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Guidebook for Students Study Plan 2 (SP2)

School of International Liberal Studies

AY2020

Please Keep This Guidebook Until You Graduate

The contents are subject to change. Please refer to the SILS homepage for the latest updates.

i The Educational Goals of SILS Foreword

Modern society increasingly demands the members who have broad educational experience, are capable of communicating in English – the international common language – and aspire to realize a free and fair society. Congratulations and welcome to SILS – the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University. We look forward to working together with you in the next four years you are with us, and leading you towards In 2004, SILS was established with an original concept and curriculum designed to meet this demand. Specifically, SILS the goals you have set for yourselves by joining us. aims to contribute to the development of the following types of students:

*Students who aspire to try to resolve the problems facing our globalizing world SILS was set up to symbolize the changes that Waseda University is undergoing as it proceeds on its “second *Students who are conscious of the distinctiveness of their own culture but also aim to live harmoniously in a multi- lifetime” after celebrating 125 years in 2007. Our growing numbers of graduates have proved us successful cultural society in what we planned from the start: a truly international community studying together on a broad-based *Students who understand the fundamentals of various academic fields and also have interests in innovative, Liberal Arts curriculum. Now we invite you to join us and participate to the full in our adventure. SILS shares interdisciplinary scholarly pursuits a modern building completed in 2009 on the Waseda Campus with another school that is actually 100 years *Students with the ability to express their own views in a foreign language. older: the School of Commerce. Our location is not only convenient, but it also symbolizes the major role that SILS is determined to play in the future as a representative of Waseda on the international stage. Please make the best of our location and our role, so that SILS may be proud of you, and you may be proud of SILS!

Almost all courses in SILS are taught in English. This is because we are an international community, and our policy is to use the language that all of our students from all over the world can use best. Our purpose is not simply “Studying English”, but “Studying with and through English”, with the aim of using it to read, think and express ourselves freely in the world’s international language. This experience in your first semesters will prepare you for your year of overseas study, too. For most of you, study abroad is a necessary element of your course, not a mere option. If you do not think your English level is good enough yet, seek help and it will be given; if your English is already good enough, remember that Japanese is necessary for surviving in Japan and for moving on to higher education in Japan. Learning yet another language is also very important, especially if you hope to study or work in a non-English-speaking country.

Other schools at Waseda are introducing English-based courses, too; please find out about what the other schools can offer – in any language. One big difference at SILS is the Liberal-Arts-based curriculum, in which you do not concentrate on one narrow major, but gain knowledge and analytical skills in a wide range of fields. Please take advantage of these opportunities. Advice will be given on choosing a central topic or topics to study later on, if you wish.

Do make full use of the University’s excellent library system, museums, computer network, sports facilities, health centre, dining rooms, meeting spaces, Student Building and so on. Do not be afraid to ask for information about any part of the University, or about any aspect of your studies or your personal life. SILS offers the most diverse cultural environment in Waseda, with overseas students of many nationalities entering in April and September, as well as students from other institutions on one-year study-abroad programs. Please get to know them, and live and work together for mutual success.

IKESHIMA, Taisaku Dean School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) Waseda University

The Educational Goals of SILS Foreword

Modern society increasingly demands the members who have broad educational experience, are capable of communicating in English – the international common language – and aspire to realize a free and fair society. Congratulations and welcome to SILS – the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University. We look forward to working together with you in the next four years you are with us, and leading you towards In 2004, SILS was established with an original concept and curriculum designed to meet this demand. Specifically, SILS the goals you have set for yourselves by joining us. aims to contribute to the development of the following types of students:

*Students who aspire to try to resolve the problems facing our globalizing world SILS was set up to symbolize the changes that Waseda University is undergoing as it proceeds on its “second *Students who are conscious of the distinctiveness of their own culture but also aim to live harmoniously in a multi- lifetime” after celebrating 125 years in 2007. Our growing numbers of graduates have proved us successful cultural society in what we planned from the start: a truly international community studying together on a broad-based *Students who understand the fundamentals of various academic fields and also have interests in innovative, Liberal Arts curriculum. Now we invite you to join us and participate to the full in our adventure. SILS shares interdisciplinary scholarly pursuits a modern building completed in 2009 on the Waseda Campus with another school that is actually 100 years *Students with the ability to express their own views in a foreign language. older: the School of Commerce. Our location is not only convenient, but it also symbolizes the major role that SILS is determined to play in the future as a representative of Waseda on the international stage. Please make the best of our location and our role, so that SILS may be proud of you, and you may be proud of SILS!

Almost all courses in SILS are taught in English. This is because we are an international community, and our policy is to use the language that all of our students from all over the world can use best. Our purpose is not simply “Studying English”, but “Studying with and through English”, with the aim of using it to read, think and express ourselves freely in the world’s international language. This experience in your first semesters will prepare you for your year of overseas study, too. For most of you, study abroad is a necessary element of your course, not a mere option. If you do not think your English level is good enough yet, seek help and it will be given; if your English is already good enough, remember that Japanese is necessary for surviving in Japan and for moving on to higher education in Japan. Learning yet another language is also very important, especially if you hope to study or work in a non-English-speaking country.

Other schools at Waseda are introducing English-based courses, too; please find out about what the other schools can offer – in any language. One big difference at SILS is the Liberal-Arts-based curriculum, in which you do not concentrate on one narrow major, but gain knowledge and analytical skills in a wide range of fields. Please take advantage of these opportunities. Advice will be given on choosing a central topic or topics to study later on, if you wish.

Do make full use of the University’s excellent library system, museums, computer network, sports facilities, health centre, dining rooms, meeting spaces, Student Building and so on. Do not be afraid to ask for information about any part of the University, or about any aspect of your studies or your personal life. SILS offers the most diverse cultural environment in Waseda, with overseas students of many nationalities entering in April and September, as well as students from other institutions on one-year study-abroad programs. Please get to know them, and live and work together for mutual success.

IKESHIMA, Taisaku Dean School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) Waseda University

Three Fundamental Policies of SILS 3. Admission Policy

Under Waseda University’s educational philosophy of Academic Independence and an Enterprising Spirit, SILS 1. Diploma Policy welcomes domestic and international students with strong basic academic skills and intellectual curiosity.

Waseda University is committed to producing graduates who can use both the University’s broad scope and their own The school is committed to recruiting students- individuality to make a pivotal contribution to global society. For this, they will benefit from the University’s systematic 1. who are strongly motivated to study in English. educational framework, its university-wide academic environment, and its student-to-student relationships to develop 2. with the linguistic ability or potential to communicate effectively in at least English/Japanese. an intimate relationship with multifaceted areas of study, culture, language and values. 3. with the all-round academic ability or potential to approach problems from more than one disciplinary perspective. The School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) seeks to nurture talented individuals capable of confronting global 4. with the critical ability or potential to analyze issues from an independent perspective. issues with sound judgment and from multi-faceted perspectives, so that they may become truly global citizens 5. with the rhetorical ability or potential to express themselves with clarity and precision when presenting or motivated to act on the world stage by a sense of justice, competitiveness, and humanity. 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 Specifically, SILS confers bachelor’s degrees in International Liberal Studies on individuals who have achieved the community. following capabilities and qualifications, as well as gained 124 credits in four or more years as a full-time student: 7. who have the adaptability and flexibility to respond to the social and psychological challenges of living and studying 1. Attained communication skills sufficient to communicate at a global level. in an unfamiliar environment. 2. Completed introductory courses taught in English from at least three different academic clusters. 8. who have the readiness and willingness to consider intellectual and moral questions from an international and 3. Completed 16 or more credits of intermediate courses and 16 or more credits of advanced courses. comparative perspective. 4. Acquired a second language; acquired the ability to read, understand, write and converse smoothly in Japanese (for students whose mother tongue is not Japanese). Each single admission route into SILS is intended to embody several of these principles, while the overall admissions 5. Acquired a fundamental knowledge of statistics. system endeavors to reflect them all. 6. Acquired the abilities to present ideas clearly to others and to think logically when taking in information from foreign literature and papers through the different levels of introductory, intermediate and advanced coursework and senior thesis research.

2. Curriculum Policy

SILS pursues a liberal arts education that emphasizes the fostering of logical thinking and multidimensional perspectives together with polishing fundamental learning through instruction in small classes. SILS offers an environment for imparting strong international sensibilities through such measures as making English the common language of the classroom and school as well as requiring all native Japanese-speaking students to study abroad for one year. The curriculum is further strengthened by the presence of a high proportion of overseas students in the student body: 1. SILS practices a form of liberal arts education that emphasizes the completion of coursework in a wide variety of subject areas. In order to inculcate multi-faceted perspectives, logical thinking, analytical skills and implementation capabilities, SILS eschews a specialized focus on narrow areas and instead makes possible the interdisciplinary study of a wide variety of subjects that offer a comprehensive picture of the state of affairs in the world today. 2. SILS offers courses that allow students of all initial levels of ability to study fundamental topics such as statistics, a second language, and advanced English skills. In addition, subjects deemed indispensable to higher education are offered as first-year seminars in English, with native Japanese-speaking students able to take additional classes in Japanese. 3. In order to stress the importance of lively communication between faculty and students and among students themselves, SILS makes small class size a fundamental principle. Seminar-type classes with a maximum enrollment of 20 students are evenly placed throughout the introductory, intermediate and advanced courses to achieve balance from the first semester through to graduation. In lecture-type classes, Japanese-born students have the opportunity to participate in English with foreign-born classmates and exchange students from top-class partner universities. 4. SILS aims to improve the English abilities of its students through conducting almost all lecture courses in English. For students for whom Japanese is not their native tongue, SILS offers a Japanese language program. In order to develop more international perspectives, native Japanese-speaking students are required to study abroad for one year. SILS has a second language program that allows students to study 22 different languages and a study abroad program that offers choices from among more than 300 universities located in countries throughout the world, not just in English-speaking areas. In addition, SILS offers courses specially designed for students preparing to study abroad in non-English-speaking areas as well as courses that follow up on these study abroad experiences once students have returned to SILS.

Three Fundamental Policies of SILS 3. Admission Policy

Under Waseda University’s educational philosophy of Academic Independence and an Enterprising Spirit, SILS 1. Diploma Policy welcomes domestic and international students with strong basic academic skills and intellectual curiosity.

Waseda University is committed to producing graduates who can use both the University’s broad scope and their own The school is committed to recruiting students- individuality to make a pivotal contribution to global society. For this, they will benefit from the University’s systematic 1. who are strongly motivated to study in English. educational framework, its university-wide academic environment, and its student-to-student relationships to develop 2. with the linguistic ability or potential to communicate effectively in at least English/Japanese. an intimate relationship with multifaceted areas of study, culture, language and values. 3. with the all-round academic ability or potential to approach problems from more than one disciplinary perspective. The School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) seeks to nurture talented individuals capable of confronting global 4. with the critical ability or potential to analyze issues from an independent perspective. issues with sound judgment and from multi-faceted perspectives, so that they may become truly global citizens 5. with the rhetorical ability or potential to express themselves with clarity and precision when presenting or motivated to act on the world stage by a sense of justice, competitiveness, and humanity. 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 Specifically, SILS confers bachelor’s degrees in International Liberal Studies on individuals who have achieved the community. following capabilities and qualifications, as well as gained 124 credits in four or more years as a full-time student: 7. who have the adaptability and flexibility to respond to the social and psychological challenges of living and studying 1. Attained communication skills sufficient to communicate at a global level. in an unfamiliar environment. 2. Completed introductory courses taught in English from at least three different academic clusters. 8. who have the readiness and willingness to consider intellectual and moral questions from an international and 3. Completed 16 or more credits of intermediate courses and 16 or more credits of advanced courses. comparative perspective. 4. Acquired a second language; acquired the ability to read, understand, write and converse smoothly in Japanese (for students whose mother tongue is not Japanese). Each single admission route into SILS is intended to embody several of these principles, while the overall admissions 5. Acquired a fundamental knowledge of statistics. system endeavors to reflect them all. 6. Acquired the abilities to present ideas clearly to others and to think logically when taking in information from foreign literature and papers through the different levels of introductory, intermediate and advanced coursework and senior thesis research.

