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Message for Incoming Students at Meiji University

Congratulations on taking your first steps on a new path at Meiji University! Meiji University has been certified as a key university for internationalization in Japan, and I hope that this strong environment can help make your time studying in Japan fulfilling.

There are probably many things that you are yet unsure of. Some of you are already accustomed to life in Japan, while others are living in Japan for the first time. The university environment is also new to all of you. When you are in a different culture and environment, it is natural to be anxious. This is nothing to be ashamed of. We grow as human beings by overcoming these challenges. In this sense, you can look at lack of understanding as an opportunity to learn. What is important is to take the initiative to resolve things that you do not understand. This does not mean that you should solve everything by yourself; asking for help is also a key way to solve problems on your own. The Meiji University International Student Center is committed to supporting you to ensure that your study abroad is safe, fun, and fulfilling. Feel free to come to us with any questions you may have. Do not be embarrassed about asking a question, or worry about whether it is appropriate to ask something.

This International Student Guidebook provides basic information to assist you in your life as an international student at Meiji University. It contains necessary information for incoming students, as well as procedures for scholarship and residence in Japan, and information about managing your health and other information that is important for international students.

I sincerely hope that your life at Meiji University will be healthy and fulfilling, and that you will achieve your study and research goals.

Masahiro Yokota, Director International Student Center

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What it means to study Japanese

I would like to extend my congratulations and a warm welcome to all of you who have come from other countries to study at Meiji University. Student life in a foreign country—a little while back, this was a major undertaking that required a lot of determination and resolution. But today, there are arrangements in place to support students from other countries, and the environment for their pursuit of studies has improved markedly. These days, about five million students are attending schools in other countries worldwide. This is because universities in various countries are vying with each other to attract such students. In Japan as well, universities are now accepting over 100,000 students from other countries, and building setups for acceptance of anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 in the near future. The reason is that the attraction of many students from other countries will not only have a stimulating effect on Japanese universities and society as a whole, but also help each and every such student, and their respective home countries around the world, to build more fulfilling societies themselves. The prospect of inducing such synergistic effects is precisely why countries around the world are pursuing international interchange. For example, you have come to Japan and will learn Japanese here. The marvelous thing is that this will have the result of enriching the Japanese language and widening the range of Japanese culture. And your native languages and cultures will be similarly enriched. We at the Japanese Language Education Center aspire to provide the ideal language education that will bring such benefits. But we cannot do so unless all of you decide to take our classes both actively and with pleasure. In this sense, the enrichment of Japanese language education at Meiji University depends on you. We therefore have high expectations for your involvement. We earnestly hope that you will learn about and participate in the various curricula and activities we offer. Please accept my best wishes for a full and rewarding student life here in Japan.

Yoshio Kikuchi, Director Japanese Language Education Center

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 52 11.3.23 3:50:40 PM 2011 International Student’s Guidebook CONTENTS 1 * 2011–2012 Calendar P. 54

1. Academic Calendar & International Exchange Events P. 55 2

2. Courses and Credits P. 56 ■ Undergraduate School ■ Graduate School 3

3. Meiji University Offices and Facilities P. 59 ■ Undergraduate and Graduate School Offices ■ Student Support Division ■ Student Consulting Office ■ Campus Harassment Counseling Office ■ Employment and Career Development Support Division 4 ■ Libraries ■ Media Libraries ■ Museum ■ Gyms

4. International Student Office P. 66 5 ■ Student Affairs ■ International Lounges ■ Teaching Assistants (TAs) ■ Items to Submit to International Student Office ■ Campus Mates 6 5. Immigration Procedures P. 70 ■ Tokyo Immigration Bureau, District Offices, and Branch Offices ■ Alien Registration ■ Visa Renewal Applications ■ Temporary Absence/Reentry Permits 7 ■ Permission to Engage in Extra-status Activity ■ Notice of Extra-status Activity ■ Students Withdrawn / Removal from the University ■ After Graduation or Completion of Studies

6. Scholarships for International Students P. 77 8 ■ Types of Scholarships ■ Applying/Getting Recommendations for University Scholarships

7. Tuition & Fees Payment Methods and Deadlines P. 80 9 ■ Payment Methods ■ Payment Deadlines

8. Tuition Assistance (Reduction) Program P. 81 10 ■ Eligibility ■ How to Apply ■ Assistance Method

9. Managing Your Health P. 83 ■ Subscribing to Health Insurance ■ Meiji University Student Health Insurance 11 ■ Student Education and Research Accident Insurance

10. Housing P. 84 12 ■ Apartment and Other Rental Housing Referrals ■ General Cautions for Housing Searches ■ Housing Managed by International Student Office ■ Other Housing ■ Guarantors

11. Meiji University Campus Maps P. 91 ■ Surugadai Campus ■ Izumi Campus ■ Ikuta Campus

12. Off-Campus Facilities P. 94 ■ Maps to Tokyo Immigration Bureau, District Offices, and Branch Offices ■ Counseling Organizations International Student's Guidebook 53

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2011 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 5 Greenery Day 6 ・・・・・ 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ・・・ 1 2 3 4 Constitution Day Children’s Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Showa Day The period around April 29th to May 5th （）is called the“Golden Week”holidays.

7 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 8 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 9 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT ・・・・・ 1 2 ・ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ・・・・ 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Marine Day Respect-for-the-Aged Day Autumnal Equinox Day 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The period around August 15th is Japan’s“O-bon” （）holiday. Many businesses close during this time.

10 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 11 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT ・・・・・・1 ・・ 1 2 3 4 5 ・・・・ 1 2 3 Culture Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Health-Sports Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Labor Thanks-giving Day Emperor’s Birthday 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 School offices are closed from （）December 26th to January 7th.

2012 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 New Year’s Day 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ・・・ 1 2 3 4 ・・・・ 1 2 3 substitute Holiday 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Coming-of-age Day National Foundation Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vernal Equinox Day 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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1 1. Academic Calendar & International Exchange Events Academic Calendar and International Exchange Events

2011 Academic Year Calendar First Semester （Schedule may change due to the circumstances after the earthquake.） Orientation Period April 2nd (Sat.) - April 9th (Sat.) Entrance Ceremony April 7th (Thu.) Classes Begin April 11th (Mon.) First Semester Makeup Classes June 25th (Sat.) - July 9th (Sat.) *to be held in the regular class hours of three consecutive Saturdays First Semester Final Exams July 23rd (Sat.) - July 30th (Sat.) Classes End July 30th (Sat.) Summer Break August 1st (Mon.) - September 19th (Mon.) Graduation Ceremony (September) September 19th (Mon.)

Second Semester Orientation Period September 15th (Thu.) - September 16th (Fri.) Classes Begin September 20th (Tue.) Holiday Classes September 23rd (Fri.) (Autumnal Equinox Day) January 17th (Tue.) (Foundation Day) Foundation Day Holiday November 1st (Tue.) Campus Festivals Meidai Festival (Izumi Campus) November 3rd (Thu.) - November 5th (Sat.) Ikumei Festival (Ikuta Campus) November 18th (Fri.) - November 20th (Sun.) Winter Break December 25th (Sun.) - January 7th (Sat.) Foundation Day January 17th (Tue.) Second Semester Makeup Classes January 19th (Thu.)・January 24th (Tue.) Second Semester Final Exams January 25th (Wed.) - February 3rd (Fri.) Classes End February 3rd (Fri.) Graduation Ceremony March 26th (Mon.)

Events for International Students (Planned) April 1st (Fri.) Orientation for New International Students April 2nd (Sat.) Orientation for New Exchange Students Late May & Late October Tea Ceremony Experience June 18th (Sat.) International Student Japanese Culture Tour Early November Zazen (seated meditation) Experience Late November - Early December President’s Cup Japanese Speech Contest Early December International Student Year-end Party

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(1) Undergraduate School ■ Registering for Classes 2 The registration method differs depending on your school, so please carefully read the handbook and Courses and Credits syllabus that you receive at the beginning of the academic year. Consult with your school if you have any questions.

■ Classes for Foreign Students: Japanese Classes and Japanese Culture and Education It takes a great deal of time and effort before an international student is capable of participating in a class together with Japanese students, and fully understanding the class content. While you naturally must improve your general Japanese communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), at the same you must learn various things about Japan as well. Meiji University offers the following curriculum to assist the efforts of our international students, and enable them to study more effectively at the university.

Japanese Classes ・Undergraduate International Students: 8 subjects/8 units (School of Agriculture only: 6 subjects/6 units) ◇ School of Law, School of Commerce, School of Political Science and Economics, School of Arts and Literature, School of Science and Technology, School of Business Administration, School of Information and Communication: 2 subjects for 2 units in 1st year/first semester; 2 subjects for 2 units in 1st year/second semester; 2 subjects for 2 units in 2nd year/first semester; 2 subjects for 2 units in 2nd year/second semester ◇ School of Global Japanese Studies: 4 subjects for 4 units in 1st year/first semester; 2 subjects for 2 units in 1st year/second semester; 2 subjects for 2 units in 2nd year/first semester ◇ School of Agriculture: 6 subjects for 6 units between 1st and 4th years * Method of evaluating performance As a rule, class performance is evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Final exams (exams given at the end of the first and second semesters) 2. Other tests (e.g. quizzes and reports as required) 3. Class work and attitude (focus on attendance and effort)

◇ Textbooks and References Follow the instruction given by your instructor at the start of classes.

