School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) WASEDA UNIVERSITY
Application Guidelines 2017 AO September Entry
Table of Contents Roadmap to SILS (Application Schedule) P. 1 Step1: Preparation for Application P. 2 Step2: Application Procedure P. 7 Step3: Screening Procedure and Admission P.20 Step4: Enrollment Procedure P.23 Step5: Preparation for Entrance P.25 Inquiry P.26
Application Period：January 6 (Fri.), 2017 – March 23 (Thu.), 2017
First Batch January 6 (Fri.), 2017 – January 30 (Mon.), 2017 Second Batch January 31 (Tue.), 2017 – March 23 (Thu.), 2017 *Application documents must arrive by the deadline. *Applicants may only submit one application for either the first or the second batch. SILS AO Application Guidelines: 2017 AO September Entry
Roadmap to SILS (Application Schedule) 2017 AO September Entry ‣ Check your Application Qualifications (P. 3) Step 1 ‣ Payment of Screening Fee (P. 7) Preparation for application ‣ Preparation for Application Documents (P. 12)
◆To apply, create a Waseda Online Admissions Application account first, and prepare the Application Form. Then pay the screening fee, print out the Application Form and submit it with other application documents (see page 12 for details) together by post. The application procedure is considered complete, when all the application documents are received by the School of International Liberal Studies Admissions Office during the application period. For more information, see page 10. 2017 First Batch Second Batch ‣ January 6 -January 30, 2017: Application Period *[Prepare and print out the Application Form Step 2 via the Waseda Online Admissions Application Application procedure and pay the screening fee →Send application documents by post (Deadline; January 30)] Step 2 ‣ January 31-March 23: Application Period Application *[Prepare and print out the Application Form procedure ‣ March 3: Notification of Document Step 3 via the Waseda Online Admissions Application Review Results and Interview & -Notification of and pay the screening fee →Send application documents by post (Deadline; March 23)] Written Test Notification (P.20) document review results *1: For those receiving an Unconditional Offer: -Payment of fees *1 March4 -April 27: Payment of Fees (P.23) Transfer of entrance fee(registration fee), school expenses and other fees
‣ March 25-April 9: Interview & Written Test Step 3 (Only for those with a Conditional Offer) (P.20) ‣ May 12: Notification of Document Review Results and Interview & -Notification of Step 4 document review -Annoucement of Written Test Notification (P.20) results successful applicants *1: For those receiving an Unconditional Offer: -Payment of fees *1 -Payment of fees *2 May 13-June 29: Payment of Fees(P.23) Transfer of entrance fee(registration fee), ‣ April 14: Announcement of Successful Applicants school expenses and other fees (P.21) May 27-June 11 Interviews & Written Test [Notification of final results・Sending information for the first enrollment procedure and dormitory application] (Only for those with a Conditional Offer) (P.20) *2: For those receiving a Conditional Offer: April 15-April 27: Payment of Fees (P.23) Step 4 Transfer of entrance fee(registration fee), -Announcement of school expenses and other fees successful applicants -Payment of fees *2 ‣ Application for a Certificate of Eligibility(COE) ‣ June 16: Announcement of Successful Applicants (P.24) (P.21) [Notification of final results・Sending information for the first enrollment procedure and dormitory application] *2: For those receiving a Conditional Offer: June 17-June 29: Payment of Fees(P.23) Transfer of entrance fee(registration fee), school expenses and other fees ‣ Application for a Certificate of Eligibility(COE) (P.24) ‣ Sending the Documents for the Second Enrollment Procedure Step 5 (by mid July) (P.23) Preparation for ‣ Dormitory Application (P.25) entrance ‣ Notification of "Prior to Enrollment" Scholarship (P.25) ‣ Sending the "Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Status of Residence" ‣ Student Visa Application (must acquire before entering Japan) August 11 – August 20: Office Closed for Summer Holidays ‣ Arrive in Japan (Early September) ‣ English Placement Test ‣ Japanese Placement Test ‣ Orientations ‣ Course Registration ‣ Waseda University Entrance Ceremony (Late September)
◇ The periods and the order of items are subject to change. ◇ Some of the items do not apply to applicants of certain nationalities and countries of residence. ◇ For more details, refer to the succeeding pages. - 1 - SILS AO Application Guidelines: 2017 AO September Entry
STEP 1 Preparation for Application
1-1 : About AO September Entry “AO September Entry” does not restrict applicants depending on the country where their high school is located, the educational system they have taken or their nationality.
1-2 : Admissions Policy Under Waseda University's educational philosophy of Academic Independence and an Enterprising Spirit, SILS (School of International Liberal Studies) welcomes domestic and international students with strong basic academic skills and intellectual curiosity.
The school is committed to recruiting students- 1. who are strongly motivated to study in English. 2. with the linguistic ability or potential to communicate effectively in at least English/Japanese. 3. with the all-round academic ability or potential to approach problems from more than one disciplinary perspective. 4. with the critical ability or potential to analyze issues from an independent perspective. 5. with the rhetorical ability or potential to express themselves with clarity and precision when presenting or discussing ideas and information. 6. who bring a wide range of cultural and educational experience both at the local and the global level to the SILS community. 7. who have the adaptability and flexibility to respond to the social and psychological challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar environment. 8. who have the readiness and willingness to consider intellectual and moral questions from an international and comparative perspective.
Each single admission route into SILS is intended to embody several of these principles, while the overall admissions system endeavors to reflect them all.
1-3 : Academic Year and Number of Students to be Admitted
Number of Academic Admission Time of School students Degree Year Category enrollment to be admitted B.A. in First 2017 AO International Approximately 125 International September, Year September Entry Liberal Studies students Liberal 2017 Studies *There are no restrictions regarding the applicant’s nationality or country of residence. *The School does not admit the second or the third year transfer students.
