SMS Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for SMS

The academic year at Saitama Medical School is divided into two semesters:

• Spring Semester: Starts in April, ends in September.
• Fall Semester: Starts in October, ends in March.

Key deadlines include:

• Exam periods: Mid-July and Mid-January.
• Holidays: Golden Week in late April to early May, and New Year's holidays in late December to early January.
• Faculty application deadlines: Typically in late winter for the following academic year.
• Sabbatical dates: Vary by department, usually planned a year in advance.

For the most up-to-date calendar, visit the official academic calendar page.