Japanese Culture and Education Classes for undergraduate international students are given at the Izumi and Ikuta campuses. See the syllabus for your school for details about the course contents, registration method, etc. Although Japanese Culture and Education is not a required course, it is recognized as credit toward

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 56 11.3.23 3:50:41 PM graduation. We recommend taking this class if possible, because it will help you with your other studies as well. Note: The School of Commerce has an additional “Japanese Culture and Education” course for foreign international students. 2 Courses and Credits Notes for Registering for Japanese Classes and Japanese Culture and Education You will take the lead in these classes, with your instructor serving as a good advisor. You must study if you are to get the best results from these classes. Make adequate preparations for the class in advance, and think of time in the classroom as an opportunity for question and answer sessions with your instructor. The most important aspects of language study are practice and self motivation. Please be aware that you obviously cannot receive credit for the courses if you do not meet the attendance requirements.

■ Requirements for Advancement Note that in order to advance from first year to second year, and from second year to third year, you must take and pass the required number of units or more.

■Optional Japanese Courses (Meiji Language Program: MLP) In the undergraduate school, apart from compulsory and elective compulsory Japanese courses, optional Japanese courses as “Meiji Language Program (MLP)” are provided at the Izumi and Surugadai Campuses. International students wishing to improve their Japanese are encouraged to take these courses. The Japanese courses as MLP ranges from GradeⅠ(Intermediate level) to Grade Ⅳ (Advanced level). The Courses that regular undergraduate students can take are Grade Ⅳas shown below. 〔※The Courses of GradeⅠto Ⅲ are aimed at students enrolled in the English Track and exchange students. Please find the course contents and the registration method for GradeⅠto Ⅲ on the “MLP・ Japanese Language Course Syllabus”「学部間共通外国語・日本語科目シラバス」.〕

◎Grade Ⅳ Courses ◇ Izumi Campus Oral Japanese ⅣA (1 unit each in 1st semester/5th period; Mon.): listening and speaking practice(1) Oral Japanese ⅣB (1 unit each in 2nd semester/5th period; Mon.): listening and speaking practice(2) Japanese Composition ⅣA (1 unit each in 1st semester/1st period; Thu.): Practice in written expression(1) Japanese Composition ⅣB (1 unit each in 2nd semester/1st period; Thu.): Practice in written expression(2)

◇ Surugadai Campus Comprehensive Japanese ⅣA(1 unit each in 1st semester/3rd period; Fri.): Enhancement of comprehensive Japanese proficiency(1) Comprehensive Japanese ⅣB (1 unit each in 2nd semester/3rd period; Fri.): Enhancement of comprehensive Japanese proficiency(2)

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 57 11.3.23 3:50:41 PM Note: If you want to take the above Grade Ⅳ courses, you must attend the first lesson of your choice and apply by filling out the Course Registration Application Form handed out by the teaching faculty. 2 (Also make an entry into your class registration to submit to the undergraduate office.)

Courses and Credits As these Japanese classes are not shown on the timetable for general studies, you must obtain the “MLP・Japanese Language Course Syllabus”「学部間共通外国語・日本語科目シラバス」and the timetable from the International Student Office or Academic Affairs Office to check the days and times of the classes.

(2) Graduate School http://www.meiji.ac.jp/dai_in/index.html ■ Registering for Classes In graduate school, the method for registering for courses and the graduation requirements in each department are defined in accordance with the Graduate School Regulations. Details are explained at the general orientation for incoming graduate students, and when receiving guidance at your department. Note that when necessary for their research, programs are in place to enable graduate students to take courses from other departments, and take the necessary units to complete courses at other graduate schools with which Meiji University has partnership agreements, using the Credit Transfer System. Since the 2003 academic year, we have also been conducting academic exchange through the Tokyo Consortium of Graduate Schools, and we have additionally enhanced and expanded our Credit Transfer System. Additionally, in the 2007 academic year we instituted common subjects for research departments, offering a wide range of courses aimed at improving the international and academic capabilities of our graduate students. Some research departments count units earned in these courses toward their completion requirements. Please check your department's syllabus carefully for details.

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This section outlines the services provided by each of the offices and facilities at the University.

(1) Undergraduate and Graduate School Offices Services include: Issues student IDs Issues certificates 3 Meiji University Offices and Facilities Course and subject registration Services relating to admissions, school changes, placement, study abroad, leaves of absence, readmission, withdrawal, reenrollment, and graduation Examinations Issues student discount certificates and student commuter pass purchasing certificates Change of address and name changes

(2) Student Support Division http://www.meiji.ac.jp/campus/ Services include: Referrals for apartments and other rental housing Services relating to extracurricular activities Health management (see P. 83)

(3) Student Consulting Office http://www.meiji.ac.jp/soudan/ The Student Consulting Office includes a staff of experts including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and attorneys, as well as school academic counselors and intakers (office staff), available for providing consultations to students. Confidentiality is maintained, so feel free to come for a consultation. ■ Office Hours Campus Office Hours Telephone

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Surugadai Sat. (generally every other week) 03-3296-4217 University Hall, 2F 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Izumi Sat. (generally every other week) 03-5300-1178 Building 1, 2F 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Ikuta Sat. (generally every other week) 044-934-7619 Central Building, 2F 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 59 11.3.23 3:50:42 PM (4) Campus Harassment Counseling Office At Meiji University, we respect each student as a unique individual. We believe that it is critical to provide an environment where students can learn without stress over any form of harassment or other violation of their human rights and gender discrimination. Loss of motivation and violation of the right to an education due to campus harassment is not tolerated under any circumstance. The Campus Harassment Counseling Office works to prevent harassment, and offers harassment 3 counseling. Meiji University Offices and Facilities Campus Office Hours Telephone/Email

Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Surugadai 03-3296-4215 Sat. (generally every other week) University Hall, 3F [email protected] 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM As a measure to prevent harassment, we publish and distribute “For a Harassment Free Campus (Japanese only)” This pamphlet is available at the office of each undergraduate and graduate school, each regional Student Support Division, the Student Consulting Office and other locations. The information in the pamphlet is also published on the University website (Campus Harassment Initiatives), so you can find it there as well.

(5) Employment and Career Development Support Division http://www.meiji.ac.jp/shushoku/index.html International students’ job-search activities are fundamentally the same as those of Japanese students. The Employment and Career Development Support Division supports your job search in order to help you find the job that you want, and that will allow you to harness your abilities fully. As a support event, in the fall we provide employment and career guidance to third-year international students. We also distribute to all students a Job Search Handbook, which outlines job-search activities. We also have people with experience in job searches give presentations where job seekers can get advice, as well as industry workshops where students can get first-hand feedback from people who actually do hiring at companies. We also hold alumni chats, and many other events. We also provide individual job counseling on an ongoing basis. For our international students, searching for a job in a different country is often a source of stress and uncertainty, and tends to prevent students from becoming proactive in their search. Please feel free to use the services of the Employment and Career Development Support Division, regardless of your year at university. ■ Points to Note in Your Job Search 1. Think concretely about your future designs. If you want to work in Japan, then clarify the significance of working in Japan to you. (For example, why you want to work in Japan, whether you want to work in Japan for the long term, whether you want to build skills and then return to your home country, etc.) 2. If you search for work in Japan, then after receiving a job offer, you must apply for a work visa with the immigration office of the Japanese Ministry of Justice. (See P. 75 for the specific procedures.)

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 60 11.3.24 3:38:50 PM ■ Collecting Information for Your Job Search 1. Using the Employment and Career Development Support Offices (Located on Each Campus) Campus Location Telephone Hours Surugadai Campus Surugadai University Hall, 2F Izumi Campus Izumi Building 1, 1F * See the website for details Ikuta Campus Ikuta Central Building, 1F 3 Meiji University Offices and Facilities Note: The office hours change throughout the academic year. Please check the website and the Employment and Career Development Support Division bulletin board for details.

2. Using Specialized Facilities Facility Contact Information

Tel: 03-3588-8639 Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners http://www.tfemploy.go.jp

Tel: 03-5796-7112 Immigration Information Center (English, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and other languages available) Tokyo Metropolitan Foreign Residents’ Advisory Tel: 03-5320-7744 English: Mon. to Fri. Center (Offers consultations regarding work and 7766 Chinese: Tue. & Thu. medical issues, and legal advice) 7700 Korean: Wed. only

3. Using the Employment Information Publications for Foreign Students International Foreign Students Association, “Special Feature on Corporate Research for Foreign Students” (published around May) Japan Student Services Organization, “A Guide to Employment for Foreign Students”

(6) Libraries http://www.lib.meiji.ac.jp/ Meiji University has three libraries: the Central Library on the Surugadai campus; the Izumi Library on the Izumi campus; and the Ikuta Library of the Ikuta campus. Students of Meiji University have access to the three campus libraries. Please be sure to bring a valid ID (e.g. your Student ID) when using one of the libraries. ■ University Libraries University libraries have a different function from school libraries (e.g. at junior and senior high school) and city public libraries. They have large collections, with a focus on specialized texts for studying and research. There are almost no entertainment magazines or best sellers. They do, however, have many materials of potential use to university students, including travel guides, new books, and paperbacks. There are three main types of printed material at the university libraries: books for reading, reference books, and journals.

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 61 11.3.24 3:38:51 PM ■ Books for Reading A “book for reading” is a book that you can borrow for a fixed period and is meant to be read cover to cover, for study or research. There are two types of such books, as described below: open-access books and closed-stack books. Open-access Books Most of the open-access stacks are devoted to new books, arranged by field. The entire Meiji University collection consists of 2,360,000 volumes (as of March 31, 2010). Printed materials are 3 divided into shelves and archives (or “stacks”).

