Academic Calendar
The academic calendar starts at the beginning of April and ends in March. The University offers two semesters of 15 weeks each. Spring semester extends from April until early August. Fall semester begins at the end of September and continues until early February.
Students have free time in August-September and March. Major campus events include Freshmen Orientation （April）, the University Festival （October）, a Requiem Mass （November）, the Christmas Candle Service（December）and a Graduation Ceremony（March）.

Credit Exchange System in the University Consortium of Kyoto
Kyoto Notre Dame University participates in the University Consortium of Kyoto, which includes the Credit Exchange Framework Agreement. More than 500 courses are offered by 46 participating universities, and students can participate in the Internship Program, which is offered by about 1,600 corporations in Kyoto area. Kyoto Notre Dame University students may transfer up to 8 credits earned at other universities or in the internship program.

Clubs and Organizations
With over 30 clubs and other student organizations, the University supports a wide variety of cultural, athletic and other activities that enable students to fully enjoy the benefits of campus life.
There are clubs and organizations in the following cultural areas: Art, Calligraphy, Chamber Orchestra, Drama, English Speaking Society, Fashion Art, Film, Flower Arrangement, Hand Bell, International Students, Japanese Tea Ceremony, Kimono, Koto, Literary Art, Mandolin, Photography, and Women's Choir. Athletic clubs and activities include the Art of Self-Defense, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Kendo, Lacrosse, Ski, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wandervogel.

Career Placement Services
The Career Placement Office offers resources to assist students in their career planning. It provides graduating students individual guidance, advice on job applications, and employer information.
The Placement Office also offers frequent career placement seminars, employer visits, and presentations by recent graduates.

Academic Information Center
The Academic Information Center consolidates Library and Computing facilities, materials, and services. The Library collection includes more than 170,000 books, 4,000 periodicals, and 4,300 audio-visual materials that are available for open-stack browsing, and the Online Public Access Catalog
（http://www.opac.notredame.ac.jp/） enables searching in English and Japanese.
All campus computers are connected to a Gigabit Ethernet LAN, which provides high-speed access to online resources.　
Computer laboratories are open for students to use freely, and Academic Information Center staff are available to offer assistance.

Language Learning Center
The Language Learning Center provides language learning materials, English language classes, and special language training services for proficiency examinations such as the Test of English for International Communication （TOEIC）. The Audio-Visual Room offers a wide selection of materials for self-access learning, including popular films, which students can view at individual media stations. Language Learning Center staff offer both classes and support services. Native speakers of English are available to advise and assist students.

Catholic Education Center
The Catholic Education Center is a research institute that offers classes and a variety of lectures, symposia, publications, and media presentations to promote Catholic education. The Campus Ministry provides opportunities for the entire university community to learn about the Christian faith from various activities and social events. Students may also receive spiritual advice, and there are many volunteer service opportunities.

Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center is an outpatient clinic that provides treatment and counseling services to children, adults, and whole families through individual and group therapy. The Center is open to the public. It provides a variety of psychological services, including consultation, assessment, and group workshops with a variety of programs for children and families. It also serves as a teaching, training, and research center in the Graduate School of Psychology.

University Accommodations
The University maintains two residence halls: Eugenia Dormitory on campus and Margaret Dormitory located in the center of Kyoto city near the City Hall. Both dormitories offer a relaxed and secure environment with full-time resident supervisors on duty at all times. Rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and closets. Shared facilities include bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, and computer rooms.

Eugenia Dormitory
Eugenia Dormitory, which is conveniently located on the third floor of Eugenia Hall on campus, accommodates about 100 students.
Rooms are shared by 2-4 students, with two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) in the Dining Hall during weekdays for nine months of the year.
Eugenia Dormitory is closed for short periods during summer and winter holidays.

Margaret Dormitory
Margaret Dormitory is located two blocks west of the Kyoto City Hall, where both a city subway station and a bus stop are nearby. Students can commute to the campus within 20 minutes. It accommodates 53 students, all in single rooms, but no meals are provided. A shared kitchen is available on each floor. As it is open 12 months a year, there is no need to move out during holiday seasons. All international students are accommodated in Margaret Dormitory.