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1-4 : Applicant Qualifications To apply for admission, you should meet qualifications (1), (2) and (3) below. (1) The School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, should be your first choice as Commitment a university. *This is not intended to restrict applicants from applying to other universities and other schools of Waseda University. (2) Applicants should meet one of qualifications 1 to 3 below. Academic 1. Have graduated from a high school or a secondary school designated by Japan’s School Education background Law or are scheduled to graduate from such a school by September 20, 2017. 2. Have completed a standard 12-year education curriculum designated by Japan’s School Education Law or are scheduled to complete such an education curriculum by September 20, 2017. 3. Be recognized as having or exceeding the scholastic abilities required in Section 150 of Japan’s Regulations of School Education Law and should meet or be scheduled to meet one of qualifications a. to f. below by September 20, 2017. a. You have completed or are scheduled to complete a 12-year education curriculum outside Japan by September 20, 2017. Or, you have completed or are scheduled to complete that level of education curriculum or equivalent as designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Note) Having completed or being scheduled to complete “the equivalent as designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” means that you meet one of qualifications ① to ③ below, and are 18 years old or older as of September 20, 2017. ① Have passed a qualification exam that proves you are equivalent to or higher in scholastic ability than those who have completed a 12-year school curriculum outside Japan. ② Have completed a Japanese preparatory education curriculum designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after being educated in a country that has a less than 12-year standard elementary and secondary school education curriculum. ③ Have completed a school for foreign students in Japan that is recognized in the foreign country’s school education system as being equivalent to or higher than a high school curriculum. b. Have completed an education curriculum provided by an overseas educational institution designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having an education curriculum equivalent to those provided by high schools in Japan, or are scheduled to complete such an education curriculum by September 20, 2017. c. Have completed the upper secondary course at a specialized training college designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after the date designated by the Minister or are scheduled to complete the course by September 20, 2017. The specialized training college must have a course term of 3 or more years as well as meet the other requirements designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. d. Have been designated as having skills appropriate to this university by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. e. Have passed the high school equivalency examination (including the university entrance qualification examination) given by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology or are scheduled to pass the examination by September 20, 2017, and are 18 years or older as of September 20, 2017. f. Are 18 years old or older as of September 20, 2017, and recognized through an individual review by SILS as being equivalent to or higher than a high school graduate in scholastic ability. 【Reference】1-5: Individual Review * In 3.-a. above, those who have completed “a 12-year education curriculum outside Japan” refers to those who have completed elementary and secondary school education through a standard process, whether in Japan or outside it, and who in the end graduated from a foreign secondary educational institution. * If you have completed a standard 12-year elementary and secondary school education curriculum in less than 12 years as the result of grade-skipping or early graduation and thus are younger than 18 years of age as of entry into university, contact the Admissions Office of SILS for information on your eligibility for application. * If you have studied at schools both in and outside Japan, there is no requirement set on the periods during which you were registered at the schools. However, certificates of your academic results for the entire period during which you studied at secondary high school or its equivalent must be submitted. * Applicant qualification and admission category are not decided by your nationality. - 3 - SILS AO Application Guidelines: 2017 AO September Entry
(3) Applicants are required to consent to the following terms. Statement of 1. I declare that the information provided by me is true and complete in every particular. Consent 2. I acknowledge that all documents submitted become the property of Waseda University and will not be returned. 3. I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or the withholding of relevant information relating to my application, including academic transcripts, might invalidate my application and that Waseda University may withdraw an offer of a place or cancel my enrollment in consequence. 4. I understand that Waseda University reserves the right to inform other tertiary institutions if any of the material presented to support my application is found to be false. 5. I consent to any educational institution at which I have previously been a student and/or my current or any past employer, providing Waseda University with information which that institution holds about me for the purpose of Waseda University verifying my grades and/or qualifications or experience. 6. (In the case that the applicant asks Waseda University to submit an application for a Certificate of Eligibility on the applicant's behalf) I acknowledge that Waseda University will not be held responsible for any loss incurred should the Ambassador /Consul of Japan decides to delay or deny my request for a student visa due to a problem with the documents I submitted. 7. (In the case that the applicant does not ask Waseda University to submit an application for a Certificate of Eligibility on the applicant's behalf) I acknowledge that Waseda University will not be held responsible for any loss incurred should the Ambassador /Consul of Japan decides to delay or deny my request for a student visa. 8. I declare that I will be able to abide by the statutes, regulations and policies on admission, fees payments and fee refunds of Waseda University.
1-5 : Individual Review
Applicants with “(2) Academic Background 3-f.” in “1-4: Applicant Qualifications” are required to apply for individual reviews before filing an application for admission. Only those who are acknowledged to be qualified based on these reviews will be allowed to apply for admission. If you require verification of your eligibility or if you are not sure you meet the applicant qualifications, inquire at the Admissions Office of SILS in advance of submitting your application. Note that your application will not be accepted if you fail to request for individual review before the deadline.
Those applying for the first batch by January 11 (Wed.), 2017 Application Period Those applying for the second batch by February 28 (Tue.), 2017 Those who are reviewed for qualification are required to be legal residents of Japan at the time of the filing of their application and have graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high Those who are school course at an education institution established in Japan with the aim of providing education for non-Japanese students. reviewed for *If you have graduated or are scheduled to graduate by September 20, 2017, from a school for foreign students in Japan or another similar institution, such as an ethnic school or an international school, that is qualification not covered by Section 1-1 of the School Education Law and is not accredited by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, your qualifications for application will be determined by SILS according to this provision. You can apply by gathering the following materials and sending them by mail. Submitted materials will not be returned under any circumstances. 1. Individual Review Form (prescribed form; download from the SILS website） 2. A document that certifies the relevant schools attended are part of a 12-year school curriculum How to apply 3. Transcripts from the relevant schools attended (originals) 4. A certificate confirming graduation from or expected graduation from high school (original) 5. Documents that clearly demonstrate the education content of the relevant schools attended (e.g. school rules, curriculum, years required for graduation, number of class hours, offered subjects, necessary units for graduation, number of students, common future paths of graduates, etc.)
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Applicants are assessed on the basis of submitted documents. Review Methods & Two required standards are that the content, etc. of the applicant’s education must be recognized as equivalent to the educational content of a high school education and that Standards applicants must have achieved or be expected to achieve the number of credits necessary for graduation. Notification of Applicants will be notified of review results by post. Review Results Applicants who are approved will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility for Admissions. Send Application Desk for Individual Review, Admissions Office of School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University Documents to/ 4F, Building 11, 1-6-1, Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan Inquiry TEL: +81-3-5286-1716 FAX: +81-3-5286-9736
1-6 : Preparations for the Application Procedure (Payment of the Screening Fee and Submission of Application Documents) Applicants are required to complete the following procedures (1) through (3) by no later than the specified deadline.