Meiji University Offices and Facilities Closed-stack Books Our archives are called “closed-stack books.” They hold valuable books, like specialized texts and compendiums and other sets. Materials in the stacks are also arranged by field. ■ Reference Books “Reference book” is a general term for a book you use to look things up in. They include encyclopedias, dictionaries, books of statistics, and handbooks. Reference books are not meant to be read cover to cover; rather, they are only needed into order to look up some piece of unknown information. For this reason, reference books can only be used inside the library. ■ Journals University libraries hold many specialized and academic journals. Journals are kept in journal areas. In your studies and research, you will use many journal research papers. Usually, rather than reading an entire journal you will only need to read one of the articles or papers in the journal. For this reason, the borrowing period for journals is three days. Additionally, some journals cannot be borrowed. ■ Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) You can look up library materials using OPAC. In addition to searching the collections of Meiji University libraries and determining if a book is borrowed, you can also use OPAC to search across the collections of the eight universities of the Yamanote Line Private University Consortium (Aoyama Gakuin University, Gakushuin University, Kokugakuin University, Toyo University, Hosei University, Meiji University, Meiji Gakuin University, and Rikkyo University), as well as NACSIS-CAT (a catalog service of the National Center for Science Information Systems). There are 1,234 national and private university libraries and other institutions participating in NACSIS-CAT (as of March 31, 2010). This allows you to search the collections of university libraries, even if they are far away. OPAC is available from the library website (http://www.lib.meiji.ac.jp/). You can also search for books from your computer at home. ■ Reference Service In order to study and do research at university, you must make good use of the libraries. The libraries offer a reference service, which answers questions about library holdings. The reference service provides guidance on searching OPAC and how to search for books, and handles the procedures for ordering books from other libraries in Japan and abroad. The reference counter should be your first stop if you have questions about the libraries or their holdings. It will be a good advisor during your time at Meiji University. Being proficient at using the libraries will help you succeed in your studies

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■ Normal Library Hours Library Mon. - Fri. Saturday Sundays & Holidays Central Library 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Izumi Library 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Closed Ikuta Library 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 3 Meiji University Offices and Facilities Note: Open hours are subject to change. Please check the information on the library website.

■ Lending Limits You are able to borrow 15 books for 15 days. Note: Please see the Library Handbook (separate volume) for details about using the libraries. The libraries offer library tours and workshops throughout the year. Please apply at the reference counter if you would like to join one.

(7) Media Libraries Each campus at Meiji University has a media library with video, audio, and other media. You can use the media libraries to view these media and for self study. ■ Open Hours Building Mon. - Fri. Saturday Surugadai Building 12, 11F 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM ※ 8:50 AM - 3:00 PM Izumi Media Building, 1F 8:50 AM - 6:20 PM (Checkout available up to 12PM) Ikuta Central Building, 5F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM ※Closed on Saturdays in February and March. Note: The library hours and days closed are subject to change due to university events and maintenance. Please check the bulletin boards and website for announcements.

(8) Museum http://www.meiji.ac.jp/museum/ The Meiji University Museum was created in 2004 in the basement of the Academy Common of the Surugadai campus, by combining three museums: the Criminal Materials Museum (founded in 1929), the Archeological Museum (founded in 1952), and the Commodities Museum (founded in 1950). The

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 63 11.3.23 3:50:42 PM museum's mission is to publicly exhibit historical materials and salient achievements in academic research by the University and the museum, and to serve as an institution of learning, research and studies for our students. In addition to exhibiting its collections, the museum offers a number of educational programs, including workshops and guided tours. The museum has exhibit rooms, as well as a reading room, multimedia classrooms, active learning room, a museum shop, and other facilities. ■ University History Exhibit The University Historical Materials Center was created in 2003, with the goal of investigating, collecting, 3 and preserving historical materials since the founding of the University. The center exhibits a wide Meiji University Offices and Facilities variety of materials relating to the founders, teaching staff, students, and friends of the University. ■ Special Exhibit This room hosts special exhibits by the museum, as well as academic materials produced by institutions and organizations in the University. It also serves as a space for presenting research and academic activities at the University. ■ Permanent Exhibits Commodities Department This department provides a permanent exhibit of the most familiar artifacts of Japanese culture, including lacquer ware, textiles, and pottery. The exhibit includes showcases of the materials, parts, and manufacturing techniques of commodities, manufacturing processes from goods in process to finished goods, and design categories. Criminal Materials Department This department exhibits actual materials relating to various historical laws; implements used by criminals in the Edo period; and the history of suppression of human rights in Japan and internationally, including instruments of torture and execution. We hope that this exhibit will give you a taste of the world of crime and punishment, and deepen your understanding of respect for human rights. Archeology Department Meiji University researches archeological sites dating from the Stone Age to the Kofun Period (Japan’s “burial mound” period). The exhibit room showcases the results of over 60 years of archeological research. All of the exhibits are vital for promoting the development of postwar Japanese archeology. The exhibit includes four important national cultural assets. ■ Museum Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Museum admittance until 4:30PM) ■ Days Closed: August 10-16; December 26 - January 7; with additional days off on weekends in August ■ Contact Information: Tel: 03-3296-4448 (museum office)

(9) Gyms This section introduces Meiji University gyms that can be used after carrying out the required signup procedures. ■ Izumi Gymnasium http://www.meiji.ac.jp/campus/health/index.html The Izumi Gym is open to University students and staff as shown in the following table. The fitness room can be used to improve and maintain health and physical fitness. Its equipment includes strength-training

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 64 11.3.23 3:50:42 PM machines, stationary bicycles, PowerMax, treadmills, and free weights. You can also check the effectiveness of your training using instruments and diagnostic system that can analyze your physical fitness and body composition scientifically. The conditioning room is permanently staffed by highly knowledgeable and experienced trainers, enabling worry-free training by everyone from first-timers to people training at a high level. A six-lane, 25-meter heated pool is also available year-round. In order to use the fitness room and pool, you must have a health exam for the academic year in question, and register as user by filling out the prescribed signup form. You must also take an orientation class in order to be qualified to use the fitness room. You can find the orientation schedule, and other information 3 at the Izumi Gym, as well as the Sports Promotion Office in the Surugadai campus, and the Ikuta Meiji University Offices and Facilities Campus Section in the Ikuta campus. On its days closed, the gym also lends out its athletic field and tennis courts to officially recognized University clubs. The users are chosen every Monday by lottery. See the Izumi Gym’s bulletin board for the lottery dates and other details. ■ Open Facilities Facility Activity Requirements Main Hall Basketball Volleyball Sub Hall Badminton Registration Sports Room A Not Required Table Tennis (Table Tennis Court) Athletic Field Soccer Tennis Court Tennis Health exam for academic Registration Fitness Room year/orientation Required Pool Health exam for academic year ■ Gym Hours Mon. - Fri. Saturdays Sundays (Holidays) Indoors 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM Not open Not open Registration 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Not Required Outdoors 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM Not open (Available to official clubs. Signup required) Open times from: Open times from Fitness Room Not open Registration 9:00 AM - 9:10 PM 9:00 AM - 9:10 PM Required Open times from Pool Not open Not open 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Note: Open times exclude times when facilities are being used by classes. Note that times are subject to change. Please check for changes on the gym bulletin board before use.

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4. International Student Office

The main responsibilities of the International Student Center and Japanese Language Education Center are as follows. The contact office for both of these centers is located in the International Student Office.

(1) Student Affairs http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/ International Student Center ・ Acceptance of international students (privately and government funded) ・ Visa renewals and applications to engage in extra-status activity ・ Information and applications of scholarships (for international students) 4 ・ Housing referral (employee dormitories, Tokyo International Center, etc.) International Student Office ・ International exchange events ・ Distribution of international-student entrance examination guides and acceptance of application forms ・ Sending and receiving of exchange students ・ Consultation of studying at partner and other universities abroad ・ Overseas language study ・ International educational collaboration with overseas universities

Japanese Language Education Center ・ Japanese-language program for international students ・ Collaboration with Japanese-language teaching institutions ・ The President’s Cup International Students’ Speech Contest

At the International Student Office, teaching staff in charge of international students offer counseling on studying as well as daily life and other personal matters. Feel free to drop by any time. The office also has information about scholarship opportunities and the latest news about international exchange events and more. The office also distributes newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and other materials relating to study abroad.

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Surugadai Campus Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Kenkyuto (Research Building), 3F Saturdays 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Izumi Campus Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Building 1, 1F Saturdays Closed

Ikuta Campus Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central Building, 1F Saturdays 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4

Ikuta Campus Office International Student Office Notes: * The office is closed on Sundays, national holidays, University holidays, and days designated by the University. Office hours are posted on the bulletin board. Note that the hours and dates may differ depending on the season. Notices of changes are posted on the bulletin board. * Information from the International Student Office (e.g. information about scholarships and international exchange events) is posted on the International Student Office Bulletin Boards. These bulletin boards can be found in the following locations. □ Surugadai Campus Kenkyuto (Research Building), 3F In front of the International Student Office □ Izumi Campus Building 1 Outside the International Student Office (Izumi) □ Ikuta Campus Central Building, 3F Outside the International Lounge (Ikuta) Central Building, 1F In front of the Ikuta Campus Section * Scholarship information

(2) International Lounges The International lounges are open at three campuses to promote mutual friendship among international students and exchanges between international students and general students. Support for Japanese-language studies by Teaching assistants (TAs) is given and “Campus Mates” activities to boost exchanges between international students and Japanese students are held in the International lounges. These supports enable students to enjoy a fulfilling study-abroad life. Newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and other materials are also left out and can be taken freely. The Information on scholarships and events are posted on the International Student Office Bulletin Boards.

