Hangzhou Fall 2008 Term
Depart US   August 26, 2008 (Tuesday)
Arrive China  August 27, 2008 (Wednesday)
Orientation   August 28-31, 2008 (Thursday-Sunday)
First day of classes  September 1, 2008 (Monday)
Fall break   October 20-24, 2008 (Monday-Friday)
Last day of classes December 12, 2008 (Friday)
Depart China   December 15, 2008 (Monday)

Beijing Jan-term 2009
Depart US   December 27, 2008 (Saturday)
Arrive China   December 28, 2008 (Sunday)
Orientation   December 29-30, 2008 (Monday-Tuesday)
First day of classes  December 31, 2008 (Wednesday)
Last day of classes  January 23, 2009 (Friday)
 
Chinese New Year – January 25th to January 28th, 2008
 
Hangzhou Spring 2009 Term
Depart US   February 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
Arrive China   February 11, 2009 (Wednesday)
Orientation   February 12-15, 2009 (Thursday-Sunday)
First day of classes  February 16, 2009 (Monday)
Spring break   April 6-10, 2009 (Monday-Friday)
Last day of classes  May 29, 2009 (Friday)
Depart China   June 1, 2009 (Monday)


Notes:

All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Not included here are Chinese holidays such as National Day (October 1) or International Workers' Day (May 1). These holidays often interrupt teaching schedules for more than one day, so make-up classes will be scheduled.