2. Curriculum Policy

SILS pursues a liberal arts education that emphasizes the fostering of logical thinking and multidimensional perspectives together with polishing fundamental learning through instruction in small classes. SILS offers an environment for imparting strong international sensibilities through such measures as making English the common language of the classroom and school as well as requiring all native Japanese-speaking students to study abroad for one year. The curriculum is further strengthened by the presence of a high proportion of overseas students in the student body: 1. SILS practices a form of liberal arts education that emphasizes the completion of coursework in a wide variety of subject areas. In order to inculcate multi-faceted perspectives, logical thinking, analytical skills and implementation capabilities, SILS eschews a specialized focus on narrow areas and instead makes possible the interdisciplinary study of a wide variety of subjects that offer a comprehensive picture of the state of affairs in the world today. 2. SILS offers courses that allow students of all initial levels of ability to study fundamental topics such as statistics, a second language, and advanced English skills. In addition, subjects deemed indispensable to higher education are offered as first-year seminars in English, with native Japanese-speaking students able to take additional classes in Japanese. 3. In order to stress the importance of lively communication between faculty and students and among students themselves, SILS makes small class size a fundamental principle. Seminar-type classes with a maximum enrollment of 20 students are evenly placed throughout the introductory, intermediate and advanced courses to achieve balance from the first semester through to graduation. In lecture-type classes, Japanese-born students have the opportunity to participate in English with foreign-born classmates and exchange students from top-class partner universities. 4. SILS aims to improve the English abilities of its students through conducting almost all lecture courses in English. For students for whom Japanese is not their native tongue, SILS offers a Japanese language program. In order to develop more international perspectives, native Japanese-speaking students are required to study abroad for one year. SILS has a second language program that allows students to study 22 different languages and a study abroad program that offers choices from among more than 300 universities located in countries throughout the world, not just in English-speaking areas. In addition, SILS offers courses specially designed for students preparing to study abroad in non-English-speaking areas as well as courses that follow up on these study abroad experiences once students have returned to SILS.

Important Information Important Contact & Counseling Services

1. Guidebook for Students 1. SILS Office (Building 11, 4F) This guidebook provides important guidelines for your school life from admission to graduation. Please read it carefully and keep it until you graduate. Among the other documents that you should read, the following two items are especially important. Office Hours ① Course Registration Guide Monday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00 ② International Students Handbook *Services are limited on Saturdays

You will also find the following guidebooks extremely helpful. Closed: Days specified by the university and national holidays Guidebook for the Open Courses; Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association, Waseda University TEL: 03-5286-1727 / FAX: 03-3208-8401 Campus Handbook; Guidebook to Waseda University Student Center; Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students, Guide Email: [email protected] (General) to Study Abroad Programs for Waseda Students (Issued by Center for International Education (CIE)) [email protected] (Internships) [email protected] (Teacher's License)

2. Bulletin Board (Building 11, 4F) *The re-issuing of student ID card (sticker), certificates and making changes to the registered information can also be Notices from the university will be disseminated through MyWaseda, Waseda Mail, the SILS website, and the bulletin handled at the Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F). boards. Please make sure you read your emails regularly and check the bulletin boards whenever you are on campus. 【Office Hours】Mon-Fri 8:45-20:00 (only until 18:00 during vacations) Sat 8:45-18:00 (closed during vacations)

3. MyWaseda – Portal Website for Students, Faculty and Staff Please refer to the following URL for the latest updates. https://mywaseda.jp/login/login http://www.waseda.jp/wpo/e/index.html

Log in and check all the emssages sent to you from the University and SILS. You can also check your grades by accessing MyWaseda. *During the Waseda University entrance examination periods, including preparation periods, all the main campuses of the university will be on a lock-out. For the office hours during such periods, please refer to the university homepage and the bulletin boards.

4. Waseda Mail System (https://my.waseda.jp/)

All students at Waseda University will be allocated a Waseda Mail email account. The University often sends notices to 2. Consultation Service this e-mail account, so please make sure to check it at least once a day. Even when you are studying abroad, SILS will contact you via your Waseda Mail address. You may have worries and encounter a situation that upsets your school life. If you are having difficulties to cope, you can seek specialist advice. Please rest assured that all discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

For examples: 5. Telephone Calls 1. When you are worried about your studies In the event of an emergency, the university may contact you by phone. Please promptly notify the SILS Office of any 2. When you are mentally stressed changes to your current address or telephone number. 3. When you feel you may no longer be able to continue your studies due to financial constraints 4. When you are worried about your relationship with your friends 5. When you have been or risked being attacked, threatened, injured or hurt at the university 6. SILS Website (http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/) 6. When you feel you might have experienced sexual or academic harassment 7. Other concerns The website provides general notices from the School. It also provides many important notices such as course registration and study abroad programs, so please make sure to check it on a regular basis.

Gakusei Seikatsu 110

(Student Life 110) 7. Waseda Moodle (http://www.waseda.jp/navi/e/wsdmoodle/index.html) The Waseda Moodle is a tool that supports course and class activities. To use the Waseda Moodle, log in to MyWaseda, Please be extra careful with political sects or religious groups (cult groups) engaged in malicious signature collection, click “Learning Support”, then click “Waseda Moodle” and all the registered courses will be displayd. or groups pushing pyramid schemes, confidence games, and other forms of solicitation, which aim at money-cheating. New forms of frauds, such as bank transfer scams, or fraudulent payment demands from adult or dating websites that you have never accessed.

Should you find yourself caught in such kind of trouble, please do not hesitate to contact the “Gakusei Seikatsu 110” in the Student Affairs Section. Your privacy will always be our highest priority.

■Student Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division TEL: 03-3202-0706 or 03-3203-4300 (After the official office hours) Email: [email protected]

Important Information Important Contact & Counseling Services

1. Guidebook for Students 1. SILS Office (Building 11, 4F) This guidebook provides important guidelines for your school life from admission to graduation. Please read it carefully and keep it until you graduate. Among the other documents that you should read, the following two items are especially important. Office Hours ① Course Registration Guide Monday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00 ② International Students Handbook *Services are limited on Saturdays

You will also find the following guidebooks extremely helpful. Closed: Days specified by the university and national holidays Guidebook for the Open Courses; Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association, Waseda University TEL: 03-5286-1727 / FAX: 03-3208-8401 Campus Handbook; Guidebook to Waseda University Student Center; Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students, Guide Email: [email protected] (General) to Study Abroad Programs for Waseda Students (Issued by Center for International Education (CIE)) [email protected] (Internships) [email protected] (Teacher's License)

2. Bulletin Board (Building 11, 4F) *The re-issuing of student ID card (sticker), certificates and making changes to the registered information can also be Notices from the university will be disseminated through MyWaseda, Waseda Mail, the SILS website, and the bulletin handled at the Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F). boards. Please make sure you read your emails regularly and check the bulletin boards whenever you are on campus. 【Office Hours】Mon-Fri 8:45-20:00 (only until 18:00 during vacations) Sat 8:45-18:00 (closed during vacations)

3. MyWaseda – Portal Website for Students, Faculty and Staff Please refer to the following URL for the latest updates. https://mywaseda.jp/login/login http://www.waseda.jp/wpo/e/index.html

Log in and check all the emssages sent to you from the University and SILS. You can also check your grades by accessing MyWaseda. *During the Waseda University entrance examination periods, including preparation periods, all the main campuses of the university will be on a lock-out. For the office hours during such periods, please refer to the university homepage and the bulletin boards.

4. Waseda Mail System (https://my.waseda.jp/)

All students at Waseda University will be allocated a Waseda Mail email account. The University often sends notices to 2. Consultation Service this e-mail account, so please make sure to check it at least once a day. Even when you are studying abroad, SILS will contact you via your Waseda Mail address. You may have worries and encounter a situation that upsets your school life. If you are having difficulties to cope, you can seek specialist advice. Please rest assured that all discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

For examples: 5. Telephone Calls 1. When you are worried about your studies In the event of an emergency, the university may contact you by phone. Please promptly notify the SILS Office of any 2. When you are mentally stressed changes to your current address or telephone number. 3. When you feel you may no longer be able to continue your studies due to financial constraints 4. When you are worried about your relationship with your friends 5. When you have been or risked being attacked, threatened, injured or hurt at the university 6. SILS Website (http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/) 6. When you feel you might have experienced sexual or academic harassment 7. Other concerns The website provides general notices from the School. It also provides many important notices such as course registration and study abroad programs, so please make sure to check it on a regular basis.

Gakusei Seikatsu 110

(Student Life 110) 7. Waseda Moodle (http://www.waseda.jp/navi/e/wsdmoodle/index.html) The Waseda Moodle is a tool that supports course and class activities. To use the Waseda Moodle, log in to MyWaseda, Please be extra careful with political sects or religious groups (cult groups) engaged in malicious signature collection, click “Learning Support”, then click “Waseda Moodle” and all the registered courses will be displayd. or groups pushing pyramid schemes, confidence games, and other forms of solicitation, which aim at money-cheating. New forms of frauds, such as bank transfer scams, or fraudulent payment demands from adult or dating websites that you have never accessed.

Should you find yourself caught in such kind of trouble, please do not hesitate to contact the “Gakusei Seikatsu 110” in the Student Affairs Section. Your privacy will always be our highest priority.

■Student Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division TEL: 03-3202-0706 or 03-3203-4300 (After the official office hours) Email: [email protected]

please come and see us! We also have ICC lounge on the 1st floor of building 3, so feel free to drop by. 3. Academic Advisor System st Place:1 Floor, Bldg. 3

Opening Times: SILS has a system known as the Academic Advisor System. It is to provide the students the necessary instructions or During Terms:Weekdays 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm advice on their school life. The SILS Office will determine the advisor. It is announced over MyWaseda (April During Term Breaks:Weekdays 10:00am-5:00pm, Closed Saturdays Admissions: late April; September Admission: late October). If you are enrolled in an Advanced Seminar course, the TEL:03-5286-3990 E-mail:[email protected] instructor will be your advisor. You may visit your advisor during his/her office hours. Please visit the SILS Office for URL:https://www.waseda.jp/inst/icc/en/ more details.

(2) Office for Students with Disabilities 4. Health Support Center (Behind the Okuma Garden House, Building.25-2) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides essential academic support to students with disabilities (hearing impairments / visual impairments / mobility impairments / developmental disorders / other forms of The health support center has been designed to help you live a mentally and physically healthy student life. Learn disabilities (e.g. aphasia, internal impediment)) studying at Waseda University. Students who wish to make use of the about the services by referring to the following URL. support or offer support to students with disabilities are requested to contact the OSD. http://www.waseda.jp/hoken/english Support Department for Students with Physical Disabilities Place:#110 Building No.3 TEL:03-5286-3747 E-mail:[email protected] (1) Student Counseling Room (6F, Tel: 03-3203-4449) Support Department for Students with Developmental Disorders While learning at the university, you will grow greatly in mind and spirit. At the same time, you may encounter Place:1st Floor, Building No.25 TEL:03-3208-0587 E-mail:[email protected] concerns and worries. You can visit the Student Counseling Room to speak with a counselor. It provides you a place Office Hours:Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Closed on weekends) where you can think over your problems and/or receive the necessary information. The Student Counseling Room may URL:https://www.waseda.jp/inst/dsso/en/ also cooperate with the other departments to help you overcome your problems. (3) Gender and Sexuality Center The Instructors can advise on educational concerns. The psychological counselors or clinical psychotherapists can help The Gender and Sexuality Center aims at giving the LGBTQ community and its Allies in Waseda University a sense of you with your emotional concerns and the lawyers on legal concerns. In some cases, you may have to make an belonging, as well as providing a free place for all those who wish to explore and learn more about gender and appointment. The Waseda Campus, the Toyama Campus, the Nishi- Waseda Campus, and the Tokorozawa Campus sexuality issues. have branches where you can seek advice. For more information, please refer to the pamphlet of the Student

Counseling Room. You can get access to abundant learning materials (books, videos, etc.) here and take part in the events related to

gender/ sexuality topics. (2) Mental Health-Care Room (5F, Tel: 03-5286-8743)

You can speak with a psychiatrist about your concerns such as insomnia, long-term depression, among others. A In addition, if you have any difficulties regarding gender / sexuality related issues, please feel free to talk to our reservation is necessary. specialist staff. (Confidentiality is assured.)