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Surugadai Across from International Student Office Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturdays 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Izumi Building 3, 1F * Subject to change

Ikuta Central Building, 3F Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

4 Note: The lounges are closed on Sundays, national holidays, University holidays, and days designated

International Student Office by the University.

(3) Teaching Assistants (TAs) Teaching assistants (TAs) help international students with their Japanese-language studies including checking reports and assistance with understanding written materials, textbooks. TAs also receive inquiries on future career path, employment and anything that is unclear in daily conversation. TAs are on call at the international lounges at each campus. The TA schedules are posted on the International Student Office Bulletin Boards and website.

(4) Items to Submit to International Student Office (Important) 1. Certificate of Matters in the Alien Registration Records (issued within past three months; original) You must submit this during the month of April each academic year. (You must submit it anew each academic year) A “Certificate of Matters in the Alien Registration Records” certifies that an individual has completed alien registration. It can be applied for by the individual or a family member belonging to the individual’s household. Application by anyone else requires a written letter of proxy by the individual. You can apply for the certificate at the Alien Registration desk of the city or ward office where you live. Please bring your Certificate of Alien Registration with you when you apply. There is a fee of about 300 yen per copy for the certificate.

2. Notice of Temporary Absence (forms are available at the International Student Office) You must submit a Notice of Temporary Absence before leaving Japan temporarily. (→ P. 7 2)

3. Notice of Extra-status Activity (forms (light blue) are available at the International Student Office) Submit this form without delay after you have found a part-time job, and received a written authorization for extra-status activity by the Immigration Bureau. (→ P. 7 3)

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5. International Students’ Career Path Survey Sheet (forms are available at the International Student Office) Please submit this card during your graduation/completion guidance (around mid-December of the academic year in which you graduate/complete your program). (→ P. 74 ) 4

International Student Office (5) Campus Mates The International Student Center began the Campus Mate program in April 2008, in order to create a base for active cultural exchange between international and Japanese students through exchange activities. The program is currently in its third year. There are now nearly 100 students registered in the program, which carries out a wide range of activities. Some examples of activities run by campus mate students are a welcome party and farewell party for exchange students, a 6-university baseball tournament, rakugo viewings, and climbing Mount Takao. The cooperation of the Campus Mates is also essential for our yearly President’s Cup Japanese Speech Contest. Three to four student supporters are assigned to each international student entering the contest, who help write and prepare for the speech. Students also prepare for and run the contest, and play leading roles on the steering committee. This is an epoch-making opportunity for cultural exchange, as the international and Japanese students work together over an approximately four-month period to prepare for and run the contest. Students also leverage their strengths to run Korean-language classes, China-Japan exchange events, and other activities. Exchange with people of different backgrounds is intellectually, culturally, and spiritually stimulating, and enables one to broaden one’s horizons as a human being. Come and join the Campus Mates program!

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The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act currently defines the procedures for activities in Japan by foreign residents in great detail. You must take great care to follow these requirements, because failure to carry out legally required procedures or violation of these regulations could prevent you from continuing your studies abroad.

(1) Tokyo Immigration Bureau, District Offices, and Branch Offices URL: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/ These offices, located close to each of our campuses, are where you will carry out most of your procedures for study abroad (such as visa renewals, extra-status activities, and reentry permits). (In addition to the Bureau Office, there are district offices and branch offices.) See P. 94- P. 97 to for maps. ■ Tokyo Immigration Bureau 5 Location: 5-5-30 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8255 Immigration Procedures Office hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) □ Student and Trainee Inspection Department Tel: 03-5796-7253 □ Tokyo Information Center Tel: 03-5796-7112 E-mail: [email protected] ■ Tachikawa Branch Office Location: Tachikawa Legal Affairs Joint Government Bldg., 3-31-2 Kita, Kunitachi City, Tokyo, 186-0001 Office hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) Tel: 042-528-7179 ■ Saitama Branch Office Location: 1st floor, Arusa A Bldg., 2-3-4Kamiochiai, Saitama City, Saitama, 338-0001 Office hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) Tel: 048-851-9671 ■ Chiba Branch Office Location: Chuo Community Center, 2-1 Chiba-minato, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 260-0026 Office hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) Tel: 043-242-6597 ■ Yokohama District Immigration Office Location: 10-7 Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, 231-0023 Office hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) □ Student and Trainee Inspection Department TEL: 045-769-1722 ■ Kawasaki Branch Office Location: Kawasaki West Joint Government Bldg., 1-3-14 Kamiaso, Aso-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, 215-0021 Office hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) Tel: 044-965-0012

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(2) Alien Registration Foreigners entering Japan must register their residences at their city or ward office within 90 days of arriving on Japanese soil. When you complete these procedures, you will be issued a Certificate of Alien Registration.

5 Immigration Procedures Certificate of Alien Registration (Sample) (Front) (Back) (Taken from Immigration Bureau website)

You are required to carry this certificate with you at all times, and present it upon request to police and other public officials. Failure to comply could result in your arrest. You need the following documents for alien registration. ・ Application for Alien Registration (forms are available at city and ward offices) ・ Passport ・ Two photos (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken within past six months)

You must also notify your city or ward office within 14 days if any of the following information on your certificate changes: address, visa status, period of stay, nationality, or name. Certificates are valid for five years. You must apply to renew your certificate within 30 days of expiration. You will need the following documentation to renew your certificate: ・ Certificate of Alien Registration ・ Passport ・ Two photos (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken within past six months)

Note: When foreigners who have carried out alien registration leave Japan, they must return their Certificate of Alien Registration to the immigration authorities at their port of departure, unless they have received a reentry permit.

(3) Visa Renewal Applications If you overstay your visa, you will be subject to deportation or criminal prosecution as an illegal alien. Be sure to apply for a visa renewal at the Immigration Office (including a district or branch office) between about three months before your visa expires and the date of expiration. You will need the following to renew your visa:

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 71 11.3.23 3:50:43 PM ・ Application for Extension of Period of Stay (Ministry of Justice form) This form can be downloaded from: http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-3.html ・ Passport ・ Certificate of Alien Registration ・ Health Insurance card ・ Fee ¥4,000 ・ Certificate of School Attendance (issued by automated certificate machine; must have been issued within past six months) ・ Copy of School Transcript (issued by automated certificate machine; must have been issued within past six months; if you are a first-year student, use your class registration notification or personal school schedule) ・ Proof of income for school and living expenses (documentation proving your ability to pay for all 5 expenses during your period of study in Japan; if you are not the source of income, then provide Immigration Procedures documentation of that person's ability to pay) ・ Scholarship certificates, etc. (Students receiving scholarships through the University should apply for a Scholarship Certificate from the International Student Office.) ■ Standard processing period: two weeks to three months

Notes: * If your period of study will take a long time to complete, for example if you repeat a year or take a year off, you must prepare a written statement explaining why the extra time is needed. * You may be required by your local immigration office to submit other necessary documents on an individual basis. * Your renewal could be denied if you have poor grades or are late in paying your school fees. * You are asked to fill out both forms for Applicant and Organization and bring the completed documents together with your personal seal when coming to the International Student Office to get an official seal of the organization.

(4) Temporary Absence/Reentry Permits If you take advantage of a long vacation to leave Japan temporarily and travel to a third country, you must obtain a reentry permit from the Immigration Bureau. If you leave Japan without obtaining a reentry permit, you will not be able to enter Japan again at the planned time. The fee for a permit is 3,000 yen (single reentry) or 6,000 (multiple reentries). Note: As of April 2011 You will need the following to obtain a permit: ・ Application for Reentry Permit (Ministry of Justice form) This form can be downloaded from: http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-5.html ・ Passport ・ Certificate of Alien Registration ■ Standard processing period: same day

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(5) Permission to Engage in Extra-status Activity A student visa is granted for the purpose of studying at a Japanese university. For this reason, if you must find a part-time job in order to cover your school or other expenses, then you must receive “authorization for extra-status activity” by following the procedures prescribed by the Ministry of Justice. You are allowed to work for up to 28 hours per week (up to 8 hours per day during extended holidays). Please apply in person at the Immigration Bureau. You will need the following to obtain authorization: 5 ・ Application for Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status Immigration Procedures of Residence Previously Granted (Ministry of Justice form) This form can be downloaded from: http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-8.html ・ Proof of Status and Proof of Intended Activity (apply with International Student Office) Note: Will take about 1 to 3 days to be issued. ・ Passport ・ Certificate of Alien Registration ■ Standard processing period: two weeks to two months

Cautions for Extra-Status Activities 1. You cannot work in the adult entertainment industry or at places where adult entertainment is conducted. 2. Carry a copy of your authorization for extra-status activity or your work permit with you when you are at your job. 3. Notify the International Student Office immediately if you change your work status, location of work, type of work, or work hours. 4. Please submit a copy of the permission sticker to engage in extra-status activity on the passport after the Immigration bureau has permitted your extra-status activity. 5. The long-term summer, winter, and spring holidays according to the University regulations are determined by the academic calendar.

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Sample: Permission Sticker to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted (from Immigration Bureau website)

(6) Notice of Extra-status Activity (light blue: University form) The International Student Office requires international students to submit a Notice of Extra-status Activity, in order to keep track of any extra-status activities by each student. If you find a part-time job, you must obtain an authorization for extra-status activity, and fill in and submit a Notice of Extra-status Activity available at the International Student Office. You must also notify the International Student Office immediately if you change jobs.

