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University of Tsukuba Student’s GuideContents2016-2017 Academic Calendar

Campus LifeWe’re Here to Help You! ---9

1 OrganizationHistory ---14

Educational Organizations ---16

Undergraduate Schools

Colleges

Graduate Schools

School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)

Faculty

Centers and the University of Tsukuba Hospital

Education and Research Organization Chart

List of Educational System

Student Enrollment ---22

2 Student Contact OfficesCampus Life and Administration ---24

Student Plaza ---26

Student Office/Division of Student Welfare

Career Development Office/Division of Career Services

General Consultation Window

Major Administrative Divisions of Student Affairs ---27

3 Campus RulesStudent Life and Campus Rules ---31

Notifications to Students ---31

Notifications

Mail

Telephone

Lost, Stolen and Found

Emergency Contact

Using e-mail on the Zengaku Computer System

Issuance of Certificates for Students ---33

Student ID Card

Certificate of Commutation

Certificate for Purchasing Discount Travel Tickets for Students

Certificate of Enrollment

Transcript of Academic Record, etc.

Class System ---35

Class Instructors ---35

Changes in Personal Information ---35

Change of Name, Current Address, Domicile, Emergency Contact and Homecoming destination

Absence and Re-enrollment

Transfer, Study Abroad and Change of Courses

Withdrawal

Dismissal and Disciplinary Action

Student Organizations ---36

Student Meetings and Notification ---37

On-campus Transportation ---38

Bicycle and Motorbike Registration System

On-campus Parking

Traffic Rule

Voluntary ban on driving through the south road of the Central Library

On-campus Transportation System

Illegal Parking

Bicycle and Vehicle Disposal

Traffic Accidents

Use of On-campus Parking ---44

Management of Toxic Substances ---45

University Publications ---45

Tuition Payment ---45

Consultations Concerning Harassment ---47

Protection of Personal Information

Protection of Copyrights

Trade Secret Protection

Emergency Telephone ---49

4 Welfare Tuition Exemptions ---51

Scholarships ---51

Part-time Work ---53

Student Emergency Funds ---53

Student Residence Halls and Apartments ---53

Information on student residence ---56

Welfare Facilities ---56

5 Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities ---59

The Number of Student Groups ---59

Use of Equipment for Extracurricular Activities ---59

Use of Sports Facilities ---60

Student Club Houses, etc. ---60

Notification of Off-campus Events ---60

Establishment of a student group ---60

Events ---61

Sports Day

University Festival

Kanto Koshinetsu University Athletic Meet

Map of Sports Facilities ---62

Use of Training Facilities ---63

Kambara Hall

Yamanaka Training Center

Tateyama Training Center

Inter-University Seminar Houses ---66

Kusatsu Seminar House

6 Healthcare University Health Center ---68

Health Examinations

Special Medical Examinations

Emergency First Aid Treatment

Health Consultations

Healthcare Advice

General Medical Care

Student Counseling Room and Mental Healthcare

Remarks on receiving care or counseling

General Medicine

Orthopedics

Dentistry

Student Counseling Room

Psychiatry

Issuance of Health Certificates

Sports Clinic ---72

Disaster and Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research ---72

Personal Liability Insurance for Students ---74

Sports Safety Insurance ---74

7 Career Support Web site of Career Development Office and Division of Career Services,

Department of Student Affairs of the University of Tsukuba ---76

Tsukuba Career Portfolio ---76

Comprehensive Subject “Career Design” ---76

Personal Growth Diagnosis System (SAGASU) ---77

Carrer Development and Job Search Consultations ---77

Career Planning Survey - Job Search Support System ---77

Job Search Activity ---78

Recommendation for the Use of the Employment Information Corner ---80

List of Notifications Related to Employment ---80

8 Use of Library and Centers Use of University Libraries --82

Centers --- 86

9 International Exchange and International Students International Exchange ---90

Student Commons - Space for International Exchange

Study Abroad

Study Abroad Information

List of Overseas Partner Universities

10 Support for Students with Disabilities Contact ---94

Support Team for Disabled Students ---94

Academic Support ---94

Other Support ---95

Academic Calendar 2016-2017

Events Undergraduate School Graduate SchoolNote：Dates for Tokyo Campus are marked with【　】

Spring Semester (April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016)First Day of the Academic Year Friday, April 1 Friday, April 1Spring Recess Friday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 6 Friday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 6

【Friday, April 1 - Monday, April 11】Entrance Ceremony Thursday, April 7 Thursday, April 7

【Saturday, April 9】Freshman Course Registration Guidance Friday, April 8 Thursday, April 7Freshman/New Student Orientation Monday, April 11 - Tuesday, April 12 Thursday, April 7 - Friday, April 8

【Saturday, April 9】Spring Semester Classes Begin Wednesday, April 13 Monday, April 11

【Tuesday, April 12】Spring Sports Day Saturday, May 14 - Sunday, May 15 Saturday, May 14 - Sunday, May 15Spring Modules A and B Final Examination Week Tuesday, June 28 - Monday, July 4 Tuesday June 28 - Monday, July 4Spring Modules A, B and C Final Examination Week Wednesday, August 3 - Tuesday, August 9 Wednesday, August 3 - Tuesday, August 9

【Saturday, July 30 - Friday, August 5】Spring Semester Classes End Tuesday, August 9 Tuesday, August 9

【Friday, July 29】Final Examination Preparation Day Wednesday, August 10 Wednesday, August 10

【Saturday, August 6 - Wednesday, August 10】Summer Recess Thursday, August 11 - Friday, September 30 Thursday, August 11 - Friday, September 30

【Thursday, August 11 - Friday, September 30】Commencement Ceremony Friday, September 23Graduate School Commencement Ceremony Friday, September 23

Fall Semester (October 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017) Entrance Ceremony for Fall Semester Late September (TBA) Late September (TBA)

★ 1 Anniversary of the University Saturday, October 1 Saturday, October 1Fall Semester Classes Begin Monday, October 3 Monday, October 3

【Saturday, October 1】Campus - Wide Power Outage (Tsukuba campus) Late October (TBA) Late October (TBA)

★ 2 University Festival Friday, November4 - Sunday, November 6 Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6Autumn Sports Day Saturday, November 12 - Sunday, November 13 Saturday, November 12 - Sunday, November 13Fall Modules A and B Final Examination Week Friday, December 16, Friday, December 16,

Thursday, December 22 - Wednesday, December 28 Thursday, December 22 - Wednesday, December 28

Winter Recess Thursday, December 29 - Monday, January 9 Thursday, December 29 - Monday, January 9【Sunday, December 25 - Thursday, January 5】

Fall Modules A, B and C Final Examination Week Thursday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 15 Thursday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 15

【Saturday, January 28, Tuesday, January 31,Friday, February 3, Wednesday, February 8Thursday, February 9】

Fall Semester Classes End Wednesday, February 15 Wednesday, February 15【Thursday, February 2】

Final Examination Preparation Day Thursday, February 16 Thursday, February 16【Saturday, February 4, Tuesday, February 7,Friday, February 10】

Spring Recess Friday, February 17 - Friday, March 31 Friday, February 17 - Friday, March 31【Saturday, February 11 - Friday, March 31】

Commencement Ceremony Friday, March 24Graduate School Commencement Ceremony Friday, March 24

【Saturday, March 25】Last Day of the Academic Year Friday, March 31 Friday, March 31

【Friday, March 31】

Notes:★ 1 For the Anniversay of the University, classes will be held only in Tokyo campus on Saturday, October 1. ★ 2 Due to post-festival clean-up of the University Festival, classes on Friday, November 4 and Monday, November 7 will be postponed (excludes classes at the

Tokyo campus).3 The schedule for the regular health checkup will be announced at a later time. Classes for undergraduate schools, colleges and graduate schools during the

scheduled health checkup will be cancelled (excludes classes at the Tokyo campus).4 To meet the required number of school days, some classes will be held on the days stated below (excludes classes at the Tokyo campus). May 2: Tuesday classes will be held. July 19: Monday classes will be held. November 2: Friday classes will be held. November 8: Monday classes will be held. November 28: Wednesday classes will be held. January 11: Friday classes will be held. January 17: Monday classes will be held.5 After taking the preparation and post-exam clean-up of the Undergraduate Entrance Examinations into consideration, the University will announce the

classes recess (excludes classes at the Tokyo campus).6 For the School of Medicine, the University will schedule March 10, 2017 as the date of graduation, but the commencement ceremony will be held on the

date scheduled above.7 For those who have enrolled in the University in August or in December prior to 2012, and will graduate or complete their programs within the standard

number of school years required for graduation, the dates for graduation or completion will be scheduled on July 25 and November 30, respectively.※ One academic year contains two semesters (spring semester and fall semester) which includes six modules, Spring A, Spring B, Spring C, Fall A, Fall B and

Fall C. Each module has five weeks.

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Campus life (http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/)

“Campus Life” describes the outline of major features of school life, campus and facilities as well as school events. It also provides links to official Web sites of campus life-related organizations such as student organizations, etc.

Academic Calendar / University EventsThis section provides information of the university events such as academic calendar and new pupil welcome festival, a school festival, the sports day.

Campus Life & SupportThis section provides information such as the student resident halls and some apartments, Counseling Services, Office for Students with Disabilities.

Tuition Reimbursement Program / Student SupportThis section provides information such as Entrance Fee Exemption, Tuition Exemption, Scholarships.

Career Support This section provides career options after graduation. Website of Career Development Office&Division of career Services provides advice on your future, and information to support your job-hunting.

Student Organizations / Extracurricular ActivitiesThis section provides information such as the system to support student life, the public student organizations, a student group, extracurricular activities group and a volunteer, the information of the part-time job.

Seminar Houses / Welfare FacilitiesThis section provides information such as Kambara,Hall Tateyama training Center, Yamanaka training Center, the campus cafeterias.

Tsukuba Action Project (http://www.t-act.tsukuba.ac.jp)

The “Tsukuba Action Project” (called “T-ACT”) supports your “willingness.” This is a school-wide project to support willingness of anyone belonging to University of Tsukuba to do something new, to realize their ideas no matter how small they are, to participate in volunteer activities, and to engage in various activities other than classes and circles, etc. See the Web site for the details.

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Campus LifeWe’re Here to Help You!

Found any lost articles on campus? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　If you have found any lost articles on campus, immediately report them to the nearest desk.

(See page 32 for details.)

Lost anything on campus? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　If you have lost something on campus, access to TWINS and check Lost & Found. You will find out

where go to pick it up if it’s turned in. (See page 32 for details.)

Robbed on campus? → Academic Service Office　If you have been robbed on campus, report to the Academic Service Office immediately.


Lost your student ID? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　Buy a new IC card beforehand at office (University Hall 4th floor) and submit an Application for Re-

issuance of Student ID (and a Photo-attached mount for Student ID if you change a photo) to a window at

the Division of Student Welfare (Student Office) or the Academic Service Office.


Want to buy a student commuter pass? → Academic Service Office　You can buy a student commuter pass at the boarding station or the station nearest to your campus

by submitting a commuter pass application form along with your student ID. In some cases, the

transportation facility may require a Certificate of Commutation. If so, please contact the Academic

Service Office. (See page 34 for details.)

Need a Student Discount Certificate? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　To obtain a Student Discount Certificate, you can use the automatic certificate issuing machine located

at the Academic Service Office, the Student Plaza, Sugadaira Montane Research Center, or Shimoda

Marine Research Center. (See page 34 for details.)

Need a Certificate of Enrollment? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　You can use the automatic certificate issuing machine located at the Academic Service Office, the

Student Plaza, Sugadaira Montane Research Center, or Shimoda Marine Research Center. The certificate

in English is only issued to those who submitted the student’s name in English. Submit the name in

English to the Academic Service Office. (English names of the students who entered the university in

2013-14 academic year or after will be already registered based on the enrollment information.) (See page 34 for details.)

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Want to Hold a Meeting/Event? → Academic Service Office　You are required to select a responsible person and submit a Student Meeting Application Form to the

Academic Service Office for approval. (See page 37 for details.)

Change of Name and/or Current Address? → Academic Service Office　You are required to notify the Academic Service Office immediately of any changes regarding the name

and current address, etc. that were registered at the time of admission. Register your latest address to

“Contact Information” of TWINS (See page 35 for details.)

Change of Emergency Contact and/or Home Address? → Academic Service Office　You are required to notify the Academic Service Office immediately of any changes of the registered

emergency contact/home address at each time. (See page 35 for details.)

Taking a Leave of Absence? → Academic Service Office　You can take a leave of absence if you are unable to attend classes for more than 2 months due to illness

or other particular reasons. In such cases, please submit an Application for Absence under the approval by

the professor of the class you belong to from School to the Academic Service Office.


Returning to School? → Academic Service Office　If students with absence approval return to school after an absence period expires, please submit an

Application for Re-enrollment. If students with absence approval hope to return school because the

reason for absence from school is resolved, please submit a Request for Re-enrollment. Either documents

should be submitted to a window at the Academic Service Office. (See page 35 for details.)

Leaving the School? → Academic Service Office　If you wish to leave the University due to circumstances beyond your control, please submit an

Application for Withdrawal from School to the Academic Service Office. (See page 36 for details.)

Looking for an Apartment? → Student Plaza　You can find housing information at the Division of Student Welfare. Please contact the Division of

Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing) for inquiries or consultations. (See page 53 for details.)

Get insured during co-curricular/extracurricular activities? → Academic Service Office　Please contact the Academic Service Office immediately and obtain accident notification card since

Disaster and Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research will be applied.


Want to Join Student Groups? → Student Plaza　You can sign up for a student group directly. You are free to sign up or quit the group. Please contact

the faculty advisor or the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) for consultations.


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Want to Create a Student Group? → Student Plaza　If you want to create a student group, please submit an Application for Student Group Registration to

the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support). (See page 60 for details.)

Want to Use University Classrooms etc. for Extracurricular Activities? → Academic Service Office　If you want to use classrooms etc. for extracurricular activities, please consult with the Academic

Service Office. (See page 37 for details.)

Want to Use Physical Education Facilities for Extracurricular Activities?

→ Sport and Physical Education Center　Check availability on the Center website and submit the ‘Application to Use Sports Equipment and

Facilities’ by the dates specified below (See page 63 for details.)

*For extracurricular activity groups belonging to Sports Clubs:

Bring in the application form to the Athletic Executive Committee room by the date indicated by the

Committee (the committee shall submit the Application to the Sport and Physical Education Center by

15th of the previous month of use.)

*For other groups:

Submit the applications to the Center on or after the designated date announced on the Center website

but not before the 20th of the preceding month of the use.

Need Tuition Exemptions, Deferments or Monthly Payments? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　Please contact the Academic Service Office or the Division of Student Welfare (Financial Support) for

any inquiries regarding tuition exemptions, deferments or monthly payments. (See page 51 for details.)

Need Scholarships? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　Please contact a window at the Academic Service Office or the Division of Student Welfare (Financial

Support) for inquiries regarding scholarships. (See page 51 for details.)

Looking for Part-time Work? → Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　Job openings are posted on the bulletin boards in the Academic Service Office. Please contact a

window at the Academic Service Office for applications. For consultations regarding part-time work,

please contact a window at the Academic Service Office or the Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and

Housing). (See page 53 for details.)

In need of an emergency expense? → Student Plaza　You are eligible to receive Emergency Student Funds (up to 30,000 yen). Please contact the Division of

Student Welfare (Financial Support) for applications and consultations. (See page 53 for details.)

Want to Move into the Residencial Hall? → Student Plaza　Contact the Division of Student Welfare (welfare/dormitory) . (See page 53 for details.)

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Want to Use Training Facilities? → Student Plaza　Please contact the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) for inquiries or consultations

regarding the use of training facilities. (See page 63 for details.)

Want to Rent The items for extracurricular activities? →Academic Service Office or Student Plaza　If you want to rent the items for extracurricular activities etc., please apply to a window at the Division

of Student Welfare (Student Support) or the Academic Serrice office. (See page 59 for details.)Need Medical Treatment or Counseling? → University Health Center　Medical treatment for illnesses or injuries and counseling are available at the University Health Center.


Have Personal Problems? → General Consultation Window, Class Instructor or University Health Center　General Consultation Window (Student Plaza, Kasuga Area), your class instructor and professional

counselors at the University Health Center are available to discuss various problems such as academics,

career plans, aptitude, daily life, interpersonal relationship and so on. (See page 69 for details.)

Need Career and Employment Counseling? → Student Plaza　Please contact a window at Career Development Office, the Division of Career Services for inquiries

and guidance regarding career and employment. (See page 76 for details.)

Consultations for Support of Students with disabilities?

→ Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), Class Instructor or Academic Advisor　The University provides support for students with disabilities in various situations for their academic

activities. Please consult OSD directly or through your class instructor or academic advisor for specific

plans, since the support varies depending on the type and degree of disability as well as personal needs.


1 Organization History ---14 Educational Organizations ---16 Student Enrollment ---22

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HistorySeptember, 1962 The Tokyo University of Education decided to integrate five departments and to

seek a place for the relocation of those departments.September, 1963 A Cabinet meeting approved the construction of Science City in the Tsukuba

area.September, 1967 A Cabinet meeting approved the relocation of 36 institutions including the Tokyo

University of Education into the Tsukuba area.November, 1969 A committee for the preparation and examination of the establishment of a new

university in Tsukuba was set up in the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.

May, 1970 The Diet enacted the Tsukuba Science City Construction Law.June, 1971 The Tokyo University of Education adopted a basic draft plan for a new

university in Tsukuba.July, 1971 The study group for the establishment of a new university in Tsukuba reported

to the Minister of Education, Science and Culture with their account on "what a new university in Tsukuba should be."

October, 1971 A committee to prepare for the establishment of a new university in Tsukuba was formed in the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.

May, 1972 A Cabinet meeting decided to establish and relocate 42 institutions, including Tsukuba Shin Daigaku (provisional), to Tsukuba. According to the Law which amended part of the National School Establishment Law (Law No. 19, 1972), an office for the preparation of the establishment of the University of Tsukuba was created in the Tokyo University of Education.

October, 1973 According to the Law to amend part of the National School Establishment Law (Law No.103, 1973), The University of Tsukuba was founded. The University of Tsukuba was founded with the First Cluster of Colleges, a School of Medicine, a School of Health and Physical Education, and the University Library. MIWA Tomoo was inaugurated as President.

April, 1975 The Second Cluster of Colleges, the School of Art and Design, and Master's and Doctoral Programs of the Graduate School were established.