Place:#213/214 Building No.10 E-mail:[email protected] (3) Medical Examination and Treatment Room (3F, Tel: 03-5286-3984) - For emergency cases at the university - Office Hours:Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 A doctor will conduct an examination. First aid can be provided for slight scratches or bruises, without charges. Please : visit the clinic when you are injured or become ill on campus. You will be referred to an appropriate medical facility, if URL https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gscenter/ it becomes necessary. 6. Lost and Found (4) Reception and Payment (2F, Tel: 03-3202-0580) To see a doctor in the health care room or in the clinic, you should first present your Student ID card, health insurance (1) Lost Items certificate, and pay in the same way as at a general hospital. Please provide your name at the reception desk before If you lose any personal belongings (or suspect to be stolen), please report at the nearest office or the Academic you see a doctor. Full-time students can apply for grants from the health insurance. For more details, please refer to Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F). If you lose your student ID card, please also file a report at the the Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association. nearest police station.

(5) Health Care Room (1F, Building 25, TEL: 03-5286-9800) (2) If you lose something This is where students undergo a regular health checkup in the spring/ fall. In addition, doctors and public health In the event the owner can be identifed, the SILS Office, the Academic Advising Office, the Administrative Office that nurses are available to give advice on your physical well-being throughout the year. found the lost items or the Student Affairs Section will contact him/ her. Please remember the office that contacted 1. Physical health counseling (public health nurse) you. Even after an owner has been identified, the lost item will be discarded after three months from the day an office 2. Women’s health counseling (gynecologist, public health nurse) contacts the owner, if he/ she fails to turn up and claim the lost item. 3. Nutritional counseling (national registered dietitian) 4. Urinalysis In the event the owner cannot be identified, all the lost items will be turned in to the Waseda Portal Office. In the 5. Issuing of health certificate (If you have undergone a health checkup during the year) event a lost item has been found on the Toyama campus, it will be sent to the Administrative office of the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The Waseda Portal Office and the Administrative Office will keep for seven days and send it . to the Student Affairs Section if it remains unclaimed. The Student Affairs Section will dispose it after three months. 5 Student Diversity Center

(3) If you find a lost item At the Student Diversity Center the following 3 offices support students and work together to create and guarantee a If you find a lost item on campus, please send it to the nearest administrative office, the security guard office or the fulfilling campus environment that welcomes the diverse values and lives of our students regardless of nationality, Academic Advising Office. If the nearest administrative office and the Waseda Portal Office are closed, please send it ethnicity, gender (including the full spectrum of sexual diversity not only men and women), sexual orientation, gender to the nearest guard room. If you find a lost item on the Toyama campus, please send it to the Administrative Office, identity or disability. Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences. If the office is closed, please send it to the guardroom.

(1) Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) The Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F)) 03-5286-9845 At the Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) we create and host events and programs that allow students to Administrative Office, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences (Building 34) 03-3203-4381 interact regardless of nationality, boundaries and culture. If you are interested in other cultures or sharing your own, Student Affairs Section (Building 30, 1F) 03-3202-0706 please come and see us! We also have ICC lounge on the 1st floor of building 3, so feel free to drop by. 3. Academic Advisor System st Place:1 Floor, Bldg. 3

Opening Times: SILS has a system known as the Academic Advisor System. It is to provide the students the necessary instructions or During Terms:Weekdays 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm advice on their school life. The SILS Office will determine the advisor. It is announced over MyWaseda (April During Term Breaks:Weekdays 10:00am-5:00pm, Closed Saturdays Admissions: late April; September Admission: late October). If you are enrolled in an Advanced Seminar course, the TEL:03-5286-3990 E-mail:[email protected] instructor will be your advisor. You may visit your advisor during his/her office hours. Please visit the SILS Office for URL:https://www.waseda.jp/inst/icc/en/ more details.

(2) Office for Students with Disabilities 4. Health Support Center (Behind the Okuma Garden House, Building.25-2) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides essential academic support to students with disabilities (hearing impairments / visual impairments / mobility impairments / developmental disorders / other forms of The health support center has been designed to help you live a mentally and physically healthy student life. Learn disabilities (e.g. aphasia, internal impediment)) studying at Waseda University. Students who wish to make use of the about the services by referring to the following URL. support or offer support to students with disabilities are requested to contact the OSD. http://www.waseda.jp/hoken/english Support Department for Students with Physical Disabilities Place:#110 Building No.3 TEL:03-5286-3747 E-mail:[email protected] (1) Student Counseling Room (6F, Tel: 03-3203-4449) Support Department for Students with Developmental Disorders While learning at the university, you will grow greatly in mind and spirit. At the same time, you may encounter Place:1st Floor, Building No.25 TEL:03-3208-0587 E-mail:[email protected] concerns and worries. You can visit the Student Counseling Room to speak with a counselor. It provides you a place Office Hours:Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Closed on weekends) where you can think over your problems and/or receive the necessary information. The Student Counseling Room may URL:https://www.waseda.jp/inst/dsso/en/ also cooperate with the other departments to help you overcome your problems. (3) Gender and Sexuality Center The Instructors can advise on educational concerns. The psychological counselors or clinical psychotherapists can help The Gender and Sexuality Center aims at giving the LGBTQ community and its Allies in Waseda University a sense of you with your emotional concerns and the lawyers on legal concerns. In some cases, you may have to make an belonging, as well as providing a free place for all those who wish to explore and learn more about gender and appointment. The Waseda Campus, the Toyama Campus, the Nishi- Waseda Campus, and the Tokorozawa Campus sexuality issues. have branches where you can seek advice. For more information, please refer to the pamphlet of the Student

Counseling Room. You can get access to abundant learning materials (books, videos, etc.) here and take part in the events related to

gender/ sexuality topics. (2) Mental Health-Care Room (5F, Tel: 03-5286-8743)

You can speak with a psychiatrist about your concerns such as insomnia, long-term depression, among others. A In addition, if you have any difficulties regarding gender / sexuality related issues, please feel free to talk to our reservation is necessary. specialist staff. (Confidentiality is assured.)

Place:#213/214 Building No.10 E-mail:[email protected] (3) Medical Examination and Treatment Room (3F, Tel: 03-5286-3984) - For emergency cases at the university - Office Hours:Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 A doctor will conduct an examination. First aid can be provided for slight scratches or bruises, without charges. Please : visit the clinic when you are injured or become ill on campus. You will be referred to an appropriate medical facility, if URL https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gscenter/ it becomes necessary. 6. Lost and Found (4) Reception and Payment (2F, Tel: 03-3202-0580) To see a doctor in the health care room or in the clinic, you should first present your Student ID card, health insurance (1) Lost Items certificate, and pay in the same way as at a general hospital. Please provide your name at the reception desk before If you lose any personal belongings (or suspect to be stolen), please report at the nearest office or the Academic you see a doctor. Full-time students can apply for grants from the health insurance. For more details, please refer to Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F). If you lose your student ID card, please also file a report at the the Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association. nearest police station.

(5) Health Care Room (1F, Building 25, TEL: 03-5286-9800) (2) If you lose something This is where students undergo a regular health checkup in the spring/ fall. In addition, doctors and public health In the event the owner can be identifed, the SILS Office, the Academic Advising Office, the Administrative Office that nurses are available to give advice on your physical well-being throughout the year. found the lost items or the Student Affairs Section will contact him/ her. Please remember the office that contacted 1. Physical health counseling (public health nurse) you. Even after an owner has been identified, the lost item will be discarded after three months from the day an office 2. Women’s health counseling (gynecologist, public health nurse) contacts the owner, if he/ she fails to turn up and claim the lost item. 3. Nutritional counseling (national registered dietitian) 4. Urinalysis In the event the owner cannot be identified, all the lost items will be turned in to the Waseda Portal Office. In the 5. Issuing of health certificate (If you have undergone a health checkup during the year) event a lost item has been found on the Toyama campus, it will be sent to the Administrative office of the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The Waseda Portal Office and the Administrative Office will keep for seven days and send it . to the Student Affairs Section if it remains unclaimed. The Student Affairs Section will dispose it after three months. 5 Student Diversity Center

(3) If you find a lost item At the Student Diversity Center the following 3 offices support students and work together to create and guarantee a If you find a lost item on campus, please send it to the nearest administrative office, the security guard office or the fulfilling campus environment that welcomes the diverse values and lives of our students regardless of nationality, Academic Advising Office. If the nearest administrative office and the Waseda Portal Office are closed, please send it ethnicity, gender (including the full spectrum of sexual diversity not only men and women), sexual orientation, gender to the nearest guard room. If you find a lost item on the Toyama campus, please send it to the Administrative Office, identity or disability. Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences. If the office is closed, please send it to the guardroom.

(1) Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) The Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office, Building 7, 1F)) 03-5286-9845 At the Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) we create and host events and programs that allow students to Administrative Office, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences (Building 34) 03-3203-4381 interact regardless of nationality, boundaries and culture. If you are interested in other cultures or sharing your own, Student Affairs Section (Building 30, 1F) 03-3202-0706 *If you lose an item, the office you should contact to retrieve the item depends on where the item was lost. Please refer to the following chart. Table of Contents

