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Calendar of events
A preview of events for international students
Though all trips are tentative, here's a glimpse of what to expect while studying at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ in the English Language and Culture Program. View the full academic calendar for more important dates.
Fall 2022
New international students arrive
Aug. 24
New international student orientation
Aug. 25-26
ELCP written and oral assessment
Aug. 26
Orientation with all new students
Aug. 26-28
Fall classes start
Aug. 29
Fall break
Oct. 10-11
Hiking trip to Silver Falls (optional)
Oct. 15
Social Security trip to Salem
Oct. 21
Registration for spring semester begins
Nov. 7
Thanksgiving break
Nov. 21-25
Farewell reception for departing international students
Dec. 7
Final exams week
Dec. 13-16
Winter break (food services close)
Dec. 17 - Jan. 1
January Term 2023
Housing opens
Jan. 2
First day of classes
Jan. 3
Classes end
Jan. 27
Final exams
Jan. 30
Break (food services close)
Jan. 31 - Feb. 5
Spring 2023
New international students arrive
Feb. 2
New international student orientation
Feb. 2-3
Housing opens
Feb. 5
Spring semester classes start
Feb. 6
Ice skating trip (optional)
Feb. 18
Washington mall shopping trip (optional)
Mar. 11
Spring break (food services close)
Mar. 27-31
Registration for fall semester begins
Apr. 3
Friendship family international potluck
May 6
International student farewell reception
May 12
Final exams week
May 22-25
Housing closes
May 27
Graduation ceremony (Commencement)
May 28
