TUFS Educational Affairs Related Content (2022 Early Academic Year)
- 2022(Reiwa 4) Early Fiscal Year Event Schedule
- 2022(Reiwa 4) Course Registration Guide and Class Timetable
- About the Education Information System
- About Online Classes
- About class-related inquiries
- About Setting Network Environment and Computers
- For the Immunocompromised and those with other ailments (Counter-Corona measures)
- About Class Registration Inquiries
- About Account Setup
- Orientation
- Class Registration Related Videos and Documents
- About Textbook Purchase
- Where to contact for Educational Affairs related issues
Attention!
If you have not obtained your ICC account yet, please get your account issued ASAP. If you do not have an ICC account, you will not be able to register for classes and obtain a Zoom ID for online classes.
2022(Reiwa 4) Early Fiscal Year Event Schedule
| Date | About |
|---|---|
| March 28（Mon）～ March 30 (Wed) |
■English Proficiency Test (TOEIC-IP): Online Eligible： 3rd year students of School of Language and Culture, School of International and Area Studies, and School of Japan Studies （Will be referred as “new 3rd year students”) →Take the test from Monday, March 28 to Wednesday, March 30. *All new 3rd-year students must take the TOEIC-IP test. Applicable students will be sent the URL for examination registration by ELC to the official email address of TUFS. Please check it and take the examination during the period. |
| March 31（Wed）～ April 1 (Fri) |
■English Proficiency Test (TOEIC-IP): Online Eligible：New students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies, School of Japan Studies Third year transfer students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies （Will be referred as “all new students”) →Take the test in either of the two dates. *All new students must take the TOEIC-IP test. Applicable students will be sent the URL for examination registration from ELC to the email address submitted to TUFS. Please check it and take the examination during the period. |
| April 1 (Fri) |
■ Related videos and documents will be released (TUFS website) ?Content related to class registration, VOLAS, the teacher certificate program among other things will be released. Make sure to check them before the class registration period starts from April 6 to April 13. →For more details ?About Textbook Purchase →For more details ■Class Registration Guide will be uploaded online (TUFS website) Eligible：New students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies, School of Japan Studies Third year transfer students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies （Will be referred as “all new students”) →For more details ※The printed Course Registration are available for first year students in the first floor of the Research and Lecture Building. →For more details |
| April 2 (Sat) |
■School of Language and Culture Studies Orientation (on demand) Eligible：New students to the School of Language and Culture Studies How to: We will upload a video to TUFS’ website. Please watch eat. Details: We will send you details on how to watch the video to the email address you provided us. Follow the instructions. ■School of International and Area Studies orientation (online zoom) Eligible: New students to the School of International and Area Studies Date: April 2 (Sat) 10:00-11:30 Orientation: Zoom meeting (online) →The orientation will be conducted in real time during the time above. ※Below are the details for the zoom meeting The meeting ID and password are on the documents we sent to all successful applicants. ■School of Japan Studies orientation (online zoom) Eligible: new students to the School of Japan Studies Date: April 2 (Sat) 10:00-11:30 Orientation: Zoom meeting (online) →The orientation will be conducted in real time during the time above. ※Below are the details for the zoom meeting The meeting ID and password are on the documents we sent to all successful applicants. |
| April 3 (Sun) |
■Welcoming event for new students Eligible: all new students to the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies and the School of Japan Studies Date: April 3 (sun) afternoon 13:00- Zoom (Online) →For more details |
| April 4 (Mon) |
■Medical Checkup Eligible：All new students Details are being prepared |
| April 5 (Tue) |
■Graduate School Orientation Eligible：New students from the Graduate School of Global Studies ①Joint orientation for master’s and doctoral program’s students Date：April 5（Tue）10:00～12:00 Place：101 Multi-Media Hall, classrooms in Research and Lecture Building ■Entrance Ceremony (Afternoon at Agora Global’s Prometheus’ Hall) Eligible：New students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies, School of Japan Studies, Third year transfer students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies → Gather at the Research and Lecture Building by major language（←AGORA’s state will be shown） Eligible：New students from the Graduate School of Global Studies → Gather inside AGORA Global’s Prometheus Hall Date: April 5 (Tue) 14:00? Place: AGORA Global’s Prometheus Hall, Classrooms at the Lecture and Research Building → Details Here (Preparing) ■Undergraduate Orientation (After the entrance ceremony) 【Orientation by major language】(at the Lecture and Research Building) Eligible：New students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies Time：After the Entrance Ceremony Place：Research and Lecture Building →Details here (Preparing) 【School of Japan Studies Orientation】 (at the Lecture and Research Building) Eligible：New students from the School of Japan Studies Time：After the Entrance Ceremony Place：Lecture and Research Building 101 → Details here (preparing) 【Third-year Transfer Students Orientation】(at the Lecture and Research Building) Eligible：Third year transfer