Orientation

Soka University Guidelines for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreaks

"Soka University Guidelines for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreaks" (hereinafter "guidelines") have been established to protect the health of constituent members of Soka University in order to achieve both “education, research, and other activities” and “prevention of the spread of the infection.” Students, faculty, and staff are required to understand these guidelines and take appropriate actions.

The following page is a collection of announcements regarding the novel coronavirus including the guidelines.
Please read through the guidelines carefully and constantly check the announcements.
Orientation Schedule
Before semester starts, Soka University will provide the following orientation sessions and events.

Spring 2023 semester
Date Session Note
March 29 Student Life Orientation
Campus Tour
Japanese Language Program Orientation		 Bring your Passport and Residence Card
March 30 Class Registration Orientation
Shopping for necessities
Workshop on using a bicycle*
Optional
*Only for students willing to ride a bicycle
March 31 Shopping for necessities
Workshop on using a bicycle*		 Optional
*Only for students willing to ride a bicycle
April 2 Entrance Ceremony
Makiguchi Scholarship Orientation*
*Only for those who receive Makiguchi Scholarship
April 3 Japan Studies Center Scholarship Orientation*
Class registration support		 *Only for those who receive JSC Scholarship
April 3 & 4 Opening a Bank account  
April 4 Police Orientation  
April 9 Health Check  
April 21 Welcome Party  

Fall 2023 semester <Last Updated: 23 AUG 2023>
Date Session Note
September 4 Student Life Orientation
Campus Tour
Turn-in paperworks (passport copy, residence card copy, etc.)
Dormitory Welcome Meeting		 Bring your Passport and Residence Card
September 5 Japanese Placement Test  
September 6 Class Registration Orientation
Scholarship Orientation (Only for scholarship recipients)
Shopping for necessities (optional)
Workshop on using a bicycle (Only for students willing to ride a bicycle)		  
September 7 Shopping for necessities (optional)
Workshop on using a bicycle (Only for students willing to ride a bicycle)		  
September 8 Opening a bank account
Class Registration Support		  
September 9 Health Check  
September 22 Welcome Party  
Academic Calendar for AY2023-2024
Academic Calendar for Spring 2023
Date Event
April 1 Class Registration begins
April 5 Class begins
April 11 Class Registration ends
July 21 Class ends
July 24 Final Exam begins
July 31 Final Exam ends
August 1 Completion Ceremony
August 10 Dormitory Move-out

Academic Calendar for Fall 2023
Date Event
September 7 Class Registration begins
September 11 Class begins
September 15 Class Registration ends
December 24
 - January 9, 2024		 Winter Break
January 16 Class ends
January 17 Final Exam begins
January 24 Final Exam ends
January 25 Completion Ceremony
February 10 Dormitory Move-out

Updated: 2023/2/21
Course Lists for AY2023-2024