(7) Students Withdrawn / Removed from the University Names of international students who have withdrawn, been removed, or are missing will be reported to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and immigration authorities. If you have withdrawn or been removed, you must return to your home country immediately. Once you have returned to your home country, you must promptly submit a copy of the page in your passport that shows you have departed Japan.

(8) After Graduation or Completion of Studies We ask students to submit a “International Students’ Career Path Survey Sheet” to the University upon graduation or completion. After you have decided on your career path after graduation, please report it to the International Student Office without delay. Please be aware that after you have graduated from the University or completed your program, you cannot remain in Japan beyond your visa period. Even if your visa has not yet expired after you graduate, you must return to your country immediately unless you apply for a change of visa status. Please consult with the International Student Office beforehand if you will remain in Japan to find work after graduation.

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 74 11.3.23 3:50:44 PM Changing Visa Status upon Graduation/Completion Please apply to change your visa status after graduation or completion, in accordance with your career path. You cannot remain in Japan beyond your visa period. Please re-check your visa expiration. Even if your visa has not yet expired after you graduate, you must return to your country immediately unless you apply for a change of visa status. If you will return to your home country 1. If your visa will expire before the graduation ceremony If you wish to attend the graduation ceremony, please apply to change your visa status to “Temporary Visitor.” Required Documents (1) Application for Change of Status of Residence (2) Passport 5

(3) Certificate of Alien Registration Immigration Procedures (4) Health Insurance card (5) Notification of graduation or certificate of expected graduation (6) Other supporting documents

If you have a job offer 1. Apply to change your visa status to “Specialist in Humanities,” “International Services,” or “Engineer.” (You can apply starting in December of the year before graduation) Required Documents (1) Application for Change of Status of Residence This form can be downloaded from: http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-2-1.html (2) Passport (3) Certificate of Alien Registration (4) Health Insurance card (5) Documents that provide a clear overview of your employer (items a. to c. are all required) a. Entry in commercial or corporate registry b. Copy of most recent statement of profit and loss c. Corporate profile (6) Documents providing proof of the applicant’s academic or work history (items a. and b. are both required) a. Diploma or copy thereof Note: If you apply before graduation or completion, submit a certificate of expected graduation/completion. As soon as you obtain a graduation or completion diploma, submit it to the Immigration Bureau, and you will receive your work visa on the spot. b. Resume (7) Proof of the nature of the work, period of work, location, and remuneration a. Copy of employment agreement, written appointment, or notification of employment received from employer

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If you will continue to look for work after graduation If you will look for work after graduating from an undergraduate or graduate program in Japan, then you can change your status to “Designated Activities (Continuing to Seek Employment)” after your student visa status expires. The period of stay is for six months, which can be renewed one time for a total of one year's stay. In this case, you will also need to obtain a permit for extra-status activities and a reentry permit. Required Documents (1) Application for Change of Status of Residence (you will receive the application form from the Immigration Bureau after an interview) (2) Passport (3) Certificate of Alien Registration 5 (4) Health Insurance card Immigration Procedures (5) Diploma (6) Documents showing proof of financial ability (7) Documents indicating that you are seeking employment (8) Letter of recommendation (you will be interviewed after submitting an “Application to Seek Employment” and other necessary documents to the International Student Office.) Note: If you receive a letter of recommendation, you must submit a monthly report (using a prescribed form) by the 6th of each month. When you have completed your job search, submit a Report of Completion of Job Search (using a prescribed form).

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Partial Revision to Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

This act was revised on December 2, 2004. The changes that affect persons with student visas are as follows. Please take careful note of these changes. 1. Before, it was possible to reside in Japan while one’s visa was valid, even if one did not carry out activities in accordance with one’s status. Now, however, this will cause one’s visa status to be revoked, even if it has not yet expired. If you fail to carry out activities in accordance with your visa status for more than three months without a valid reason, then you will be stripped of your visa eligibility. Individuals who falsify their activities with regard to their visa status, falsify their academic record or history, submit a false research report, or the like, will also lose their visa status. 2. The fine for illegally residing in Japan has been raised from a maximum of 300,000 yen to 3,000,000 yen. The maximum fine for activities not permitted by one's visa status has also been increased from 200,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen.

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The International Student Office handles all scholarships targeting international students. Check the scholarship announcements on the International Student Office’s bulletin boards of each campus for information on how to apply, eligibility, etc. In general, the eligibility requirement for scholarships targeting international students is that your visa status be “College Student.”

(1) Types of Scholarships 1. Scholarships for which foundations and other organizations have asked the University to recruit (there are three types, as shown in (2) below) 2. Scholarships for which a foundation or other organization recruits students directly, without going through the University (many of these are established by prefectural and municipal governments and other local government agencies, so please view the website and other materials of the local government in question)

6 (2) Applying/Getting Recommendations for University Scholarships Scholarships for International Students http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/support/scholarship.html The University handles three types of scholarship, as shown below. - Open Application The University only posts information about the scholarship availability. You apply to the scholarship foundation directly, obtaining and preparing the required documents yourself. - Batch Application After students obtain and prepare the required documents, if they are submitted to the International Student Office within the deadline, the University will send all applicants’ documents to the scholarship foundation at once. (The University does not make selections.) - University Recommendation For these scholarships, the scholarship foundation or other organization has asked the University beforehand to recommend candidates. The University thus selects and recommends suitable candidates from the student body. The selection of scholarship candidates focuses on grades for undergraduate students, and research results and research plan for graduate students. Consequently, since first-year students have not received any report cards from Meiji University, they are almost never recommended for scholarships by the University. ■ Procedures for Applying for a University Recommendation To apply, fill out the Scholarship Application Form available at the International Student Office and on the International Student Center website, and submit it by the University deadline stated in the scholarship announcement, together with the other required documents (specified by the foundation). Those who pass a document review are interviewed by the International Student Center, and the recommendations are then determined. The scholarship foundation selects the scholarship recipients from those recommended by the University.

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1. Submit university recommendation scholarship application forms (specified by University / foundation) to the International Student Center ■ Applicants are notified of the results of the document review by the Oh-o! Meiji System. Those who pass are notified of the interview schedule and other information. 2. Interview and selection by International Student Center ■ As a rule, only those who pass the interview (those selected for recommendation by the University) are notified. 3. Those who are selected for recommendation resubmit the necessary documents to the International Student Center ■ Submit letters of recommendation, school transcripts, and other documents

by the specified deadline. 4. The University sends the application documents to the foundation or other organization ■ The scholarship organization selects the recipients (review of documents, interview, etc.). 6 ■ Determination of scholarship recipients Scholarships for International Students

Notes on applying for scholarships 1. You cannot apply for two scholarships requiring University recommendation at the same time. You can, however, apply to two scholarships in parallel if one of them is for less than 30,000 yen per month. (In this case, the procedures of the scholarship foundation are given precedence. In other words, if the foundation does not allow receipt of two scholarships at once, then you cannot apply.) 2. If you are recommended for a scholarship, you cannot apply for another one until the recipients of the current one have been determined. 3. If you are found to have falsified your application, then either your recommendation will be rescinded, or the scholarship payments will be halted.

■ Major Scholarships Requiring University Recommendation 1. Honors Scholarships This scholarship is managed by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). It is distinguished by awarding more recipients than other scholarships. 2. Meiji University Scholarship for Privately Funded International Students (Type 1) This scholarship pays for school expenses, and is funded independently by Meiji University. 3. Scholarships by Outside Foundations There are many types of such scholarships, each with its own application period, eligibility, amount, and other details. The rate of acceptance is by no means high. 4. Government Funded Scholarships by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) This scholarship is available to fourth-year undergraduate students (aged 25 or less) and graduate students (aged 35 or less) who are privately funded international students. Candidates are

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 78 11.3.23 3:50:44 PM recommended to MEXT after a University selection process. The selection is then made by MEXT. In addition to a monthly scholarship stipend, MEXT pays for recipients’ school fees. How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship For undergraduate students, the International Student Center recommends candidates from among eligible applicants at each school with particularly good academic performance. Graduate students must submit the prescribed application documents by the specified deadline. The International Student Center selects from among the above applicants via document review, interviews, and other means. Selections are made from the recommended candidates based on an overall determination including the application documents and academic performance (for graduate students, particular emphasis is given to research results and research plan).

* IMPORTANT About the Oh-o! Meiji System The Oh-o! Meiji portal page is the entrance to information about student life. You can use the system to check notices from your school’s/graduate school’s office, look up questions about paperwork or other procedures in the FAQ, or ask questions on the online support page. You can also create your own link collection. From the portal page, you can also check your personal time schedule, grades, and the results of your health examination. 6 Scholarships for International Students The Notices section includes notices from your school’s/graduate school’s office, as well as from the International Student Office. You can also configure this page to forward notices to your mobile phone, so we definitely recommend that you use it. Oh-o! Meiji System Website: http://oh-o.meiji.ac.jp/index.htm

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(1) Payment Methods Tuition and other fees are paid each semester. Below is a breakdown of the payment schedule. First Semester: Admission fee + 1/2 of school fees (other than admission fee) + dues Second Semester: 1/2 of school fees (other than admission fee) Note: Students receiving tuition assistants receive assistance (fee waiver) in the second semester.

Please wire school fees and dues at the teller of your financial institution or from an ATM or the like. When wiring payments, pay the amount noted on your school fee transfer slip in Japanese yen, to the accounted noted. Send the funds as a wire transfer.

