5.8 Holidays and Leave of Absence for Students

5.8.1  University Holidays

Students are entitled to university holidays as follows:

i.    Saturdays and Sundays; and
ii.   Holidays specified in the Act on National Holidays (Act No. 178 of 1948);
iii.  Year-end and New Year Holidays (from December 29 to January 3 of the following year);
iv.  Any extraordinary holidays deemed necessary and specified by the President

5.8.2  Leave of Absence

Research study in the Graduate School is considered a year-round activity that continues between teaching terms. A student who wishes to be absent from Okinawa and/or the approved course of study and research, or who proposes to take vacation, is required to submit a written application for leave of absence. There are three types of study-related leave of absence, namely, Personal Time Off, Non-study Leave, and External Internship Leave. Students must seek and receive approval from the Graduate School before going on leave.