(1) Payment of the Screening Fee Refer to page 7-9. (2) Preparation of the Application Form via Refer to page 10-11. the Waseda Online Admissions Application (3) Submission of Application Documents Refer to page 12-18. * Under no circumstances will applications directly delivered by hand to the SILS Admissions Office be accepted.
1-7 : Special Consideration for Physical Disability If you expect to require special care during the entrance examination or after entering the university due to a disability or serious medical condition, etc., please contact the SILS Office at Waseda University immediately. In addition, contact us if a serious injury or illness is expected to affect your ability to take the entrance examination. Please contact us immediately even if you find yourself in such situation after submitting your application.
Requests Deadline December 2 (Fri.), 2016 Contact Admissions Office, School of International Liberal Studies TEL：+81-3-5286-1716
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1-8 : School of International Liberal Studies Curriculums SILS provides two education curriculums: Study Plan 1 for students whose first language is Japanese and Study Plan 2 for students whose first language is not Japanese. In general, which curriculum you are categorized into is automatically decided by your first language. However, please select and apply for the curriculum which seems to be most suitable for you with reference to the following table of differences between these two curriculums. ●The Study Plan you indicate might be changed as a result of the screening. ●The Study Plan will be indicated on the pass certificate. ●If you have any questions about the Study Plan, inquire at the Admissions Office of SILS.
Study Plan 1 Study Plan 2 Students whose first language is not Japanese. Those students whose first language is 母語が日本語の学生で、日本語による科 Japanese, however, may choose to take Study Definition 目履修(読解力、会話力、聴解力、文章 Plan 2 if they expect to experience difficulty in 作成能力共に)に支障のない学生。 taking classes given in Japanese, or if they have resided in a foreign country for an extended period of time. 英語科目が必修、様々な英語力補強の These students are required to take Japanese プログラムを用意しています。 courses according to their level. 英語能力が一定基準を超えている場 Students whose Japanese proficiency satisfies certain criteria are exempted from taking Curriculum 合、英語科目の一部が免除されます。 certain Japanese courses. 大学在学中の一年間の海外学習期間 Content Students whose English proficiency satisfies (留学)が必須 certain criteria are exempted from taking 1 年次に行われる基礎演習Ａ等、一部 certain English courses. の授業が日本語で行われます。 Study abroad is optional.
Study Plan 1 Foreign Type Statistics Seminars Lectures Electives Languages -Foreign Languages -1st Year Seminar -Lectures (in Japanese) -English -Introductory Courses -Overseas Study Preparatory -Introductory -Intermediate Seminar Courses -Other Foreign -Intermediate Courses Course Statistics -Advanced Seminar Languages -Advanced Courses - University-wide Open Courses -Directed Studies for -Courses Taken during Overseas Senior Thesis Study Program, etc. Credits 15 2 20 40 47 Credit Requirement for Graduation 124 credits
Study Plan 2 Foreign Type Statistics Seminars Lectures Electives Languages -1st Year Seminar -Foreign Languages -Japanese (in English) -Introductory Courses -Lectures -English -Introductory -Intermediate Seminar Courses -Intermediate Courses - University-wide Open Courses -Other Foreign Statistics -Advanced Seminar -Advanced Courses -Courses Taken during Overseas Languages -Directed Studies for Study Program, etc. Senior Thesis Credits 31 2 16 40 35 Credit Requirement for Graduation 124 credits
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STEP 2 Application Procedure
2-1 : Screening Fee A screening fee is required to apply for admission. The screening fee you must pay depends on where you live regardless of nationality.
Place of residence when Screening fee you apply for admission (in Japanese yen) Outside Japan 5,000 Japan 35,000 *Be sure to pay the screening fee before you apply for admission. *Applications cannot be accepted unless the screening fee has been paid. *If you live outside Japan, you may be required to submit your ID/resident card for us to confirm where you reside. *Pay the screening fee according to your place of residence, even if someone other than you makes the payment. 2-2 : Payment of Screening Fee Payment should be made by one of the following methods. ①Payment by Credit Card/Online Payment System (“China UnionPay” or “Alipay”)
Access the online screening fee payment website (https://e-shiharai.net/ecard/) and complete the required procedure. In the “Category Selection” page of the website, make your selections as follows: FirstSelection SeptemberAdmissions Second Selection School of International Liberal Studies Third Selection September 2017 Admission Fourth Selection SeptemberAdmissions applicant from outsideJapan After completing the transaction, print out the “Result” page and attach it to the Check Sheet. For more details, see the website at the following URL: http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/applicants/admission/ The payment can be made anytime, 24 hours a day. However, note that application via the website will end at 23:00 on the last day of the payment period. The payment can be made with a credit card held in the name of a person other than the applicant. However, make sure to enter the applicant’s personal information in the Basic Information page of the website.
②Overseas Bank Transfer
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2-3 : Screening Fee Waiver Program for Applicants from Specified Countries Waseda University provides a screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries. Eligible applicants are required to read the following instructions and submit requests along with their application documents.
【Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries】 (1) Applicants who wish to be admitted into one of the undergraduate or graduate schools of Outline Waseda University are eligible to apply for a screening fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries designated by Waseda University when they apply AND hold nationality of one of those countries. (2) The following conditions must be fulfilled: Eligibility 1）The applicant must reside in one of the countries classified as "Least Developed Countries" or "Other Low Income Countries" in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC when they apply AND hold nationality of one of those countries (the applicant's country of residence and nationality do not necessarily have to be identical). *Refer to the latest ODA Recipient List. *Applications from within Japan are not eligible. 2）Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are specified in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC. (3) When applying to one of the undergraduate or graduate schools of Waseda University, Procedures enclose the following documents with the other application documents instead of the certificate of payment for the screening fee (copy of the remittance form). Applications for the screening fee waiver program must be made along with the applications for undergraduate or graduate schools. Applications made afterward or separately will not be accepted under any circumstances.
1） Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver 2017, Waseda University 2） Copy of passport (including all details of the applicant) * Applicants who apply for the screening fee waiver program are not required to pay the screening fee. However, if payment was made before the application for the screening fee waiver program, the screening fee will not be reimbursed. * In the event that the applicant is not eligible for the screening fee waiver program, or that the application for the screening fee waiver program is found to be false, the application for Waseda University itself might be cancelled immediately.
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2-4 : Submission of Application Documents To apply for admission, you must complete both steps 1 & 2 (procedure using the Waseda Online Admission Application [the “online application system” hereafter]) and step 3 (submission of application documents via post) by the deadline. (If you fail to complete either of them, your application will not be accepted.)
OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Below is an overview of the application procedure. You need to finish all of the following steps by the application deadline.
Step 1: Create an Online Application System Account ➤ Access the following website and register your ID (E-mail address), personal information etc. https://www.apply.waseda.jp/
Step 2: Prepare and Print out the Application Form via the Online Application System ➤ Select your admission category and enter required information. ➤ Print the Application Form reflecting the information you have entered online. ➤ You can use the online application system only during the online application period. *note that the online application system will become unavailable after the online application period ends. 【Online Application period】 January 6 (Fri.), 2017 – Noon (JST), March 23 (Thu.), 2017
Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by Post ➤Submit the Application Form printed in Step 2 and other application documents by post to the SILS Admissions Office.
Application Documents Received (Application Procedure Completed) *Application documents must be received by the application deadline.
NOTE: You do not have to create a new account if you have created an online application system account already in order to apply to Waseda University for other schools. Use your existing account for preparing and printing the Application Form for SILS AO Admissions.
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Following the onscreen instructions, enter the required information to create an account for using the online application system.
URL: https://www.apply.waseda.jp/
◆Step 2: Prepare and Print out the Application Form via the Online Application System
Sign in to your online application account and prepare and print the Application Form for SILS AO Admissions by following the onscreen instructions. You can prepare and print the Application Form via the online application system only during the “Online Application Period” below.
Online Application Period January 6 (Fri.), 2017 (the period during which the Application – Form can be prepared and printed online) *1 Noon (JST), March 23 (Thu.), 2017 Application Period First Batch January 6 (Fri.), 2017 – January 30 (Mon.), 2017 (the period during which the application documents must be received by post) *2 Second Batch January 31 (Tue.), 2017 – March 23 (Thu.), 2017 *1: After the online application deadline, you will not be able to prepare and print the Application Form online so make sure to do so during the online application period. *2: Even if you print out the Application Form during the online application period, your application procedure will not be considered complete unless all of the application documents including the Application Form reach the SILS Admissions Office by post before the deadline for application documents.
◆Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by Post Enclose all the application documents (including the Application Form prepared online) in an envelope and send them to the following address by an international courier service for which you can track the delivery status such as EMS, or Simplified Registered Mail from a post office in case of delivery from Japan. (If the deadline is near, use an express registered service.)
【Send application documents to】 School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University Admissions Office: AO September Entry 4F, Builiding 11, 1-6-1, Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan TEL： +81-3-5286-1716 FAX: +81-3-5286-9736 * On the envelope, write AO September Entry in red. * We will not issue a certificate of receipt for application documents. To check whether or not the School has received your application documents, contact the post office or the courier with the tracking number given by them. You can also find out whether your application has been received by the SILS Admissions Office by checking the “Review/Update/Print Your Application” page of the online application system. (note it might take a few days for the status to be reflected on the system.) * Application documents must be sent by post. They will not be accepted if brought in person, faxed or e-mailed to the Admissions Office of SILS.
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2-5 : Application Documents Overview The required documents differ depending on the nationality and resident status of applicants in Japan. Be sure to submit all documents marked with a circle (○) in the table shown below. Read the “Specific Directions for Submitting Application Documents” starting from next page for details about how to fill out and submit these documents. A：Japanese National B：Non-Japanese National who is not a legal resident of Japan C：Non-Japanese National who is a legal resident of Japan Category No. Online/ ABC Documents Download
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Specific Directions for Submitting Application Documents Do not staple documents. Group documents according to the numbered categories listed in “2-5: Application Documents Overview” and fasten each group with a paper clip. Do not put the documents in a file or a folder. Use simple packaging. Do not use double-side printing when you print the documents.
Please follow the instructions on the screen when composing the essay.
After printing your Application Form online, prepare a photograph in accordance with the following instructions and firmly affix it to the specified space “Section 2 Photograph”. The picture should be 4cm(1.6 inch) long and 3cm(1.2 inch) wide (A color photograph (must be printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper) of yourself taken within last three months), borderless, and taken against a plain background. In the picture, you should be looking straight ahead with your head uncovered. Photographs of applicants wearing scarves or sunglasses will not be accepted. Unclear photographs, such as snapshots and digital photographs, and photographs that do not clearly identify applicants due to their hairstyles or for other reasons will not be accepted. Put your name on the back of the picture. The photograph will be used to identify you on the day of the examination and also for your student identification card after admission. Provide a picture of yourself showing your eyes clearly for accurate identification. Your photograph will be registered as your identification information and used for various purposes after admission, including your student identification card and various web services.
② Document to Prove Submit a certificate to prove you have completed or are scheduled to complete 12-year education Your Applicant curriculum. Qualification e.g. A graduation certificate of the senior high school or a certificate of expected graduation certificate of the senior high school. A document certifying the fact that you have passed or are scheduled to pass a high school equivalency examination. etc. * If no fixed format is used for a certificate of graduation/expected graduation at your high school, download the “TEMPLATE: Certificate of Graduation/ Expected Graduation” provided on the SILS website, and fill it out (by typewriting or handwriting) and submit it with the official stamp of approval of your high school. Be sure to present original documents. * If you cannot submit an original document, ask the Admissions Office of SILS, your high school, or another appropriate office officially approved by the government to authenticate a copy of the document with the original before presenting the copy. Certificates must be prepared in Japanese or English. * For documents in other languages, attach a Japanese or English translation notarized by an embassy, your high school or another appropriate office officially approved by the government. If the certificate extends over two or more pages (or both-sided), all pages (or both sides) of the certificate will need the school stamp or the signature of the person issuing the document.