(2) Payment Deadlines The school fee transfer slip is sent to the student. (It cannot be sent to other than the student.) The dates that the transfer slips are sent, and the payment deadlines, are as follows.

Date Transfer Slip Is Sent Payment Deadline First Semester Early April April 30 7 Second Semester Late September October 20 Tuition & Fees Payment Methods and Deadlines

Notes: 1. If you cannot pay your school fees or dues by the deadline due to unavoidable circumstances, get approval from your school or graduate school by submitting a Request for Permission to Delay Payment. Note that if you fail to pay your fees or dues by the deadline without receiving approval, you will be removed from the university’s register. (Once you are removed from the register, you will be ineligible for tuition assistance even if the removal is subsequently cancelled. (See P. 82) 2. If your address changes, immediately submit a Notice of Change of Address to your school or graduate school office.

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Meiji University offers a tuition assistance (reduction) program for privately funded international students. The purpose of this program is to reduce the economic burden on our international students and help them continue their studies, so that they can have a sound and fruitful study-abroad experience. In the 2010 academic year, the tuition assistance program reduced 30% from the annual tuition. This program is scheduled to be revised from the 2011 academic year. Information will be posted on the bulletin boards and the website of the International Student Office when the details are fixed. The following is the overview of the tuition assistance program in the 2010 academic year.

(1) Eligibility 1. You must be a privately funded international student with a visa status of “College Student.” (This includes individuals who change their status to “College Student.”) 2. You are not eligible if you have repeated a year, taken a year off, have exceeded the period of your program, you have taken a leave of absence (or are planning to), or you have been removed or had a removal cancelled in the academic year in question. If you meet the requirements of items 1 and 2, above: 3. Your grade point average (GPA) for the previous academic year must be 1.50 or above for undergraduate students, and 1.80 or above for graduate students (see below for the method for calculating the GPA). Note, however, that undergraduates are not eligible if they failed to obtain 20 units or more in the previous academic year) (If you do not have grades for the previous academic year due to a leave of absence or the like, then a 8 determination will be made based on your academic performance in the year before the leave of Tuition Assistance absence, an interview, or the like, and in consideration for your financial circumstances. Check with the International Student Office for details.) 4. All first-year students are eligible (both graduate and undergraduate). Note: If you fail to apply, you will not receive assistance even if you are eligible.

（ Reference: Method for Calculating Grade Point Average of Previous Academic Year Reduction Performance Evaluation Pattern 1 S/A (100 to 80 points) B (79 to 70 points) C (69 to 60 points) F (59 to 0 points)

Pattern 2 A/B (100 to 80 points) C (79 to 70 points) D (69 to 60 points) F (59 to 0 points) ） Pattern 3 Excellent (A) Good (B) Passable (C) Fail (F) Program

Score 3 2 1 0 (“units with score of 3” x 3) + (“units with score of 2” x 2) + (“units with score of 1” x 1) + (“units with score of 0” x 0) Total number of units (registered units in previous academic year) Note: Total number of units for which grades are given

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You are also not eligible for assistance if you change your enrollment after applying. In particular, if you are removed from the register, you will be ineligible for assistance that academic year, even if the removal is subsequently cancelled. If you take a leave of absence, then you can apply in the year that you return.

Reference: Enrollment status Leave of absence: Taking off three consecutive months or more for illness or other unavoidable circumstances Repeating courses: Being held back in the same school year due to failure to obtain the required number of units or the like Withdrawal: Voluntary disenrollment for personal or other reasons Removal: Disenrollment by University due to failure to pay fees or the like

(2) How to Apply The International Student Office will post notices on each of its building bulletin boards from around mid April to mid May. International students must submit their applications to the International Student Office by the deadline, in accordance with the notice.

8 (3) Assistance Method The assistance amount is deducted from your tuition fees in the second semester. Check your transfer Tuition Assistance slip for details.

Notes: (1) It is not guaranteed that everyone who applies for tuition assistance will receive it. (2) The maximum amount for tuition assistance is 30% of tuition fees (only the portion of school fees （ marked “tuition fees”). The assistance amount is posted to the International Student Office bulletin Reduction boards and website as soon as the amount is determined (around early July). (3) If you have not paid your school fees (for first semester), you may be made ineligible for assistance.

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 82 11.3.23 3:50:45 PM 9. Managing Your Health (1) Subscribing to Health Insurance Foreign nationals who study in Japan for one year or more are required to perform alien registration and subscribe to a health-insurance program (e.g. national health insurance). Although a health-insurance subscription costs money, you will pay 30% of your medical expenses. You must apply at the city or ward office where you live to subscribe to insurance.

(2) Meiji University Student Health Insurance Meiji University has its own student health insurance program, which reduces the financial stress of becoming sick or injured while you are enrolled at university. Students are automatically enrolled in the program upon admission. The student health insurance mutual aid union has agreements with approximately 160 healthcare facilities around the Surugadai, Izumi, and Ikuta campuses, as well as major cities nationwide. If you receive treatment at one of these facilities as an outpatient, then you can receive medical treatment covered by health insurance for free by presenting your student ID and health insurance card. Regardless of whether the facility has an agreement with the union, if you are admitted as an inpatient at any medical facility nationwide, you can get a portion of the expenses covered by applying to the student insurance. See the Student Health Insurance Guide for details about healthcare facilities with agreements and other information. Please contact the Student Support Division (Surugadai) if you have any questions. TEL: 03-3296-4212

(3) Student Education and Research Accident Insurance All students are enrolled in Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, which covers injuries from accidents suffered during educational activities. The University pays the total cost of the premiums. The insurance applies to injuries suffered during classes, University events, and 9 extracurricular activities due to sudden and unforeseen external accidents. Contact the Student Support Managing Your Health Division for details.

Health Exams Free regular health examinations are provided to all students in April of each year. These health examinations are necessary for the early detection of illnesses and in order to maintain your health, so please be sure to receive your exams. Based on the results of your health examination, your physician will conduct detailed tests and give you healthcare instructions.

Campus Clinics Clinics are available on each of our campuses for providing first aid by a physician. Please present your student ID when receiving treatment. Examinations covered by health insurance are free of charge with the application of student health insurance. The campus clinics also provide consultations for health problems, so please use them to help manage your health. The hours and days of operation differ for each clinic. See the Student Health Insurance Guide for details.

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Meiji University does not have housing for international students. Please consult with your campus liaison desk for referrals and procedures for apartments and other housing. Note that the International Student Center selects candidates for “(3) Housing Managed by International Student Office” via document review and other means.

(1) Apartment and Other Rental Housing Referrals The campus liaison desks provide referrals for apartments and other rental housing. There are three types of housing, as described below. You must bring your student ID with you when receiving a referral. (1) University Registered Housing: Housing for which the owner has registered with the University directly. There is no referral fee. (2) University Apartment: These are dedicated student apartment buildings managed by the National Student Information Center. The referral fee (normally 1 month’s rent) is discounted by 50%. Note that the rental terms are relatively strict. (3) Housing Offered by Partner Real-estate Agents: Housing managed by real-estate agents with which the University has partnerships. Some real-estate agents offer such benefits as discounts on referral fees. Please contact your campus liaison desk for details. Note that rental agreements are made directly between the student and the owner or real-estate agent. Be aware that the University has no involvement with these agreements or the like. Guide to Rents in the Tokyo Area (University Registered Housing) Living Space Included Facilities Monthly Rent 6 tatami (9.7 m2) (Shared toilets) About 30,000 yen

6 tatami (9.7 m2) Kitchen and toilet About 40,000 yen 6 tatami (9.7 m2) Kitchen, toilet, and bathroom About 70,000 yen

10 (2) General Cautions for Housing Searches Housing ・ Always view the property for yourself before signing a rental agreement. Personally check the surrounding environment, amount of sunlight the apartment gets, the apartment’s construction, etc. ・ Rents vary according to proximity to city centers, size, amount of sunlight, and other factors. ・ In order to avoid problems, always get a written rental agreement. Do not rely on verbal agreements. Pay special attention to the “Special Stipulation” section of the rental agreement. Make sure that you understand the agreement completely. ・ Keep your agreement while it is in effect (or until you leave the apartment). ・ In order to reserve an apartment that you like, you may need to pay the owner a deposit of about 0.5 to 1 month’s rent. When an agreement is signed, this deposit is applied to your rent, but be aware that the money will not be returned if you do not sign a rental agreement. ・ As a rule, rent is paid for the following month by the end of the current month.

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 84 11.3.23 3:50:45 PM ・ When you rent an apartment, you will need to make one-time payments to the owner (or landlord), such as a security deposit and “key money” (reikin), in addition to your rent. Key money is not returned. Your security deposit will be applied to bill settlement and repairs when you vacate the apartment, such as unpaid rent and utility bills, and repairs to damages. Normally, when you sign a rental agreement, you must pay the key money and security deposit (about one to two months' rent each), as well as the first month’s rent (because rent is paid in advance). Consequently, you will need around 150,000 to 300,000 yen when you first rent an apartment. ・ Rental agreements are normally for one to two years. You must inform the owner at least one month in advance if you leave your apartment before the agreement ends. ・ Only persons listed on the rental agreement can live in the apartment. ・ When you leave your apartment, you are required to leave it in the same state as when you entered. Be aware that if you put nails in walls, or leave the walls, floors, or other areas dirty, you may be required to pay compensation. ・ Apartments are not furnished and do not provide daily necessities, so you must purchase these yourself.

(3) Housing Managed by International Student Office The International Student Center recommends students for the following three types of housing after document review and interviews.

