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Academic Calendar (Dates in black are tentative)  \n\n|  | Fall Semester 2025 | Spring Semester 2026 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Nomination Deadline | May 1 5 , 2025 | November 1 5 , 2025 |\n| Application Deadline | May 25, 2025 | November 25, 2025 |\n| Designated Arrival Date | Around September 10th | Around March 25th |\n| Orientation Dates | Middle to end of September | End of March to Early April |\n| Classes Start | October 1 | Around April 10 |\n| Classes End | Around February 5 | July 31 |\n| Optional Internship Program Period | Early February ~ February 20 | August 1~ Mid-August |\n| Vacation During Semester | Winter Vacation:\u003Cbr>Around December 25~January 5 Spring Vacation:\u003Cbr>Around February 11~ March 31 | Summer Vacation:\u003Cbr>August 1~September 30 |\n| Transcript Issue | End of February | End of August |\n\n*The semester schedule is subject to change without notice.  \n*Part of the orientation could be held online before arrival.  \n2. Exchange Program Information  \nThere are 2 programs to choose from, depending on the applicant’s Japanese language proficiency.  \n*Students are allowed to take the same program for 2 consecutive semesters.  \n\n| Academic Program (Advanced Level Japanese) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Language requirement | N2 level on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test（JPT525 level, J-CAT250 level, or JLCAT B1 level）or Above\u003Cbr>*When applying, Students should submit the JLPT certificate or other documents showing equivalent proficiency. |\n| Courses / Credits | -Students choose from a list of courses open to international students.(Japanese language and liberal arts courses *list of courses can be found on this website) .\u003Cbr>-Students should take at least 7 courses to maintain their visa status.\u003Cbr>-Students can take up to 10 courses.\u003Cbr>-Language courses are worth 1 credit, and liberal arts courses are worth 2 credits per course (most of the courses are 90 min. classes once a week)\u003Cbr>-Students register for classes during the orientation period.\u003Cbr>-Course syllabus search website (in Japanese)\u003Cbr>[https://up.swu.ac.jp/uprx/](https://up.swu.ac.jp/uprx/)\u003Cbr>*Not all courses are open to international students. |\n\n\n| Intensive Japanese Language Program (Intermediate Level Japanese) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Language requirement | Must have studied basic Japanese (JLPT N3 level, or CEFR A2 level, or JPT430 level or J-CAT200 level recommended) before arrival. |\n| Courses / Credits | -The program offers 7 Japanese language courses excluding Internship Program, worth a total of 7 credits, specially designed for non-degree students.\u003Cbr>Depending on the placement test result, students will be advised to take all or part of the courses. (*Course details are on the program website)\u003Cbr>-Students should take at least 7 courses to maintain their student visa status.\u003Cbr>-Students may also take liberal arts courses (Taught in English or in Japanese *depending on students’ Japanese level) open to non-degree students within the course registration limit of 10 courses (including Japanese language courses) .\u003Cbr>-Language courses are worth 1 credit per class, and liberal arts courses are worth 2 credits. (most of the courses are 90 min. classes once a week)\u003Cbr>-Students register for classes during the orientation period.\u003Cbr>-Students with sufficient Japanese proficiency by the end of the Intensive Japanese Language Program are eligible to register for the “SWU Academic Program” in the following semester. |\n| Program Fee | JPY 300,000 /Semester\u003Cbr>Exchange students: Program fee will be waived\u003Cbr>Non-exchange students from Partner Institutions: JPY 150,000/Semester (50% discount) |\n\n3. ONLINE Japanese Language Program  \nSWU provides an online program for international students from July to August. This program is aimed at students who have completed the introductory level of Japanese. It targets students who cannot participate in an actual study abroad or those who want to improve their Japanese language skills before studying abroad in Japan.  \n*If ","cbCaisrktVelYxVy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisrktVelYxVy","pdf",2989747,"English","# Academic Calendar (Dates in black are tentative)\n## Exchange Program Information\n## Online Japanese Language Program\n## Events and Supports","[{\"question\":\"What are the key nomination and application deadlines for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters?\",\"answer\":\"Nomination deadlines are May 15, 2025 (Fall) and November 15, 2025 (Spring). 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