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If the school cannot issue the school transcript because you have not been at the school long enough, submit the document issued by the school that certifies so. ◇ If you have passed the high school graduation equivalency examination, present documents certifying the results. * If you are scheduled to pass the examination, present documents certifying that fact. * No certification is required for exempted subjects or subjects that are expected to be exempted. ◇ If you have entered a tertiary education institution (university, college, etc.) after graduating from high school, submit the following certifications in addition to the above high school transcript. If you have already graduated from the tertiary institution A school transcript with grades for the entire period until graduation If you are still enrolled in the tertiary institution A school transcript with grades for the period until the school term before filing the application If you have left the tertiary institution before graduation or are on leave of absence from the tertiary institution A school transcript with grades for the period before you left (or took leave of absence from) the institution * If grade certificates are unavailable for reasons such as that you haven’t been enrolled in the tertiary institution for a long enough period of time, submit an enrollment certificate of the school instead of a school transcript. Be sure to present original documents. * If you cannot submit an original document, ask the Admissions Office of SILS, your high school, or another appropriate office officially approved by the government to authenticate a copy of the document with the original before presenting the copy. Certificates must be prepared in Japanese or English. * For documents in other languages, attach a Japanese or English translation notarized by an embassy, your high school or another appropriate office officially approved by the government. If the certificate extends over two or more pages (or both-sided), all pages (or both sides) of the certificate will need the school stamp or the signature of the person issuing the document. ④ Certificate of ◇ Submit a certificate of result of university entrance qualification examinations and other Results of standardized tests. University Entrance * For more information, refer to "List of Application Documents by Education System". Qualification (http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/applicants/admission/ao_list/) Examinations and * Even if you have not taken a university entrance qualification examination or a standardized test in your Other Standardized country, you can take such a test provided by a foreign country, and submit the score results. For instance, Tests you can take the SAT Test or the ACT Test, tests given under the section of "Education system of the United States of America" outside the U.S.A. *If you ask the College Board to send your score report directly to the School of International Liberal Studies, use the Waseda University code: SAT: 0837, ACT: 5473. If you do so, we strongly recommend you to enclose your printed online score authenticated by your high school as there is a possibility your directly-sent score does not arrive at the SILS Admissions Office by the application deadline. *A new SAT, which has started from March 2016, and Pre-March-2016 SAT, which has ended on February 2016, will both be accepted. For the new SAT, Essay is required and all scores of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math and Essay must be reported. If any one of these scores is missing, your SAT will not be considered valid. * Certificates of the results of university entrance qualification examinations and other standardized tests provide important material for admission screening and for the selection of candidates for scholarships, so you are advised to submit these documents. If you fall into one of the following cases, please select (1) or (2) at “STEP 3 Test Information” on the “University Entrance Qualification Examination” screen of the online application system and enter the required information. No. Case Essential Descriptions If you are a high school (secondary school) student at the time of application, and, due to the timing of graduation, you cannot submit Test Name, Location, Date (1) the results of your country's or region's university entrance to be taken qualification examination or another standardized test during the application period since they come out after the deadline. Country/ Region of the high You are receiving or have received your education in a country school from which you have (2) where there is no national standardized test for assessing your graduated or are scheduled qualification to enter university. to graduate - 15 - SILS AO Application Guidelines: 2017 AO September Entry * If you cannot submit test results for any reason other than above, make sure to submit the "Letter to Explain the Reason Why You Are Unable to Submit the Documents" that describes the reason. Be sure to present original documents. * If you cannot submit an original document, ask the Admissions Office of SILS, your high school, or another appropriate office officially approved by the government to authenticate a copy of the document with the original before presenting the copy. Certificates must be prepared in Japanese or English. * For documents in other languages, attach a Japanese or English translation notarized by an embassy, your high school or another appropriate office officially approved by the government. Certificates must be received by the application deadline. * Even if score cards are directly sent from organizations that have administered examinations, those that have arrived by the application deadline are valid. ⑤ English/Japanese ◇ For documents ②・③・④ above in languages other than Japanese or English, attach a Translation of ②・ Japanese or English translation notarized by an embassy, your high school or another ③ ・ ④ above appropriate office officially approved by the government. *Obtaining notarized translations is expected to require a very significant amount of time in China. Allow Notarized by an yourself sufficient time to prepare your application documents and obtain notarized translations. For more Embassy or Another details, consult the following website of the “China Higher Education Student Information and Career Appropriate Office Center”. http://www.chsi.com.cn ⑥ English Proficiency ◇ Submit the original score card of one of the following tests or its copy authenticated with the Test Score original. 1. TOEFL/iBT or PBT * TOEFL-ITP is not accepted * SILS, Waseda University code is 8547 when sent directly from ETS. If you do so, we strongly recommend you to enclose your printed online score authenticated by your high school as there is a possibility your directly-sent score does not arrive at the SILS Admissions Office by the application deadline. 2. TOEIC * TOEIC-IP is not accepted 3. IELTS(Academic) * IELTS(General Training) is not accepted 4. GEPT(General English Proficiency Test) * First Stage(初試) is not accepted 5. EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) * If you cannot submit the documents above within the application period, make sure to submit the "Letter to Explain the Reason Why You Are Unable to Submit the Documents" that describes the reason. *If you submit a certificate of university entrance qualification examination/standardized test administered for an education system in which the first language is English (such as SAT, ACT, GCE, IB taught in English etc), you are NOT required to submit a certificate related to your English proficiency. Be sure to present original documents. * If you cannot submit an original document, ask the Admissions Office of SILS, your high school, or another appropriate office officially approved by the government to authenticate a copy of the document with the original before presenting the copy. Only the scores of tests taken on or after the following date are deemed as being valid: First batch: January 1, 2015, Second Batch: January 1, 2015 Certificates must be received by the application deadline. * Even if score cards are directly sent from organizations that have administered examinations, those that have arrived by the application deadline are valid. ⑦ Language ◇ If you have taken a language proficiency test for your third language (the “third language” must Proficiency Test be a language other than English or your native language), you are encouraged to submit a Score for Your Third certificate of the result of the test. Language (Other Be sure to present original documents. than English) * If you cannot submit an original document, ask the Admissions Office of SILS, your high school, or another (If Applicable) appropriate office officially approved by the government to authenticate a copy of the document with the original before presenting the copy. Certificates must be prepared in Japanese or English. * For documents in other languages, attach a Japanese or English translation notarized by an embassy, your high school or another appropriate office officially approved by the government. Only the scores of tests taken on or after the following date are deemed as being valid: First batch: January 1, 2015, Second Batch: January 1, 2015 Certificates must be received by the application deadline. * Even if score cards are directly sent from organizations that have administered examinations, those that have arrived by the application deadline are valid. - 16 - SILS AO Application Guidelines: 2017 AO September Entry
⑧ Letter to Explain the ◇ If you cannot submit the documents ③・④・⑥ above within the application period, make sure to Reason Why You Are submit the "Letter to Explain the Reason Why You Are Unable to Submit the Documents" Unable to Submit (designated form) that describes the reason. the Documents ・Download the designated form from the SILS website and enter information. ⑨ Check Sheet 「Section 1 Interview Location」 * Check up to two boxes for your interview request from the list of the [Interview Location] contained in the Check Sheet. The location and schedule of interview will be specified by SILS depending on the residence area of the applicant, as well as the number of applicants from the area. In case you receive a Conditional Offer, your request will be taken into consideration when the interview location and schedule are decided. * Although we intend to consider your request, we may not always be able to fulfill your request. * Note that the interview schedules and locations may change due to inevitable circumstances. * SILS will not assume any responsibility for any inconveniences, costs, and other personal disadvantages associated with changes in the interview schedule and location. 「Section 3 Check List (COE Documents)」 If you wish to have SILS apply for the COE on your behalf, check "Yes" and enclose the required documents. 「Section 4 Screening Fee」 Check appropriate box, and enclose the certificate to payment of the Screening Fee. 「Section 6 Terms and Conditions」 Read this section carefully and fill in the necessary information.