Employee Dorms This is a program conducted by the Association of Enterprises Supporting International Students. The purpose of the program is for leading Japanese companies to support international students, and deepen the international understanding between employees residing in the dormitories and international students. 10 Dormitory Fee

■ Housing The fee differs depending on the dormitory, but is generally around 8,000 to 13,000 yen/month.

■ Eligibility for Residence in Employee Dorm (1) You must have excellent academic performance and character, and receive a recommendation from your university (2) You must have interest in and ability to contribute toward international understanding and friendship The conditions (e.g. age limits) differ depending on the company. What all companies require for admittance to their employee dormitories is a spirit of cooperation. In other words, you must be able to get along and live comfortably with Japanese administrators and employees. For this reason, it is vital to follow the dormitory’s rules for its residents (e.g. curfews and meal times).

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 85 11.3.23 3:50:45 PM ■ How to Apply for Admittance Note: It will take about two months until you are admitted. (1) Openings: Openings are posted on the International Student Office bulletin boards on each campus (2) Application forms: Forms are available at the International Student Office (Surugadai and Izumi) and the Ikuta Campus Section (3) Documents to submit: Application form, pledge of conduct, letter of recommendation, health examination certificate, copy of national health insurance card, etc. (4) Document review and interview (on campus): Conducted at International Student Center (5) Recommendation to company: Recommendation are made to the company via the Association of Enterprises Supporting International Students (6) Document review and interview (at company): Interview at company (7) Notification of acceptance: Made to individual via University (8) Moving in: Individual moves in after consultation with the company and dormitory administrator

Notes on applying (1) International students are prohibited from visiting dormitories in person or meeting with the dormitory administrator before being accepted into the dormitory. (2) It will take about two months to be admitted into an employee dorm. For this reason, you must plan for the period between applying for admittance to the dorm, taking the expiration of your apartment rental agreement and other factors into account.

Please see your International Student Office for applications and details about the program before the application deadline.

Tokyo International Exchange Center http://www.tiec.jasso.go.jp/residence/index.html Openings are posted on the International Student Office bulletin boards and the website of the International Student Center. Students are selected and recommended after a document review and interview. ・ 10 Location: 2-2-1 Aomi, Koto Ward ・ Nearest station: 3-minute walk from Fune-no-Kagakukan Station on New Transit Yurikagome Line Housing ・ Eligibility: Graduate students ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: Single student: Bldg. A: 20 m2/ Bldg. B: 30 m2 Married student: Bldg. C: 2LDK 80 m2 Family housing: Bldg. D: 3LDK 100 m2 (All include bedding, showers, and toilets) ・ Cost: Single student Bldg. A: ¥35,000; Bldg. B: ¥45,000; Bldg. C: ¥65,000; Bldg. D: ¥75,000 A fee must be paid upon moving in (1 month’s rent/non-returnable)

(4) Other Housing Here we introduce housing that actively accepts international students. Unless specified that you can apply through the University, you must apply yourself. In those cases, please telephone directly to the housing organization for details. Note that Meiji University does not provide recommendations for any of

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Kyoritsu International Foundation Student Dormitory Scholarship Program http://www.kif-org.com/ The following two dormitories are in the scholarship framework. The signup fee (5,000 yen) and dorm signup fee (one month’s fee) are waived. Please contact the International Student Office if you are interested. Contact: Kyoritsu International Foundation TEL: 03-5295-0205 ■ Dormitory Overview Musashi-urawa Girls' Student Dormitory ・ Location: 5-23-28 Negishi, Minami-ku, Saitama City, Saitama ・ Transportation access: 15-min. walk from Minami-Urawa Station on JR Kehin Tohoku Line 20-min. walk from Musashi-Urawa Station on JR Musashino Line/Saikyo Line ・ Cost: ¥53,000/month (breakfasts and dinners included except for Sundays & holidays) Warabi Girls' Student Dormitory ・ Location: 6-6-4 Chuo, Warabi City, Saitama ・ Transportation access: 15-min. walk from Warabi Station on JR Kehin Tohoku Line ・ Cost: ¥38,000/month (meals not included) Notes: * In addition to the dorm fee, upon signing the agreement you must pay a communication equipment fee, building maintenance fee, refurbishment fee, and other fees. * The maximum agreement length is two years, but you can apply to renew during your time of enrollment (renewal fee required)

The Asia Bunka Kaikan http://www.abk.or.jp/ This is a dormitory for Japanese and foreign exchange students managed by the Asian Students Cultural Association. (For international students from Asia, Africa, and Latin America) 10 ・ Location/Contact: 2-12-13 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku TEL: 03-3946-4121 Housing ・ Nearest station: 3-min. walk from Sengoku Station on Metro Mita Line ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 24 rooms (bed, desk, chair, light stand, LAN internet) ・ Cost: Initial fee of ¥70,000 (first-time only), then ¥38,000/month rent; ¥100/month cultural fee; and ¥500/month membership fee

Rikko Kaikan http://www.rikkokai.or.jp/ This dormitory was opened to create opportunities for cultural exchange and communal living between Japanese and foreign students. ・ Location/Contact: 2-43-12 Kotake-cho, Nerima-ku TEL: 03-3972-1151 ・ Nearest station: 5-min. walk from Kotakemukaihara Station on Metro Yurakucho Line; 10-min. walk from Ekoda Station on Seibu Ikebukuro Line ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 73 men’s rooms; 61 women’s rooms (with bed & desk)

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Tokyo Metropolitan Ota Memorial Hall This housing is for persons from Beijing, Bangkok, and Delhi (Territory), Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila (metro area), Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon (the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 Joint Projects), with a visa status of “College Student” or “Cultural Activities,” and not a recipient of a national scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. ・ Location/Contact: 2-16-14 Kugayama, Suginami-ku TEL: 03-3333-6311 ・ Nearest station: 3 min. walk from Kugayama Station on Inokashira Line ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 41 rooms (with bed, desk, bath, and toilet) ・ Cost: ¥30,000/month

Kanagawa International Dormitory for Students http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/kinds/ This dormitory is operated by the Kanagawa International Foundation as an exchange project linking international students with the local community. (Eligibility for entrance: international student living or attending university in Kanagawa Prefecture) Contact: TEL: 042-768-0211 ■ Kanagawa International Dormitory for Students, Shirane ・ Location: 4-24-3 Shirane, Asahi-ku, Yokohama City ・ Nearest station: 15-min. walk from Tsurugamine Station on Sagami Railway ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 44 rooms (with bed & desk; bath, kitchen, toilet, and other facilities shared by two students) ・ Cost: Dorm fee ¥23,000/month (utilities included); ¥1,500/year association fee ■ Kanagawa International Dormitory for Students, Fuchinobe ・ Location: 1-10-22 Kunamadai, Sagamihara City ・ Nearest station: 3-min. walk from Fuchinohe Station on JR Yokohama Line ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 84 rooms (with bed, desk, bath, toilet, & mini kitchen) 10 ・ Cost: Dorm fee ¥27,500/month (utilities not included); ¥1,500/year association fee Housing ■ Kanagawa Prefectural International Training Center ・ Location: 2-6-1 Nakao, Asahi-ku, Yokohama City ・ Nearest station: 20-min. walk from Futamatagawa Station on Sagami Railway ・ Numbers of rooms, facilities, etc.: 38 rooms (with bed, desk, bath, and toilet) ・ Cost: ¥35,000/month (utilities included)

(5) Guarantors When you rent an apartment, you need a guarantor. As a rule, you must find your own guarantor. If you cannot find a guarantor in Japan, however, then Meiji University has an institutional guarantor program, with the prerequisite that you join the Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan. Please see “Applying for Joint Guarantor,” below, for instructions on how to apply.

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 88 11.3.23 3:50:46 PM Applying for Joint Guarantor 1. Eligibility Available to international students who meet the following criteria (1) Enrolled at the University as a regular student (undergraduate or graduate school) (You become ineligible upon ending your enrollment, including by graduation, withdrawal, and removal) (2) Your visa status must be “College Student” (this is the requirement for joining Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan) (3) You must have taken at least 20 units in the previous academic year (except newly-enrolled student) (4) You must be subscribed to Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan of Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (5) You must follow the instructions of the International Student Center during the agreement period 2. How to Apply (1) Decide on the desired residence (2) If you cannot find a joint guarantor when the time comes to sign the rental agreement, and you would like the Director of the International Student Center to be your joint guarantor, receive a briefing from the International Student Office, and obtain the relevant documents. Relevant documents 1) Applying for Joint Guarantor (for International Students) 2) Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Pamphlet and Insurance Transfer Slip (Post Office Transfer) 3) Statement of explanation to owner/real-estate agent 4) Handling of Intermediaries in Property for Foreign Students (explanatory text 2) 5) Joint Guarantor’s Agreement (two copies) 6) Materials to explain situation to owner/real-estate agent: “To the Owner or Real Estate Agent” (3) Hand item (6) to the owner/real-estate agent, and obtain his or her understanding of the 10 program whereby the Director of the International Student Center serves as a joint guarantor. Housing Once you have obtained his or her understanding, you must have the owner or real-estate agent fax a reply to the International Student Office. (4) Bring your joint guarantor application (Form 1), pledge of conduct (Form 2), memorandum of understanding (Form 3), student ID, and Alien Registration Card to the International Student Office. (5) The International Student Center will conduct an interview and review based on the documents you submitted (it will take two to three days to complete the procedure). Note that if you are required to submit additional documents in as needed, we may re-check with you and the owner/real-estate agent. (6) The International Student Office will notify you of the results of the review. (7) Pay the premium for the Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students at the post office in accordance with the instructions of the International Student Office, and receive a

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 89 11.3.23 3:50:46 PM receipt. 5) The Joint Guarantor’s Agreement (two copies) will be stamped with the seal of the Director, and you will receive two copies of this agreement, and certificate of Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students (for students). (8) Sign the agreement with the owner or real-estate agent. (9) Immediately upon ending the agreement, bring your Rental Agreement and Joint Guarantor’s Agreement (with seal and counter-mark of renter) to the International Student Office.

