Orientation

All exchange students are required to attend our mandatory orientation sessions, which are conducted online and off-line. The orientation sessions are designed to provide newly enrolled exchange students with important information regarding their studies and their stay in Japan.

The sessions cover matters such as the following.

Online

Guidance on pre-and post-arrival procedures by International Center
Guidance on the Japanese Language Program by the Japanese Language Office
Guidance on the course registration by the Academic Affairs Office
Guidance on the university housing by the apartment management company

Off-line

Completion of paperwork required for housing, payment for insurance, etc.
Distribution of Student ID card, Dokkyo account information
Campus tour

During the orientation period, all exchange students are required to go through:

Completion of the Japanese placement test and interview with Japanese instructor (online)
Medical check-up
Registration for residence and National Health Insurance at Soka city office
Opening a bank account (Yuucho bank) -for those who receive scholarship

A detailed orientation schedule will be sent about one month prior to the orientation.