Location Where The Item Was Lost Office to Contact Office Hours Foreword Co-op, Okuma Garden House etc. Co-op Stores Please contact Co-op The Educational Goals of SILS Okuma Memorial Tower, Building 27, 1F Office 8am – 1030pm Three Fundamental Policies of SILS Waseda Gallery, etc. Important Information Okuma Auditorium Okuma Auditorium 9am – 9pm Important Contact & Counseling Services Management Office Central Library Information Counter 9am – 10pm Part 1 Requirements for a Degree (Graduation) During outside-school exams, Waseda Organizing institution Please contact the organizing Festival, and other events institution I. Requirements for Graduation 2 1. Degree / Graduation 2. Number of Credits Necessary in Each Academic Year for a Degree 7. Harassment Prevention 3. Graduation after 3.5 Years (Early Graduation) Ⅱ. Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree 7 Waseda University has instituted a variety of measures as part of its commitment to harassment prevention. This 1. Japanese, English and Other Foreign Languages Courses includes the establishment of the Waseda University Guidelines for Harassment Prevention, consultation and grievance 2. Seminar Courses procedures, educational activities in print, online, and seminars. They aim to raise awareness and proactively deterring 3. Lectures (Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced) harassment. 4. Elective Courses 5. Voluntary Courses / Credits Q: What constitutes harassment? 6. Concentration Program A: Harassment as defined by the University’s guidelines includes all forms of expression and behavior, which reflects 7. Courses Provided by Other Schools / Institutions in Waseda University, unfavorably, causes discomfort, or otherwise insults the dignity of the victim on matters including one’s sex, social and Other Universities status, ethnicity, national origin, beliefs, age, occupation, physical characteristics or features, and one’s identity. 8. Courses for Credit Exchange between SILS and GSICCS In general, harassment in universities takes one of the following forms - sexual harassment, any expression or 9. Credit Accreditation of Previously Earned Credits behavior of an offensive, sexual nature; academic harassment, any offensive expression or behavior relating to 10. Credits Earned toward an International Baccalaureate one’s studies, education, or research; and power harassment, any expression or behavior of an offensive nature 11. Credits Accreditation of Language Proficiency made by a person of superior social standing or someone who has authority over the victim. 12. Information on Credits Earning Through Internship 13. Credits Earned during Studying Abroad Q: Why is harassment considered a problem? Ⅲ. Course Registration 16 A: From the victim’s perspective, harassment hinders the ability to establish and maintain a comfortable 1. Course Registration environment for learning, research, and employment; the overall impact of such negative behavior constitutes an 2. Procedures for Course Registration infringement on the victim’s human rights. Sometimes, actions and behavior taken by someone without the Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes and Makeup Classes 17 slightest thought can be the cause of almost unbearable distress to others. Harassment cases often have an 1. Classes adverse impact on the daily lives of those who have come forward as victims. 2. Attendance Q: Can students ever be accused of perpetrating harassment? 3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence A: Yes. For example, one could easily imagine the following scenario taking place at a social mixer involving students 4. Class Cancellation Policy during Term belonging to one of the University’s many interest groups (“circles”). When a student makes repeated comments 5. Method of contact in Case of an Emergency of a sexual nature in front of others; pressures others into drinking alcohol; or persistently asks a member to go 6. Make-up Classes Ⅴ out on a date, and such behavior results in other students feeling uncomfortable, these actions become examples . Tests and Grades 21 of sexual harassment and power harassment. 1. Tests 2. Detailed Regulations for Scholarly Misconduct at the School of Q: If you feel that you or someone you know may be experiencing “harassment in some form,” what should you do? International Liberal Studies A: If you feel that you are a victim of harassment, or know of a friend who may be a victim, or have a question or 3. Grading opinion regarding the University’s policy and procedures, please do not hesitate to contact our Consultation Desk 4. Representation of Grades manned by our staff of trained professionals. For more information, please refer to our homepage. 5. GPA (Grade Point Average) 6. Notification of Grades ■ CONSULTATION DESK 7. Rules on Academic Probation Anonymous consultations will be accepted via phone, email, fax, letter, and any other means in the initial stages. Your Ⅵ. Obtaining Licenses and Professional Qualifications 25 privacy is of our outmost concern. An appointment by phone or email will be necessary for a one-on-one consultation. 1. Necessary Credits to Obtain a Teacher’s License 2. Other Licenses and Qualifications 【TEL】 03-5286-9824 3. Admission for Non-degree Students *You can leave a message on the answering machine 【FAX】 03-5286-9825 【E-mail】[email protected] Part 2 Student Life 【URL】http://www.waseda.jp/stop/ Ⅰ Consultation Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5pm . Student Number, Student Identification Card, Personal Information 28 Location (Consultation Desk): Building 28, 1F 1. Student Number 2. Student Identification Card (ID Card)

3. Changes in Personal Information

*If you lose an item, the office you should contact to retrieve the item depends on where the item was lost. Please refer to the following chart. Table of Contents

Location Where The Item Was Lost Office to Contact Office Hours Foreword Co-op, Okuma Garden House etc. Co-op Stores Please contact Co-op The Educational Goals of SILS Okuma Memorial Tower, Building 27, 1F Office 8am – 1030pm Three Fundamental Policies of SILS Waseda Gallery, etc. Important Information Okuma Auditorium Okuma Auditorium 9am – 9pm Important Contact & Counseling Services Management Office Central Library Information Counter 9am – 10pm Part 1 Requirements for a Degree (Graduation) During outside-school exams, Waseda Organizing institution Please contact the organizing Festival, and other events institution I. Requirements for Graduation 2 1. Degree / Graduation 2. Number of Credits Necessary in Each Academic Year for a Degree 7. Harassment Prevention 3. Graduation after 3.5 Years (Early Graduation) Ⅱ. Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree 7 Waseda University has instituted a variety of measures as part of its commitment to harassment prevention. This 1. Japanese, English and Other Foreign Languages Courses includes the establishment of the Waseda University Guidelines for Harassment Prevention, consultation and grievance 2. Seminar Courses procedures, educational activities in print, online, and seminars. They aim to raise awareness and proactively deterring 3. Lectures (Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced) harassment. 4. Elective Courses 5. Voluntary Courses / Credits Q: What constitutes harassment? 6. Concentration Program A: Harassment as defined by the University’s guidelines includes all forms of expression and behavior, which reflects 7. Courses Provided by Other Schools / Institutions in Waseda University, unfavorably, causes discomfort, or otherwise insults the dignity of the victim on matters including one’s sex, social and Other Universities status, ethnicity, national origin, beliefs, age, occupation, physical characteristics or features, and one’s identity. 8. Courses for Credit Exchange between SILS and GSICCS In general, harassment in universities takes one of the following forms - sexual harassment, any expression or 9. Credit Accreditation of Previously Earned Credits behavior of an offensive, sexual nature; academic harassment, any offensive expression or behavior relating to 10. Credits Earned toward an International Baccalaureate one’s studies, education, or research; and power harassment, any expression or behavior of an offensive nature 11. Credits Accreditation of Language Proficiency made by a person of superior social standing or someone who has authority over the victim. 12. Information on Credits Earning Through Internship 13. Credits Earned during Studying Abroad Q: Why is harassment considered a problem? Ⅲ. Course Registration 16 A: From the victim’s perspective, harassment hinders the ability to establish and maintain a comfortable 1. Course Registration environment for learning, research, and employment; the overall impact of such negative behavior constitutes an 2. Procedures for Course Registration infringement on the victim’s human rights. Sometimes, actions and behavior taken by someone without the Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes and Makeup Classes 17 slightest thought can be the cause of almost unbearable distress to others. Harassment cases often have an 1. Classes adverse impact on the daily lives of those who have come forward as victims. 2. Attendance Q: Can students ever be accused of perpetrating harassment? 3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence A: Yes. For example, one could easily imagine the following scenario taking place at a social mixer involving students 4. Class Cancellation Policy during Term belonging to one of the University’s many interest groups (“circles”). When a student makes repeated comments 5. Method of contact in Case of an Emergency of a sexual nature in front of others; pressures others into drinking alcohol; or persistently asks a member to go 6. Make-up Classes Ⅴ out on a date, and such behavior results in other students feeling uncomfortable, these actions become examples . Tests and Grades 21 of sexual harassment and power harassment. 1. Tests 2. Detailed Regulations for Scholarly Misconduct at the School of Q: If you feel that you or someone you know may be experiencing “harassment in some form,” what should you do? International Liberal Studies A: If you feel that you are a victim of harassment, or know of a friend who may be a victim, or have a question or 3. Grading opinion regarding the University’s policy and procedures, please do not hesitate to contact our Consultation Desk 4. Representation of Grades manned by our staff of trained professionals. For more information, please refer to our homepage. 5. GPA (Grade Point Average) 6. Notification of Grades ■ CONSULTATION DESK 7. Rules on Academic Probation Anonymous consultations will be accepted via phone, email, fax, letter, and any other means in the initial stages. Your Ⅵ. Obtaining Licenses and Professional Qualifications 25 privacy is of our outmost concern. An appointment by phone or email will be necessary for a one-on-one consultation. 1. Necessary Credits to Obtain a Teacher’s License 2. Other Licenses and Qualifications 【TEL】 03-5286-9824 3. Admission for Non-degree Students *You can leave a message on the answering machine 【FAX】 03-5286-9825 【E-mail】[email protected] Part 2 Student Life 【URL】http://www.waseda.jp/stop/ Ⅰ Consultation Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5pm . Student Number, Student Identification Card, Personal Information 28 Location (Consultation Desk): Building 28, 1F 1. Student Number 2. Student Identification Card (ID Card)

3. Changes in Personal Information

Ⅱ. Various Certificates and Certificate of Student Status 30 1. Types of Certificate 2. Certificates Issued by Vending Machines Ⅲ. School Fees 32 1. School Fees 2. Deadlines for Payment 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees 4. Audit Fees, Lab Fees and Other Expenses 5. School Fees for Students who Enroll beyond 4 Years Ⅳ. Scholarship and Award Systems 34 1. Scholarship System 2. Award System Ⅴ. Changes in the School Register 36 1. Studying outside Waseda University Part 1 2. Leave of Absence 3. Withdrawal from School Requirements for a Degree 4. Removal from the School Register 5. Readmission 6. Penalties for Conduct Unworthy of a Student (Graduation) Ⅵ. Study Abroad 42 1. Outline 2. Exchange Programs 3. Customized Study Programs 4. Double Degree Programs 5. SILS Exchange Programs - For Study Plan 2 Students - 6. Procedures to Follow before Leaving and after Returning to Japan 7. SILS Advising Ⅶ . Change of Affiliation 47 1. Requirements for Graduation for Students who Change their Affiliation Ⅷ. Extracurricular Activities 48 1. Extracurricular Activities 2. Official University Bulletin Board 3. Lending of Classrooms 4. Sudden Illness or Injury at the University Ⅸ. Facilities and Related Institutions 49 1. Ting Hsin International Group Commemorative Library (Building 11, B101) 2. Central Library Study Plan 2 3. Computer Rooms 4. Waseda University Writing Center (Building 3, 2F) Ⅹ. Post-Graduation Guidance 50 The first language is not Japanese. A student, whose first language is Japanese, may apply to 1. Career Support become Study Plan 2 students if they expect to experience difficulty in taking classes taught in 2. Applying to a Graduate School Japanese, or if they have been raised in a foreign country for an extended period of time. 3. To be a Teacher in Middle and High Schools in Japan

Part 3 School Regulations of Waseda University Excerpts Curriculum 1. Students are required to take Japanese language courses according to their level. Ⅰ. School Regulations of Waseda University-Abstracts 52 1. General 2. Academic Year, Semesters, and Holidays 2. Students, whose Japanese proficiency, satisfy certain criteria, are exempted from taking 6. Entrance, Absence, Withdrawal, Change of University, and Disciplinary Action certain Japanese language courses. 7. Tests, Graduation, and Degrees 8. Tuition Fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee 3. Students, whose English proficiency, satisfy certain criteria, are exempted from taking certain English language courses.

4. Study abroad is optional.

1 Ⅱ. Various Certificates and Certificate of Student Status 30 1. Types of Certificate 2. Certificates Issued by Vending Machines Ⅲ. School Fees 32 1. School Fees 2. Deadlines for Payment 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees 4. Audit Fees, Lab Fees and Other Expenses 5. School Fees for Students who Enroll beyond 4 Years Ⅳ. Scholarship and Award Systems 34 1. Scholarship System 2. Award System Ⅴ. Changes in the School Register 36 1. Studying outside Waseda University Part 1 2. Leave of Absence 3. Withdrawal from School Requirements for a Degree 4. Removal from the School Register 5. Readmission 6. Penalties for Conduct Unworthy of a Student (Graduation) Ⅵ. Study Abroad 42 1. Outline 2. Exchange Programs 3. Customized Study Programs 4. Double Degree Programs 5. SILS Exchange Programs - For Study Plan 2 Students - 6. Procedures to Follow before Leaving and after Returning to Japan 7. SILS Advising Ⅶ . Change of Affiliation 47 1. Requirements for Graduation for Students who Change their Affiliation Ⅷ. Extracurricular Activities 48 1. Extracurricular Activities 2. Official University Bulletin Board 3. Lending of Classrooms 4. Sudden Illness or Injury at the University Ⅸ. Facilities and Related Institutions 49 1. Ting Hsin International Group Commemorative Library (Building 11, B101) 2. Central Library Study Plan 2 3. Computer Rooms 4. Waseda University Writing Center (Building 3, 2F) Ⅹ. Post-Graduation Guidance 50 The first language is not Japanese. A student, whose first language is Japanese, may apply to 1. Career Support become Study Plan 2 students if they expect to experience difficulty in taking classes taught in 2. Applying to a Graduate School Japanese, or if they have been raised in a foreign country for an extended period of time. 3. To be a Teacher in Middle and High Schools in Japan

Part 3 School Regulations of Waseda University Excerpts Curriculum 1. Students are required to take Japanese language courses according to their level. Ⅰ. School Regulations of Waseda University-Abstracts 52 1. General 2. Academic Year, Semesters, and Holidays 2. Students, whose Japanese proficiency, satisfy certain criteria, are exempted from taking 6. Entrance, Absence, Withdrawal, Change of University, and Disciplinary Action certain Japanese language courses. 7. Tests, Graduation, and Degrees 8. Tuition Fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee 3. Students, whose English proficiency, satisfy certain criteria, are exempted from taking certain English language courses.

