In consideration of the recent situation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Japan, from the point of view of stopping the spread of the virus, the government has advised against big gatherings. In line with this, Soka University and Soka Women’s College have made the decision to cancel the 46th Soka University and the 34th Soka Women’s College Graduation Ceremony scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 18. To avoid big gatherings, the graduates will receive their diplomas from their respective faculty and departments in small groups.

On March 18, 2020, there will be morning and afternoon diploma conferral sessions for the graduates on the basis of the faculty or department. Guardians and guests will not be able to participate in this event. We highly appreciate your understanding. Details on receiving the diplomas will be announced via the student portal site. Also, the “Graduation Party”  will also be canceled.

The university established the “Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Measures Committee” and made the decision to cancel the graduation ceremony to protect the health of our students, their families, the local community, and other members related to Soka University. To hold an event that brings a large number of people from various places together in one location increases the risk of exposure to this disease. We are aware that the students, their families and friends, and many others have been looking forward to celebrating this momentous occasion, and the turn of events deeply saddens us. However, we would appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

【Upated March 14th, 2020】
If you decide not to attend the diploma award ceremony due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you may request to have your diploma and other documents mailed to you via postal service (please note this may differ for many countries). 

For the graduates, requesting for their diplomas and documents be sent to them, please contact the academic affairs office first to discuss international postal service
■Mail Address：kyoumu@soka.ac.jp
■Deadline：March 17th (Tues) by 12:00 pm
■Mail Title：about receiving diplomas and documents for international students
■・Student ID：
・Name：
・Coutry：
・Mailing Address (to where)：
If you have already contacted the academic affairs office, do not worry about this announcement.
For any questions or concerns please contact ：Academic Affairs Office（kyoumu@soka.ac.jp）

【Updated March 14th, 2020】
For those who will be attending the diploma award ceremony (March 18th Wednesday), please follow the following precautions.

①　Please check your body temperature on the day of. If you have a fever please do not attend the ceremony.
②　Please wear a mask at all times On-campus.
③　At the entrance, there will be alcohol sanitizers available.
④　Please refrain from taking pictures in groups, putting your arms around another person’s shoulders, handshaking, hugging and etc.

【Updated March 3rd, 2020】
*those who fall under any of the following should refrain from attending the diploma conferral sessions (Updated March 3, 2020).
① If you have a cold or fever
② Strong drowsiness or breathlessness