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Academic Year begins First Semester beginsSpring Entrance CeremonyNew Student OrientationClasses beginCourse Registration for the 1st SemesterSemester ExaminationsSummer VacationIntensive Seminars beginIntensive Seminars endFirst Semester endsField Trip for International StudentsUniversity Founding Anniversary DaySecond Semester beginsFall Entrance CeremonyNew Student OrientationClasses beginCourse Registration for the 2nd SemesterUniversity FestivalShimadai International PartyWinter VacationClasses ResumeSemester ExaminationsSki Trip for International StudentsAcademic Year-End VacationGraduation CeremonyField Trip for International StudentsSecond Semester endsJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch41University UnionLocated in the center of campus, the University Union (daigakukaikan) is a multi-functional building that provides gathering space for club events, parties, and other activities. In addition to eight meeting rooms, there is a stationery store, a bookstore and a bakery cafe. The University Union is a place where students can interact with each other and organize activities outside of the classroom.Academic CalendarAprilShimane University CO-OPShimane University CO-OP is the organization in charge of university welfare. CO-OP supports students’ campus life in various aspects, housing, dining, studying and more.ShopThe shop sells and deals with stationaries, books, personal computers, foods, snacks and drinks, and domestic travel tickets.HousingThe shop provides housing information around the campus. The shop looks for apartment which satisfies your requests and supports making a contract.CafeteriasThere are three cafeterias in Shimane University Matsue campusMain cafeteria:sognoStandard popular menus as well as special menus by seasons are provided. Second cafeteria:Nicora1st FloorThis cafeteria is specialized in rice bowl menus.Third cafeteria:Nicora2nd FloorIn addition to standard menus, Halal-friendly menus are available. Based on the request from Muslim students, CO-OP developed the original Halal-friendly menus for safe and secure dining environment for those students.Bakery & Cafe ASSETASSET serves bread fresh from the oven inside the shop. In the relaxing atmosphere at the bakery, students can enjoy fresh bread as well as other menus such as pasta, light meals and fresh coffee.Campus Life