4. Study abroad is optional.

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Ⅰ. Requirements for Graduation What is the credit system? To receive a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Studies, you need to earn the prescribed credits as described in previous page. The basis for calculating credits is as follows: 1. Degree / Graduation At SILS, a 90-minute class is counted as a two-hour segment. 1. One year consists of the Spring and Fall semester. You can graduate from the Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies (hereafter, SILS) and receive a 2. One credit at Waseda consists of classroom hours incorporated into your time schedule and the self-study period for the course. bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Studies (B.A. in International Liberal Studies) when you have studied for four 3. The number of credits you can earn and the ratio of classroom hours to self-study hours for each type of course are as or more years (but not more than 8 years) and have earned the prescribed number of credits. (124 credits) follows: Students who have received a bachelor’s degree are qualified to enter a graduate school. Your diploma will be dated ① For a lecture course and seminar course either September 15 or March 15 of your graduation year. For each two hours classroom, four hours of self-study are required. You can earn 2 credits for the courses, which are held two hours per week in either the Spring or Fall semester. You can earn 4 credits for the courses, which are held (1) Required number of credits for graduation four hours per week in either the Spring or Fall semester. ② For a language course Subject Minimum Credits Remarks For each two hours classroom, two hours of self-study are required. You can earn 1 credit for the courses, which are held two hours per week. You can earn 2 credits for the courses that are held four hours per week in either the Spring It is necessary to pass Level 3 of English Ⅲ. If or Fall semester. you are initially assigned to Level 2, 2 credits are required. If Level 3, only 1 credit is required. You must replace the waived credits with other * In order to graduate, you must fulfill the credit requirement for each subject as well as the overall requirement (124 English Language 3 courses. credits). Failing to earn all the required credits, you will not graduate from SILS. No exception will be granted under If your English Placement Test score does not any circumstances (including having been accepted to a company, etc.). meet the English exemption requirement, you must take English Ⅰ and Ⅱ, in addition to the above English Ⅲ. 6 credits per term  4 terms = 24 credits If you are assessed at level 6 or above in the Japanese placement test, some Japanese Japanese Language 24 language requirements may be waived. The waived credits should be replaced by other courses. This foreign language requirement may be waived based on your language proficiency. The Other Foreign Languages 4 waived credits should be replaced by other courses. First Year Seminar B =4 credits (2 credits X 2 First Year Seminar 4 classes) Intermediate Seminar 2 Advanced Seminar These are not compulsory courses. If you wish not to take these courses, you may replace these credits by taking Advanced Courses after Seminar applying at the SILS office. Directed Studies for (10) Please note that in principle, you must take an Senior Thesis Advanced Seminar for 3 consecutive semesters, but under special circumstances, (such as study abroad) you may only take it for 2 consecutive semesters. Introductory Statistics 2 Introductory Courses(200 level) 8 You must take courses from 3 clusters or more. Intermediate Courses(300 level) 16 Advanced Courses (400 level) 16 Credits earned outside of Waseda University are Electives 35 included. (including study abroad) Total 124 credits Credits are not counted as credits required for graduation. For more details regarding the Voluntary Courses - voluntary courses, please refer to the Course Registration Guide Book.

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Ⅰ. Requirements for Graduation What is the credit system? To receive a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Studies, you need to earn the prescribed credits as described in previous page. The basis for calculating credits is as follows: 1. Degree / Graduation At SILS, a 90-minute class is counted as a two-hour segment. 1. One year consists of the Spring and Fall semester. You can graduate from the Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies (hereafter, SILS) and receive a 2. One credit at Waseda consists of classroom hours incorporated into your time schedule and the self-study period for the course. bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Studies (B.A. in International Liberal Studies) when you have studied for four 3. The number of credits you can earn and the ratio of classroom hours to self-study hours for each type of course are as or more years (but not more than 8 years) and have earned the prescribed number of credits. (124 credits) follows: Students who have received a bachelor’s degree are qualified to enter a graduate school. Your diploma will be dated ① For a lecture course and seminar course either September 15 or March 15 of your graduation year. For each two hours classroom, four hours of self-study are required. You can earn 2 credits for the courses, which are held two hours per week in either the Spring or Fall semester. You can earn 4 credits for the courses, which are held (1) Required number of credits for graduation four hours per week in either the Spring or Fall semester. ② For a language course Subject Minimum Credits Remarks For each two hours classroom, two hours of self-study are required. You can earn 1 credit for the courses, which are held two hours per week. You can earn 2 credits for the courses that are held four hours per week in either the Spring It is necessary to pass Level 3 of English Ⅲ. If or Fall semester. you are initially assigned to Level 2, 2 credits are required. If Level 3, only 1 credit is required. You must replace the waived credits with other * In order to graduate, you must fulfill the credit requirement for each subject as well as the overall requirement (124 English Language 3 courses. credits). Failing to earn all the required credits, you will not graduate from SILS. No exception will be granted under If your English Placement Test score does not any circumstances (including having been accepted to a company, etc.). meet the English exemption requirement, you must take English Ⅰ and Ⅱ, in addition to the above English Ⅲ. 6 credits per term  4 terms = 24 credits If you are assessed at level 6 or above in the Japanese placement test, some Japanese Japanese Language 24 language requirements may be waived. The waived credits should be replaced by other courses. This foreign language requirement may be waived based on your language proficiency. The Other Foreign Languages 4 waived credits should be replaced by other courses. First Year Seminar B =4 credits (2 credits X 2 First Year Seminar 4 classes) Intermediate Seminar 2 Advanced Seminar These are not compulsory courses. If you wish not to take these courses, you may replace these credits by taking Advanced Courses after Seminar applying at the SILS office. Directed Studies for (10) Please note that in principle, you must take an Senior Thesis Advanced Seminar for 3 consecutive semesters, but under special circumstances, (such as study abroad) you may only take it for 2 consecutive semesters. Introductory Statistics 2 Introductory Courses(200 level) 8 You must take courses from 3 clusters or more. Intermediate Courses(300 level) 16 Advanced Courses (400 level) 16 Credits earned outside of Waseda University are Electives 35 included. (including study abroad) Total 124 credits Credits are not counted as credits required for graduation. For more details regarding the Voluntary Courses - voluntary courses, please refer to the Course Registration Guide Book.

3 2. Number of Credits Necessary in Each Academic Year for a Degree 3. Graduation after 3.5 Years (Early Graduation) You can graduate in 3.5 years if you have earned excellent grades in all the necessary credits, which are required for No. of 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year graduation. credits Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall

Classification necessary th th st nd rd th th th for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (1) Requirements for Application semester semester rd graduation semester semester semester semester semester semester Applications for early graduation will be accepted before the end of the 3 semester. Details will be sent via

Language Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 Waseda Mail. You must meet the following requirements to apply for early graduation: The level of English III will be rd English Ⅲ 3 2 1 ①To earn 54 or more effective credits for graduation by the end of 3 semester. automatically selected based on the rd Other Foreign Languages 4 4 r esult of the English pl acement test. ②To earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of the 3 semester.

Seminar First Year Seminar B 4 2 2 *For calculation of GPA: Refer to V.Tests and Grades 5.GPA (Grade Point Average). Intermediate Seminar 2 2 Upper row: Advanced Seminar (2) (2) (2) (2) Screening for Early Graduation Lower row: Directed Studies (10) rd (*1) (4) You are required to fulfill the following requirements by the end of your 3 semester. Statis- ①Earn 54 or more effective credits for graduation. Tics Introductory Statistics 2 2

Lecture ②Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. rd Introductory 8 8 The results will be announced by Waseda Mail after the grades for the 3 semester have been announced. Intermediate 16 16 Advanced 16 16 (3) Considerations in Taking Courses Elective Elective 35 35 (including credits earned during your stay at a university overseas) ①The maximum number of credits you can register for each semester increases by 4 credits. (16) (14) Total (standard) 124 (17) (17) (16) (16) (28) ②You will take the Advanced Seminar course and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis course according to either Maximum allowable number of credits (*2) 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 one of the following patterns. Please note that, in either case, you will need to apply for either exemption from taking above mentioned courses or changing the number of necessary credits for them. You can apply for them <September Enrollees> at the SILS office. No. of 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year credits Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Example ① April Enrollees Classification necessary nd rd th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th No. of 2 year 3 year 4 year for credits semester semester semester semester semester semester semester semester Study Abroad Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall graduation Classification necessary rd th th th th Starts th Language for 3 4 5 6 8 Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 The level o f Eng lish III will be 7 semester graduation semester semester semester semester semester English Ⅲ 3 2 1 aut omatically selecte d based on the * Other Foreign Languages 4 4 result of the English place ment test. From 1 th Advanced Study Abroad ○AS(2) ○AS(2) First Year Seminar B 4 2 2 4 semester Seminar ●DS(4)

Intermediate Seminar 2 2 From th Seminar Pattern ① 10 Study Abroad *2 (2) (2) (2) 5 semester Directed Upper row: Advanced Seminar (10) Studies for *1 Lower row: Directed Studies (4) NOT studying (*1) Senior Thesis ○AS (2) abroad ○AS (2) Pattern ② (2) (2) (2) ●DS (4) Upper row: Advanced Seminar (10) Lower row: Directed Studies (4) (*1) *1: Earn 2 credits of Advanced courses instead of 2 credits of Advanced Seminar. Statis- * tics Introductory Statistics 2 2 2: Earn 10 credits of Advanced courses instead of Advanced Seminar (6 credits) and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 Lecture Introductory 8 8 credits). Intermediate 16 16 ○AS: Advanced Seminar Advanced 16 16 ●DS: Directed Studies for Senior Thesis Elective Elective 35 35 (including credits earned during your stay at a university overseas)

Total (standard) 124 (17) (17) (16) (16) (28) (16) (14) Example ② September Enrollees Maximum allowable number of credits (*2) 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 No. of 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

credits Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring *1) The “Advanced Seminar” and “Directed Studies for Senior Thesis” are not compulsory courses. Study Abroad Classification necessary rd th th th th *2) The credits for voluntary courses are not included. Starts 3 4 5 6 th 8 for 7 semester graduation semester semester semester semester semester If your study abroad program ends in your 6th semester or if you have applied for early graduation, the semester you should start * taking Advanced Seminar and the number of semesters you should take it, will be different. If you have any questions regarding this From 1 th Study Abroad ○AS(2) matter, please consult the SILS office in advance. 4 semester Advanced ○AS(2) Seminar ●DS(4) From *The two charts above are for your reference only. As long as you earn all the required credits, you do not need to th 10 Study Abroad * 5 semester Directed 2 follow the charts. Studies for * NOT studying 1 Senior Thesis * ○AS (2) abroad 3 ○AS (2) ●DS (4)

4 2. Number of Credits Necessary in Each Academic Year for a Degree 3. Graduation after 3.5 Years (Early Graduation) You can graduate in 3.5 years if you have earned excellent grades in all the necessary credits, which are required for No. of 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year graduation. credits Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall

Classification necessary th th st nd rd th th th for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (1) Requirements for Application semester semester rd graduation semester semester semester semester semester semester Applications for early graduation will be accepted before the end of the 3 semester. Details will be sent via

Language Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 Waseda Mail. You must meet the following requirements to apply for early graduation: The level of English III will be rd English Ⅲ 3 2 1 ①To earn 54 or more effective credits for graduation by the end of 3 semester. automatically selected based on the rd Other Foreign Languages 4 4 r esult of the English pl acement test. ②To earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of the 3 semester.

