 2025

Dates for arrival in Japan (moving to NUFS dormitories):
August 27 & 28, 2025
* Please note that all students must arrive on either of these dates and no other arrival date will be accepted regardless of the reason.
* Orientation begins on August 29.

Semester dates for Global Japan Program:
Semester begins: September 5, 2025
Semester ends: December 16, 2025

Semester dates for Study Abroad Program:
Semester begins: September 16, 2025
Semester ends: January 19, 2026

Dates for leaving Japan:
Students are required to leave Japan within one week of the end of their final semester. (the dormitory must be vacated by 4pm)

Spring Semester 2025

Application deadline for all programs:
October 31, 2024

Dates for arrival in Japan (moving to NUFS dormitories):
March 26 & 27, 2025
* Please note that all students must arrive on either of these dates and no other arrival date will be accepted regardless of the reason.
* Orientation begins on March 28.

Semester dates for Global Japan Program:
Semester begins: April 14, 2025
Semester ends: July 22, 2025

Semester dates for Study Abroad Program:
Semester begins: April 14, 2025
Semester ends: July 29, 2025

Dates for leaving Japan:
Students are required to leave Japan within one week of the end of their final semester. (the dormitory must be vacated by 4:00 pm)