August, 1976 MIYAJIMA Tatsuoki was inaugurated as President.October, 1976 The University Hospital was opened.April, 1977 The Third Cluster of Colleges was established.March, 1978 The Tokyo University of Education was closed.October, 1978 The College of Medical Technology and Nursing was established as an annex to

the university.April, 1980 FUKUDA Nobuyuki was inaugurated as President.April, 1986 ANAN Kouichi was inaugurated as President.April, 1989 Evening courses in the main fields were opened in Master's Programs of the

Graduate Schools.April, 1992 ESAKI Leo was inaugurated as President.

Inauguration of the first system of a cooperative graduate school system in Doctoral Programs.

April, 1996 Evening courses in the main fields were opened in the Doctoral Programs of the Graduate Schools.

April, 1998 KITAHARA Yasuo was inaugurated as President.April, 2000 The Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, the Graduate School of

Systems and Information Engineering, and the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences were established with the reorganization of the Doctoral Program.

April, 2001 The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Graduate School of Business Sciences, and the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences were established with the reorganization of the Doctoral Program.

April, 2002 Inauguration of the first system of a cooperative graduate school system in the Master's Program.

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October, 2002 According to the Law to amend part of the National School Establishment Law (Law No. 23, 2002), the University of Tsukuba and the University of Library and Information Science were amalgamated.The School of Library and Information Science and the Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies were established.

April, 2004 According to the National University Corporation Law (Law No. 112, 2003), the University of Tsukuba became a National University Corporation. IWASAKI Yoichi was inaugurated as President.Inauguration of the second cooperative graduate school system in the Doctoral Program. (Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences)

April, 2005 Introduction of the second cooperative graduate school system in the Doctoral Program. (Doctoral Program in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Sciences, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences)

April, 2006 Establishment of the first overseas office in the Republic of Tunisia.April, 2007 Establishment of the Schools of Humanities and Culture, Social and International

Studies, Human Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Science and Engineering, Informatics, Medicine and Medical Sciences, as a result of the reformation of the undergraduate system.

September, 2007 Opening of the Student PlazaApril, 2009 YAMADA Nobuhiro was inaugurated as President.April, 2013 NAGATA Kyosuke was inaugurated as President.

Establishment of the Global Commons

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Educational Organizations

Undergraduate Schools

　Organized in accordance with their educational purposes, the Undergraduate Schools take inclusive

responsibility for undergraduate education. Each Undergraduate Schools consists of multiple Colleges that

are academically close.

　Since the range of their intended fields of study are limited and highly specialized, the fields of Physical

Education and Arts are not organized into Colleges, since they provide suitable education for their purposes

as “Specialized Schools”.

Colleges

　The Colleges belong to the various Undergraduate Schools, taking primary responsibility for

undergraduate education and serving as a base for students class composition.

Graduate Schools

　The University of Tsukuba offers Master’s Programs, Doctoral Programs and Professional Degree

Programs. The Master’s Programs aim at producing professionals with academic and technical expertise

and offering re-education opportunities for the general public. They are not divided into the conventional

specialized fields and are an interdisciplinary education system. The Doctoral Programs aim to produce

highly specialized researchers and research-oriented professionals in their respective fields, offering

advanced education for cultivating a high degree of specialization based on extensive knowledge. The

Professional Degree Programs emphasize practical training and education and aim at producing human

resources with highly specialized professional abilities.

　There are several types of Doctoral Programs: five-year consecutive programs that are not divided into

separate master’s and doctoral programs, five-year programs that are divided into master’s and doctoral

programs, and certain programs that combine the above two systems.


　In December 2011, SIGMA was established for the purpose of directing and implementing

interdisciplinary degree programs (various multidisciplinary education and research programs) in Graduate

School Program. The program currently implemented at SIGMA is Ph.D Program in Human Biology and

Empowerment Informatics which were adopted as Leading Program and Life Science Innovation in Ph.D

Program.

Faculty

　The research institute is the organization bearing a fundamental responsibility in both education and

research related to its academic field. It plays a role to comprehensively promote the development of its

expertise and alliance or collaboration with other academic fields as planned from holistic perspective.

Centers and the University of Tsukuba Hospital

　Facilities such as a language laboratories, workshops and chemical laboratories, along with organizations

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for education and research are essential for the university. Although many universities provide these

facilities for each department on a small scale, the University has organized a system equipped with

extensive centers that can be used in common throughout the University.

　We also have Nationwide Joint-use Educational Institutes to exchange people and information and

conduct joint researches nationwide.

　Education for students, research institute and community clinic are offered at the University of Tsukuba

Hospital.

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Education and Research Organization Chart

Schools and Colleges

School of Humanities and CultureCollege of Humanities

College of Comparative CultureCollege of Japanese Language and Culture

School of Social and International StudiesCollege of Social Sciences

College of International Studies

School of Human SciencesCollege of Education

College of PsychologyCollege of Disability Sciences

School of Life and Environmental SciencesCollege of Biological Sciences

College of Agro-Biological Resource SciencesCollege of Geoscience

School of Science and Engineering

College of MathematicsCollege of Physics

College of ChemistryCollege of Engineering SciencesCollege of Engineering Systems

College of Policy and Planning Sciences

School of InformaticsCollege of Information Science

College of Media Arts, Science and TechnologyCollege of Knowledge and Library Sciences

School of Medicine and Medical SciencesSchool of MedicineSchool of Nursing

School of Medical Sciences

School of Health and Physical Education

School of Art and Design

FacultyFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesFaculty of Business SciencesFaculty of Pure and Applied SciencesFaculty of Engineering, Information and SystemsFaculty of Life and Environmental SciencesFaculty of Human Sciences

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Faculty of Health and Sport SciencesFaculty of Art and DesignFaculty of MedicineFaculty of Library, Information and Media Science

International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine

Tsukuba Clinical Research & Development Organization

Nationwide Joint-use Educational InstitutesCenter for Computational SciencesShimoda Marine Research CenterGene Research CenterPlasma Research Center

University’s Inter-department Education Research InstitutesLife Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research AllianceCenter for Education of Global CommunicationSport and Physical Education CenterAdmission CenterAlliance for Research on North AfricaAcademic Computing and Communications CenterResearch Facility Center for Science and TechnologyCenter for Cybernics ResearchCenter for Research in Isotopes and Environmental DynamicsUniversity Health Center

Research and Development CenterR&D center for Algae Biomass and Energy System

Education Research Institutes under Faculty DepartmentsFaculty Department Education Research InstituteBusiness Sciences Research Center for University Studies

Pure and Applied Sciences Tsukuba Research Center for Interdisciplinary Materials Science

Life and Environmental SciencesAgricultural and Forestry Research CenterSugadaira Montane Research Center

Human SciencesCenter for Research on Internaional Cooperation in Educational Development

Health and Sport Science Advanced Research Initiative for Humam High PerformanceMedicine Laboratory Animal Resource Center

Library, Information and Media Sciences Research Center for Knowledge Communities

University HospitalProton Medical Research CenterTukuba Sports Medicine & Health Science Center

Education Bureau of A ffiliated SchoolsSpecial Needs EducationResearch Center

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Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training SchoolUniversity LibraryUniversity of Tsukuba HospitalEducation Bureau of the Laboratory SchoolsAffiliated SchoolsUniversity Health CenterUniversity Hall

Graduate SchoolsMaster's Programs Master's Program in Education

Doctoral Programs

Graduate School of Humanities and Social SciencesGraduate School of Business SciencesGraduate School of Pure and Applied SciencesGraduate School of Systems and Information EngineeringGraduate School of Life and Environmental SciencesGraduate School of Comprehensive Human SciencesGraduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies

Professional Degree ProgramGraduate School of Business Science• Law School Program (Law School)• MBA Program in International Business


Ph.D ProgramHuman BiologyEmpowerment InformaticsLife Science Innovation

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List of Educational SystemSchools and Colleges

Schools Colleges Main Fields Degree GrantedSchool of Humanities andCulture

College of Humanities Philosophy, History, Archaeology and Folklore, Linguistics

B. of Arts

College of Comparative Culture Comparative Culture B. of Comparative CultureCollege of Japanese Language and Culture

Japanese Language and Culture B. of Arts

School of Social and International Studies

College of Social Sciences SociologyLawPolitical ScienceEconomicsSocial and International Studies

B. of SociologyB. of LawB. of Political ScienceB. of EconomicsB. of Social and International Studies

College of International Studies International RelationsInternational DevelopmentSocial and International Studies

B. of Arts in International RelationsB. of Arts in International Development

School of Human Sciences College of Education Education B. of EducationCollege of Psychology Psychology B. of PsychologyCollege of Disability Sciences Disability Sciences B. of Disability Sciences

B. of Special EducationB. of Social WelfareB. of Social and International Studies

School of Life andEnvironmental Sciences

College of Biological Sciences Biology,Life and Environmental Sciences

B. of Science

College of Agro-BiologicalResource Sciences

Agro-bio-resource Science,Life and Environmental Sciences

B. of Bio-resource ScienceB. of Agriculture Science

College of Geoscience Geo environmental SciencesEarth Evolution Sciences,Life and Environmental Sciences

B. of Science

School of Sciences andEngineering

College of Mathematics Mathematics B. of ScienceCollege of Physics PhysicsCollege of Chemistry ChemistryCollege of Engineering Sciences Applied Physics

Quantum and Electronic EngineeringApplied Condensed Matter PhysicsMaterial and Molecular Engineering

B. of Engineering

College of Engineering Systems Intelligent Interactive Systems,Intelligent System Technologies,Engineering Mechanics,Energy Engineering

College of Policy and PlanningScience

Social and Economic AnalysisManagement StudiesUrban Planning

B. of Policy and Planning Science

School of Informatics College of Information Science Software and Computing ScienceComputer Systems, MachineIntelligence and Media Technologies

B. of Information ScienceB. of Information Engineering

College of Media Arts, Science andTechnology

Media Arts, Science and Technology

B. of Media Arts, Science andTechnology

College of Knowledge and Library Sciences

Knowledge Studies,Knowledge Information Systems,Information and resource management

B. of Library and Information Science

School of Medicine andMedical Sciences

School of Medicine M.D. Course, Medical Scientist Course

Doctor of Medicine

School of Nursing Nursing Course B. of Nursing ScienceSchool of Medical Sciences Medical Science Course B. of Medical Science

International Medical Science Course

B. of International Medical Science Course

School of Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education B. of Health and Physical Education

School of Art and Design History and Philosophy of Art,Fine Art, Communication Art andDesign, Design

B. of Art and Design

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Student Enrollment　The University of Tsukuba is comprised of seven schools, two specialized schools and three graduate

school programs (Master’s Program, Doctoral Program and Professional Degree Program). As of January

1, 2016, there are 9,782 undergraduate and 6,583 graduate students enrolled, making 16,365 in total.

2 Student Contact Offices Campus Life and Administration ---24 Student Plaza ---26 　(Student Office / Division of Student Welfare, 　Career Development Office / Division of Career Services, 　Consultation Service Facility) Major Administrative Divisions of Student Affairs ---27

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Campus Life and Administration　Creating an educational environment as well as living conditions is essential for a fulfilling student life.

The Administration Centers and nine Area Support Offices (including the Support Office for adult students

enrolled in graduate school) are established respectively for undergraduate, graduate courses, schools, and

major subjects to ensure easy access for students. The staff members of these offices constantly assess and

consider the lives of the students, and do their best in responding to the needs and problems of students.

　Here is the system chart for your reference.

Systems Related to Student Affairs

　Administrative System (As of February 1, 2016)

(Administrative Center)

Department of EducationalPromotion Division of Educational Promotion

(Administration Office 2nd Floor)Division of Educational Renovation Support(Administration Office 2nd Floor)

Division of Educational Portnership

(Administration Office 2nd Floor)

Division of Admission

(Administration Office 2nd Floor)

Department of Student Affairs

Division of StudentWelfare

(Student Plaza 3rd Floor)

Division of CareerServices

(Student Plaza 2nd Floor)

Division of StudentExcharge

(1A Building 1st Floor)

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(Academic Service Offices)Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(1A Building 3rd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs

G30 Support

Student Support

Academic Service Office for the Business Sciences Area First Academic Affairs(Bunkyo School Building, Tokyo Campus) Second Academic Affairs

Law School Program

Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(1A Building 3rd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs

Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering

Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area Graduate Educational Affairs(3A Building 2nd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs

Student Support

Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(2B Building 3rd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs

Doctoral Program in Advanced Agricultural Technology and SciencesStudent Support

Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(2A Building 2nd Floor) Undergraduate Edducatiional Affairs

Student Support

Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(5C Building 2nd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs

Student Support

Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area Graduate Educational Affairs(4A Building 2nd Floor) Undergraduate Educational Affairs (School of Medicine)

Undergraduate Educational Affairs (School of Nursing and Medical Sciences)Student Support

Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Studies Area Graduate Educational Affairs(7B Building 2nd, 3rd Floor) Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Student Support

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Student Plaza

　The Student Plaza is found in Building 1D of the Dai-ichi Area, located near the center of the University,

for comprehensive student support regarding campus life and job searches.

The main support services are as follows:

Student Office/Division of Student Welfare:

• Consultation and guidance on campus life

• Career planning and employment support

• Financial support

(Tuition exemptions, scholarships, part-time work, etc.)

• Residence Halls

• Extracurricular activities

• Welfare facilities and training facilities

• Publication of public relations magazines for students

• Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research

Career Development Office/Division of Career Services:

• Career Development Support

• Employment Placement

• Career Development and Employment Consultations

General Consultation Window

　General Consultation Window is located in Student Plaza and Kasuga Area for overall consultation. This

service is for every student to just stop by and get any concerns resolved.

　The counselor is waiting to assist you even with a little question related to your college life. You can be

directed to more appropriate service offices depending on what you bring as your questions/concerns.

Please feel free to come talk to the counselor.

Hours: 2 months schedule is available online or by phone call.

Location: Student Plaza, Student Office (Building 1D North 3rd Floor)

　　　　 Kasuga Area, Counseling Room (Building 7B, 215)

How it works:

• No appointment needed. Just walk in to the office.

• Phone consultation available

• 30 minutes per consultation

• Parents/Guardians and employees of University of Tsukuba are also welcome.

• Contact: General Consultation Window

Phone (Student Plaza). 029-853-8430

(Kasuga Area). 029-859-1207

http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/studentplaza.html

GasshukujoTsukuba Daigaku Nishi

Daigaku Kaikan Mae

Dai-ichi Area Mae

Dai-san Area Mae

Dai-ni Area Mae

TARA Center Mae

Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo

Daigaku Koen

Amakubo 3-chomeStudent Plaza

Matsumi Ike

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Major Administrative Divisions of Student Affairs　Most student affairs, including issuance of certificates, registration, extracurricular activities, employment

and scholarships are handled at the Academic Service Offices.

Schools Colleges Contact

School of Humanities and Culture

College of Humanities Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area

College of Comparative CultureAcademic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences AreaCollege of Japanese Language and

Culture

School of Social and International Studies

College of Social Sciences Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area

College of International StudiesAcademic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area

School of Human SciencesCollege of Education

Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences AreaCollege of Psychology

College of Disability Sciences

School of Life and Environmental Sciences

College of Biological SciencesAcademic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences AreaCollege of Agro-Biological Resource

Sciences

College of Geoscience Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area

School of Science and Engineering

College of MathematicsAcademic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences AreaCollege of Physics

College of ChemistryCollege of Engineering Sciences

Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area

College of Engineering SystemsCollege of Policy and Planning Sciences

School of Informatics

College of Information ScienceAcademic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area

College of Media Arts, Science and Technology Academic Service Office for the

Library, Information and Media Studies AreaCollege of Knowledge and Library

Sciences

School of Medicine and Medical Sciences

School of MedicineAcademic Service Office for the Medical Sciences AreaSchool of Nursing

School of Medical SciencesSchool of Health and Physical Education Academic Service Office for the Art

and Sport Sciences AreaSchool of Art and Design

　In addition, there is are sections for General Affairs, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Graduate

Academic Affairs, Student Support, Bursar, and Research Support in the Academic Service Offices.

“Undergraduate Academic , Graduate Educational Affairs Affairs and “Student Support” are closely-linked

to campus life and handle student status, school related matters, campus life, scholarships, extracurricular

activities and so on.

　The contact offices differ depending on their type. Please read the following list carefully in advance.

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Categories Services Contact Offices RemarksC

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Sta

tus

Written Oath Division of Student Welfare(Student Support)

At school entry

Notification of Present AddressNotification of Change of Emergency ContactNotification of Change of DomicileNotification of Change of NameApplication for Absence from SchoolApplication for Re-enrollmentNotification of Re-enrolmentApplication for Studying AbroadApplication for Change of Undergraduate CoursesApplication for Entrance Examinations at Other CollegesApplication for Withdrawal from School

Academic Service Office

Cer

tifica

tes

Student ID Card Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) or Academic Service Office

Issued at school entry

Certificate of CommutationAcquisition of Teaching LicenseCertificate of Prospective Teacher


Certificate for Purchasing Discount Travel Tickets for StudentsTranscript of Academic RecordCertificate of EnrollmentCertificate of Transcript/Expected GraduationCertificate of Expected Graduation

International Student Center/Academic Service Office/Student Plaza/Shimoda Marine Research Center/Sugadaira Montane Research Center

• Issued by Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine

Certificate of Transcript/GraduationTranscript of Academic Record/Certificate of EnrollmentCertificate of GraduationCertificate of academic performance Division of Educational Planning and Administration/

Division of Educational Promotion(Record Management and Analysis) Issued after graduation upon request

Letter of RecommendationCharacter Reference Academic Service Office

Health Certificate University Health Center or Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine installed in various places

I f c a n n o t i s s u e b y A u t o m a t i c Certificate Issuing Machine, please offer to University Health Center

Extra

curr

icul

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ctiv

ities

Application for Student Group RegistrationApplication for Student Group ContinuationStudent Group Activity ReportNotification of Change in Application for Student Group RegistrationNotification of Dissolution of Student GroupApplication for Participation in External OrganizationsApplication to Use LoudspeakerApplication for Setting Large Signboard on Campus

Division of Student Welfare (Student Support)

Student Meeting Application FormNotice/Distribution Request Form Academic Service Office

Application to Use Sports Equipment and Facilities Sport and Physical Education Center

Stud

ent L

ife

Lost Article ClaimFound Article ClaimTheft ReportPart-Time WorkStudent Educational Research Activities Accident Insurance


Car

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Empl

oym

ent

Career and Employment Consultation*Career Planning Survey*Notification of Job Search Progress Status*Prospective Employee Report (company/organization)*Report on Employment Tests (Teacher/Public Servant)

Division of Career Services

*Entry at web site of Career Development Office and Division of Career Services, Department of Student Affairs(See page 250 for details)

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Categories Services Contact Offices RemarksTu

ition

Application for Tuition ExemptionApplication for Moratorium/Monthly Payment Deferment


Tuition Payment Division of Financial Management (Income Section)

Scho

lars

hips The University of Tsukuba Scholarship

“Tsukuba Scholarship”

Division of Student Welfare (Financial Support), Division of Student Exchange, or Academic Service office for the Medical Sciences Area (Student Support)

Japan Student Services OrganizationOther Scholarships Academic Service Office

Scho

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atte

rs

Course Registration(Confirmation of class categories)Final ExaminationsAcademic RecordIssuance of CertificationChange in Student Record (Absence/Withdrawal)PracticeTeaching License


3 Campus Rules Student Life and Campus Rules ---31 Notifications to Students ---31 Issuance of Certificates for Students ---33 Class System ---35 Class Instructors ---35 Changes in Personal Information ---35 Student Organizations ---36 Student Meetings and Notification ---37 On-campus Transportation ---38 Use of On-campus Parking ---44 Management of Toxic Substances ---45 University Publications ---45 Tuition Payment ---45 Consultations Concerning Harassment ---47 Emergency Telephone ---49

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Student Life and Campus Rules　The University is a place where human resources are cultivated with a well-rounded education and

specialized knowledge and skills, while also being a place to promote advanced studies as a center of

learning.