Seminar First Year Seminar B 4 2 2 *For calculation of GPA: Refer to V.Tests and Grades 5.GPA (Grade Point Average). Intermediate Seminar 2 2 Upper row: Advanced Seminar (2) (2) (2) (2) Screening for Early Graduation Lower row: Directed Studies (10) rd (*1) (4) You are required to fulfill the following requirements by the end of your 3 semester. Statis- ①Earn 54 or more effective credits for graduation. Tics Introductory Statistics 2 2

Lecture ②Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. rd Introductory 8 8 The results will be announced by Waseda Mail after the grades for the 3 semester have been announced. Intermediate 16 16 Advanced 16 16 (3) Considerations in Taking Courses Elective Elective 35 35 (including credits earned during your stay at a university overseas) ①The maximum number of credits you can register for each semester increases by 4 credits. (16) (14) Total (standard) 124 (17) (17) (16) (16) (28) ②You will take the Advanced Seminar course and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis course according to either Maximum allowable number of credits (*2) 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 one of the following patterns. Please note that, in either case, you will need to apply for either exemption from taking above mentioned courses or changing the number of necessary credits for them. You can apply for them <September Enrollees> at the SILS office. No. of 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year credits Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Example ① April Enrollees Classification necessary nd rd th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th No. of 2 year 3 year 4 year for credits semester semester semester semester semester semester semester semester Study Abroad Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall graduation Classification necessary rd th th th th Starts th Language for 3 4 5 6 8 Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 The level o f Eng lish III will be 7 semester graduation semester semester semester semester semester English Ⅲ 3 2 1 aut omatically selecte d based on the * Other Foreign Languages 4 4 result of the English place ment test. From 1 th Advanced Study Abroad ○AS(2) ○AS(2) First Year Seminar B 4 2 2 4 semester Seminar ●DS(4)

Intermediate Seminar 2 2 From th Seminar Pattern ① 10 Study Abroad *2 (2) (2) (2) 5 semester Directed Upper row: Advanced Seminar (10) Studies for *1 Lower row: Directed Studies (4) NOT studying (*1) Senior Thesis ○AS (2) abroad ○AS (2) Pattern ② (2) (2) (2) ●DS (4) Upper row: Advanced Seminar (10) Lower row: Directed Studies (4) (*1) *1: Earn 2 credits of Advanced courses instead of 2 credits of Advanced Seminar. Statis- * tics Introductory Statistics 2 2 2: Earn 10 credits of Advanced courses instead of Advanced Seminar (6 credits) and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 Lecture Introductory 8 8 credits). Intermediate 16 16 ○AS: Advanced Seminar Advanced 16 16 ●DS: Directed Studies for Senior Thesis Elective Elective 35 35 (including credits earned during your stay at a university overseas)

Total (standard) 124 (17) (17) (16) (16) (28) (16) (14) Example ② September Enrollees Maximum allowable number of credits (*2) 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 No. of 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

credits Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring *1) The “Advanced Seminar” and “Directed Studies for Senior Thesis” are not compulsory courses. Study Abroad Classification necessary rd th th th th *2) The credits for voluntary courses are not included. Starts 3 4 5 6 th 8 for 7 semester graduation semester semester semester semester semester If your study abroad program ends in your 6th semester or if you have applied for early graduation, the semester you should start * taking Advanced Seminar and the number of semesters you should take it, will be different. If you have any questions regarding this From 1 th Study Abroad ○AS(2) matter, please consult the SILS office in advance. 4 semester Advanced ○AS(2) Seminar ●DS(4) From *The two charts above are for your reference only. As long as you earn all the required credits, you do not need to th 10 Study Abroad * 5 semester Directed 2 follow the charts. Studies for * NOT studying 1 Senior Thesis * ○AS (2) abroad 3 ○AS (2) ●DS (4)

5 *1: Earn 2 credits of Advanced courses instead of 2 credits of Advanced Seminar. Ⅱ *2: Earn 10 credits of Advanced courses instead of Advanced Seminar (6 credits) and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 . Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree credits). *3: It is also possible to start taking Advanced Seminar course for the 5th semester. In that case you need to take it for 3 th th 1. Japanese, English and Other Foreign Languages Courses semesters (5 to 7 ).

○AS: Advanced Seminar (1) English Language Courses ●DS: Directed Studies for Senior Thesis Results of Total Required 1st Semester 2nd Semester (4) Approval for Early Graduation Placement Test Credits You are allowed to graduate in 3.5 years if you have met all of the following requirements at the end of that Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 3 credits period (3.5 years or 7 semesters): Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 2 credits ① You have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Level 3 Level 3 Waived 1 credit ② You have earned all the necessary credits to graduate. ③ You have received an A or A+ for your Directed Studies for Senior Thesis if you registered for it. (2) Japanese Language Courses

(5) For those who applied to graduate in 3.5 years but are deemed unable to graduate th Results of By the end of the 7 semester, if you failed to meet the requirements mentioned in (4), you will have to graduate Japanese Required after completing 8 semesters. 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester Level Check Credits

Test (6) Note Students cannot withdraw from the program of early graduation once you have been approved. Level 1 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 2 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 3 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 4 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 5 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 6 6 credits 6 credits Waived Waived 12 credits

Level 7 or higher Waived Waived Waived Waived None JLPT N1

(3) Other Foreign Languages Courses

Language Category Introductory Semi-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced French I French II French III Intensive Intensive French I Intensive French II Intensive French III French Plus French Plus I French Plus II French Plus III French Plus IV Literature French Literature I French Literature II German I German II German III German IV German Intensive Intensive German I Intensive German II Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish V Spanish Intensive Intensive Spanish I Intensive Spanish II Plus Spanish Plus I, II Chinese I Chinese II Chinese III Chinese Intensive Intensive Chinese I Intensive Chinese II Intensive Chinese III Russian Russian I Russian II Russian III Korean I Korean II Korean III Korean IV Korean Intensive Intensive Korean

6 *1: Earn 2 credits of Advanced courses instead of 2 credits of Advanced Seminar. Ⅱ *2: Earn 10 credits of Advanced courses instead of Advanced Seminar (6 credits) and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 . Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree credits). *3: It is also possible to start taking Advanced Seminar course for the 5th semester. In that case you need to take it for 3 th th 1. Japanese, English and Other Foreign Languages Courses semesters (5 to 7 ).

○AS: Advanced Seminar (1) English Language Courses ●DS: Directed Studies for Senior Thesis Results of Total Required 1st Semester 2nd Semester (4) Approval for Early Graduation Placement Test Credits You are allowed to graduate in 3.5 years if you have met all of the following requirements at the end of that Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 3 credits period (3.5 years or 7 semesters): Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 2 credits ① You have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Level 3 Level 3 Waived 1 credit ② You have earned all the necessary credits to graduate. ③ You have received an A or A+ for your Directed Studies for Senior Thesis if you registered for it. (2) Japanese Language Courses

(5) For those who applied to graduate in 3.5 years but are deemed unable to graduate th Results of By the end of the 7 semester, if you failed to meet the requirements mentioned in (4), you will have to graduate Japanese Required after completing 8 semesters. 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester Level Check Credits

Test (6) Note Students cannot withdraw from the program of early graduation once you have been approved. Level 1 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 2 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 3 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 4 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 5 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits 24 credits

Level 6 6 credits 6 credits Waived Waived 12 credits

Level 7 or higher Waived Waived Waived Waived None JLPT N1

(3) Other Foreign Languages Courses

Language Category Introductory Semi-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced French I French II French III Intensive Intensive French I Intensive French II Intensive French III French Plus French Plus I French Plus II French Plus III French Plus IV Literature French Literature I French Literature II German I German II German III German IV German Intensive Intensive German I Intensive German II Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish V Spanish Intensive Intensive Spanish I Intensive Spanish II Plus Spanish Plus I, II Chinese I Chinese II Chinese III Chinese Intensive Intensive Chinese I Intensive Chinese II Intensive Chinese III Russian Russian I Russian II Russian III Korean I Korean II Korean III Korean IV Korean Intensive Intensive Korean

7 (4) Credits in Language Courses 2. Seminar Courses

Language courses in SILS are categorized into:  English (1) Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree  Japanese  No. of Other foreign languages Academic year Course name No. of credits necessary for a degree credits  English 1st–2nd semesters First Year Seminar B 4 Compulsory (2 credits x 2 classes) 1. As a rule of thumb, you should earn 3 credits in English in the following manner. 3rd semester Intermediate Seminar 2 Compulsory (2 credits) English Ⅲ 2 credits  1 + 1 credit  1 = 3 credits These are not compulsory courses. If you wish not to take these courses, you may 《English Ⅲ Requirement according to level》 replace these credits by taking Advanced st nd Starting level Required 1 semester 2 semester Advanced Seminar (6) Courses after applying at the SILS office. Credits th th Please note that in principle, you must 6 -8 semesters Level 1 3 credits Level 1 (2 credits) Level 2 (1 credit) take an Advanced Seminar for 3 Level 2 2 credits Level 2 (1 credit) Level 3 (1 credit) consecutive semesters, but under special Level 3 1 credit Level 3 (1 credit) - Directed Studies for Senior (4) circumstances, (such as study abroad) Thesis you may only take it for 2 consecutive 2. However, semesters. ① If your result of the English Placement Test does not meet the English exemption reguirement, you will have to take English Ⅰ and Ⅱ as elective courses. Students who are exempted from taking English Ⅰ or Ⅱ (2) Notes on Earning Credits and would like to obtain a teacher’s licence can take English Ⅱ during their first and second semester by

taking the special procedure. You cannot be exempted for English Ⅲ. st nd 1. We recommend you to register for First Year Seminar B for the 1 and 2 semester. Ⅲ ② For English , a placement test is conducted to divide students into 3 levels. Students assigned to Level 1 2. We recommend you to register for an Intermediate Seminar for the 3rd semester. have to take Level 1 and 2 and earn 3 credits. Students assigned to Level 2 have to finish Level 2 and Level 3 3. Register for an Advanced Seminar for the 6th semester. If you take an Advanced Seminar, you are required to and earn 2 credits. Students assigned to Level 3 will earn only 1 credit. take Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 credits) as well. In principle, Directed Studies for Senior Thesis will be ③ Credits for English courses that have been waived must be fulfilled by taking other elective courses. automatically registered in the 8th semester. In principle, the same Advanced Seminar should be taken for three consecutive semesters.  Japanese 4. If you want to be exempted from taking Advanced Seminar and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis or want to 1. In principle, you must earn 24 credits in Japanese. However, if you are assessed at Level 6 or above in the take Advanced Seminar for only two semesters due to participation in study abroad program, please follow Japanese Level Check Test, all or some of those credits may be waived. the special procedures at the SILS office. 2. Even if your Japanese credits were not waived in 1, it is possible to waive them by taking a JLPT (Japanese 5. In principle, you cannot change or drop your Advanced Seminar once you have registered for it. However, if Language Proficiency Test) and receiving a score of N1. your case applies to one of the following, you may change or drop your Advanced Seminar. 3. Credits for Japanese courses that have been waived must be taken by other elective courses. a. If you fail the first semester of your Advanced Seminar, you may be exempted from taking Advanced Seminar. However, you must fulfill the exemted credits with Advance courses.  Other foreign languages b. If you are taking Advanced Seminar for three consecutive semesters, you may change your Advanced 1. You must earn a total of 4 credits in Other Foreign Languages. You can select 1 other foreign language, or more. Seminar at the end of the first semester of your Advanced Seminar (only once). 2. If your native language is one other than Japanese or English you can be exempted from taking other foreign 6. In principle, an Advanced Seminar can accept up to 15 students. However, the instructor in charge of the class language courses by taking the language interview held during the orientation period for freshmen. The will screen applicants regardless. There is a possibility that the number of students will exceed 15 as a result of exempted credits must be fulfilled by taking other elective courses. the screening. 3. You also may be able to earn Other Foreign Language credits other than English and Japanese in the following 7. If you take Advanced Seminar, you are required to take Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 credits) as well. cases: The grade will depend on the evaluation of thesis by instructor of Advanced Seminar. ① If you take language courses other than English and Japanese while studying abroad ② By taking foreign language courses other than English and Japanese (excluding the languages offered by SILS) offered by the Global Education Center. ③ By taking “Short Study Abroad Courses” other than English and Japanese offered by the Center for International Education *Please refer to the Course Registration Guide and the CIE homepage for details. Note that the credits for the “Short Study Abroad Courses” will count toward the following semester. Keep this in mind so that you do not exceed the credit limit when registering for that semester.

