USP Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for USP

• Spring Semester: Starts in early April, ends in late July.
• Summer Break: August.
• Fall Semester: Starts in late September, ends in late January.
• Winter Break: December to early January.
• Exam Periods: Late July and late January.
• Holidays: Golden Week in late April to early May, Obon in mid-August, and New Year's holidays.
• Faculty Application Deadlines: Typically in late fall for the following academic year.
• Sabbatical Dates: Vary by faculty and individual arrangements.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the Official Academic Calendar Page of the University of Shiga Prefecture.