　The University of Tsukuba, as a university, has conceptual organizations such as Schools, Colleges,

and Master’s and Doctoral programs to achieve its objectives. Besides these organizations, there are a

library, centers, hospital, and for the convenience of student life, stores, cafeterias, residence halls and other

facilities, each maintaining an organic link, functioning in perfect unison as a whole, and thus forming a

small local community.

　In public, people live under various laws and customs including the constitution. The university also has

minimal rules to perform its educational and research functions smoothly and effectively.

　Our school regulations and other rules concerning student life are embodiments of such rules. Students

are expected to understand and abide by these rules and have a healthy and fulfilling student life.

　In addition, any student who goes against their duty by cheating in final examinations, causing an injury,

or making some malicious breach of traffic rules will be subject to discipline (disciplinary withdrawal,

suspension or admonitory warning) and shall receive strict discipline. To avoid such punishment, students

are expected to act as members of a society and community with awareness of other students.

Undergraduate School Regulations (abstract)

Article 60　The President of the University of Tsukuba shall have the right to take disciplinary action

against any student who has breached the corporate rules and other regulations and who has violated the

duties of a student.

2　The types of disciplinary action shall be disciplinary withdrawal, suspension and admonitory warning.

　Furthermore, please read the following articles that explain specific matters necessary for student life.

　You may have various problems and questions once your student life begins; however, please don’t

hesitate to consult with or contact your class instructor, staff of the Student Office, related divisions of

the Administration Center, the Academic Service Office, or University Health Center if you need any

assistance.

Notifications to StudentsNotifications

　Various notifications from the University to students are normally posted only on the designated

administrative bulletin boards, and students are required to check the bulletin boards when arriving at and

leaving the University.

　Upon posting, however, the notifications are considered delivered, and students are not allowed to raise

objections on the grounds that they missed notification.

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Mail　Any mail addressed to student organizations is kept in the private mail box for student organizations located in the Division of Student Welfare. The University does not handle private mail addressed to individual students, so please make sure to inform your family etc. that such mail should be sent to your own address.

Telephone　The University does not handle personal telephone calls within or from outside of the University except in the case of emergency, so please make sure to inform your family accordingly.　Please also refer to “Residence Telephone” on page 216 for information about residence halls.

Lost, Stolen and Found　If you have lost or left you bag, watch, camera or clothes on campus, access to TWINS and check Lost & Found category by using the campus-wide computer system in the Central Library, Art and Physical Education Library, and Medical Library. You will find out where you can go to pick it up if it’s turned in. Please bring your ID on your pickup. However, in case the lost and found article can identify the owner such as a student ID, you will be called out instead of TWINS posting. If you believe the article has been stolen, please notify the Academic Service Office and a police station. If you find someone’s lost articles on campus, please bring them to Division of Student Welfare or Academic Service Office immediately.

Emergency Contact　University of Tsukuba Emergency Mass e-mail　If an emergency, such as a natural disaster, accident, or incident, occurs or it appears that such a situation may occur, you can find emergency information on the university website and its official Facebook page.　Also, this information is sent to every student as a mass e-mailing titled “Emergency e-mail notifications for everyone from the University of Tsukuba.” Each student is assigned a unique address, such as “[email protected]” for the Zengaku (university-wide) Computer System. It is highly recommended that you confirm such messages at the universityʼs official website or at its official Facebook page. Official e-mails sent by the university can be confirmed from any computer installed at any of the satellites of the Zengaku Computer System or from a personal computer connected to the Internet. In addition, you can have university e-mails forwarded to your mobile phone and/or home computer.　Check your university e-mail every day because you may receive an “Emergency e-mail notifications for everyone from the University of Tsukuba,” it will contain extremely important information for that emergency.

Using e-mail on the Zengaku Computer System　We recommend that when you use the Zengaku (University-wide) Computer System and Web Mail (“Active! Mail”) for sending and receiving e-mails. Web Mail is an e-mail tool that can be used with an Internet browser.The e-mail account and e-mail address that you can use are as follows:[E-mail account] : Your login ID and password are the same as those for the Zengaku Computer System[E-mail address] : For example, if your student ID number is 201691234, then your login ID would be

s1691234, and your e-mail address would be [email protected]. In other words, your e-mail address would start with a small letter “s,” and then followed by

the last 7 digits of your student ID number.

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1) University of Tsukuba’s official home page http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/2) University of Tsukuba’s official Facebook page http:s//www.facebook.com/univ.tsukuba.ja3) Web mail of Zengaku Computer System https://wmail.u.tsukuba.ac.jp/4) Set up e-mail forwarding http://www.u.tsukuba.ac.jp/icho13/en/forward.html5) Safety Confirming Web System https://anpi.tsukuba.ac.jp

Issuance of Certificates for StudentsStudent ID Card　The Student ID card is issued upon admission to the school. Please make sure to carry your student ID card at all times, as it is an essential tool for your student life. You must show your student ID card when asked to do so by University staff.　You may not be able to take classes in classrooms and laboratories, take final examinations, or use the library or other school facilities without showing your student ID card. When off-campus, you may not be able to receive benefits, such as Student Discounts if you fail to show your student ID card.　Student ID cards are valid until the end of the term of study. For those who are going to be enrolled for more than the term of study, the expiration date will be renewed annually.　You must not rent or give your student ID card to anyone else.　Your student ID card can be reissued if you have lost it or for other reasons. Buy a new IC card at Office (University Hall 4th floor) and submit it to the Division of Student Welfare or the Academic Service Office (If you in a hurry, come to the Division of Student Welfare) along with an Application for Re-issuance of Student ID Card and a photo-mounted for student ID card. A photo (3cm x 2.4cm, upper body shot with the head uncovered, no background, taken within 3 months of submission.) should be attached on the photo-mount. If you are willing to use the current photo for the new ID card, no photo is required to submit.　In addition, you must return your student ID card when you lose student status upon graduation or withdrawal.

(Issued by the University)

(Done by each student)

When disaster strikes or isthreatening

Mass e-mail notifications duringan emergency

3) Receive messages at the University-wide Computer Systemʼs e-mail address (Example: s1691234@ u.tsukuba.ac.jp)

Confirm the mass e-mailing

(After you receive an emergency message, confirm it at theUniversityʼs home page, etc.)

(When necessary)4) Forward this information to

everyoneʼs registered e-mail forwarding addresses 5) Register your state of

safety with the Safety Confirmation Web System

1) Listed on official University home page2) Listed on official Facebook page

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Certificate of Commutation　To purchase a student commuter pass you need to submit a commuter pass application form with your student ID card to the boarding station or the station nearest to your campus. In some cases, you may be required to obtain a certification from the University on a document specified by the transportation facility. If this is required, please contact the The corresponding Academic Service Office for the issuance of a Certificate of Commutation.

Certificate for Purchasing Discount Travel Tickets for Students(Student Discount Certificate)　The Certificate for Purchasing Discount Travel Tickets for Students is issued by the automatic certificate issuing machine located at the International Student Center, Academic Service Office, the Student Plaza, Sugadaira Montane Research Center, and Shimoda Marine Research Center. The purpose of this system is to lighten the economic burden on students with respect to their studies, and to contribute to the development of school education. This certificate can be used for 1) curricular educational activities, 2) extracurricular educational activities, 3) employment activities or examination for advanced education, 4) returning home during holidays or for other reasons, and 5) field trips required for education.　By using the certificate, the fare will be discounted by 20% provided that you travel more than 100 operating kilometers one-way on JR lines. When your travel plan match the condition for a round-trip discount (traveling for more than 600 operating kilometers one-way on JR lines), the fare, which is already discounted by 10% each way (round-trip discount) will receive another discount of 20% (student discount).　Please check the expiration date (3 months after the date of issue) and the days on which it is valid (see the chart below).

Operating Km

up to200

up to400

up to600

up to800

up to1,000

up to1,200

up to1,400

up to1,600

up to1,800

DaysValid 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

* If the operating kilometers are more than 1,800, one day will be added for every 200 kilometers.* A round-trip fare will be calculated by doubling a one-way trip fare.

Certificate of Enrollment　Certificates of Enrollment are issued by the automatic certificate issuing machine located at the Academic Service Office, the Student Plaza, Sugadaira Montane Research Center, and Shimoda Marine Research Center. The certificate in English is only issued to those who submitted the student’s name in English. Submit the name in English to the Academic Service Office. (English names of the students who entered the university in 2013-14 academic year or after will be already registered based on the enrollment information.)

Transcript of Academic Record, etc.　Transcripts of Academic Record, Certificates of Transcript/Expected Graduation, and Certificates of Expected Graduation are issued by the automatic certificate issuing machine located at the International Student Center, Academic Service Office, the Student Plaza, Sugadaira Montane Research Center, and Shimoda Marine Research Center. For certificates other than those above, please fill in the intended purpose, etc. on the designated certificate request form and submit it to the The corresponding Academic Service Office.

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Class System　A class is composed of 20 to 40 undergraduate students, and each class has one or two instructors. This is a guidance unit for career options, learning and living. This means that a class is a place where instructors and students can enjoy mutual exchanges regarding educational activities and student life, and the views of students can also be shared. A class is also a parent organization for the student organization that is mentioned later, and in principle 1 out of the 20 students is selected as a representative of the class.　The class members are not fixed until graduation. In many Schools and Colleges, the members are reorganized according to their main fields of study, and faculty members in the respective specialized fields are assigned as class instructors.

Class Instructors　Class instructors guide and advise their students, when needed, on learning and other matters related to student life, based on the educational policy of the undergraduate courses. 　The instructors who are in charge of first-year students teach General Subject I (Freshman Seminar) to their classes.　If you have any problems or concerns, please feel free to consult with your class instructors.

Changes in Personal InformationChange of Name, Current Address, Domicile, Emergency Contact and Homecoming destination　Please promptly submit the designated change forms to the Academic Service Office when your registered domicile, emergency contact, or name have been changed while you are enrolled at the University.　In case of changes in current address, update it on TWINS at each change. Once a term or so, TWINS displays current address confirmation screen when you log in to check. Even though there is no change in your address, please confirm the information registered.

Absence and Re-enrollment　If you are unable to attend classes for more than 2 months due to an illness or other particular reasons, you can take a leave of absence, the period of which is limited to less than one year, by submitting an Application for Absence from School to the the professor of the class you belong to of your school (via the Academic Service Office) and obtaining approval. The period may be extended by up to one year in certain circumstances. The total period of a leave of absence shall not exceed three years. Students requesting a medical leave of absence must attach a medical certificate from a doctor.　Students returning from a leave of absence upon the expiration of the period mentioned above must submit an Application for Re-enrollment before the expiration date.　If you wish to return to the University due to the reason for the absence being resolved, please submit an Application for Re-enrollment to your affiliation’s head for approval. A medical certificate from a doctor needs to be attached.　The period of any leave of absence will not be included in the term of study or period of enrollment.

Transfer, Study Abroad and Change of Courses　If you wish to enter or transfer to a different School, you must obtain yur affiliation head’s permission. You can study at an overseas university while remaining enrolled at the University after obtaining permission from the Provost of your school, and the credits earned while studying abroad will be

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recognized as a part of the credits necessary for graduation. Up to 60 credits, combined with credits earned before entering the University can be applied to graduation.　If you wish to change your educational organization within the University, you may be able to transfer to the corresponding year of such educational organization upon selection and approval. Please consult with your class instructor in advance.　These procedures are carried out at the Academic Service Office.Withdrawal　If you have to withdraw from the University due to economic or other unavoidable circumstances, an Application for Withdrawal from the School must be submitted to the President (via the Academic Service Office), detailing the reasons. In some cases the University may be able to assist you in solving these problems. Please consult with your class instructor, etc. without fail class instructor beforehand.

Dismissal and Disciplinary Action　The University has various rules and regulations, including undergraduate school regulations and corporate rules regarding the activities of students, which are considered the minimum rules to maintain a favorable educational and research environment as well as to preserve order on campus. Dismissal or disciplinary action may result if a student breaches these rules and regulations.　A student will be dismissed if one of the following reasons, e.g. failing to pay tuition fees payable or exceeding the limit for the term of study, is applicable:1. A student who has not paid tuition fees payable and still does not pay after payment has been demanded.2. A student who exceeds the limit for the term of study (6 years or 9 years for the School of Medicine) specified in Article 4 of the undergraduate school regulations.3. A student who has not completed at least 15 credits (or equivalent credits or courses taken for the School of Medicine) per year (excluding students with prior permission from the Provost for particular reasons).4. A student who exceeds the period of a Leave of Absence as specified in the first (within 2 years of continuous leave of absence) and second (within a total of 3 years of leave of absence) clauses of Article 48, and has still not re-entered the University.5. A student who has applied for an entrance fee exemption or postponement, but has had their application denied, or has been approved for a half exemption and yet has not paid the entrance fee by the specified deadline or has not paid the entrance fee after the period of postponement.　In addition, any student who breaches the university regulations or goes against the duties of a student will be disciplined by the President or as otherwise required after discussions with the Education and Research Council. The types of disciplinary measures are disciplinary withdrawal, suspension and admonitory warning, and disciplinary withdrawal will be administered if one of the following 3 reasons is applicable:1. A student who has bad behavior and has no prospects of improvement.2. A student who is frequently absent without excusable reasons.3. A student who disturbs the order and who significantly violates the duties of students.　Please note that the period of suspension is included in the period of enrollment, but not in the term of study; however, it may be included in the term of study if the period does not exceed 1 month.

Student Organizations　The University has a student organization whose parent organization is individual classes. This organization

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does not differ from the student body associations of other universities, except that it is voluntarily operated by students. As an unique initiative of the University o Tsukuba, it has the following characteristics:1. It is designated as an official organization of the University.2. It is a place where students can be informed of matters regarding educational activities and student life, and where the views of students on the decision-making of the University can be reflected.3. For the reasons above, networks and official gatherings with the representatives of university organizations (Class Instructors, Academic Advisors, staff of the Student Office Deans, Provosts, Vice Presidents, etc.) are held to develop better contact and to promote exchanges with students.

　The fundamental unit of the student organization is each undergraduate student. That is, all of our undergraduate students belong to one of the classes and organize class meetings. At class meetings, representatives are selected from each class who then organize a conference of class representatives for each school. A chairperson and two vice chairpersons are elected from each conference, who then comprise the University of Tsukuba Student Representative Conference.

Student Meetings and Notification　Leading a student life, you may wish to post notices or distribute documents to inform people of meetings such as seminars, recitals, discussions or other extracurricular activities. In such cases, various procedures are established in “the University of Tsukuba university regulations regarding student activities” to preserve a research and educational environment and to maintain order on campus. Please read Articles 3 and 4 of the rules carefully for further explanations.　For your reference, the precautionary procedures are listed below.　Please note that in these rules a meeting includes a normal gathering (including demonstrations), surveys and events, excluding those related to the lectures.1. When a student or a student organization wishes to hold a meeting on campus, it is required to select a leader and submit a “Student Meeting Application Form” to the Academic Service Office 5 days prior to the meeting date (holidays excluded) for the President’s permission.To post documents or posters on a student bulletin board, an “Application for Document Posing/ Distribution” should be submitted.2. When submitting an application, the signatures of following teachers are required: Student organization → Advisory teacher Class → Class Instructor Volunteer, etc. → Teacher of school, and college of the leader of the meeting3. Applications should be submitted to the Academic Service Office that the leader of the meeting belongs to.　Please note that campus-wide organizations (such as University of Tsukuba Student Representative Conference, school festival planning committee, Sports Day student committee, representative meetings for extracurricular activities) should submit their applications to the Division of Student Welfare (Student Office). Applications are accepted 1 month prior to the date of the event.4. Regarding the meeting place, the leader of the meeting should confirm the availability of the place at the relevant division.　Please note that depending on the School some classrooms, such as large sized classrooms with educational equipment, are not available for these purposes.　Also, if you wish to use the University Hall or Residence Hall, please contact them directly as they have

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different office procedures.5. When holding meetings on campus that will earn money through donation or sales, etc., attach a revenue and expenditure estimate to the application. A balance sheet should be submitted after the meeting.　Please contact the Academic Service Office in advance for the styles of such documents.6. The sizes of signboards (posters) should be smaller than 80 cm x 110 cm and must be posted or set on designated student bulletin board or area.7. The name of the group (if posted or distributed by a student group) or name, school and college of a representative should be written on posters or documents.8. Maximum period of posting is 1 month. Any outdated signboards must be removed by the responsible.9. If a standing signboard is necessary, application form must be submitted to the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support). Period for placing a standing signboard is within one week (including the date for event)10. When a student or a student group is using a loudspeaker on campus, select a student in charge beforehand and submit an “Application for Use of Loudspeaker” for permission. Please follow the instructions of the school staff regarding the time and place for use so that it won’t disturb research and educational activities.

