Academic Calendar

Semester Structure

Each semester consists of approximately 20 weeks: 18 weeks of course teaching + 2 weeks of review and exams. Graduating students have 18 teaching weeks total. Winter break is approximately 5 weeks, summer break approximately 7 weeks.

Current Academic Year (2026-2027)

2026 Fall Semester

Starts Week 1 on September 7 (Monday) (per Academic Affairs Office notice)
New student orientation:
Graduate students: September 12-13 (per Graduate School notice)
Undergraduate freshmen: Registration, orientation, and military training dates per admission letter and school notice

Previous Year Reference (2025-2026)

2025 Fall Semester

20 weeks total (18 teaching + 2 exam)
Returning student registration: September 6-7, 2025
Class of 2025 freshmen orientation: September 13-14
Freshman orientation & military training: September 15-26, classes start September 29
Mid-Autumn & National Day: October 1-8 holiday, September 28 and October 11 normal classes
Winter break: January 24 - February 27, 2026 (5 weeks)

2026 Spring Semester

20 weeks; graduating students finish all coursework by July 5
Registration: February 28 - March 1, 2026
Spring sports meeting: May 14-15
Summer break: July 18 - September 4, 2026 (7 weeks)