students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies Time: 16:20～ Place：Research and Lecture Building 208,210 → Details here (Preparing) ■Student ID Distribution (distributed during the orientation) ?Except those from the Oceania and Africa Regions (third-year transfer students excluded), students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies will receive their ID during the orientation by major ?Students from the School of International and Area Studies majoring in Oceania and Africa regions (third-year transfer students excluded) will receive their ID during the orientation by region ?Third year transfer students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies will receive their ID during the orientation for third-year transfer students ?New students from the School of Japan Studies will receive their ID during the orientation for the School of Japan Studies ?Master’s and doctoral students from the Graduate School of Global Studies will receive their ID during the Graduate School orientation ※Students who were unable to attend the orientation must come to the student affairs office to pick up their ID. |
| April 6 (Wed)～April 13 (Wed) |
■ Course Registration Period (Education Information System) Eligible：All undergraduate and graduate students Eligible Quarters：Spring?Summer?Year-round → Course registratios is done through the Education Information System. New students must attend (or watch) the orientation prior to registration. ※Keep in mind that details about online classes (zoom meeting information) are only sent to those who register to the classes. → For more details (undergraduate students) |
| April 7（Thu）～April 8 (Fri) |
■ Medical Checkup Eligible : all students except new students → Details here (Preparing) |
| April 7 (Thu) ?July 22 (Fri) |
■Classes for the Spring Quarter Begin (April 7 (Thu)?Class Ending July 22 (Fri) Eligible: All students →Details for each course will be provided through the Education Information System (Zoom meeting details will be on the NEWS tab) |
| April 11 (Mon) ～April 12 (Tue) |
■ Course Registration Inquiries Eligible：Students from the School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies, School of Japan Studies Time：11:00～12:30 Place：Administration Building 2nd floor meeting room, Research and Lecture Building 1st floor Galleria (Galeria) |
| April 14 (Thu.)-April 20 (Wed.) |
■ Course registration amendment period: Education Information System Eligible：All graduate and undergraduate students Eligible Quarters：Spring?Summer?Year-round → Amendments (delete or adding classes) can be done through the Education Information System . → For more details (undergraduate students) |
| May 9（Mon）-May 10 (Tue) |
■Registration cancellation period: Education Information System Eligible：All undergraduate students Eligible Quarters：Spring?year-round → Cancellation can be done through the Education Information System. ( You can cancel registration but cannot register for new classes.) ※”cancelled classes” will reflect on your graded as “W” but will not impact your GPA. It will be counted in the “up to 50 credit per year” rule. → For more details (undergraduate students) |
2022 (Reiwa 4) Course Registration Guide
Undergraduate
- School of Language and Culture Studies: Class Registration Guide
- School of International and Area Studies: Class Registration Guide
- School of Japan Studies: Class Registration Guide
- 2022 Class Schedule Search Guidebook
- GLIP Class Registration Guide
- List of Undergraduate Subjects in English
- Teacher Training Courses Guide for new students (Download the guide through the Education Information System.)
Graduate
- Graduate School of Global Studies:
?Class Registration Guide?Class Schedule Supplementaly Materials
About the Education Information System
You can use the education information system to register for classes. You can also check for information regarding your classes (messages from the instructor, cancelled classes etc.).
About class-related Inquiries
For class inquiries, please use the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflA2DReRqcb3pTDuGGsCxZdRP-oPP9QejpwxpmlJNd48vrpA/viewform
About Online Classes
Classes for the Spring Quarter will be held online and on-campus on a ratio of 6:4.
Online classes will mainly use Zoom, TUFS Moodle, Google Classroom etc. Please make sure to get a proper network connection at home.
※Some videos may show old dates but the procedure is the same
- Online Classes Support Video
https://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/student/lesson_course/onlinesupport.html
※Some videos are titled “Fall Quarter 2020” but the procedures are the same.
How to get a Zoom ID/Password
Codes for Zoom, Google Classroom, TUFS Moodle etc will be sent to you through the Education Information System by the instructor.
You can check through the following.
- Log in to you Education Information System Account.
- The top page will show you a calendar. Go to the date for your classes.
- Click on the classes that appear on the calendar so that you get further information.
※For details, please refer to the following video.
- 2020 Autumn Quarter Receiving the Links for the classes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qCfKctoLGk
Classrooms where you can take online classes
You can take online classes on the classrooms 101 and 227 of the Research and Lecture Building (Separation provided). On days and hours when no classes are held, you can take online classes in the PC classrooms.
※Seats are limited so we encourage you to take classes at home if your schedule allows.
About Setting Network Environment and Computers
You can take online classes on-campus but we ask you to take them at home if possible. Please make sure to have a computer device and a stable internet connection ready for the spring quarter.