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11. Meiji University Campus Maps

■Surugadai Campus 1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301 ・Five minutes walk from the Ochanomizu-bashi exit of Ochanomizu Station on JR Chuo line, JR Sobu line ・Five minutes walk from Ochanomizu Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line ・Five minutes walk from Shin Ochanomizu Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line ・Five minutes walk from Ogawamachi Station on Toei Shijuku line ・Five minutes walk from Jinbo-Chou Station on Toei Mita line, Shinjuku line, or Tokyo Metro Hanzoumon line ・Three minutes walk from Ochanomizumae Stop on Toei Bus

■Izumi Campus 11 1-9-1, Eifuku, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 168-8555 Meiji University Campus Maps ・Five minutes walk from Meidaimae Station on the Keio line, the Inokashira line, the Toei Shinjyuku line

■Ikuta Campus 1-1-1, Higashi-mita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, 214-8571 ・Ten minutes walk from South Exit of Ikuta Station on Odakyu line ・Ten minutes by Odakyu bus from South Exit of Mukogaoka-Yuen Station on Odakyu line

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International Student Office, 3F Kenkyuto (Research Building) located behind the Liberty Tower

Izumi Access Map

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International Student Office (Ikuta Campus Division), 1F Main Building

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(1) Maps to Tokyo Immigration Bureau, District Offices, Branches Below are locations of immigration offices close to each campus that will accept applications for procedures that you will commonly require. (extension of stay, permission to engage in activities other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted, re-entry permit, etc.) (There are other district offices and branches that are not listed here.)

[Tokyo Immigration Bureau] Location: 5-5-30, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Pref., 108-8255 Tel: 03-5796-7253

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 94 11.3.23 3:50:46 PM [Tachikawa Branch Office] Location: Tachikawa Legal Affairs Joint Government Bldg., 3-31-2, Kita, Kunitachi City, Tokyo Pref., 186-0001 Tel: 042-528-7179

[Saitama Branch Office] Location: Saitama Second Legal Affairs Joint Gov’t Bldg. 1F 5-12-1 Shimo-ochiai, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Pref., 338-0002 Tel: 048-851-9671

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 95 11.3.23 3:50:47 PM [Chiba Branch Office] Location: Chuo Community Center, 2-1 Chiba-minato, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Pref., 260-0026 Tel: 043-242-6597

[Yokohama District Immigration Office] Location: 10-7 Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 236-0002 Tel: 045-769-1722

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■ General Tokyo YWCA International Student Advisory Room The advisory room provides counseling to international students. Materials and information are available relating to school applications, scholarships, study abroad, housing, part-time work, and problems with living in Japan. The room also offers recycled goods, support with the Japanese language, and referrals for short-term home stays. Days and times: Mon. – Fri. (except Wednesdays and holidays) 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (reception closes at 5:00 PM) Location: Room 203 Tokyo YWCA Kaikan 2F, 1-8-11 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku TEL: 03-3293-1233

Tokyo YWCA International Student Conversation Lounge If you are an international student and do not have enough chances for actual conversation with native Japanese speakers, you can come to this fun lounge to practice your Japanese with volunteers on any subject you like, and meet people from many different countries. Japanese classes are also offered. Days and times: Saturdays 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: 1F Lounge, Tokyo YWCA Kaikan, 1-8-11 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku TEL: 03-3293-5421

Foreign Residents’ Advisory Center, Citizen’s Consultation Section, Public Relations and Public Hearings Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Citizens, Culture, and Sports This center provides face-to-face and telephone counseling about immigration, marriage and nationality, work, and other issues of life in Japan to foreigners living in Tokyo. Location: No. 1 Building 3F, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Day Language Telephone Reception Hours (excluding holidays) English 03-5320-7744 Mon. – Fri. 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM/ Chinese 03-5320-7766 Tue./Fri. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Korean 03-5320-7700 Wednesdays

12 Japan Helpline http://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html Get information and advice about living in Japan via telephone. Off-Campus Facilities TEL: 0120-46-1997 (toll free)

■ Healthcare Information Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information “Himawari” http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13tomnlt.asp Get referrals to hospitals that can provide care in foreign languages, and telephone interpreting services

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 98 11.3.23 3:50:47 PM in case of emergencies. You can also search for healthcare facilities via their website. Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center (Himawari) TEL: 03-5285-8181 Reception hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish We offer referrals to hospitals that can handle foreign languages Emergency Interpreting Services (for healthcare institutions) TEL: 03-5285-8185 Reception Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Mon. – Fri.) 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (holidays etc.) Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish This service offers telephone interpreting to healthcare institutions when they encounter language problems.

AMDA International Medical Information Center http://amda-imic.com/modules/activity/index.php?content_id=13 This center provides referrals to medical facilities that can speak your language, and information about the medical welfare system and healthcare via telephone in seven languages. TEL: 03-5285-8088 Reception hours: English, Chinese, and Korean Everyday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thai, Spanish, and Portuguese Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tagalog Wed. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ■ Labor Consultations Tokyo Metropolitan Labor Consultation Center http://www.hataraku.metro.tokyo.jp/soudan-c/center/consult/guide.html#non_jap This center provides counseling service about wage and other problems with your part-time job Location: 9F Tokyo Shigoto Center, 3-10-3 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku TEL: 03-3265-6100 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) Reception hours: English Mon. – Fri 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chinese Tue. – Thu. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Surugadai Campus Switch Board (Pilot number) 03-3296-4545 School of Law Office 03-3296-4154 School of Commerce Office 03-3296-4160 School of Political Science and Economics Office 03-3296-4172 Schools of Arts and Letters Office 03-3296-4182 School of Business Administration Office 03-3296-4194 School of Information and Communication Office 03-3296-4263 Graduate School Office 03-3296-4368 Professional Graduate School Office [Law, Governance, Accountancy] 03-3296-4395 International Student Office 03-3296-4141･4144 Accounting Division 03-3296-4096

Izumi Campus Switch Board (Pilot number) 03-5300-1121 School of Law Office 03-5300-1140 School of Commerce Office 03-5300-1142 School of Political Science and Economics Office 03-5300-1145 School of Arts and Letters Office 03-5300-1148 School of Business Administration Office 03-5300-1151 School of Information and Communication Office 03-5300-1627 School of Global Japanese Studies Office 03-5300-1519 Graduate School of Humanities Office 03-5300-1627 International Student Office 03-5300-1542･1543

Ikuta Campus Switch Board (Pilot number) 044-934-7171 School of Science and Technology Office 044-934-7563 School of Agriculture Office 044-934-7570 Graduate School of Science and Technology Office 044-934-7562 Graduate School of Agriculture Office 044-934-7571 Graduate School of Advanced Mathematical Sciences Office 044-934-7678 International Student Office 03-3296-4141･4144

NOTE：Mon.-Fri. 9:00AM～5:00PM（except for 11:30～12:30）／ Sat. 8:30AM～12:00PM （Surugadai & Izumi Campus） Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM～4:30PM ／Sat. 8:30AM～12:00PM（Ikuta Campus）

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000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 100 11.3.23 3:50:47 PM 000明大留学生�イ��ック1本文.indd 101 11.3.23 3:50:47 PM Meiji University School Song 明治大学校歌 Lyrics by Kagai Kodama Music composed by Kosaku Yamada 児玉花外作詞山田耕筰作曲 1. Shirakumo nabiku Surugadai, Mayu hiidetaru wakodo ga, Tsuku ya jidai no ake no kane, Bunka no ushio michibiki te, Togeshi ishin no ei ninau. Meiji sonona zo waga bokou. Meiji sonona zo waga bokou.

2. Kenri jiyu no youran no, Rekishi ha furuku imamo nao, Tsuyoki hikari ni kagayakeri, Dokuritu jichi no hata kazashi, Takaki risou no michi wo yuku. Warera ga kennji no iki wo ba shiru ya. Warera ga kennji no iki wo ba shiru ya. 正義正の義時鐘の代いを鐘ので我を夢や等刻をいに苦破霊で燃研る峰やゆ鑚べ不東る我他く二亜希等念我をのがな等仰一高健きがぎ角き独児健つに理立の強児つ想自意きの歴の治気光意史道権のをに気はを利旗ば輝を古行自翳知けば明く由しるり知治今明のやるそも治揺遂やのなそ籃げ文名ほのし化ぞ撞名維の吾くぞ眉新潮等や吾秀の白みが時等で栄雲ち母代がたになび校の母るなびき暁校若ふくての人駿鐘が河台

3. 三二一 Reihou fuji wo aogi tutu, Kokku kensan tanen naki, 打打ようらんちてち鳴てら鳴さらむさむかざ外国人留学生のためのガイドブック2011 Warera ni moyuru kibou ari, 望あり International Student’s Guidebook Ideya toua no ikkaku ni, Jidai no yume wo yaburu beku, Seigi no kane wo uchi te narasamu. 発行日２０１１年４月１日 Seigi no kane wo uchi te narasamu. 発行明治大学国際教育事務室〒101-8301 千代田区神田駿河台１-１ TEL 03-3296-4141

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