Documents for those who wish to have SILS apply for the COE on their behalf If you wish to have SILS apply for the COE on your behalf, check “yes” for Section 3 Check List (COE Documents) in the Check Sheet and submit following documents. * If you DO NOT wish to have SILS apply for the COE on your behalf, check “no” for Section 3 Check List (COE Documents) in the Check Sheet. In this case, you do not need to submit following documents. ⑩ Statement of financial ●In the Statement of financial resources, indicate how expenses required during your stay at resources SILS (tuition and fees and living expenses for one year) will be paid. * Download the designated form from the SILS website; write in Japanese or English. * Make sure that the statement is signed by the applicant. ⑪ Certificate of the ●Submit a certificate of the deposit balance of a bank account held by the person responsible deposit balance of a for covering your expenses. bank account * Copies of passbook pages or monthly account statements issued by banks are not acceptable as certificates. * If you plan to depend on allowances from a family member or relative, submit a certificate of the deposit balance of a bank account established in the provider’s name. If you plan to pay your school and living expenses on your own, submit a certificate of the deposit balance of a bank account established in your own name. Be sure to submit the original documents. Certificates must be prepared in Japanese or in English. If the bank cannot issue a certificate of deposit balance in English, attach an English translation. Only certificates issued during the three months prior to the date of application are valid. The certificate of the deposit balance must be that of an ordinary deposit account or a time deposit account that can be confirmed to have a balance of two million Japanese yen or more (or an amount of currency equivalent to two million Japanese yen or more if the account is denominated in currencies other than the Japanese yen). * If the deposit balance is less than the above amount or the type of bank account is other than those specified above, your application for the COE may not be accepted. * If the certificate does not explicitly state that it is an ordinary deposit account or a time deposit account, attach a memo to provide the information on the type of account. Certificates of balances of securities accounts of securities companies (stocks, etc.) are not acceptable as certificates of deposit balances.
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Other Documents ⑯ Certificate of ●If you have a valid Japanese visa at the time of application, submit copies of either one of the residence in Japan following: Certificate of Residence (“Juminhyo”) which shows your nationality, residence status, residence period, expiration date of your residence period and your Resident Card number. Copies of both sides of your Alien Registration Card or Resident Card. * For further details on the residency management system, contact the Immigration Bureau or the nearest ward/city office.
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2-6 : Notes on Application Note the following points when submitting your application: The application procedure cannot be considered complete unless all of the application documents (including the Application Form prepared online) are submitted by post and received by the SILS Admissions Office before the end of the application period. The provision of incorrect information or the withholding of relevant information relating to your application might invalidate your application. Application documents must be complete for you to qualify to take the entrance examination. If we contact you concerning your application, follow our instructions immediately. The SILS Admissions Office may contact you regarding your application documents, thus be sure to check your e-mail frequently. You may be deemed to have committed a dishonest act if Waseda University determines that you have falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized the document(s), statement(s), or information submitted for your application. In such cases, any decision taken on your application may later be invalidated. Documents submitted and the screening fee will not be returned in such cases. When submitting additional documents, send them to the address shown in page 11. Write AO September Entry Additional Documents in red letters on the envelope containing your documents. We do not accept documents that arrive after the application period. As a general rule, application documents and screening fees are not returned or refunded. However, a full screening fee will be returned if you fall into one of the following categories. Contact the admissions office of SILS, if necessary. 1) You paid a screening fee but failed to submit the required application documents. 2) You paid a screening fee but submitted the application documents after the deadline. 3) You paid a screening fee and submitted the application documents, but your application was rejected before screening due to the following reasons. ・ The submitted application materials are not complete enough to meet the application requirements. ・ You do not meet all the eligibility criteria. *If you have made a payment by credit card, handling fees which may be incurred for refund must be paid by the applicant. Also, if you have made a payment by wire transfer from the bank outside of Japan, all handling fees to be charged for refund to that bank must be paid by the applicant If there is any change in your mailing address, please be sure to update your account information on the online application system. Make your own arrangements for travel or accommodation related to admissions as we cannot provide any assistance. If you submitted a certificate to demonstrate that you are expected to meet the qualification to enter university in order to meet the applicant eligibility stated in the application guidelines at the time of application, you will be required to submit a certificate to certify that you have indeed met the requirement before enrollment. You will not be allowed to enter Waseda University even if you pass the entrance examination unless you submit such certificate.