For the Immunocompromised and those with other ailments (Counter-Corona measures)
If you have a health condition and are concerned about attending on campus classes due to fear of covid infection, please contact the person in charge to the email below during march.
- Ailments include
：heart condition, breathing problems, kidney issues, collagen disease, malignant tumor etc.
Person in charge：Students Affairs Division tufs_2022_support@tufs.ac.jp
※If you have any other concerns related please contact us ASAP.
About Class Registration Inquiries
Eligible：School of Language and Culture Studies/ School of International and Area Studies first year students
Should you have any further questions after the orientation by major language on April 5（Tue), please contact your major supervisor.
Eligible：School of Japan Studies first year students
Should you have any further questions after the School of Japan Studies orientation on April 5（Tue), please contact your supervisor.
Class Registration Inquiries Corner
Date：April 11（Mon）11:00～12:30
：April 12（Tue）11:00～12:30
Place：Administration Building 2nd floor meeting room, Research and Lecture Building first floor #100 (Galeria)
※Online course-registration assistance will be provided at the same time for the School of Language and Culture studies.
Online assistance will not be individual. The Zoom details will be provided through the Education Information system.
| Class Registration Inquiries Corner Name | Eligible | Supervisor | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Registration Inquiries Corner （School of Language and Culture Studies） |
School of Language and Culture Studies students | council members etc. | Research and Lecture Building 1st floor Galeria |
| Class Registration Inquiries Corner （School of International and Area Studies） |
School of International and Area Studies students | council members etc. | Administration Building 2nd floor large meeting room |
| Class Registration Inquiries Corner （School of Japan Studies） |
School of Japan Studies students | council members etc. | Administration Building 2nd floor medium meeting room |
| Teaching profession Inquiries Corner | Students planning to obtain a teacher's license |
|
Administration Building 2nd floor small meeting room |
About Account Setup
You need an ICC account in order to access the Education Information System and the university’s network.
Accounts can be obtained by the following two steps.
- Take an IT literacy course
We will provide you an ID and password for the course. (The date will be updated once it is decided).
Use the ID and password to take the online class.
ICC will verify you if you have completed the class. - Getting the Account
Students who have completed the class will be notified on how to get their official account.
Follow the steps to download your official account information.
Warning
- Information regarding account acquisition will be sent to the email address you provided us when you enrolled for TUFS through the web page.
- After the entrance ceremony, all notifications will be sent to your university email which is provided along with your official account information. Be sure to complete the class during March so that you have your account by the day of the entrance ceremony.
Schedule
The issuance schedule differs depending on the admission category.
Please check the schedule on the following site.
Orientation
Undergraduate Orientation (Registration Guidance)
Related Materials
- Attending the 2022 Spring Semester Classes (Japanese only)
- GLIP English Subjects and English Learning Support Center Information (Japanese only)
School of Language and Culture Studies/ School of International and Area Studies (by region/major language), School of Japan Studies
Date: Video will be uploaded to TUFS HP April 1 (Fri) *Posted Wed., March 30
Method: On demand (watch video)
Details: We will send a mail with the details on how to watch the video and other important notices to the email address you provided us at the time of entering. Follow the instructions, be sure to watch the video and read the material carefully.
| Orientation Name | Eligible | Instructor in Charge | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Guidance (School of Language and Culture Studies) | New students to the School of Language and Culture Studies | Dean etc. | On Demand |
- School of Language and Culture Studies orientation (course guidance)
- Academic Misconduct - Cheating on examinations and assignments
School of International and Area Studies/ School of Japan Studies
Date: April 2 (Sat)
Method: Online (zoom)
Details:
- Details of the zoom meeting will be on the entrance documents we sent you.
- Watch the relevant video before attending the orientation.
