Spring Semester: Early April－Late September (In principle, there are 15 weeks of classes in each semester.)
April
Entrance Ceremony
Your university life begins now. New students attend in suits, filling the ceremony hall with energy and excitement.
Entrance Ceremony
Orientation
Start of Spring Semester Classes
Course Registration
Keio Foundation Day
May
Welcome Event for New Students
There are plenty of events targeted at new students held between May and July. We hope they help you get used to life on campus.
Welcome Event for New Students
Spring Waseda-Keio Baseball Games
The Waseda-Keio Baseball Games are a tradition that first began in 1903. The games take place every year in spring and fall with faculty, staff, and students alike coming together to cheer on the university team.
Waseda-Keio Baseball Games
July
Tanabata Festival
The Tanabata Festival and colorful yukata are a big part of the summer experience at SFC, where you can interact with local people and enjoy the spectacular fireworks show.
Tanabata Festival
Spring Semester-end Examinations
Summer Break(Late July－Late September) and Spring Break(Early February－Late March)
Make use of your extra time. Take part in short-term faculty-specific programs or language courses, or spend time conducting research in the field.
Summer and Spring Break
August
Summer Camps(student groups/seminar classes)
Fall Semester: Late September－Late March (In principle, there are 15 weeks of classes in each semester.)
September
Start of Fall Semester Classes
September Entrance Ceremony
Start of Fall Semester Classes
Course Registration (by faculty)
October
Yagami Festival
Yagami Festival is full of content that captures the spirit of the Faculty of Science and Technology. Students and visitors alike can experience the joys of science and go on tours of the laboratories on campus.
Yagami Festival
Shiba-Kyoyaku Festival
Shiba-Kyoyaku Festival is powered by the energy of the Faculty of Pharmacy students. Last year, prospective students were invited to talk with current students and go on campus tours.
Shiba-Kyoyaku Festival
Fall Waseda-Keio Baseball Games
November
Yotsuya Festival
Yotsuya Festival is organized by students of the School of Medicine and Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care. The Shinanomachi Campus truly comes to life during the festival.
Yotsuya Festival
Mita Festival
One of Japan's largest campus festivals, Mita Festival is punctuated with well-planned academic events and entertainment. It gives students—through their seminar classes, student associations, clubs, and otherwise—an opportunity to showcase their talents while food stalls and on-stage performances contribute to the wide-ranging appeal of the festival.
Mita Festival
December
Winter Break(Late December－Early January)
January
Anniversary of Yukichi Fukuzawa's Birthday(Jan. 10)
Fall Final Examinations
February
Yukichi Fukuzawa Memorial Day (Feb. 3)
Spring Break(Early February－Late March)
Entrance Examinations
March
Commencement
Commencement brings your studies at Keio to a close. Many graduates can be seen around campus taking pictures in their traditional hakama to commemorate this special day.
Commencement