8 (4) Credits in Language Courses 2. Seminar Courses

Language courses in SILS are categorized into:  English (1) Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree  Japanese  No. of Other foreign languages Academic year Course name No. of credits necessary for a degree credits  English 1st–2nd semesters First Year Seminar B 4 Compulsory (2 credits x 2 classes) 1. As a rule of thumb, you should earn 3 credits in English in the following manner. 3rd semester Intermediate Seminar 2 Compulsory (2 credits) English Ⅲ 2 credits  1 + 1 credit  1 = 3 credits These are not compulsory courses. If you wish not to take these courses, you may 《English Ⅲ Requirement according to level》 replace these credits by taking Advanced st nd Starting level Required 1 semester 2 semester Advanced Seminar (6) Courses after applying at the SILS office. Credits th th Please note that in principle, you must 6 -8 semesters Level 1 3 credits Level 1 (2 credits) Level 2 (1 credit) take an Advanced Seminar for 3 Level 2 2 credits Level 2 (1 credit) Level 3 (1 credit) consecutive semesters, but under special Level 3 1 credit Level 3 (1 credit) - Directed Studies for Senior (4) circumstances, (such as study abroad) Thesis you may only take it for 2 consecutive 2. However, semesters. ① If your result of the English Placement Test does not meet the English exemption reguirement, you will have to take English Ⅰ and Ⅱ as elective courses. Students who are exempted from taking English Ⅰ or Ⅱ (2) Notes on Earning Credits and would like to obtain a teacher’s licence can take English Ⅱ during their first and second semester by taking the special procedure. You cannot be exempted for English Ⅲ. st nd 1. We recommend you to register for First Year Seminar B for the 1 and 2 semester. Ⅲ ② For English , a placement test is conducted to divide students into 3 levels. Students assigned to Level 1 2. We recommend you to register for an Intermediate Seminar for the 3rd semester. have to take Level 1 and 2 and earn 3 credits. Students assigned to Level 2 have to finish Level 2 and Level 3 3. Register for an Advanced Seminar for the 6th semester. If you take an Advanced Seminar, you are required to and earn 2 credits. Students assigned to Level 3 will earn only 1 credit. take Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 credits) as well. In principle, Directed Studies for Senior Thesis will be ③ Credits for English courses that have been waived must be fulfilled by taking other elective courses. automatically registered in the 8th semester. In principle, the same Advanced Seminar should be taken for three consecutive semesters.  Japanese 4. If you want to be exempted from taking Advanced Seminar and Directed Studies for Senior Thesis or want to 1. In principle, you must earn 24 credits in Japanese. However, if you are assessed at Level 6 or above in the take Advanced Seminar for only two semesters due to participation in study abroad program, please follow Japanese Level Check Test, all or some of those credits may be waived. the special procedures at the SILS office. 2. Even if your Japanese credits were not waived in 1, it is possible to waive them by taking a JLPT (Japanese 5. In principle, you cannot change or drop your Advanced Seminar once you have registered for it. However, if Language Proficiency Test) and receiving a score of N1. your case applies to one of the following, you may change or drop your Advanced Seminar. 3. Credits for Japanese courses that have been waived must be taken by other elective courses. a. If you fail the first semester of your Advanced Seminar, you may be exempted from taking Advanced Seminar. However, you must fulfill the exemted credits with Advance courses.  Other foreign languages b. If you are taking Advanced Seminar for three consecutive semesters, you may change your Advanced 1. You must earn a total of 4 credits in Other Foreign Languages. You can select 1 other foreign language, or more. Seminar at the end of the first semester of your Advanced Seminar (only once). 2. If your native language is one other than Japanese or English you can be exempted from taking other foreign 6. In principle, an Advanced Seminar can accept up to 15 students. However, the instructor in charge of the class language courses by taking the language interview held during the orientation period for freshmen. The will screen applicants regardless. There is a possibility that the number of students will exceed 15 as a result of exempted credits must be fulfilled by taking other elective courses. the screening. 3. You also may be able to earn Other Foreign Language credits other than English and Japanese in the following 7. If you take Advanced Seminar, you are required to take Directed Studies for Senior Thesis (4 credits) as well. cases: The grade will depend on the evaluation of thesis by instructor of Advanced Seminar. ① If you take language courses other than English and Japanese while studying abroad ② By taking foreign language courses other than English and Japanese (excluding the languages offered by SILS) offered by the Global Education Center. ③ By taking “Short Study Abroad Courses” other than English and Japanese offered by the Center for International Education *Please refer to the Course Registration Guide and the CIE homepage for details. Note that the credits for the “Short Study Abroad Courses” will count toward the following semester. Keep this in mind so that you do not exceed the credit limit when registering for that semester.

9 3. Lectures (Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced) 6. Concentration Program

(1) Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree SILS established the Concentration Programme in the academic year of 2016. Students who meet the requirements of each Concentration can be issued a “Certificate of Completion”. No. of Course category Course name Academic year Course number credits (No. of credits necessary for a degree) The requirements for completion are as follows: Introductory 1st–2nd GE122 or GE123 2 Compulsory (2 credits) 1. To meet the graduation requirements of SILS Statistics semesters 2. To apply for the certificate of completion 1st semester or Compulsory elective (8 credits across at Introductory 200 to 299 2 *Students will be notified on MyWaseda, the SILS HP, etc. above least 3 different clusters) 3. To earn the required credits for that concentration. 3rd semester or Intermediate 300 to 399 2 to 4 Compulsory elective (16 credits) The minimum number of required credits is 24 credits: above 4th semester or ・ ~ Advanced 400 to 499 2 to 4 Compulsory elective (16 credits) Introductory courses : 2 6 credits above ・Intermediate courses : 8~16 credits

・Advanced courses : 8~16 credits (2) Cluster (Group of Courses) System ・Advanced Seminar and Senior Thesis (applicable students only):0~10 credits SILS consists of the following seven clusters (groups of courses). To sign up for a Certificate of Completion for a Concentration Course, please note the following points. (1) Life, Environment, Matter and Information 1. Students can complete only one concentration course. (2) Philosophy, Religion and History 2. The application for enrollment should be submitted to the office between the beginning of the student’s second (3) Economy and Business semester and the end of the third. (The university will post notification about the process on MyWaseda etc.) (4) Governance, Peace, Human Rights, and International Relations 3. Submit the application for completion in the term of your graduation. It is possible to apply for the completion (5) Communication without submitting the application for enrollment. The university will post notification about the process on (6) Expression “MyWaseda” etc. (7) Culture, Mind and Body, Community 4. Credits earned after April 1st 2012 will be counted as credits to complete the Concentration.

5. Credits of specified subjects earned as a Non-degree Student will not be counted as credits to complete the Each cluster is divided into four levels-introductory, intermediate, advanced, and advanced seminars-and includes a Concentration. variety of courses. Each cluster also includes courses for the study of Japan, Asia, Europe, the U.S., or other regions, so 6. A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the time of graduation. that you can select one of them in order to study a specific region more deeply.

(3) Notes on Earning Credits The following concentration courses are available in the academic year 2020. 1.History 2.European Studies 3. Global Governance 4.International Relations 5.Linguistics st nd 1. We recommend you to take Introductory Statistics during your 1 or 2 semesters. You can select either the 6. Political Economy of International Development 7. Literature 8. American Studies 9. Mathematical Sciences Introductory or Advanced level, depending on your level of proficiency in statistics. 10. Economics 11.Media Studies 2. We recommend you to take 8 credits for introductory courses during your 1st or 2nd semesters. You must take courses from 3 clusters or more. 3. If students are exempted from taking English Ⅰ and Ⅱ, they can take intermediate courses from the 2nd semester. 4. Advanced courses are available from the 4th semester after entrance. 7. Courses Provided by Other Schools/ Institutions in Waseda University, 5. If you take more lecture courses than are required for graduation, credits earned in these extra courses can be counted as credits in elective courses toward your degree. and Other Universities

1. University-wide Open Courses 4. Elective Courses Waseda University offers a large number of courses that are open to all students regardless of their major in school. Generally referred to as "University-wide Open Courses," these are comprised of courses in various fields provided The following courses will be counted as elective courses. by the Global Education Center (GEC), the Center for International Education (CIE), the undergraduate and graduate schools, partner universities, and other institutions. 1. Language course or Lecture Course credits that exceed the required number of credits All students have the option of registration in University-wide Open Courses, in addition to the regular curriculums 2. Credits earned during study abroad. (Except for some language courses credits. See details at “1. Japanese, English, set independently by each undergraduate school. Students who do register and receive credit for these courses can and Other Foreign Languages Courses”) apply them towards their credits for graduation in accordance with the regulations established by their 3. Credits for courses offered outside of SILS. (Courses offered by the Global Education Center, Center for Japanese undergraduate school. Language, Center for International Education, other schools’ courses, but some courses related to licenses are not University-wide Open Courses present opportunities to go beyond the boundaries of one’s own undergraduate field included.) of study by allowing students to enjoy the almost limitless array of choices that only a comprehensive university of 4. Credits exceeding the required 35 credits for elective courses Waseda’s size can offer, and by giving students the freedom to choose how to expand one’s possibilities while experiencing the joys of learning. 5. Voluntary Courses / Credits

Voluntary credits are excluded from the maximum allowable number of credits you can earn for each semester, and they are not counted as units required for graduation. Available courses are indicated in the Course Registration Guide.

10 3. Lectures (Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced) 6. Concentration Program

(1) Available Courses and Credits Necessary for a Degree SILS established the Concentration Programme in the academic year of 2016. Students who meet the requirements of each Concentration can be issued a “Certificate of Completion”. No. of Course category Course name Academic year Course number credits (No. of credits necessary for a degree) The requirements for completion are as follows: Introductory 1st–2nd GE122 or GE123 2 Compulsory (2 credits) 1. To meet the graduation requirements of SILS Statistics semesters 2. To apply for the certificate of completion 1st semester or Compulsory elective (8 credits across at Introductory 200 to 299 2 *Students will be notified on MyWaseda, the SILS HP, etc. above least 3 different clusters) 3. To earn the required credits for that concentration. 3rd semester or Intermediate 300 to 399 2 to 4 Compulsory elective (16 credits) The minimum number of required credits is 24 credits: above 4th semester or ・ ~ Advanced 400 to 499 2 to 4 Compulsory elective (16 credits) Introductory courses : 2 6 credits above ・Intermediate courses : 8~16 credits

・Advanced courses : 8~16 credits (2) Cluster (Group of Courses) System ・Advanced Seminar and Senior Thesis (applicable students only):0~10 credits SILS consists of the following seven clusters (groups of courses). To sign up for a Certificate of Completion for a Concentration Course, please note the following points. (1) Life, Environment, Matter and Information 1. Students can complete only one concentration course. (2) Philosophy, Religion and History 2. The application for enrollment should be submitted to the office between the beginning of the student’s second (3) Economy and Business semester and the end of the third. (The university will post notification about the process on MyWaseda etc.) (4) Governance, Peace, Human Rights, and International Relations 3. Submit the application for completion in the term of your graduation. It is possible to apply for the completion (5) Communication without submitting the application for enrollment. The university will post notification about the process on (6) Expression “MyWaseda” etc. (7) Culture, Mind and Body, Community 4. Credits earned after April 1st 2012 will be counted as credits to complete the Concentration.

5. Credits of specified subjects earned as a Non-degree Student will not be counted as credits to complete the Each cluster is divided into four levels-introductory, intermediate, advanced, and advanced seminars-and includes a Concentration. variety of courses. Each cluster also includes courses for the study of Japan, Asia, Europe, the U.S., or other regions, so 6. A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the time of graduation. that you can select one of them in order to study a specific region more deeply.