| Orientation Name | Eligible | Instructor in Charge | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Guidance（School of International and Area Studies) | New students to the School of International and Area studies | Dean etc. | 10:00-11:30 |
| Registration Guidance (School of Japan Studies) | New students to the School of Japan Studies (Japanese Students/International Students) | Dean etc. | 10:00-11:30 |
School of Language and Culture Studies/ School of International and Area Studies (by region/major language/ third year transfer students), School of Japan Studies
Date：April 5（Tue）2022
Place：Research and Lecture Building
Time(Plan): After the entrance ceremony (about 1 hour)
【School of Language and Culture Studies/ School of International and Area Studies Orientation】
Time: After the entrance ceremony (about 1 hour)
| Region/Major Language | Region,Language | Supervisor | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Language Orientation | English （Ocania and Africa Regions Excluded） |
Ito Takashi | 227 |
| German | Nishioka Akane | 102 | |
| French | Naoko Seryu | 107 | |
| Italian | Kokubo Marie | 103 | |
| Spanish | Kuno Ryoichi | 226 | |
| Portuguese | Takeda Chika | 108 | |
| Russian （Check ※1） |
Hikita Go | 115 | |
| Polish | Morita Koji | 104 | |
| Czech | Kanazashi Kumiko | 105 | |
| Chinese | Miyake Takayuki | 109 | |
| Korean | Ikarashi Koichi | 113 | |
| Mongolian | Aoki Masahiro | 207 | |
| Indonesian | Furihata Masashi | 110 | |
| Malay | Nomoto Yuki | 111 | |
| Filipino | Yamamoto Kyosuke | 112 | |
| Thai | Miyata Toshiyuki | 209 | |
| Lao | Kikuchi Yoko | 211 | |
| Vietnamese | Nohira Munehiro | 212 | |
| Cambodian | Ueda Hiromi | 220 | |
| Burmese | Okano Kenji | 222 | |
| Urdu | Mamiya Kensaku | 218 | |
| Hindi | Mizuno Yoshifumi | 219 | |
| Bengali | Niwa Kyoko | 221 | |
| Arabic | Aoyama Hiroyuki | 223 | |
| Persian | Sasaki Ayano | 224 | |
| Turkish | Sugahara Mutsumi | 225 | |
| Region Orientation | Oceania （Check※2） |
Yamauchi Yuriko | 214 |
| Africa （Check ※2） |
Oishi Takanori | 213 |
※1 For those majoring in Russian, the orientation will be divided between Russia major (Russian region: 115) and Russian major (Central Asia region: 114).
※2 a followup orientation for new students majoring in English will be held for students from Oceania and African regions.
【School of Japan Studies Orientation】
Time: After the entrance ceremony (2 hours)
| orientation | eligible | supervisor | classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Japan Studies orientation | School of Japan Studies new students (Japanese Students/ International students) | Dean etc. | Prometheus Hall ※After the entrance ceremony, we will move from the classrooms 101 |
【Third-year transfer students orientation】
Time: 16:20～
※Please return to the classrooms by the time orientations begin after the entrance ceremony.
| orientation | eligible | supervisor | classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-year transfer students orientation （School of Language and Culture Studies） |
School of Language and Culture Studies third-year transfer students | - Nomoto Yuki - Academic advisor you hope |
208 |
| Third-year transfer students orientation (School of International and Area Studies) |
School of International and Area Studies third-year transfer students | - Fukushima Chiho - Kurata Akiko - Academic advisor you hope |
210 |
Graduate School of Global Studies Orientation
Date: 2022 April 5 (Tue.)
① Joint orientation for master’s and doctoral programs
Time: 10:00?11:00
Place: 101 Multi-Media Hall in Research and Lecture Building
② Master’s Program (by course)/Doctoral Program joint orientation
Time: 11:00?12:00
- Master’s Program in Global Studies
：Language and Culture Studies Course (Classroom 113)
※Students who specialize in the following have a separate orientation afterwards:
：English Education (Classroom 110)
：Japanese-English translation/interpretation (Classroom 111)
：Area and International Studies Course (Classroom 114) - Master’s Program in Japan Studies
：Japan Studies Course (Classroom 108) - Doctoral Program (joint orientation for 3 courses) (Classroom 112)
③ Matching for students who are yet to pick an instructor.
During②, there will be an orientation from the supervisor of each course/specialty.
Class Registration Related Videos and Documents
Region Basic Subjects
- Precautions in Taking Regional Basic Subjects (for Entrants after 2019)
- List of regional representative teachers for fiscal 2022
- Guidance material by region
：West-South Europe
：East Asia
：South Asia Movie?Document
GLIP
- Orientation Movie (Japanese)(School of Language and Culture Studies, School of International and Area Studies)
- Orientation Movie (Japanese)(School of Language and Culture Studies, School of Japan Studies)
- 2022 GLIP Class Registration Guide
Foreign Language Courses
Teacher Training Course
ELC
VOLAS
TUFS Academic Support Center
About Textbook Purchase
Please check the following website for information about the purchase of textbooks.
Education Information System
The education information system is essential to register for classes. Class notifications will also be made available by the conductor here. It is very easy to use! Try to log in once you have your account
Event Schedule (2022)
To check further events click here.
Where to contact for Educational Affairs related issues
| Inquiry / Division | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes, class registration, certificate issuance ※As a rule, all requested certificates will be sent by post. ※Replies to inquiries and certificate issuance may take longer than usual. We ask for your patience and understanding. | ※Please send inquiries by e-mail | Educational Affairs Section (Undergraduate) |
| About studying abroad （Outbound Study Abroad） | TUFS Student Mobility Center 042-330-5113 Student Exchange Division (Study Abroad Education Section) 042-330-5183 | TUFS Student Mobility Center ryugakushien[at]tufs.ac.jp Student Exchange Division (Study Abroad Education Section) haken[at]tufs.ac.jp |