　Please make sure that you not only do not damage another person’s reputation, but the University also curbs the political activities of specific political groups and the religious activities of specific religious organizations, grounded in the fundamental principles that we never allow specific political activities with a political purpose on campus because of unfortunate experiences from university disputes in the past.　Remember that students are expected to behave as members of the University.　The application forms can be obtained at the Division of Student Welfare or the Academic Service Offices.　“Off-Campus Activity Notification” must be submitted to the Division of Student Welfare definitely in advance when you go mountain-climbing, hold a training camp or give a performance off campus in order to ensure emergency contact. Without prior notification, Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research is not applied.　Pay extra attention to fires, breakages and other accidents when using classrooms, club houses, and university facilities. Should there be any accident, contact the University immediately.

On-campus Transportation　Since the Tsukuba campus possesses a vast property that consists of 5 areas (North Area, Central Area, South Area, West Area and Kasuga Area), many students move around campus by bicycles (including motorbikes and small motor vehicles), as well as cars used for commuting (by students and university staff, etc.) and route buses and traffic by visitors. Thet makes the Tsukuba Campus a unique traffic environment.　Thus, the University has limited the speed on campus and has set up signs as necessary to ensure a safe university environment as well as a favorable educational and research environment.

Bicycle and Motorbike Registration System　We have the Bicycle and Motorbike Registration System to solve parking space issues and traffic troubles as many students move around campus by bicycles.　When students use bicycles and motorbikes in campus, apply for bicycle and motorbike registration at

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the window of Academic Service Office (except Japanese language students). Registration fee is 2,000 Yen per bicycle/motorbike and registration is valid until graduation. However, if students changed a bicycle or a motorbike, new registration is necessary.

On-campus Parking 　On-campus parking is limited. As a general rule, the areas within 2 kilometers from each Academic Service Offices are designated as “Car Commuting Prohibited Areas,” and those who live within 2 kilometers of their Academic Service Offices are not allowed to commute by car.　If you live outside of the above mentioned “Car Commuting Prohibited Areas” and have no choice but commuting by car, submit an “Application for Parking Permit” to your respective Academic Service Office for the issuance of a “Parking Permit,” along with copies of your car’s automobile inspection certificate, certificate of voluntary automobile insurance and a document which proves your current address. The application form is available at the Academic Service Office. Your car must be parked at the designated parking space.　If you live in the student residence hall and wish to bring your car into the student residence hall area, fill in an “Application for Parking Permit”, available at the student residence administrative office, and submit it along with copies of your car’s automobile inspection certificate, certificate of voluntary automobile insurance and a document which proves your current address to the student residence administrative office for issuance of a “Parking Permit”, then park your car at the designated parking space at the student residence hall. *Cars without “Parking Permits” cannot enter the campus.*Never use your car when moving within campus even if you have a parking permit.

Traffic RuleStudents are expected to obey the traffic rule and ensure safety and follow the manners.1 Please pay extra attention when traveling by bicycle on pedestrian decks.2 Bicycles and motorcycles must be neatly parked at the designated space. Never park your bicycle or motorbike near building entrance, and on or around the braille blocks. (To secure evacuation at a time of disaster and to eliminate danger for the visually-impaired.)3 Motorbikes must not be driven on the pedestrian paths and decks. If you need to enter the parking space in the student residence hall, get off a bike and push it to roll wheels. 4 You must wear a helmet and seatbelt, pay attention to the traffic signs on campus, and obey the speed limit, no parking areas and other street signs. 5 Do not park in parking spaces for the disabled. Even if the space is open, it would be a nuisance.

Voluntary ban on driving through the south road of the Central Library　Danger of accidents between bicycles and cars has been pointed out on the south road of the Central Library, because the width of the road is narrow as well as pedestrian/bicycle traffic is heavy there as classrooms, library, and the Student Plaza are located nearby.　For the safety of pedestrians/bicycles and securing a calm educational and research environment in this area, please refrain from driving through the south road to the Central Library, and instead make use of the loop road as shown below:

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Campus Map Central Area

* Users of facilities on this road are permitted to use this road.

Detour (Loop Road)

Area 3Area 2

Area 1

Central Library

Student Plaza

No Car PassingZone

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On-campus Transportation System

　The University of Tsukuba has introduced a campus transportation system convenient to the University’s

students and staff that are commuting to school/work. The local bus service operated by Kanto Bus makes

140 roundtrips per day between the Tsukuba Center (at Tsukuba Station of the Tsukuba Express) and the

University. The regular bus fare from the Tsukuba Center to Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo is 270 yen; an annual

commuter pass for the same route costs 92,450 yen. The On-Campus Transportation System offers students

who purchase an annual pass for 8,600 yen unlimited transport to/from any bus stop on the route (see the

route map).

　Students who wish to use this system must purchase a bus pass sticker (see image below) from any of the

six Maruzen bookstores on campus. (When purchasing the bus pass, you must show your student ID card).

You must then affix the pass (sticker) to your student ID card.

　Note: For your reference, a one-way trip from Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo to Tsukuba Center normally costs

270 yen.

　The Bus Pass expires on the last day of the academic year (March 31) and needs to be renewed for the

use in new academic year. Please note that you will be charged with misconduct if you use the expired pass

even if unintentionally.

　*The penalty amount is as follows:

　 270 yen (maximum for one way) x 2 (both ways) x 2 x days (counting from April 1)

(Image)

For further inquiries, please contact the General Affairs Section of the Division of General Affairs (Tel.

029-853-2025).

Mark

photo

Kanto Tetsudo　Bus PassFrom　Apr 01, 2016.To 　　Mar 31, 2017.

Student ID Card

ID No.Yr enrolledCourseNameDate of birth　　　　　　yy/mm/dd　This is to certify that the above person is a student of Tsukuba University.

date of issue　　yy/mm/ddValid until

1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, IbarakiPresident of Tsukuba University

Pass stickerValid from the purchase date until March 31,2016 for the Academic year 2016 - 2017

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Note1:Only the shuttle buses (clockwise and counterclockwise) go to stop at the Ichinoya Gakusei

Shukusha Mae.

Note2:The shuttle buses running between Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo and three stations, Tsuchiura, Arakawaoki

and Hitachino-ushiku circulates via Dai-ni Area Mae bus stop.

Note3:The shuttle buses running between Tsukuba Daigaku Byoin and four stations, Arakawa-Eki

Nishiguchi, Tsuchiura, Hitachino-ushiku drives into Tsukuba Daigaku Byoin.

●For derails (time table, fee etc.), see the Kanto Railway website.

http://kantetsu.jorudan.biz/

On-Campus Transportation System Route Map

Daigaku Shokubutsu Mihon-en

TARA Center Mae

Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo

Daigaku Koen

Matsumi Ike

Amakubo 3-chome

Gashukujo

Tsukuba Center

Tsukuba Daigaku Byoin

Route 408 Gakuen Nishi Odori

Tukuba Daigaku Kasuga Area Mae

Azuma shogakko

Tukuba Medical Center Mae

Medical Center Byoin

Oikoshi Shukusha Higashi

Amakubo 2-chome

Tsuchiura Tsukuba SenGakuen Higashi Odori

Norin Gijutsu Center Mae

Niji no Hiroba

Dai-san Area Mae

Dai-ichi Area Mae

Daigaku Kaikan Mae

Tsukuba Daigaku Nishi

Dai-ni Area Mae

Ichinoya Gakusei Shukusha Mae

Tsukuba Daigaku Byoin Iriguchi

Oikoshi Gakusei Shukusha Mae

Hirasuna Gakusei Shukusha Mae

Amakubo Ike

Counterclockwiseroute (Hidari-mawari)

Clockwiseroute(Migi-mawari)

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Illegal Parking

　The university stipulates the Campus Rules for accident prevention and campus safety, so all cars have to

have got permission for parking.

　However, situations are still never ceasing to illegal parking or parking at other than parking space.

　Therefore the University will issue a ticket for violation of these vehicles; furthermore illegally

parked vehicles will has their wheels locked. Moreover, repeat violator will be noticed to the University

administrators for warning and in some cases returning the parking permission or has not allowed using a

car on campus.

　Please observe all parking regulations for traffic safety and accident prevention.

* The penalties for illegal parking on campus are shown on the list of penalty point for parking violation.

List of parking violation and penalty point at Tsukuba Campus　Illegal parking on-campus is subject to wheel lock or towing.

　Parked cars blocking emergency vehicle traffic and causing a serious traffic disturbance will be towed.

　A driver who accumulates 7 or more penalty points will receive a warning, and further offences will

result in wheel locks.

Prohibited Parking Spaces On-campus PenaltyPoints

1. Intersections and within 5 meters from intersections2. At the top of hills (Matsumi-bashi)3. Steep slopes (around Matsumi-bashi)4. Pedestrian crossings and within 5 meters of pedestrian crossings5. Double lane roads with vehicle passing divisions6. Within 3 meters of bollard7. Sidewalks (including pedestrian paths)8. Within 5 meters of fire hydrants9. Parking with fake parking permits (and sticker), visitor's cards, temporary visitor's cards, special parking permits or vendor parking permits OR parking by making false report

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10. Within 10 meters of a bus stop11. Within 3 meters of parking lot exit facing roads (including gates at the exit)12. Within 5 meters of road corners13. In front of and around the front door of buildings14. Parking at permitted parking areas without permits (including spaces for the disabled)

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15. Lawn areas, shrubbery and vacant lots other than parking areas16. Parking at parking lots but outside of parking spaces17. Roads in the student residence hall area18. Roads not mentioned above (including one-way roads)19. Non-display of parking permits (and sticker), visitor's cards, temporary visitor's cards, special parking permits or vendor parking permits

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Bicycle and Vehicle Disposal

　There appears to be a problem with the abandonment and illegal dumping of bicycles and vehicles with

out-of-date inspection, and the University is taking action to prevent such cases. To maintain a favorable

campus environment, it is the owner’s responsibility to properly dispose of bicycles and vehicles no

longer in service.

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Traffic Accidents

　Many traffic accidents, which include tragic accidents resulting in personal injury or death, are caused by

students every year, and the number of accidents on and off-campus amount to more than 60 to 70 a year as

far as the University has been informed. Although the main causes are rudimentary, such as inattentiveness,

oversight of traffic signs and inexperienced driving, some are from drunk driving, significant speeding,

unlicensed driving and other antisocial cases. Moreover, accidents between bicycles or between bicycles

and pedestrians are increasing. Even bicycle collision may cause critical injury or residual disability, which

may be led to a lawsuit for damage compensation. Once an accident occurs, it can cause heavy mental and

financial burdens as well as academic disturbance to all concerned. Drivers should obey the traffic rules and

be extremely careful while driving. In order to avoid traffic accidents, students are expected to drive cars,

bikes, and bicycles carefully with the utmost attention.

　Should an accident occur, the driver must calmly check the situation, conduct any necessary

rescues, take safety measures, report to the police and other necessary actions, and contact your class

instructor or the Academic Service Office immediately for advice.

　Please pay close attention to notifications and traffic safety guidance from the University. It is our hope

that our students can have a safe and meaningful student life.

　If a student caused a traffic accident resulting from a malicious breach of traffic rules (drunk driving,

significant speeding, and unlicensed driving), disciplinary action (disciplinary withdrawal, suspension and

admonitory warning) may result.

Use of On-campus Parking　There are a number of parking spaces available for students and　 University staff. In order to use the

parking, students are required to join "the University of Tsukuba Traffic Safety Association" based on the

following routine procedure.

1 Issuance of Parking Permits

　In accordance with the University rules, Parking Permits are issued, upon application, for students who

live outside of the "Car Commuting Prohibited Area (living within 2 kilometers of the respective Academic

Service Office)" and who have no other choice but to commute by car.

　A Parking Permit is also issued to those living in the student residence hall, according to University

rules, for those who wish to park their cars at the residence hall parking areas. Please note, however, that

the number of parking spaces is limited. Confirm the availability in advance as you will be on a waiting list

if the spaces are full.

2 Procedures for issuance

　A notice for issuance procedures will be posted at the Academic Service Office. Please make

arrangements during the application period.

　For student residence hall parking areas, Please refer to page 217 of this guide.

3 Membership in the University of Tsukuba Traffic Safety Association

　The University of Tsukuba Traffic Safety Association is a voluntary organization operated by students

and the University staff based on the perspective of on-campus parking management and better use of the

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environment.

　Students permitted to park their cars on-campus, upon application, are required to join the University of

Tsukuba Traffic Safety Association. You can become a member by paying the annual membership fee upon

receiving a Parking Permit.

　For further inquiries, please contact the Traffic Safety Association (1st floor of the Administration

Office): Tel 029-853-2119

Website: http://www.t-anzen.org

Management of Toxic SubstancesProper use of toxic substances is required under instructors’ supervision in order to preserve a favorable

educational and research environment.

　For further inquiries regarding the safe control of toxic substances, please refer to the University website

of Envirenmental and safety Management (http://anzenkanri. tsukuba. ac. jp/).

University Publications　Announcements are basically made by posting notices on the bulletin boards, however, please make sure

to read the following publications as well.

STUDENTS (Tsukuba Students)

　The purpose of this newsletter is to inform students of information about educational activities and

student life. The newsletter consists of articles contributed by teachers, current students, and graduates

and of articles written by students and teachers about club activities to support students’ campus life..

Information about on and off-campus activities and entries can also be found in this newsletter edited by the

Student Office and issueds times a year by the Division of Student Welfare.

CAMPUS (Newsletter from Student Representative Conference)

　CAMPUS is a newsletter of the official organization edited and published by the public relations

committee of the Student Representative Conference (or Zendaikai). CAMPUS informs students about

Zendaikai activities and features a special theme-based topic in each issue.

　Other than those above, newsletters are issued by the extracurricular activity organizations and the

university festival planning committee.

“University of Tsukuba Newspaper”

　This newspaper is published to enhance a suitable academic culture, contribute to the creation of an

advanced university culture, and provide a space where University staff and students can communicate with

each other.

Edited by the University of Tsukuba Newspaper editorial staff, it is issued 7 times a year (April, May, July,

October, November, December, and January).

Tuition payment(1) Tuition fees

　　For the first term: 267,900 yen

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　　For the second term: 267,900 yen

If the tuition fees are revised during the academic year, the updated tuition payment will be applied from

the date of revision.

(2) Deadlines

　For the first term: At the end of May: Date of account transfer is May 27 (if this falls on a national

holiday or a weekend, it will be withdrawn the next business day)

　For the second term: At the end of November: Date of account transfer is November 27 (if this falls on a

national holiday or a weekend, it will be withdrawn the next business day)

　*Please ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account a day before the date of transfer.

(3) Payment method

　Tuition payments shall be made by account transfer except under special circumstances, including a

leave of absence. Students are required to submit an “Application of Automatic Account Transfer.” to the

Treasury Section (Income), the Division of Financial Management.

　Pay the tuition from a local bank by using a “payment slip” issued by the University in lieu of bank

account transfer payment when you are absent or in case of other special circumstances.

(4) Receipt

　“Tsukubadai” in Katakana letters will be printed on your passbook when payment is made by bank

account transfer. A receipt will be issued from the financial institution when payment is made by a “payment

slip” If you need a receipt issued by the University, please contact the Income Section of the Division of

Financial Management, the Department of Finance and Accounting.(Administration Center 3rd Floor)

(5) Other information

　One-time full year tuition payment is accepted at your desire when you pay the tuition fee for the 1st

term. In this case, tuition fees for the 1st term and the 2nd term will be separately printed in two lines on

your passbook.

　For further inquiries, please contact the Income Section of the Division of Financial Management, the

Department of Finance and Accounting (Administration Center 3rd Floor). Tel: 029-853-2161

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Consultations Concerning Harassment

　The University provides harassment consultations. The University offers counseling service for

complaints about harassment. If you have problems involving academic harassment or sexual harassment,

do not hesitate to visit the harassment counseling room or consult our harassment counselor.

(Consulter)

　Students, university staff and anyone related to the University.

(Contact)

　The name and job title of the counselor, contact information, and office hours are posted on the

University website: Home > For students > Welfare program: consultation on mental/physical health,

“harassment-related issues (Internal use only)”

　Counselors are open to any inquiry. Students can also consult counselors, regardless of any affiliation.

(Means of consultation)

　Students can consult with counselors directly or by telephone, letter, fax, or e-mail.

　If you prefer in-person consultation please contact counselors and arrange time and place.

(Examples of harassment)

　Examples are given in the University of Tsukuba Guidelines and pamphlet for harassment prevention.

(University website > For students > Welfare program: consultation on mental/physical health, “harassment-

related issues (Internal use only)”

Consulters' privacy will be protected.

Consultations will never create a disadvantage for the consulters.

Stop worrying and ask for consultations early.

Protection of Personal Information

　In order for people to live securely, it is necessary to handle their personal information such as their

addresses and dates of birth carefully. When you are provided with someone else’s personal information,

you must be mindful of the following precautions:

(1) When you hold personal information, keep the information anonymous to the extent possible. If that is

not possible, manage it in an appropriate manner.

(2) You must not take personal information off-campus, in principle. If you must do so, first obtain

permission from the person responsible for managing the information, or a person who is assigned for such

management.

(3) When you deal with personal information using a network system, be sure to strengthen information

security.

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(4) Try not to save personal information on computers. In the case that this is inevitable, have the personal

information coded.

(5) Whether personal information is saved or not, personal computers installed with file-swapping software

(e.g. Winny) are not allowed to access the University network.

Protection of Copyrights

　You must not invade other’s copyrights such as in music and visual software and other publications

through illegal copying. In particular, you must pay extra attention when you release information

which includes another person’s copyrighted material on the web. You may be liable for a great deal of

compensation if you release such information without the permission of the rights holder.

Trade Secret Protection

　Through an internship or a joint research project with a company, you may be exposed to corporate trade

secrets. You may be liable for a great deal of compensation if you release this information to the public

for instance, through SNS (Facebook, etc.) Please follow the instructions of the person in charge of the

company or your instructor.

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Emergency Telephone　The University is equipped with emergency telephones (32 telephones as shown below) most of which

are installed along the loop road.

　The emergency telephones will automatically connect to the Administration Office accident prevention

center.