2-7 : Handling of Personal Information Waseda University utilizes applicant information (addresses, names, dates of birth etc.) collected at the time of application in order to carry out operations such as the entrance examination, announcement of the screening results, and enrollment procedures. We will take necessary and proper measures to protect such information from leakage, disclosure, or unauthorized use. All or part of the above operations may be outsourced to an agency. In such case, the agency will be contractually required to maintain necessary and proper management. Please note that the personal information may be used as materials for studies and researches to improve our entrance examinations. The information will be statistically processed to prevent any individuals from being identified.
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STEP 3 Screening Procedure and Admission
3-1 : Screening Method Screening of the documents submitted with your application will produce one of three results: Unconditional Offer; Conditional Offer, Fail. An Unconditional Offer will mean that you can be admitted to SILS without any further interview or other test. If you receive a Conditional Offer, you will be invited for an interview and a written test, after which a decision will be made on whether you can be admitted.
3-2 : Screening Schedules (in Japan Standard Time)
Application Period Notification of Interview and Announcement of (Period when application Document Review Written Test Successful documents must arrive at Results and Interview & (For those with a Applicants SILS via post) Written Test Notification Conditional Offer) First January 6 (Fri.), 2017 March 25 (Sat.), 2017 March 3 (Fri.), 2017 April 14 (Fri.), 2017 Batch -January 30 (Mon.), 2017 - April 9 (Sun.), 2017 Second January 31 (Tue.), 2017 May 27 (Sat.), 2017 May 12 (Fri.), 2017 June 16 (Fri.), 2017 Batch - March 23 (Thu.), 2017 - June 11 (Sun.), 2017
3-3 : Document Review Applications are evaluated based on the overall screening of the application documents.
3-4 : Notification of Document Review Results and Interview & Written Test Notification According to the above schedules, the results of the document review will be sent to all applicants at their
3-5 : Interview and Written Test (For those with a Conditional Offer) The interview and written test will be conducted as follows:
The interview will be conducted in English as a rule, either face to face or using a video conference Interview system. Written Test English essay The interview and written test will be given in Tokyo (the Waseda Campus of Waseda University) or in some major cities outside Japan (Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Location Singapore, Taipei, Frankfurt (Second Batch only), Jakarta (Second Batch only)). *Refer to the Section 1 “Interview Location” of the Check Sheet for scheduled interview options.
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3-6 : Announcement of Successful Applicants Final screening results are announced according to the following schedules and methods:
Schedules: First Batch April 14 (Fri.), 2017 Japan Standard Time 10:00 Second Batch June 16 (Fri.), 2017 Japan Standard Time 10:00
Announcement of successful applicants is notified by the following methods: Admission numbers of successful applicants (both those with an Unconditional Offer and final successful applicants among those with a Conditional Offer) will be posted on the SILS website. 1) Website They will remain posted from the day of announcement of successful applicants to the deadline of the first enrollment procedure. Refer to 4-1: Payment of Entrance Fee (Registration Fee), School Expenses and Other Fees. For those with a “Conditional Offer”, the result will be sent to the "Mailing Address" specified in the 2) Notification by Application Form by international mail services such as EMS, etc. or domestic mail services such mail as "Letter-Pack," etc. As the result will be sent from Japan according to the schedule, it may take several days to arrive depending on where your mailing address is. * We will not accept inquiries about the results of the examination by telephone, fax, or e-mail, etc. * Successful applicants will receive a certificate of success and a guide to the enrollment procedure. * No announcement will be made on the Waseda University campus or sent by “Letax”.
3-7 : Other Notes
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STEP 4 Enrollment Procedure
Details about the enrollment procedure and documents required for enrollment are provided in the guide, which will be sent to the successful applicants. This section provides an outline of the procedure. Keep these points in mind and be sure to follow the correct procedure for enrollment. * As a rule, we do not return submitted documents or refund school expenses and fees (the entrance fee and school expenses for the first semester). However, if you do not enter Waseda University due to unavoidable circumstances or fail to meet the entrance qualifications prior to enrollment, we may refund only the school expenses for the first semester (but not the entrance fee). For more information about the procedure for receiving such refund, refer to the handbook on entrance procedures mailed to successful applicants. * If you have been accepted by one Waseda undergraduate school and completed the payment of entrance fee, school expenses and other fees to that school and are later accepted by another Waseda undergraduate school which you prefer to enter, you can enter the preferred undergraduate school and request to have the amount you have already paid transferred to that school. However, this procedure can be done only when the enrollment procedure periods of the two schools do not overlap and the applicant has not been admitted as “a recommended student of a designated school”. For more information about the procedure, please refer to the handbook on entrance procedures mailed to successful applicants. * If you are currently enrolled in, graduated from, completed, or withdrew from an undergraduate, graduate, or specialized program of Waseda University, you are not required to pay the entrance fee (registration fee). For more information, please refer to the handbook on entrance procedures sent to successful applicants. 4-1 : Payment of Entrance Fee (Registration Fee), School Expenses and Other Fees
4-2 : Entrance Fee (Registration Fee), School Expenses and Other Fees For details, see the documents sent to successful applicants together with the notification of screening results. (In Japanese yen) School Expenses Other Fees Entrance Fee Waseda University Payment period Student Health Total (Registration fee) Tuition Promotion Mutual Aid Association Fees On entry (For the 2017 200,000 695,000 1,500 896,500 Fall Semester) 2018 Spring Semester － 695,000 1,500 696,500 Total 200,000 1,390,000 3,000 1,593,000 *The amount of “Other Fees” indicated above is subject to change. * When students, mainly those whose first language is Japanese, study abroad as part of our school curriculum, they do not need to pay tuition both to Waseda University and to the overseas university where they study. However, the tuition required depends on the overseas study program. In addition to tuition, travel expenses and living expenses such as housing and food must be taken into consideration. 1. Waseda University uses an automatic account transfer system for payment of school expenses. School expenses for the spring semester are transferred on May 1. School expenses for the fall semester are transferred on October 1 in the second and subsequent years. If financial institutions are closed on May 1 or October 1, the account transfer will be processed on the following business day. 2. Some specific courses may require separate fees for field work. 3. 40,000 yen for the alumni association membership fee is required in the fourth year.