The University of Tsukuba Emergency Telephone Installation Map (Outside)

生命領域学際研究センター西側ペデ（82）

生命領域学際研究センター前（12）

5C棟前

North side of Agricultural and Forestry Research CenterWarehouse of Large-Sized Machines (7)

Ichinoya Suzukake Dori (9)

East side of Terrestrial Environment Research Center (10)

North side of Dai-san Area roundabout intersection (13)

Laboratory for Entrepreneurship (18)

South side of Central Library (28)

Entrance of the central machine room (25)

North side of Daigaku Kaikan Mae Bus Stop (43)

Front of the Building 5 C (56)

East side of Kambara Hall (49)

West Gymnasium (volleyball) pedestrian path (84)

South Amakubo Ike pedestrian path (85)

Hirasuna Residence Hall Pedestrian path (86)

Hirasuna Yurinoki Dori (67)

Front of the central Medicine machine room (70)

Oikoshi Urinoki Dori (74)

Front of Oikoshi Residence Hall Building No. 25 (77)

Front of Oikoshi Residence Hall Building No. 12 (75)

East side of Hirasuna Residence Hall Building No. 6 (69)

South side of Gasshukujo Bus Stop (65)

East side of Institute of Health and Sport Sciences (61)

South side of University Health Center (48)

East side of Joint Use Facility Building A (36)

North side of Administration Center Bus Stop (41)

West Gene Research Center pedestrian path (83)

In front of Life Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (12)

Life Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance West pedestrian path (82)

Hyotaro Ike pedestrian path (81)

South side of Ichinoya Tennis Court (1)

South Ichinoya Community Center pedestrian path (80)

West side of Ichinoya Residence Hall Building No. 2 (3)

North side of Ichinoya Residence Hall Building No. 24 (4)

North Area

Central Area

South Area

West Area Kasuga Area

4 Welfare Tuition Exemptions ---51 Scholarships ---51 Part-time Work ---53 Student Emergency Funds ---53 Student Residence Halls and Apartments ---53 Information on student residence ---56 Welfare Facilities ---56

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Tuition Exemptions　Full or partial exemption of the tuition for each term (first/second term) are awarded to those who need

financial aid. Tuition deferment and monthly payment plans are also available.

　See the University website for details (http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/scholarship.html).

Scholarships　Scholarships offered by the University of Tsukuba’s own Scholarship "Tsukuba Scholarship", the Japan

Student Services Organization (JASSO), local authorities, and private foundations are available for our

students. The application periods and procedures are announced on the university website (http://www.

tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/scholarship.html).

1 The University of Tsukuba’s own Scholarship "Tsukuba Scholarship"

　See the University website for details and contact the Division of Student Welfare (Financial Support),

Division of Student Exchange, or Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area (Student Support/

Student Affairs).

2 Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

　Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship (scholarship loan) aims to cultivate human resources

beneficial to the nation and community and to contribute to equal opportunity in education by supporting

excellent students who have difficulty in paying school expenses due to financial reasons through

scholarship loans. International students are not eligible for this scholarship.

(1) Types of scholarships, Monthly loan amounts, Application periods (For 2014 - 2015, reference example)

Item

Category

Category 1 Scholarship Category 2 Scholarship

Start of loan : AprilFirst payment : June

Start of loan: Any preferred month after April.First payment differs depending on the preferred start month and application period.

Basic monthly amountThe special increase

when entering school

Basic monthly amount The special increase when entering school

LoanAmount

Student commuting from their home

30,000 yen Fixed amount 100,000 : 200,000 300,000 : 400,000 500,000 yen can be added to the basic monthly amount in June.

Choose from the following 5 types: 30,000 yen 50,000 yen 80,000 yen 100,000 yen 120,000 yen

Fixed amount (1 - 500,000 yen) can be added to the basic monthly amount for those starting the loan in April

45,000 yen

Student commuting from a dwelling other than their home

30,000 yen

51,000 yen

Loan Type Interest free With interest With interest With interest

Application Period

Mid April. Emergency and temporary exceptions due to drastic changes in household finance are made as needed.

RemarksExplanatory sessions are held in mid April. Make sure to check the notices. There may be occasional scholarship opportunities other than the above, however, that may not be proposed every year. Those who wish to receive the scholarship, apply in April without fail.

“Interest-free Scholarship with Income-linked Repayment System” is available.(Category 1 only)This is to encourage students with low household income (equivalent to annual household income 3 million Yen or lower) to continue their study without worrying about future obligation of repayment of the scholarship. This system gives grace period for repayment until students are paid a certain amount of annual income (3 million Yen) after graduation.

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(2) Application procedure

　Students wishing to receive the scholarship are required to attend the explanatory sessions held in mid

April, obtain the application materials, and apply through the Internet.

(3) Result of applications

　Upon selection by the university based on criteria including academic records, family financial situation,

health, and character, eligible students will be screened for approval by JASSO.

Those who are candidates for advanced applications will be formally accepted upon submitting a notice of

admission via the Internet. Make sure to check the details that will be displayed on the bulletin boards.

(4) Payment of scholarship

　Scholarships are generally paid on a monthly basis to the student's bank account. The amount deposited

can be withdrawn from the 10th of the paying month.

Please note, however, that the first payment of a scholarship will be made on June 11.

(5) Screening of recipients

　Students must submit a "Scholarship Renewal Application Form" every winter for screening as

to whether or not they continue to be eligible for their scholarship. Please be aware that failure of

submission will be construed as the student no longer being in need of the scholarship, and payment will

be discontinued. Students whose academic records are significantly poor or who could not earn sufficient

credits may not be able to receive the scholarship or, in the worst case, may lose the status of scholarship

recipient. Therefore, they are expected to be diligent in their studies.

(6) Notification of changes in status

　Students with scholarships that change their status, including leaving or withdrawing from school,

returning to school, studying aboard, rejecting financial aid, or transferring to other undergraduate courses

are required to submit a notice to JASSO. Please notify your Academic Service Office (Student Support/

Student Affairs) promptly and submit the designated form. Late submission may result in the necessity of

returning the scholarship or the scholarship not being paid.

　Please contact your Academic Service Office (Student Support/Student Affairs) or the Division of

Student Welfare (Financial Support) for details.

3 Scholarships from local authorities and private foundations (Grant Scholarship or Scholarship Loan)

　There are 2 types of scholarships: recruited via the university and recruited by foundations. Application

guidelines for scholarship foundations are posted on the university website (http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/

campuslife/scholarship-links.html).

　For details, please contact your Academic Service Office (Student Support/Student Affairs) or the

Division of Student Welfare (Financial Support).

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Part-time Work　Information on part-time work is posted on the bulletin board of each Academic Service Office of the

various schools and colleges. Job offers are posted in 4 categories: home tutors, cram school teachers,

language teachers, and others.

　The university will refer students to employers for part-time work under the categories of home tutor,

cram school teacher, and language teacher. Hence those who wish to apply for jobs under these categories

should contact their respective Academic Service Offices or a section in charge of academic affairs.

Students are supposed to contact employers after receiving a letter of introduction and interview report. Job

offers for newly enrolled students will start from October (fall Semester).

　As for "Other" jobs, applicants may contact employers directly.

　As there have been cases of financial problems related to student part-time work, you are strongly

advised to fully consider all the working conditions before concluding a contract with an employer,

especially for "Other" jobs.

Student Emergency Funds　The University provides emergency loans to students in need of sudden expenses (unexpected accidents,

delayed remittances, sickness, etc.)

　The fund started in 1965 with a donation from Yoshio Ikemoto, the former director of the department

of student affairs and the professor emeritus of the Tokyo University of Education. The system was

transferred to the University of Tsukuba in 1978, taking over the purpose of its foundation. Funds are

provided as follows:

- Loan limit 30,000 yen per person (interest free)

- Repayment deadline 1 month in principle

- Repayment method Single payment

- Loan procedures A student wishing to receive this loan should choose a joint guarantor from

among the university staff (faculty member in principle) and obtain an

application and document of obligation from the Division of Student Welfare

(Financial Support).

Student Residence Halls and Apartments　The University of Tsukuba provides housing for students. 60 residential buildings (3,678 single and

204 family rooms) and 3 public buildings are located in the South area (Hirasuna, Oikoshi), North areas

(Ichinoya, Ichinoya-Minami) and Kasuga area.

　The residence halls were established to offer students an excellent study environment along with the

opportunity to experience an autonomous civic life, and daily maintenance and management of the facilities

are entrusted to the Student Resident Hall Administration Office.

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1 Outline of Facilities

Residence type Squaremeasure

Rent(Monthly amount)

In-room facilities Area

For single use(Non-renovated building)

About10m2 ¥6,700 Desk, chair, bed sink,

residence hall telephoneHirasuna, Oikoshi, Ichinoya

For single use(Renovated building)

About10m2 ¥8,000 Desk, chair, bed, sink,

residence hall telephoneHirasuna, Oikoshi, Ichinoya, Kasuga

New building for single use About16m2 ¥24,200

Desk, chair, bed, sink,residence hall telephoneshower, toilet, cooking facility,air conditioner

Oikoshi

New building for single use About30m2 ¥16,100

Desk, chair, bed, sink,residence hall telephone, toilet,cooking facility

Ichinoya

For single use (Kasuga/international students)

About18m2 ¥10,400 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,

cooking facility, air conditioner Kasuga

For family use (Renovated building) About30m2 ¥21,000 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,

cooking facility Ichinoya

For family use(Non-renovated building)

About30m2 ¥16,100 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,

cooking facility Ichinoya

New building for family use About41m2 ¥23,000 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,

cooking facility, air conditioner Ichinoya-minami

For family use (Kasuga/couple) About35m2 ¥18,400 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,


For family use (Kasuga/family) About53m2 ¥26,900 Desk, chair, bed, bathtub, toilet,


Note1:For details, please refer to the university website at http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/healthlife.htmlNote2:In addition, there is the residence hall for the short-term exchange program and short-stay program in Ichinoya.

　Residences in each area are equipped with central heating systems except rooms with A/C. The systems

work for the period from late November to beginning of March. Residences are not equipped with cool

A/C system but you can install A/C machine at each room. Each residence hall has common facilities

such as a laundry room (100 Yen/use), a snack kitchen (sink and stove equipped), shower room (100 Yen/

use) and restrooms. Hirasuna, Oikoshi, and Ichinoya buildings have an Administration Office, barbershop/

beauty salon, and electric appliance store. Hirasuna building has cafeteria, shared bath (180Yen/use) and

convenience store. Administration Office of Kasuga building is located on the first floor of the Building 1.

2 Period of stay

　The period of stay in the student residence halls is up to the end of the academic year you are permitted

to stay (until March 31). If you wish to stay in the next academic year, see the bulletin board of Student’s

　Residence Hall and of each Academic Service Office in November every year for residence application.

Follow the instruction posted on the bulletin board for application.

3 Applications for residence

　For single rooms: Hirasuna Residence Administration Office (2nd floor of the Hirasuna Community

Center, TEL: 029-858-0131) For family rooms: The Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing)

(3rd floor of the Student Plaza, TEL: 029-853-2265~6)

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4 Equipment in rooms

　Each room is equipped with a bed (with full bedding set), a desk, a chair, and a washbasin unit (except

for Kasuga Residence), etc. All rooms are equipped with wired LAN for free of charge.

5 Residence hall telephone

　Except for Kasuga Residence, telephone systems are installed in all rooms of the residence halls. Phone

calls between rooms and within a campus (including each administration office) are free of charge.

How to make inter-residence calls:

From each room in residence hall to campus (extension) 90 + extension (4 digits)

From campus (extension) to Ichinoya Residence 137 + phone number of each room

From campus (extension) to Hirasuna/Oikoshi Residence 138 + phone number of each room

6 Rent

　Monthly rent is as per “1 Outline of Facilities” table. In addition to the rent, common area charge will be

collected by the administration office. When moving in, you must pay a security deposit of 30,000 yen (to

be used for cleaning after you move out, adjustment of fuel fee, and any delinquent rent). The lodging fee is

calculated at the end of your stay. Moreover, you must pay the security deposit upon the start of each new

fiscal (school) year.

7 Garbage separation rules

　You have to separate your garbage according to the regulation of Tsukuba City. Bring your garbage by

8:00 a.m. on the designated day to the garbage station. Detailed instructions on garbage separation are as

below.Burnable Non-burnable Plastic “PET”

bottlesCans Glass bottles Used paper,

and clothingSpray cans

2/week 2/months 2/month 2/month 2/month 2/month 2/monthKitchen scraps PlasticsFood traysLeather items Shoes Plastic bags Waste-paper CD/DVD/MD, etc.

Glass, Ceramics Bottles not used for food Metal lids Complex product of plastic andmetal Light bulbsBroken fluorescent lights Aluminum foil Cookware (pot, etc.) Small electric appliance UmbrellaClock

Plastic bottles for beverage, soy sauce and alcohol (Remove the lid and label and rinse inside)

Food anddrink cans(Very dirtycans arenon-burnable garbage)

Food anddrink cans(Very dirtycans arenon-burnable garbage.)

NewspapersFlyers Magazines BooksOther kinds of paperCardboard Cotton and wool clothes (Futons and carpets are oversized garbage.)

Empty the contents of the cans completely andthen puncture them. Spray cans andglass bottles are collected on the same day.

*Oversized garbage is collected by reservation only and subject to a fee. *Fluorescent lights, batteries, and mercury thermometer are collected at the Administration Office of a communal building. *Tsukuba City does not collect TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner, and PC according to the law. *The City does not collect motorcycle over 125cc, tire, battery, gas tank, brick, oil waste, and paint.

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　If you move out from a residence hall to a private apartment, the same garbage separation rules of the

City are applied. You are expected to keep your surroundings clean for your comfortable neighborhood.

8 Use of parking lot in the student residence halls

(1) Issuance of parking permits

　You can bring your car but have to pay for your parking space. If you wish to bring your car, submit an

application for parking permit to the Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing) at the 3rd floor of

the Student Plaza. After you application is examined, your parking permit will be issued on the first come

first served basis. Due to the limitation of parking spaces, not all applications may be approved (one car per

family). You are not allowed to drive to campus. Those who do not have a parking permit are not allowed

to bring a car.

(2) Available parking lot

　Those who have a parking permit can only use the designated parking space.

(3) How to Apply

　Parking permit application form and written oath form are available at the administration office of each

student residence hall or the Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing) at the 3rd floor of the

Student Plaza. Please submit the application and the written oath with a copy of the inspection certificate

and copy of the voluntary insurance of your car to the Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing)

at the 3rd floor of the Student Plaza. Show your student ID card and driver’s license then.

9 Apartments

　There are a considerable number of apartments near the campus. Monthly rent varies depending on

areas, ages of buildings, and furnishings. Average monthly rent is around 35,000 yen to 50,000 yen for an

apartment with a 6- tatami mat room with kitchen, bath, and toilet. Deposit and key money are equivalent

to 1 to 2-month rent. Information on rental housing is available at the Division of Student Welfare (Welfare

and Housing) at the 3rd floor of the Student Plaza.

Information on student residence 　Visit the website below for detailed information on student residence.

Information on student residence/apartment (http:/www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/healthlife.html)

The following information is posted:

・Schedule for acceptance of tenants

・Student residence information booklet (rent, type of room, layout, etc.)

・Notice for prospective tenants

・Others

Welfare Facilities　The University has welfare facilities such as cafeterias, coffee shops, and bookstores.

Business hours and other information can be found on the website below.

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http://www.tsukuba-koseikai.com/wiill

(Contact: Welfare /Housing Team, Division of Student Welfare)

5 Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities ---59 The Number of Student Groups ---59 Use of Equipment for Extracurricular Activities ---59 Use of Sports Facilities ---60 Student Club Houses, etc. ---60 Notification of Off-campus Events ---60 Establishment of a student group ---60 Events ---61 Map of Sports Facilities ---62 Use of Training Facilities ---63 Inter-University Seminar Houses ---66

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Extracurricular Activities　Extracurricular activities enable students to pursue their possibilities and acquire higher levels of

specialized knowledge and skills, and provide opportunities for students to make friends, exchange with

older and younger students, get to know more about their instructors, and cultivate a broad sense of

humanity and a well-rounded education.

　There are various student groups at the University of Tsukuba which are active in their respective fields.

The University has a system to recognize students groups which meet the predetermined standards as

"extracurricular activity groups." The extracurricular activity groups are given priority in the use of

facilities and equipment. Please refer to the guidebook for club activity or website for activities and

membership.

The Number of Student Groups≪ Extracurricular activity groups : 151groups ≫http://www.stb.tsukuba.ac.jp/~bunsa/

http://www.stb.tsukuba.ac.jp/~taikukai/

http://www.stb.tsukuba.ac.jp/~geisa/

≪ Student groups : 100groups ≫

Use of Equipment for Extracurricular Activities　The following equipment is loaned out for extracurricular activities.

　Reservations can be made 2 months in advance by extracurricular activity groups, 1 month in advance by

general groups, and 2 weeks in advance by others. The equipment is for all students. There may be

compensation required for loss or damage to equipment that is caused intentionally or negligently. Please

also be aware that late return and failure to report damage will be a nuisance to others.

　Please contact the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support)(Student Plaza 3rd Floor) for

applications.Equipment

Spotlight 1 kw/500 wBaby spotlightPar lightLighting setColor filter wheel for spotlightSpotlight standFootlight 60w x 4Electric transformer 30A/20APin spotlightStage lightingMirror ballBlack-out curtainSpeaker systemSpeaker with an internal amplifierCassette deckMixing Console 8ch/12ch/16chJunction box 12ch/16chMicrophone

Microphone stand erect/desktop typesWireless amplifier (with microphone)CD/radio/cassette playerTransceiverHandheld microphone (loudspeaker)Slide projectorOverhead projectorLCD video projectorMovie screen erect typeVideo camera, tripod standDrum-type extension cordMobile stageLadderFoldable tentEvent tentCamping tent (for summer)CarpetGilded folding screenSchool flagFloor sheet* Skiing gear

* Rented only in winter.

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Use of Sports Facilities　Use of the physical education facilities for student extracurricular activities and recreation requires

permission, following the routine procedure, from the Director of the Sport and Physical Education Center.

(This also applies to the use of night lighting.).

　When using the sports facilities, please make sure to observe the detailed rules of use and pay attention

to the following:

* Individuals are not allowed to use these facilities.

1 Wear gym clothes, athletic shoes or other specified shoes in the gym.

2 Pay extra attention to the prevention of accidents, and do not fail to confirm safe conditions.

3 Ensure favorable conditions in the sports facilities and equipment, and clean up after use. Rake natural

ground after use. Any damage to the facilities or equipment should be reported immediately to the Sport

and Physical Education Center.