4-3 : Submission of Enrollment Documents Those who have completed the transfer of entrance fee (registration fee), school expenses and other fees will receive additional documents on enrollment procedure. The documents will be sent to the
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4-4 : Obtaining a Student Visa An international student without resident status in Japan in principle should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) before applying for a Student visa to enter Japan. The application for a COE must be filed by one of the following: 1. the student himself or herself, 2. the student’s relative who is a legal resident of Japan, 3. a person who covers expenses for the student, or 4. a staff member of the accepting institution (Waseda University). 1） The above person should apply for the COE at the regional immigration bureau for the area in which the accepting institution is located (Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau in the case of SILS). 2） Upon receiving the COE, the student should take it together with his/her passport to the local Japanese embassy or consulate and apply for a Student visa. 3） Upon receiving the visa, the student will be allowed to enter and reside in Japan as a student.
Note: Start the application procedure as soon as possible, since it usually takes one to two months for a COE to be issued. Non-Japanese nationals with a Short-term visa are not eligible to enroll in a university. If you already have a “Student” visa, apply for the extension of the period of stay as needed. An application for the extension of the period of stay can be filed from three months before your visa expires. * “Pre-College Student” visa status was combined with “Student” status in July 2010. For further details, contact the Ministry of Justice Immigration Bureau. If you currently have a visa other than "Short-term" visa (such as “Long-term Resident” or “Dependent”), you do not need to undertake any immigration procedure. If you wish to change your visa status to “Student”, you should apply for a change of resident status on your own. The holder of a “Student” visa is eligible for tuition waiver programs and scholarships for international students. A non-Japanese resident who holds a visa other than “Student” that allows him/her to enroll in a university is eligible for admission but not to apply for these financial support programs for international students.
4-5 : Application for COE by Proxy It is possible for SILS to apply for a COE on behalf of the applicant if all the following requirements are met: 1） The applicant does not have a Japanese residence status and requires a COE to obtain a “Student” visa 2） The applicant submits all the required documents for a COE when he/she applies for admission, and completes the necessary enrollment procedure 3） The applicant fills in all necessary information in Section 3 Check List (COE Documents) in the Check Sheet, and completes and signs Section 6 Terms and Conditions If you do not submit the documents for COE at the time of applying to SILS, you may do so after receiving a Sequence of Steps Involved in Obtaining a Student Visa successful offer. In this case, please send us your * COE: Certificate of Eligibility documents immediately after receiving the offer from SILS.
2. Applies by proxy [start] 1. Submits required 6. Issues Student visa for COE documents to obtain COE Ministry of Justice Japanese Immigration SILS Applicant Embassy / Bureau Consulate
3. Issues COE 4. Forwards COE 5. Submits COE/ Applies for Student visa 7. Arrives in Japan
Note: If you are a holder of a dual citizenship of Japan and other country, you do not need to apply for a COE. SILS applies on behalf of applicants for a COE only for a “Student” visa. Those who intend to apply for other types of visas are required to file their applications themselves. If you do not submit the necessary documents or the submitted documents are incomplete, SILS will not be able to apply for a COE on your behalf. If you are admitted to another institution as well as SILS and apply for a COE or a visa for both that institution and SILS (double application), a COE will not be issued. The Immigration Bureau may require you to submit additional documents. Depending on the content of documents prepared by the applicant, a COE may not be issued. An applicant who declines to enroll in SILS after having received a COE should follow the procedure for declining enrollment and return the COE to the Admissions Office of SILS immediately.
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STEP 5 Preparation for Entrance
5-1: Dormitory Detailed information about the dormitory will be sent to successful applicants. You may also refer to the following website: Waseda University Residence Life Center http://www.waseda.jp/rlc/eng/
5-2 : Scholarships To enable students to concentrate on their studies and engage in extracurricular activities free from economic worries, over 250 scholarship programs are available at Waseda University, including about 100 financed by Waseda itself. Waseda ranks at the top of Japanese universities in terms of both the number of scholarship recipients and the total funds disbursed. All Waseda-funded scholarships are outright grants rather than loans (as of 2015). Scholarships can be grouped roughly into two types: “prior to enrollment” and “after enrollment.” They also differ in terms of criteria for eligibility (including nationality and resident status), application periods, and application process. Prior to Enrollment Scholarships Prior to enrollment scholarships are awarded to a certain number of applicants who have outstanding records. Eligible recipients will be notified at the time of admission or during the enrollment procedure (by late July 2017). There is no need to submit a separate application. After-Enrollment Scholarships Students wishing to apply for after-enrollment scholarships will need to fill in the appropriate scholarship registration form and submit it by the designated date. Detailed information on scholarship programs will be sent to successful applicants. An overview of different scholarship programs can also be found in the following websites: Life Support for International Students (Scholarships) https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/life/aid Waseda University Scholarship and Financial Assistance Section https://www.waseda.jp/inst/scholarship/en/
5-3 : Placement Tests & Orientation In order to place students at an appropriate Japanese and English level, placement tests will be held before they enroll for classes. First-year students are also required to participate in orientation programs that begin in early September 2017. You should read carefully the documents concerning these tests and programs that will be sent to applicants who have made a payment, and make sure to attend both those events scheduled for all students and those that apply to you individually. * Further details will be provided later. * Those who choose Study Plan 1 will take only the English placement test.
5-4 : Course Registration Those who complete both the “Payment of entrance fee (registration fee), school expenses, and other fees” (4-1) and “Submission of enrollment documents” (4-3) can register courses from the middle of September 2017. * Registration periods vary depending on the Study Plan. Further details will be provided later.
5-5 : Arrival in Japan and Entrance Ceremony The school year begins on September 21, 2017, but as orientation for first-year students, placement tests, and other school events are scheduled for early September 2017, first-year students should plan to arrive in Tokyo by early September. Waseda University Entrance Ceremony and SILS Entrance Ceremony will be held in late September 2017. * Further details about the date and place of the above ceremonies will be provided later. * Schedule is subject to change.
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Inquiry
4F, Building 11, ADDRESS 1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Admissions Office Tokyo 169-8050, Japan School of TEL +81-3-5286-1716 International Liberal FAX +81-3-5286-9736 Studies, E-Mail Waseda University URL http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/ Business 9:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time) Hours Monday through Saturday
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