　In addition, inquiries and applications for use of sports facilities are handled at the office of the Sport and

Physical Education Center.

Student Club House, etc.　The University has the 5 facilities for extracurricular activities:

　Student Club House (Cultural), Student Club House (Sport), Building for Extra-curricular Activities,

Hippodrome, and Toda Boat Storage

　As a rule, Student Club Houses must be shared by extracurricular activity groups.

The office in charge of these facilities is the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) (3rd floor of the

Student Plaza).

Notification of Off-campus Events　When student groups have sports matches, training, training camps or recitals, a Notification of Off-

campus Student Activities should be submitted to the Division of Student Welfare 1 week prior to the date

of the event.

　This notification is important in keeping track of off-campus activities, and it is required to claim

"Disaster and Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research". Failure to submit this notification

will result in the denial of coverage even if the accident happened during extracurricular activities. For

details on insurance, please refer to page 72.

　Notification of Off-campus Student Activities should be submitted to the Division of Student Welfare

(Student Support) (3rd floor of the Student Plaza).

Establishment of a student group　When you plan to establish a student group (a group for extracurricular activities), please submit the

Application for Establishment of the Student Group, the Application for Establishment of the Student

Group (Exhibit), the Student Group Member List, the Student Group Member List Summary, and other

reference information for establishment of the group to Division of Student Welfare (Student Office)

[Student Plaza 3rd floor].

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EventsSports Day

　The Sports Day is conducted as a university-wide event twice a year in spring and autumn, aiming at

promoting a healthy and pleasant campus life and on-campus sports activities. Students are highly

encouraged to participate in this event.

University Festival

　The University Festival held in the beginning of every November and is organized and participated in by

students, faculty, and university staff. It is also called "Sohosai", named after Mt. Tsukuba. The festival is

well known among citizens of Tsukuba and has many visitors.

　The University Festival serves as a good opportunity for introducing research achievements and

extracurricular activities and promoting exchanges among students, staff, and faculty members. It also

facilitates exchanges with the general public and introduces the university to the community.

　Your active involvement in this festival is strongly recommended.

Kanto Koshinetsu University Athletic Meet

　This athletic meet is held in late August every year, in which 11 national universities and 2 public

universities in the Kanto Koshinetsu area participate and compete in 17 categories, aiming at promoting the

popularity and sound development of sports as well as fostering friendships between the participants.

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〈North area〉

Administration Center

Third Gymnasium

〈Central area〉

First Gymnasium

Central B Tennis CourtClay Tennis Court

T-DOME

Tennis Court

Handball Field

Japanese Archery Training Hall/Archery Training Hall

Second Soccer Field

Tsukuba Training Lodge

Sport and Physical Education Center

(Golf cage, air rifle range, fourth training room)Rugby Field

First Soccer Field

Athletic Field

P.E. practice building

Multipurpose Sports Ground

Club House

Gymnasium (Martial Arts)

Practice Field for Outdoor Activities (Yasei no Mori)

Swimming Pool (indoor pool, diving pool, third training room)

Central Gymnasium

Baseball Field

Gymnasium (Volleyball)

Second Gymnasium

West Tennis Court

North/Central/South/West areaKasuga area

Japanese Archery Training Hall

Kasuga Athletic Field

Kasuga Tennis Court

Fourth Gymnasium

Kasuga first & second training room

〈South area〉

〈West area〉

Sekisho Field

Soccer Field

Map of Sports Facilities

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Use of Training Facilities　The University has the Kambara Hall on campus and 2 other training facilities off campus, each of which

is surrounded by a unique natural environment and used as a place for mutual communication such as

training and seminars for students, faculty, and university staff.

　For a detailed brochure or inquiries, please contact the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support)

(Tel 029-853-2250).

On Campus Training Facility- Kambara Hall

　This unique building has Zen rooms, study rooms, and Japanese-style rooms connected by a corridor and

surrounding an inner garden. It is the only Japanese-style building on campus. It is used for various

purposes, including holding lectures, seminars, and study groups. Japanese-style extracurricular activities

such as Tea Ceremony, Flower arrangement, Noh, Kyogen, and Shamisen also make good use of this

building.

　Location: Tsukuba Campus (in front of Tsukuba Daigaku Nishi bus stop)

　Capacity: Approximately 70

　Facilities: Zen rooms, study rooms, Japanese-style rooms, lecturer rooms

　Equipment: Tea utensils, flower vases, portable blackboards, sutra desks, low tables

　Procedures: Submit the designated application form to the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support)

at least 10 days prior to the date of use.

　Please note that groups using this facility on a regular basis must submit applications in advance for the

coming month by the 20th of the previous month.

Off Campus Training Facilities　There are 2 off campus training facilities: Yamanaka Training Center in Yamanashi, and Tateyama

Training Center in Chiba.

- Yamanaka Training Center

　The training center is located on Yamanka Lake, which is the largest of the Five Fuji Lakes and is 981

meters above sea level. It is also the 3rd highest lake (after Chuzenji and Haruna) in Japan. It is a

picturesque area comfortably cool even in the summer as well as a perfect place to view the stunning Mt.

Fuji.

Location: Hirano 479, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0502

Access: ● Shinjuku Station - (Chuo Kosoku Bus bound for Hirano) - Bugakuso Mae Bus stop

(approx. 7-minute walk) - Training Center

● Shinjuku Station - (JR Chuo Line) - Fujisan Station - (Bus bound for Hirano) - Keio Sanso

Mae Bus stop - (5-minute walk) - Training Center

Capacity: 48 students (8 students per room)

12 faculty members

Facilities: Seminar Room A (capacity 90 people)

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Seminar Room B (capacity 45 people)

Field, Wireless LAN is available.

Equipment: Projectors, screen, piano, bicycles, ping-pong equipment, Japanese chess, softball equipment, etc.

- Tateyama Training Center

　The City of Tateyama is located on the tip of the Boso Peninsula, and because of the effects of the Japan

Current it experiences warm weather all year round. In the spring, you can pick mustard flowers and

strawberries, and in the summer you can enjoy swimming in the ocean.

Location: Hojo 2861, Tateyama-shi, Chiba-ken, 294-0045

Access: 3 minutes walk from JR Uchibo Line Tateyama Station (Hojo beach, Tateyama City)

Capacity: 40 students (10 students per room)

13 faculty members

Facilities: First seminar room (capacity 75 people)

Second seminar room (capacity 20 people)

Wireless LAN is available.

Equipment: Projectors, screen, piano, go, Japanese chess, ping-pong tables, etc.

(Use Fee)

Lodging expenses: 2,000 Yen/person/night (same fee applied to *external guests)

*OB and their families are eligible for use.

(Meal expenses)

Breakfast 500Yen Lunch 700Yen Dinner 900Yen

(Use of facilities)

- Please follow the manager’s instructions when using the training centers (meals, bath, etc.)

- Each user is responsible for serving and cleanup of meals, preparing beds, and cleanup of guestrooms,

seminar rooms and corridors.

- Check-in time is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and check-out time is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

- Comply with the curfew (10 p.m.) and lights out (11 p.m.) rules.

- You are not allowed to cook in the training centers.

Users may be liable for compensation for any loss or damage to the facilities and equipment.

(Days closed)

　The Yamanaka Training Center is closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, national holidays, and winter

holidays (Dec. 28 – Jan. 3). The Tateyama Training Center is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays

(Wednesdays only in July, August, September, and March).

(Application procedures)

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1 Where to apply

　Make a reservation on the Training Facility website. (http://www.tsukuba/ac.jp/campuslife/recreations/

html) Otherwise, make a reservation at the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) on the 3rd floor

of the Student Plaza (TEL: 029-853-2250).

　Please note that the training centers do not accept applications and date changes.

　The office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed from 12:15 to 13:15)

2 Application period

　2 months to 7 days prior to the date of use.

　Applications for summer season (July ~ September) are accepted 4 months to 6 days prior to the date of

use.

3 Application procedures

　First check availability via the Training Facility website or at the Division of Student Welfare. Make a

reservation directly on the website or fill in a training facility reservation slip at the Division of Student

Welfare. Submit an application for use of the facility and a list of users to the Division of Student Welfare

(Student Support) at least seven days prior to the date of use. Pay the use fee in advance by bank transfer.

4 Cancellation

　In case of cancellation, please notify to the Division of Student Welfare 7 days before the starting date of

use. Basically administrative costs are not refundable.

5 Period of use

　The period of use should be up to 6 days in principle. In case of the period of use exceeds 6 days, please

consult with us for details.

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Inter-University Seminar Houses　Students and faculty of the University of Tsukuba can use the “Kusatsu Seminar House,” a joint-use

training facility managed by Gunma University for national universities in the Kanto Koshinetsu region, in

addition to training facilities owned by the University.

- Kusatsu Seminar House

　The Kusatsu Seminar House is a joint-use training facility for students and faculty of national universities

in the Kanto Koshinetsu area, used as a place to cultivate an enriched sense of humanity through

communication and learning in a rich natural environment. It is suitable for seminars, club training camps,

and academic events and meetings such as presentations and discussions for graduation thesis. Situated

close to Shiga Highland and Mt. Shirane, it has easy access to hiking trails and a ski resort.

　Gumna's Kusatsu is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan, and you can enjoy the hot spring

here at the Kusatsu Seminar House.Location: 737 Oaza Kusatsu Aza Shirane, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma-ken

377-1711Access: • JR Agatsuma Line Naganohara Kusatsu-guchi Station - (JR Bus bound for Kusatsu

Bus Terminal. 25-minute ride) - Kusatsu Bus Terminal - (20-minute walk) - Seminar House

• JR Nagano Shinkansen Karuizawa Station - (Kusatsu Kotsu Bus, 78-minute ride) - Kusatsu Bus Terminal - (20-minute walk) - Seminar House

• Several direct highway buses from Shinjuku Station New South Exit run daily. (For details, refer to Kusatsu Seminar web page of the Gumna University)

Capacity: 102 peopleFacilities Gymnasium (Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis), Seminar rooms, etc.Equipment: Video deck, projectors, slide projectors, skiing gear, snowboard, etc.

Usage fees:Administrative costs Meal expenses

Party meals and a la carte can be reserved at Kusatsu Seminar House

(1) Students and faculty of national universities in Kanto Koshinetu area

(2) Other than (1) Breakfast Lunch Dinner

1,500 (2,000) yen 1,900 (2,400) yen 480 yen 520 yen 1,020 yen

For detail, refer to inquiries

Inquiries: Gunma University Educational Division Student Support OfficeTel 027-220-7145Fax 027-220-7620Website http://www.gunma-u.ac.jp/studentlife/stu005/stu005-001E-mail address [email protected]

6 Healthcare University Health Center ---68 Sports Clinic ---72 Disaster and Accident Insurance for 　　Student Education and Research ---72 Personal Liability Insurance for Students ---74 Sports Safety Insurance ---74

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University Health Center　The University Health Center is located near the center of Tsukuba Campus, and its primary purpose is to

provide medical care to students, faculty, and university staff. (URL: http://www.hokekan.tsukuba.ac.jp/)

　Physicians (general medicine, orthopedics, psychiatry, and dentistry), pharmacists, nurses, managerial

dieticians) work at University Health Center. Student-related services are as follows:

Health Examinations

　Periodic health examinations for students are held every April. Schedule and details of examinations are

posted on a bulletin board of Student Service Office, STUDENTS, University Healthcare Center web site,

etc. in the beginning of April. These are carried out for students engaged in experiments that handle

radiation, specific chemical substance, organic solvent, etc. The date and place will be posted in advance.

　(Health Certificates cannot be issued if you have not taken the periodic medical examination.)

Special Medical Examinations

　These are carried out for students who are at risk of radiation exposure or who deal with harmful drugs.

The date and place will be posted in advance.

Emergency First Aid Treatment

　If you have a sudden fever, stomachache, or injuries, you can get medical care and treatment at the

University Healthcare Center, however, if severity of injury or symptom needs urgent care, call an

ambulance (TEL 119).

　Should you need medical attention after regular office hours or on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, please

visit other medical institutions or call 119 (ambulance).

Health Consultations

　Health Consultations are provided in general medical care at General Medicine, Orthopedics, and

Dentistry. If you have any mental suffering or concern, please consult with a counselor at the Student

Counseling Room or Psychiatric Service. (Basically by appointment only) TEL029-853-2415

Healthcare Advice

　If you seem to need health monitoring as a result of periodic health examinations, you will be contacted

directly by the University Healthcare Center for personal advice. You are expected to respond and follow

the advice.

General Medical Care

　At the University Health Center routine medical care and nutritional advice are available. When you

receive medical care, please fill in an application for medical care and present student ID at the counter.

Medical care is provided for free, however, since a scope of the care is limited, you may be introduced to

nearby medical institutions as needs arise. In this case, you need a health insurance card. If you live apart

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from your family, please prepare “Remote Dependent Health Insurance Card” in hand.

Student Counseling Room and Mental Healthcare

　Students can consult their class instructors, academic advisors, and university staff on personal matters.

Professional counseling is also offered to students at the Student Counseling Room in the University Health

Center. Feel free to visit the Student Counseling Room if you have any concerns regarding learning,

transferring schools, career choices, future careers, human relationships (with faculty or friends), emotions,

personality, family, and other matters. Psychiatric counseling and treatment by psychiatrists is also

available.

　Confidentiality on your consultations and treatment at the Student Counseling Room or Psychiatric

Service is strictly maintained. You can also consult with the Student Counseling Room when you take a

leave of absence or return to school

　Please call 029-853-2406 if you would like telephone counseling. Telephone counseling is not offered at

night or on holidays, so please contact your class instructor or academic advisor if you need urgent

attention. You can also call the "Ibaraki Inochi no Denwa (crisis center)" (Tel 029-855-1000) who accept

consultations 24 hours a day.

　General medical care and consultation schedule (The Ο indicates open days.)

Category General Orthopedics DentistryStudent

Counseling Room

Psychiatry

Hours 9:00-11:4013:30-15:00

9:00-11:4013:30-15:00 9:00-11:40 9:00-12:30

13:30-17:009:30-11:45

13:30-16:00

Mon AM Ο Ο Ο ΟPM Ο Ο Ο Ο

Tue AM Ο Ο ΟPM Ο Ο Ο

Wed AM Ο Ο Ο Ο ΟPM Ο Ο Ο

Thu AM Ο Ο Ο ΟPM Ο Ο

Fri AM Ο Ο Ο ΟPM Ο Ο Ο

Note:Services might be suspended during school entrance examination and/or annual physical examinations.

Remarks on receiving care or counseling

Student ID (expiry date check) must be presented when you apply for care or counseling.

General Medicine

You must be examined in order to receive medication. Medication cannot be prescribed without prior

examination.

Nutritional consultations are held twice a month. You need to make an appointment.

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Orthopedics

The orthopedics division will examine up to 15 persons in the morning and 10 in the afternoon, on a first-

come-first served basis.

Dentistry

The Dentistry provides immediate treatment of pain and inflammation, tartar removal, dental examination,

preventive care/healthcare advice and consultation, etc. Tartar removal is by appointment after

examination.

Reception for the above departments: Tel. 029-853- 2410 (from 9:00 to 17:00).

Student Counseling Room

Reception: Tel. 029-853-2415 (from 9:00 to 17:00)

Consultations by telephone: Tel. 029-853-2406 (from 9:00 to 17:00)

Psychiatry

By appointment only

Reception: Tel 029-853-2415 (9:30-16:00)

Issuance of Health Certificates

1 Certificates issued at the University Health Center are as follows:

(1) Health Certificates

① Health certificates are issued based on periodic/special health examinations. The certificate cannot be

issued if you have not taken the periodic/special medical examination.

　The University Health Center is unable to issue health certificates in a different format designated by

other institutions which may have examination items not included in the University Health Center format.

　Some institutions specify the place to take health examinations such as a public medical facility, public

hospital, or public health department. If such is the case, a health certificate from the University Health

Center may not be accepted. Please confirm with the recipient beforehand.

② Additional health examinations may be required to issue health certificates for students participating in sports matches.

　The date of health examinations needs to be arranged in advance for teams consisting of a large number

of students. A representative of the team should submit a list of participants to the University Health Center

for such arrangements.

(2) Certificate of illness

　A certificate of illness is only issued if your doctor judges that a leave of absence or suspension is

necessary in accordance with your medical condition.

(3) Certificate of visit

　A certificate of visit (in the University Health Center format) can be issued to those who visited the

University Health Center for healthcare or consultations. The certificate includes the date and purpose of

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the visit. Please contact the counter at University Health Center when you receive treatment.

2 Application and issuance of health certificates

(1) Issuance by automatic certificate machine

　Health certificates in the university format are issued by the automatic certificate machine located at the

Student Plaza, Academic Service Offices, and the Academic Service Office for the Buisiness Sciences Area

in Tokyo.

① Health certificates are only issued to current students such as undergraduates during the corresponding academic year. Eligibility for issuance by automatic certificate machine depends on the result of periodic health examinations. However, If there are remarks or findings in health examinations, you may not be subject to automatic issuance.

② If you are not subject to the automatic issuance, please make a request to the University Healthcare Center.

③ Contents of health certificates are based on the result of periodic health examinations. For the issuance of health certificate of special medical examinations, please make a request t the University Healthcare Center.(2) Issuance at University Health Center

　For those who are unable to obtain a health certificate from the automatic certificate machine or those

needing a health certificate in the format designated by another institution, or a health certificate for a

special medical examination, such certificates are issued by the University Health Center.

① Health certificates are issued to all students (including credited auditors and non-degree research

students) who have taken the periodic health examination.

② To obtain a health certificate, fill in the designated application for health certificate form and submit it with your student ID card.* Applications by telephone are not accepted, and applications must be made in person to protect the

privacy of personal information.

③ If you wish to receive your health certificate by mail, bring an A4 sized self-addressed stamped envelope to the health examination.

④ Health certificates based on the periodic health examination will be issued, in principle, after 2 o'clock 2 days after the application date. One extra day will be added if Saturday, Sunday or holidays are included in this period.

　Please note, however, that more time (about 10 days) may be required if a certificate needs to be prepared

in a particular format. In addition, the issuance of health certificate right after the periodic health

examination will take about 4 weeks. (Announced in the University homepage).

⑤ You are required to show your student ID card when you receive your health certificate (except when sending the certificate by mail).

　Please note that we are unable to release your health certificate to an agent to protect the privacy of your

personal information.

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Sports Clinic　The Sports Clinic is organized to deal with treatments for physical and mental disorders resulting from

sports, rehabilitation, training, and the prevention of injuries.

　There are two services available: the "Sports Clinic" at the University Health Center and the "Trainers’

Clinic" offered at the Institute of Physical Education.

Sports Clinic (University Health Center)

　Examinations and treatment for sport-related injuries are provided.

(*The trainers of the TSA (Tsukuba Sports Association) Trainers’ Team shall contact the doctor.)

Trainers’ Clinic

　Division of Athletic Rehabilitation (Sport Performance and Clinic Laboratory "SEPC" 2nd floor)

　Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and athletic training for sports disorders are offered. You need to

consult the Sports Clinic at the University Health Center or a nearby hospital such as University Hospital*

before using this facility.

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri : 15:30-19:00　　　Wed : 14:00-17:30　　　Sat : 9:30-13:00

(Long holidays will be announced.)

* Contact: 029-853-5657 (Trainers’ clinic room)/7655(Extension)

* Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Tsukuba Memorial Hospital, Ichihara Hospital, Tsukuba Gakuen

Hospital, Okano Orthopedic Clinic, Cityia Building Orthopedic Clinic

Division of Mental Care (Sport Performance and Clinic Laboratory "SEPC" 3rd floor)

　Offers consultations regarding mental distress in sports (anxiety, slumps, and lowering of motivation).

Instructions on self-control, relaxation, and mental training for image training are also conducted. Mental

training workshops are held for 10 weeks from late September every year.

Mon/Tue/Fri: 16:00-19:00

*Contact: 029-853-5659 (Counseling room)

029-853-2686 (Nakagomi Laboratory)

Disaster and Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research　This insurance covers accidents that occurr during curricular activities, school events, extracurricular

activities, or while on campus (excluding dormitory). It also covers injuries caused by travel between

university facilities and between the place of residence and university facilities (by rational route and

means) with the purpose of attending regular classes, school events, or extracurricular activities. At the

University of Tsukuba, the university bears the insurance premium for qualifying students. As of April

2008, the premium is paid in one lump sum and all students are covered.

The insurance coverage (benefit) is as follows:

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Types of insurance and amount of indemnity

Security RangeIndemnity in the event of

deathIndemnity for Disability resulting from an injury

Indemnity to cover medical expenses

Indemnity for hospitalization

Accidents during regular curriculum or school events

20,000,000 yen

1,200,000 - 30,000,000 yen

(for 1 days or more of treatment) 3,000 - 300,000 yen

4,000 yen per day

Accidents in the university’s facilities other than those above

10,000,000 yen

600,000 - 15,000,000 yen

(for 14 days or more of treatment)30,000 - 300,000 yenDuring extracurricular

activities reported to the university, outside the university’s facilitiesDuring commuting to school

(for 4 days or more of treatment)6,000 - 300,000 yenDuring traveling

between university facilities

　In the case of injury, you or your agent is responsible for giving notice to your Academic Service Office

and submitting an accident notification card within 30 days after the date of accident. For further details,

please refer to the Academic Service Offices or the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support)

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Personal Liability Insurance for Students　This is to indemnify students for personal legal liability provided for injuries caused to a third party or

property damaged during regular curricular activities, school events, volunteer activities, or while

commuting to and from the university.

　This liability insurance comprises premises liability insurance, product liability insurance, and bailee

liability insurance.

Type

Coverage

Course A (excluding internship of medical-related major)

Course B (excluding internship of

clinical and nursing major)

Course C (including internship of medical-related major)

Personal Liability Insurance for Students

("Gakkenbai")Internship Liability Insurance

("Intern-bai")Liability insurance for

medical students ("Igakubai")

Accidents occurring during regular curricular activities and school events and while

commuting to and from university

(including the cases for Course B)

Accidents occurring during internships recognized as

regular curricular activities, nursing experience activities, practical educational training,

nursery training and while commuting to and from these

activities

Accidents occurring during regular curricular activities and school events and while

commuting to and from university

(including the cases for Course A)

Maximum indemnity

Up to 100 million yen per accident: bodily injury plus property damage (* No deductable)

Premium (per year) 340 yen 210 yen 500 yen

Note:1. This insurance is voluntary (paid at your expense). If you wish to sign up, please apply to your

Academic Service Office or the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support).2. Students can choose either Course A, Course B, or Course C.3. The insurance is valid between the next day of the bank transfer of insurance premium and March 31,

the last day of the academic year.4. Premiums shown above are for one year. Multi-year insurance up to average years to graduation is

also available.

Sports Safety Insurance　This insurance is provided by the Sports Safety Association which indemnifies a group of 5 members or

more for accidents occurring during sports activities, cultural activities, volunteer activities, and area

activities and while traveling to and from these places. Groups or "circles" can sign up for this insurance.

Please contact the Division of Student Welfare (Student Support) for details.

7 Career Support Web site of Career Development Office 　and Division of Career Services, Department of 　Student Affairs of the University of Tsukuba ---76 Tsukuba Career Portfolio ---76 Comprehensive Subject “Career Design” ---76 Personal Growth Diagnosis System (SAGASU) ---77 Career Development and Job Search Consultations ---77 Career Planning Survey - Job Search Support System ---77 Job Search Activity ---78 Recommendation for the Use of the Employment 　Information Corner ---80 List of Notifications Related to Employment ---80

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Career Support

　Have thought about your career options after graduation?

　We hope you will find the answer to the question, “Have you decided your career options after

graduation?” as early as possible. It is never too early to think about your career options.

　Whether you choose further education or getting employed, it is necessary to have regular awareness for

your career. Even if you choose to continue education, you have to think about getting employed after that.

　In recent years, though economy has shown a sign of improvement, whatever you choose, personality-

oriented, very selective employment situation has not been changed, which has made your job search more

difficult. In order to tackle with this issue together and to help your life design, we provide career development

and employment support starting with Freshman Seminar. Getting employed is a major event of your life and

very important for you, for your family, and for society.

Web site of Career Development Office and Division of　Career Services, Department of Student Affairs of　the University of Tsukuba　Career Development Office and Division of Career Services provide various information on career

development and employment support so that you can spend a meaningful student life by using the Internet.

URL: http://syushoku.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/career/

Tsukuba Career Portfolio　The University of Tsukuba distributes “Tsukuba Career Portfolio (CARIO)” as a core tool of career

development support. Portfolio is originally a document holder to pinch papers. It can be said as a tool

with a function to “put documents in order and store them”.

　But the strength of CARIO is the activity tool to facilitate your awareness by offering many worksheets.

　You will experience many things during your student if at the University of Tsukuba. Each of these

experience will be your treasure and accumulation of them forms your career. CARIO is equipped with

various worksheets to reflect on your experience. Record your “experience itself” or “awareness you get

through the experience”. These records will definitely become useful when you choose your career in the

future.

Comprehensive Subject “Career Design”　The Career Development Office of the University of Tsukuba offers a comprehensive program (called

“Career Design”) for your career development. In line with your grade advancement, we offer Career

Design I through IV. “Career Design I - Myself in the Future” helps you learn about yourself by utilizing

CARIO in active inter-group view exchanges for mutual motivation. “Career Design IIa” helps you learn

about work through on-site training at a workplace, and acquire the basic attitude and capacity necessary

in society. “Career Design II b - Academics and Myself” helps you become aware of what having an

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area of expertise actually means. “Career Design III - Business and Society” teaches you the touch points

with society. “Career Design IV - Practical Business Basics” provides general knowledge about corporate

organizations and social environments. These courses are not intended to help students prepare for actual

job search activities, but are designed to provide opportunities for considering what student life and your

area of expertise learned at the university mean to your career development. In that sense, this Career

Design program is also important for students planning to continue onto graduate school.

Personal Growth Diagnosis System (SAGASU)　The personal growth diagnosis system (SAGASU) is developed originally by the University of Tsukuba

for self-diagnosis of your personal growth from the viewpoint of the strength required in a society.

　You have accumulated various experiences through your student life. Would you like to look back on

these experiences by using SAGASU? Looking back on your experiences reveals strength and weakness of

yourself and next actions you should take. Using SAGASU as a trigger, take a next step.

Career Development and Job Search Consultations　Counseling for your career options, future design, and troubles you face in job search activity, or how to

use CARIO. Confidentiality of your consultation will be maintained.

　Come and reserve consultation at the reception of Division of Career Services or please contact the

following.

　TEL: 029-853-8444 / E-mail: [email protected]

Career Planning Survey - Job Search Support System　The University of Tsukuba provides career information and accepts various notifications related to

employment through “Career Development Support & Division of Career Services” web site. (The User ID

is your 9-digit student ID Number. The password is the same password that you use to access the Unified

Authentication System.)

　When you enter the University, answer the “Career Planning Survey” and have regular awareness of your

career.

　Career and Job search information available:

　Career statistics, name list of alumni/alumnae, company and recruitment information, information on

teacher employment examination, information on public service officer examination, guidance information,

information of on-campus recruiting fairs, job search Q & A, etc.

　Notifications related to employment (only for students subject to commencement/completion):

　Career Planning Survey, Notification of Job Search Progress Status, unofficial job offer report, teacher

employment examination report, public service officer examination report, etc.

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Job Search Activity　For a successful job search, it is important to understand yourself and your surrounding environment by

asking yourself such questions as: “What can I do and where can I do it?” and “What do I want to do and

where do I want to do it?”

1. If you want to work for a company or organization

　It is necessary to get as much information as possible and conduct thorough research in order to find a

suitable company which you can count on to work for a long time.

　”Employment guidance (company/organization)” and “On-campus recruiting fair” is offered at “the

Division of Career Services” to assist student job search activities. Students are encouraged to join

guidance sessions as early as possible.

　In addition, “company employment tests” place primary emphasis on “interviews”. Trying to express

your thoughts with clarity and to form favorable relationships in your student lives may “train” you in

interview skills.

　If you find out that there are alumni/alumnae at the company you wish to work at, you are strongly

recommended to visit them at their convenience. It is “extremely important” to get “information” from

alumni/alumnae.

2. If you want to be a Teacher

　Those who want to be a teacher must take "teacher employment examinations."

　This means that you should begin preparations early enough to pass the examinations.

　Job openings in major municipal governments have gradually increased in recent years. However, job

seekers still face tough circumstances, thus requiring further efforts.

　Moreover, please bear in mind that you have to prepare for the acquisition of a teaching license, which is

an essential qualification to becoming a teacher.

　For details on entrance examinations for each prefecture, please refer to the workbooks available at

bookstores and make adequate preparations.

　Please make good use of the workbooks and other related books that you can find at the "Employment

Information Corner" at the Division of Career Services.

　"Employment guidance (teacher)" both of "teacher employment practice examinations" and course for

teacher employment examinations are conducted at the Division of Career Services, which are highly

recommended for seniors. Students are encouraged to take these as early as possible.

3. If you want to be a public servant

　There are 2 types of "public servant": "government official" and "local official."

　The "employment examinations" are highly competitive; therefore, you should begin your preparations

early enough to pass the examinations.

　"Employment guidance (public servant)", "Public servant employment practice examinations", and

"Preparation courses for public servant examinations" are provided at the Division of Career Services,

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and are highly recommended for seniors, as well as guidance and practice examinations for teaching jobs.

Students are encouraged to take these as early as possible.

　Please make good use of the workbooks and other related books that you can find at the "Employment

information corner" at the Division of Career Services.

4. Support at Career Development Office and Division of Career Services

　The Career Development Office and Division of Career Services plan and implement "conducting

employment guidance," "maintenance of the employment information corner," "public relations to

companies and employment marketing," "employment guidance for individual students," "publication of

support materials," and so on at the entire university level.

　At the Division of Career Services, the following respective professional staff provide consultations:

　- For employment to private companies

　- For employment to schools/public offices

　An "Employment manual" is issued to support students’ job search activities.

5. Support at Colleges, Schools, and Academic Service Offices

　Faculty member in charge of employment, class instructors, academic advisors, and the respective

Academic Service Offices of each College or School provide consultations on job-related matters.

　Instructions and advice on career, employment guidance for respective Colleges and Schools, and the

maintenance of placement reference room are also conducted.

6. Practical Use of the Internet

　Recently, many companies provide company profiles, job information, recruitment documents, and

notices and applications for company information sessions on their website. Meanwhile, recruitment

companies have online systems to link company websites and also serve to recruit employees for various

companies.

　Moreover, the Division of Career Services runs “Career Development Support & Division of Career

Services” web site, where students are able to retrieve, and browse, University guidance, OB/OG

information and real-time job information etc. Please use them.

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Recommendation for the Use of the Employment Information Corner　Various useful information, reference books, magazines, and other job-related materials are offered at the

Employment Information Corner.

　Books and magazines for employment examinations and materials including private school teaching job

opening information are available for students who want to be a teacher/public servant.

　Admission information for graduate schools including application guidebooks for other graduate schools

are also found at this corner.

　Open hours: 8:30-17:15 (except Sat/Sun/Holidays and the New Year’s holiday)

List of Notifications Related to Employment- Notifications related to employment are as follows.

- Do not fail to submit documents 1 and 2; they are used for university statistical data and briefing papers to

be submitted to the Employment Service Agency.

- Document 3 will be valuable advice to future students. Your cooperation would be very much appreciated.

All StudentsItem Content Due Submit to Remarks

1 Career Planning Survey - Career plans April of 1st year

Enter through Career Development Support & Division of Career Services” web site*

2 Notification of Job Search Progress Status

- Status when submitting- Information on

prospective companyMay of final year


Students in job search activities

3

Prospective Employee Report (company/organization)Report on Employment Test(teacher/public servant)

- Submit detailed report on job search.

- Report on the trend and measures of tests upon passing the final exams.

May of final year


* Home page of Career Development Office and Division of Career Services

Job Search Support System URL:http://syushoku.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/career/

8 Use of Library and Centers Use of University Libraries ---82 Centers --- 86

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Use of University Libraries　University of Tsukuba Library, which consists of 5 libraries (Central Library, Art and Physical Education

Library, Medical Library, Library on Library and Information Science, and Otsuka Library) has 2.62 million

books and 31,200 titles of journals. And various services are available via the library website.

　For details, refer to “Library Guide” and the library website, or ask the staff at each library.

1 Library hours The time period for circulation is shown in parentheses ( ).

The temporary closing and the change in opening hours are notified on the library website.

※ Loan service is closed at 22:00 without the self-checkout machine. (Central 2F)

◆ Library hours in Feb. & Sep. will be the same as during the term. (Medical)Tsukuba Campus Term period Vacation Periods

Central LibraryMon. to Fri. 8:30-24:00

　 (9:00-23:30)※9:00-20:00

(9:00-19:30)Sat. Sun. &

National holidays9:00-20:00

(9:00-19:30)9:00-18:00

(9:00-17:30)Art and Physical

Education Library Library on Library and

Information Science

Mon. to Fri. 8:30-22:00 (9:00-21:30)

9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:30)

Sat. Sun. & National holidays

10:00-18:00(10:00-17:30) Closed

Medical LibraryMon. to Fri. 8:30-22:00

(9:00-21:30)◆　

9:00-20:00Sat. Sun. &

National holidays9:00-22:00

(9:00-21:30)(9:00-19:30)

[Use of Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and night-time of weekdays (17:00- )]

　Rare books, Japanese style books, and microforms that require special procedures are not available.

　Available services are limited to browsing, check-in/check-out, photocopy service for library materials,

and the use of seminar rooms.Tokyo Campus Mon. Tue.-Fri. Sat. Sun. National holidays

Otsuka Library 10:30-18:30 (10:30-18:30)

13:00-21:10 (13:00-21:10)

10:00-19:50 (10:00-19:50)

10:00-18:00 (10:00-18:00) Closed

2 Browsing

　Most of the library books and journals are free of access. However, if you want to read rare books or

Japanese style books, an application is necessary.

3 Borrowing

Target materials:

　General books

* Books labeled “参考 ” (Reference book), “禁帯出 ” (In-library use only), “本学関係資料 ” (University-

related material), “教科書 ” (Textbook) or “授業関連 ” (Course Reserve) cannot be checked out (as well as

journals).

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Maximum items and period:

　Up to 10 items, for 3 weeks (the renewal is available 3 times as far as no reservation is made by someone

else)

Check-out procedure:

　You can borrow books with a self-checkout machine. If you cannot borrow books with the machine,

please present your ID card along with the books at the main counter. You can also renew the books on “My

Library” of the library website.

Book reservation:

　You can reserve up to 5 books on loan from Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

Book Delivery Service:

　The book delivery service is available between libraries in the Tsukuba area and the Otsuka Library.

Request the service from OPAC.

Check-in procedure:

　You may return books to a library other than where you checked the books out. If the library is closed,

simply return the books to the book drop. During business hours, you must return books with appendix

materials to the library counter.

* The e-mail service informs you of the approaching due date of a book you borrowed, and the time when

books you have reserved or requested become available.

Overdue penalty:

　Even if you just have 1 overdue book, you may not newly borrow, renew, reserve or have books delivered

(Tsukuba- Tokyo). Check-out is not available for the longest overdue period, starting from the day after all

overdue books are returned.

　Ex.) If 1 book is 7 days over and 2 books are 3 days over among 3 overdue books, the overdue penalty

period is 8 days including the returned day.

4 Reference and interlibrary loan services

　The Reference Desk answers various questions such as how to use the library, and how to find and use

library materials.

　Books and materials which are not held by University of Tsukuba Library can be checked out or

photocopied through the interlibrary loan service in mutual cooperation with other universities and research

institutes (a paid service).

　A letter of introduction to visit other libraries is available. Please feel free to ask the library staff.

　Most of our reference and interlibrary loan services are available on the library website.

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5 Tsukuba University Library Information Public Service (Tulips) (URL: https://www.tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp/)

　University of Tsukuba Library offers Tulips Search that collectively searches electronic journals,

databases, and academic information resources in and outside the University. You can access full text

information and relevant information resources with one click on the search result of Tulips Search.

Refworks for the management of literature information is also available. Moreover, rare books owned by

the libraries, doctorial theses, departmental bulletins, and research reports are open to the public via the

Tsukuba Repository.

6 Mail service

　Once you register your e-mail address, the e-mail services will inform you of the approaching due date of

your borrowed book, and the time when books you have reserved or requested become available. Register

your e-mail address for the e-mail service at “My Library” on the library website.

7 Photocopy service for library materials

　Photocopy service (using a copy machine installed at each libraries) is available for library materials

within the scope of the Copyright Act. Fill in a photocopy application form available on the side of the copy

machine, and drop it into the application box before use.

8 Seminar rooms

　Seminar rooms are available for group study. Some have AV facilities. Prior reservation via the library

website is required.

9 Reading service room (Central Library)

　The Reading service room is available if you need an aid for reading because of visual impairments etc.

If necessary, request the reading service at the Central Library in advance.

10 Audio Visual Corner

　Each library has various AV materials and facilities to use them.

11 Zengaku (campus-wide) Computer System Satellite

　Each library is equipped with a satellite Zengaku (campus-wide) computer system (PC) provided by

the Academic Information Media Center so that students can use the PC for practical training and writing

reports. An account issued by the Academic Information Media Center is required for use.

12 Support of use by library volunteer staffs

　At the Volunteer Counter in the Central Library, citizen volunteers can help you in the library. The

volunteer staff will take you to the bookshelves and offer help in Japanese and English. Supports for the

physically challenged, such as reading and copying of library materials, and for international users are

available. Please feel free to ask them.

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13 Learning Square and Student Support Desk (2nd floor of Central Library main building)

　Learning Square, located on the 2nd floor of Central Library main building, is “talkable” and “meetable”

space in the Library.

　Learning Square provides various types of equipment such as PCs for report-writing, and group-study

area for discussion with friends or practice for your presentation. We provide Course-reserved books and

Academic Skills Books are shelved in the same area. At the center of the floor, various exhibitions, and

free-for-all events will be held and you can experience unexpected encounters. Moreover, at the Student

Support Desk, “Learning Adviser (graduate students)”, who support undergraduate students, provide

consultations.

　The service is available from 14:00 to 19:00 on weekdays during the semester.

　Please feel free to ask them any questions you have about your study.

14 Learning Commons and Tutor Desk (Library on Library and Information Science)

　In the Library on Library and Information Science, Learning Commons is the conversation friendly

space. It has a presentation room or space for communication and relaxing. You can use Learning Commons

for your group study. Also, you can get support from the students same as the Central Library at the Tutor

Desk near the Zengaku Computer Corner. The service is available from 14:30 to 19:00 on weekdays during

the semester.

※ About the services of 13 and 14, refer to this site as well.

“University of Tsukuba Writing Support Portal”.

https://www.tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp/wsp/

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Nationwide Joint-use Educational Institutes　Nationwide Joint-use Educational Institutes provides the nationwide opportunities of communications,

information exchanges and joint researches to the researchers in related areas all over the country.

Centers PurposesCenter for Computational Sciences

The Center develops and creates a new computer system through collaborative efforts between the fields of computer engineering and computational science. By utilizing the new computer system, the Center further promotes research in the fields of elementary particles, cosmic, nucleus, quantum physical properties, life sciences, and global environment. The Center also propels the research and development of advanced computer application technologies in the area of development and application of innovative information technology, computational intelligence, and computer media. As an institute for shared use and joint research, the Center allows national university employees and other researchers in these areas to use the computers.http://www.ccs.tsukuba.ac.jp

Shimoda MarineResearch Center

The center manages and provides marine research facilities for research and practical education in marine biology and earth sciences. It also contributes to the development of interdisciplinary and synthesis research and basic education related to marine science as Joint-use and Joint-research Institutes.

Gene Research Center As an institute for shared use and joint research, the Center collaborates with researchers in and outside Japan in the field of recombinant DNA plants to promote joint research in basic technologies on recombinant DNA plants, experimental plant system foundation, transgenic technology, transgenic plant cultivation technology, risk evaluation & management, and information communication technology. At the same time, the Center comprehensively manages and provides facilities and equipment regarding recombinant DNA experiments, so as to help promote research and education regarding life sciences.

Plasma Research Center On the basis of the world largest composite mirror magnetic field confinement device, the center carries out advanced research and education in plasma physics and its applications, especially confinement and transport control of fusion plasma with electric potential and electric fields aiming for future energy, research of divertor plasma simulation, as well as the development and research of related devices such as plasma heating and diagnostics. The center also facilitates education through these research and development.The center promotes collaboration with domestic and foreign universities and research organizations through bilateral or joint researches.

On-campus Joint-use Educational Institutes,　Education Research Institutes under Faculty Departments　Inter-department Education and Research Institutes are established to facilitate the joint-use of facilities

and equipment necessary for education and research activities as well as various educational and research

services for students, faculty, and university staff.Centers PurposesLife Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA)

The center promotes world’s top-level advanced academic research and exploitation of new interdisciplinary academic fields as well as education reseach exchanges by industrial-government-academic collaboration including domestic and foreign universities and research institutes.

Center for Education of Global Communication

The center provide environment for Japanese and international students to learn language, and practical language education that is the basis of communication.

Sport and Physical Education Center

The center properly manages the university’s sport and physical education facilities and executes physical education and extracurricular educational activities for our students. It also conducts physical educational activities sponsored by the university and conducts physical strength assessment, health counseling, and physical training for students and university staff. These sports and physical education facilities are open to the public to promote physical activities and sports.

Agricultural and Forestry Research Center

The center is to provide education and research in field sciences, particularly to solve the problems in food, environment and energy. At the same time, it shall contribute to utilizing the research results for regional and international cooperative projects.

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Laboratory Animal Resource Center

To promote research and education in medical science and biomedical science, the center manages laboratory equipment and systems for animal experiments and provides supervision including the development, maintenance and supply of bio-resources including induced mutant mice.

Sugadaira Montane Research Center

The center manages and provides experimental and practical education facilities and premises in a natural montane environment for field experiments and practical education in biology and earth sciences environmental sciences. From academic year ending 2014 to 2018, the center has been acknowledged by MEXT as the national joint-use educational institutes “Forest and Grassland Biodiversity Education Hub Based on the Natural History” and provides superior quality of education by responding to needs from diverse society and students.

Research Center for University Studies

The center carries out various research on the function of universities in Japan to contribute to the improvement of higher education and to the development and provision of practical models leading to university reform in Japan.

Proton Medical Research Center

The center promotes the advanced medical care, Proton radiation treatment as well as rearing of knowledgeable individuals in physical science, biomedical science, clinical medicine and in high level irradiation treatment involved with patron radiation treatment by using the proton beam accelerators for medical use and the proton beam equipments.

Admission Center The center carries out Admission Center entrance examinations, special selections for International Science Olympiads, International Baccalaureate, and global entrance examinations. Also conducts public relations for prospective students. It also contributes to the improvement and development of the university’s education and research by conducting surveys and research on the procedures of selecting students suitable for the educational goals of the university.

Center for Research on International cooperation in Education Development

The center promote international joint research on the basis of Japanese higher education and base-network under APEC leading economic growth and SEAMEO leading educational reform of ASEAN.

Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Teacher Training School

This school trains instructors of acupuncture and physical therapy at the School for the Visually Impaired and is involved with research in theory and practice in the fields of acupuncture and physical therapy.

Research Center for Knowledge Communities

The center conducts research on the formation of the base of knowledge community in the advanced information network society with the aim of the development of information technology and returning the results of their research to society.

Tsukuba Research Center for Interdisciplinary Materials Science

With the aim of environmental energy materials innovation (green Innovation), by interdisciplinary collaboration and fusion In the field of engineering and sciences, the center bonds research for innovative functional materials development to device materials research and development for giving back the result to society.

Alliance for Research on North Africa

The center aims to promote regional-based research, academic exchanges, and education and training for young researchers, in the respective academic characteristics of four research fields, i.e., bioscience, Environment and Energy, humanities and social science, and ICT/Innovation, to develop more advanced and active research on North Africa.

Academic Computing and Communications Center

The Center manages and operates the information network system, the Zengaku (campus-wide) computer system, unified authentication system, e-learning system, and media equipment, and engages in research and development for the sophisticated use of these systems in support of the University’s education and research. And as for e-learning, the Education Cloud Room was established to develop and maintain the learning management system, remote lectures, the automated recording system, cloud infrastructure, and OpenCourseWare.

Research Facility Center for Science and Technology

The Center maintains and manages fundamental science research facilities for four divisions: Application Accelerator, Low Temperature, Analysis, and Analytical Tools. The Center provides quality service for a wide range of fields that include science, engineering, biological science, medical science, and environmental science. The Open Facility Promotion Office was established in the Center to promote the shared use of facilities in and outside the university, including the facilities owned by individual divisions and bureaus in the University.

Center for Research in Isotopes and Environmental Dynamics

For the purpose of comprehending long-term influence on environment by radioactive materials, the center develops measurement technology of radioactive materials and conducts research for analyzing and forecasting its behavior in the environment. The center is also in charge of management of X-ray generators and nuclear fuel materials, and safety education of engineers handling radiation.

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Special Needs Education Research Center

This research center was established to promote collaboration with affiliated schools and organizations related to human sciences, as well as to hand down and develop expertise on special needs education. The Center is jointly run by the faculty of human sciences (College of Disability Sciences) and the teachers of five special needs education schools for collaborative research, teacher training, international educational cooperation, the presentation of research outcomes, and awareness-raising activities, respectively.

Tsukuba Critical Path Research and Education Integrated Leading Center

The center provides various support for patient-based clinical trials (translation research) for the purposes of the development and spread of new medical technology, the development of new medical products, and the popularization of preventive medicine. It also fosters specialists who are efficient in such fields.

Cybernics Research Center The center takes advantage of [Cybernics: New fusional & composite area between human, machine, and information]. The center drives research and development of innovative leading edge human support technologies that support, enhance, and expand human functions as well as promotes implementation of such technologies to society with industrial-academic collaboration. It also facilitates creation of new areas of tight integration of human, technology and society, cybernics human resource development, and exploitation of future for human and society.

Research and Development Center　Research and Development Center promote joint research about branch requested by social for giving

back to society and making invention. Also, the center utilize external funds as operating expenses.Centers PurposesR&D center for Algae Biomass and Energy System

The center is to provide knowledge, technology and development of human resources for contribution to solution of the problems such as global warming, depletion of fossil fuels and food crisis by algae’s potential power and resource of national energy.

World Premier International Research Center Initiative 　WPI was launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) with

the aim of supporting intensively the proposals to create the world premier international research centers

staffed with the world’s most leading investigators. This program will promote the basic research of Japan

and strengthen the international competitiveness. Our center proposal “International Institute for Integrative

Sleep Medicine” directed by Professor Masashi Yanagisawa selected in fiscal year 2012.Centers PurposesInternational Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine

The mission of IIIS is to be a multidisciplinary, international hub for the research to elucidate the fundamental mechanism of sleep/wakefulness, to develop strategies to regulate sleep, and contribute to the enhancement of world health through combating sleep disorders and associated diseases.

　The following centers have accommodation facilities:

(1) Agricultural and Forestry Research Center

① Yatsugatake Forest

　Location: 462-4 Nobeyama, Minamimaki-mura, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano-ken, 384-1305

　Tel: 0267-98-2412

② Ikawa Forest

　Location: 1621-2 Ikawa, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 428-0504

　Tel: 054-260-2419

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(2) Shimoda Marine Research Center

　Location: 5-10-1 Shimoda-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 415-0025

　Tel: 0558-22-1317

(4) Sugadaira Montane Research Center

　Location: 1278-294 Sugadaira-Kogen, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken, 386-2204

　Tel: 0268-74-2002

　Please note that accommodation should only be used for education and research under the supervision of

instructors. For details, refer to the following offices:

Agricultural and Forestry Research Center: Main building office (Tel: 092-853-2543/2545) or respective

Forests.

　Shimoda Marine Research Center and Sugadaira Montane Research Center: Respective Centers.

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International Exchange　The University of Tsukuba aims to develop professionals with a global perspective by providing

international exchange opportunities in a diverse set of academic disciplines. Through the enhancement

and development of such programs, we seek to raise the standard of our research and education to the

international level.

　Based on that goal, we actively engage in various activities, such as inbound and outbound exchange of

students and staff, formation of overseas partnerships through exchange agreements, welcoming foreign

researchers, hosting of international conferences and symposia, and many more.

　In particular, since many international students come to our university, we believe that this creates

an excellent opportunity to learn about different cultures and values. It is of great importance to foster

exchange based on mutual respect for diverse customs and beliefs. Only by ridding oneself of prejudice and

lowering your defenses will you be able to actively engage others. That is the first step toward globalization.

We hope you enjoy the cosmopolitan environment at our university to enrich your student years.

International exchange by region (AY 2014)Category No. of students

Outbound exchange

Asia 194Europe 181North America 147CIS 67Oceania 27Africa 15Central and South America 12Middle East 10Other 10

Total 663

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・Multimedia toolsFor browsing through information on studying abroad, the Student Commons offers free Wi-Fi and multiple computer devices, such as iPads and a Big Pad, as well as a digital signage system where we regularly post new information.

・Organizing eventsThe space may be used for various events and lectures. It is furnished with a screen and projector as well as desks and chairs.

・Learning EnglishA variety of resources and textbooks are available for studying English. If you wish, you may also borrow them at the counter.

・Gathering information on studying abroadBrowse through the list of our overseas partner universities or take a look at their brochures.

・Receive help and counseling for study abroad programsGraduate student adviser who has studied abroad will provide information about studying abroad, and help with the application documents.

Study Abroad

　Studying abroad is an invaluable experience that allows students to nurture their cosmopolitan

sensibilities and broaden their perspectives. There are as many forms of studying abroad as there are

purposes. Some programs allow for attaining degrees, while others only allow for academic credit at the

home university through the credit transfer system. Some students study abroad to improve their language

skills, while some might only wish to experience different cultures.

　Students wishing to study abroad have to begin their preparations early. Learning the language of the host

country, attending study abroad briefing sessions, gathering information from various sources, as well as

obtaining materials from the host university are just some of the necessary task. Therefore, careful planning

is very important.

Study Abroad Information

　For information on recruitment to study abroad programs and relevant scholarships, please refer to the

Global Commons website (in Japanese).

　→　http://g-commons.global.tsukuba.ac.jp/news/

Student Commons – Space for International Exchange

　We have established the Global Commons to facilitate the development of cosmopolitan professionals.

Similarly, we have also set up the Student Commons to act as a community and exchange space for Japanese

and international students.

　You may use the Student Commons for any of the following purposes:

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List of Overseas Partner Universities

　If you wish to learn more about universities with which the University of Tsukuba has signed student

exchange agreements, please refer to the below website.

　→　http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/english/global/interaction.html

10 Support for Students with Disabilities Contact ---94 Support Team for Disabled Students ---94 Academic Support ---94 Other Support ---95

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　The university provides various support for students with disabilities with the goal of "nurturing

individuals who will play leading roles in society, where people live together, through an integrated

educational system."

Contact　The university has an "Office for Students with Disabilities" consisting of the teachers of Disability

Sciences, and staff of the University Health Center. A special division has been set up in the Office as a

contact point for all students, offering professional advice based on the type or degree of disability and

individual needs for students with disabilities, faculties, and administrative offices.

　If you wish to use support or have problems, even though you have been using support, please contact

the “Office for Students with Disabilities” (E-mail: [email protected], Fax: 029-853-4584/

Extension:4584, Location: Dai-ni Area 2A208)

　Also, teachers in charge of students with disabilities are available at each school, college, research

institute, and graduate school.

Support Team for Disabled Students　The Office for Students with Disabilities has support teams for assisting students with disabilities

corresponding to the different kinds of disabilities. Teams for visually-impaired, hearing-impaired, and

internal motion-impaired students are available at the moment. Each team has a hub room with equipment

necessary for supporting students and is used for class preparations and research activities. The rooms are

also used for consultations and communication between students with disabilities and supporting students.

　Though the support team is not prepared, expert teacher of Office for Students with Disabilities is

available as a counselor for developmentally-disabled students.

Academic Support　At the university, peer tutors (learning assistants) are available, as needed, for undergraduate and

graduate students with disabilities.

　Peer tutors are made up of general students; many students are actively involved with this activity every

year. Peer tutors are paid in accordance with the condition of the university. A certificate of assisting

students with disabilities is issued in the name of the dean to peer tutors upon request.

　Peer tutors assist in preparations for classes, note-taking and sign language interpretation during classes,

writing reports, experiments and practical training, transportation on campus, and research activities. The

details of support for each type of disability are as follows:

　For visually-impaired students:

　　Conversion of printed materials into text data

　　Reading

　　Writing documents

　　Assistance in making reports and presentation materials

　For hearing-impaired students:

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　　Note-taking (summarized writing)

　　Computer-assisted summarized writing

　　Sign-language interpretation

　For internal motion-impaired students:

　　Support for transportation on campus

　　In-class assistance (note-taking, taking out/putting in belongings,

　　assistance at experiments, etc.)

　Peer tutors take training seminars specialized for each disability offered by the university before assisting

students with disabilities. (Special free class (special subject) “Skill to assist students with disabilities” is

held for the training. Any students interested in assisting activities are free to take the class by checking the

syllabus. Announcements for taking the class are posted occasionally on the bulletin boards.)

Other Support　In addition to the assistance mentioned above, the university offers various other support, as follows:

(1) Entrance orientation: A meeting to confirm and discuss the type of support needed for individual

disabled students. This is held by the collaboration of the respective educational organizations (school,

colleges, or graduate programs) and Office for Students with Disabilities for students with disabilities (his/

her guardian can accompany them upon request) and the faculty and university staff who will be involved

with the student from different fields.

(2) Special measures for regular examinations, placement tests, : Examinations using Braille and enlarged

letters, extension of testing time, use of computers in examinations, substitution of examination content,

etc.

(3) Settle in a barrier-free room in the student residence hall

(4) Improvement of facilities and equipment: Slopes, Barrier improvement (slopes, installation of

wheelchair lifts, multi-purpose restroom, entrance/exit door improvement, etc.), campigns for bike parking

manner improvement near Braille block

(5) General subject I "Coexisting Campus to learn with the students with disabilities” and “Skill to assist

students with disabilities”: Lectures to deepen students’ understanding of disabilities and to attract student

interest in assistance for students with disabilities.

(6) Library services for students with disabilities: Reading, bibliographical retrieval, photocopy assistance,

and movement support in the building, etc.

(7) Job search support: Providing information under the collaboration of the Career Development Office

and the Division of Career Services as well as holding “Students with Disabilities Job Search Support

Seminar” targeting students with disabilities.

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