(3) Notes on Earning Credits The following concentration courses are available in the academic year 2020. 1.History 2.European Studies 3. Global Governance 4.International Relations 5.Linguistics st nd 1. We recommend you to take Introductory Statistics during your 1 or 2 semesters. You can select either the 6. Political Economy of International Development 7. Literature 8. American Studies 9. Mathematical Sciences Introductory or Advanced level, depending on your level of proficiency in statistics. 10. Economics 11.Media Studies 2. We recommend you to take 8 credits for introductory courses during your 1st or 2nd semesters. You must take courses from 3 clusters or more. 3. If students are exempted from taking English Ⅰ and Ⅱ, they can take intermediate courses from the 2nd semester. 4. Advanced courses are available from the 4th semester after entrance. 7. Courses Provided by Other Schools/ Institutions in Waseda University, 5. If you take more lecture courses than are required for graduation, credits earned in these extra courses can be counted as credits in elective courses toward your degree. and Other Universities

1. University-wide Open Courses 4. Elective Courses Waseda University offers a large number of courses that are open to all students regardless of their major in school. Generally referred to as "University-wide Open Courses," these are comprised of courses in various fields provided The following courses will be counted as elective courses. by the Global Education Center (GEC), the Center for International Education (CIE), the undergraduate and graduate schools, partner universities, and other institutions. 1. Language course or Lecture Course credits that exceed the required number of credits All students have the option of registration in University-wide Open Courses, in addition to the regular curriculums 2. Credits earned during study abroad. (Except for some language courses credits. See details at “1. Japanese, English, set independently by each undergraduate school. Students who do register and receive credit for these courses can and Other Foreign Languages Courses”) apply them towards their credits for graduation in accordance with the regulations established by their 3. Credits for courses offered outside of SILS. (Courses offered by the Global Education Center, Center for Japanese undergraduate school. Language, Center for International Education, other schools’ courses, but some courses related to licenses are not University-wide Open Courses present opportunities to go beyond the boundaries of one’s own undergraduate field included.) of study by allowing students to enjoy the almost limitless array of choices that only a comprehensive university of 4. Credits exceeding the required 35 credits for elective courses Waseda’s size can offer, and by giving students the freedom to choose how to expand one’s possibilities while experiencing the joys of learning. 5. Voluntary Courses / Credits

Voluntary credits are excluded from the maximum allowable number of credits you can earn for each semester, and they are not counted as units required for graduation. Available courses are indicated in the Course Registration Guide.

11 Departments Offering University-wide Open Courses and How to Get Related Information The registration for a short-term study abroad program, so-called the “Foreign Language and Cultural Training Information Program”, will be conducted in both Spring and Summer Terms. With this option, students who find it hard to Course, Syllabus, Registration Class & Examination participate in a long-term study abroad commitment will be able to have the opportunity to experience a short-term Courses offered by: program while also earning credits.

・Website of the department (school, center, ・Website of the department 2.3. Courses offered at academic partner universities Schools/Graduate Schools etc.) offering the course (school, center, etc.) offering (URL: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/en/undergraduate/other_univ/) ・ the course Syllabus System (web) This course is only for student who attend undergraduate school. ・ ・Official notice board of the Registration Guide of University-wide Open University-wide Open Courses are offered by Waseda University and participating universities based on academic Global Education Center department (school, center, Courses agreements. A large portion of these courses highlight the unique academic offerings of each university, giving (GEC) etc.) offering the course students a wide selection of choices to register.In most of the courses provided by other universities, students must Center for International be at least in their sophomore year (some courses do allow freshmen registration) as a prerequisite for registration. Education(CIE) The credits received for these courses may apply to the credits for graduation in accordance with the rules of each student’s undergraduate school. Partner Universities ・Website of the Global Education Center Website of the university (For sophomore and above, ・BBS for University Consortium (Tadaigaku offering the course (*2) 8. Courses for Credit Exchange between SILS and GSICCS some courses allow freshmen Kouryu System )(*1) found on MyWaseda. registration) We will allow SILS students to take some courses from the Graduate School of International Culture and < Attention > As for how the credits you earned through the University-wide Open Courses will be calculated, please refer to the Communication Studies (GSICCS). Students who wish to apply, please confirm the following conditions and complete syllabus, the manual for course registration, and/or other manuals of the School you belong to. the necessary procedures during the 3rd registration period.

*1 This site is provided as a one-stop site to search for and register other universities offering courses. For access information, refer to the Website of the Global Education Center. Students who are in their fourth year or higher (after 7th semester) at SILS (those who hope to enter GSICCS are *2 Website URLs of participating universities can be found in the Registration Guide of University-wide Open preferred). Courses and the Website of the Global Education Center. Students may take “Specialized Courses” and “Related Courses” (not including ‘Research Methods’ and ‘Thesis 2. The organizations (excluding undergraduate and graduate schools)that offer University-wide Open Courses Writing’) up to 4 credits per semester, and 6 credits per year. 2.1 Global Education Center (GEC) (URL: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/en/) GEC offers a tremendous variety of courses, open to all students on subjects that go beyond the boundaries of each student’s specializations and majors. Credits earned will be regarded as “Voluntary Courses” at SILS and will not be counted as credits necessary for graduation. After entering GSICCS, you may transfer credits for up to 10 as credits necessary for completion. As for the skills required of college students, the GEC offers academic writing courses ("Academic Writing" etc.), mathematic courses (“Introduction to University Mathematics alpha (Calculating Interest)”, etc.), statistic courses Please submit your application in person to the SILS office during the third registration period (web applications will (“Statistics Literacy alpha”, etc.), information courses (“Introduction to Programming”, etc.), English courses not be available). (“General Tutorial English”, etc.), international education courses (“Gateway to Studying Abroad”, etc.), and Japanese applied linguistics courses (“Japanese Education (Basic)”, etc.). They would make the foundation of every academic field. 9. Credit Accreditation of Previously Earned Credits Moreover, GEC has courses in rare languages that are rarely offered or not taught at other universities and a diverse number of distinctive sports training and athletics programs(“Rugby”, ”Kyudo, Japanese Archery” etc). Some credits earned before you entered the SILS, either at another university as a degree seeking student (or junior In the group of courses called “University studies”, many courses emphasizing on problem solving and hands-on college) or at other schools in Waseda University, may be approved of as credits for graduation. experience are provided. These courses consist of trainings and workshops conducted inside and outside Japan in Up to 12 credits may be approved. Such approved credits are registered as credits earned for elective courses. collaboration with corporations and other institutions. However, credits earned in another university are not approved if they have already been counted as credits toward a

Besides offering such courses, GEC has provided opportunities to pursue a “University-wide Minor”. In addition to degree at that university. one’s major course of study learned in each student’s undergraduate school, students can focus on other academic fields as a “Minor” through a systematic approach, aiming to reinforce their major, add a second string to their bow, If you use the special auditor program of the Global Education Center to earn credits for some courses when at high and obtain more areas of understanding in their major. Students who complete their Minor can apply for a “Minor school, these credits can be counted as elective credits toward a degree under certain conditions. Certificate” issued by the University on their graduation. The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with an official transcript (original copy) to the SILS office in the first semester. 2.2 Center for International Education (CIE) (URL: http://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en) ●The granted credits will not be included in your maximum registerable number of credits. CIE offers unique courses to undergraduate students as a center of the promotion of international education programs, in addition to providing services and assistance for international students studying at Waseda and ●Your granted credits would appear on your grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the semester when Waseda students intending to study abroad. The courses offered by CIE include those that can be taken at host you applied for them. They do not appear on your official transcript. universities as a part of their study abroad programs, courses designed for short-term study abroad programs ●Students who have re-entered are not eligible to apply. focusing on language learning, theme research, or cross-cultural experiences; courses that can be taken with international students during the summer sessions at Waseda; and courses known as “International Japanese Studies” taught by professors invited from overseas universities. 10. Credits Earned toward an International Baccalaureate

Moreover, CIE is offering the “Global Leadership Fellows Program (GLFP)” (URL:http://www2.cie-waseda.jp/glp/en/), Credits earned toward the International Baccalaureate(hereafter IB)diploma may be transferred as follows: which seeks to develop true global leaders who can respect diverse values, in cooperation with prestigious U.S. (1) Having received an IB diploma universities and courses for the program. 10 to 15 students are selected to participate in this long-term study (2) If the total points for the six courses taken toward an IB are between 24 and 37, 2 credits will be granted by abroad program every year. SILS as elective credits.

(3) If the above total points are 38 and above, 4 credits are granted by SILS as elective credits.

12 Departments Offering University-wide Open Courses and How to Get Related Information The registration for a short-term study abroad program, so-called the “Foreign Language and Cultural Training Information Program”, will be conducted in both Spring and Summer Terms. With this option, students who find it hard to Course, Syllabus, Registration Class & Examination participate in a long-term study abroad commitment will be able to have the opportunity to experience a short-term Courses offered by: program while also earning credits.

・Website of the department (school, center, ・Website of the department 2.3. Courses offered at academic partner universities Schools/Graduate Schools etc.) offering the course (school, center, etc.) offering (URL: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/en/undergraduate/other_univ/) ・ the course Syllabus System (web) This course is only for student who attend undergraduate school. ・ ・Official notice board of the Registration Guide of University-wide Open University-wide Open Courses are offered by Waseda University and participating universities based on academic Global Education Center department (school, center, Courses agreements. A large portion of these courses highlight the unique academic offerings of each university, giving (GEC) etc.) offering the course students a wide selection of choices to register.In most of the courses provided by other universities, students must Center for International be at least in their sophomore year (some courses do allow freshmen registration) as a prerequisite for registration. Education(CIE) The credits received for these courses may apply to the credits for graduation in accordance with the rules of each student’s undergraduate school. Partner Universities ・Website of the Global Education Center Website of the university (For sophomore and above, ・BBS for University Consortium (Tadaigaku offering the course (*2) 8. Courses for Credit Exchange between SILS and GSICCS some courses allow freshmen Kouryu System )(*1) found on MyWaseda. registration) We will allow SILS students to take some courses from the Graduate School of International Culture and < Attention > As for how the credits you earned through the University-wide Open Courses will be calculated, please refer to the Communication Studies (GSICCS). Students who wish to apply, please confirm the following conditions and complete syllabus, the manual for course registration, and/or other manuals of the School you belong to. the necessary procedures during the 3rd registration period.

*1 This site is provided as a one-stop site to search for and register other universities offering courses. For access information, refer to the Website of the Global Education Center. Students who are in their fourth year or higher (after 7th semester) at SILS (those who hope to enter GSICCS are *2 Website URLs of participating universities can be found in the Registration Guide of University-wide Open preferred). Courses and the Website of the Global Education Center. Students may take “Specialized Courses” and “Related Courses” (not including ‘Research Methods’ and ‘Thesis 2. The organizations (excluding undergraduate and graduate schools)that offer University-wide Open Courses Writing’) up to 4 credits per semester, and 6 credits per year. 2.1 Global Education Center (GEC) (URL: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gec/en/) GEC offers a tremendous variety of courses, open to all students on subjects that go beyond the boundaries of each student’s specializations and majors. Credits earned will be regarded as “Voluntary Courses” at SILS and will not be counted as credits necessary for graduation. After entering GSICCS, you may transfer credits for up to 10 as credits necessary for completion. As for the skills required of college students, the GEC offers academic writing courses ("Academic Writing" etc.), mathematic courses (“Introduction to University Mathematics alpha (Calculating Interest)”, etc.), statistic courses Please submit your application in person to the SILS office during the third registration period (web applications will (“Statistics Literacy alpha”, etc.), information courses (“Introduction to Programming”, etc.), English courses not be available). (“General Tutorial English”, etc.), international education courses (“Gateway to Studying Abroad”, etc.), and Japanese applied linguistics courses (“Japanese Education (Basic)”, etc.). They would make the foundation of every academic field. 9. Credit Accreditation of Previously Earned Credits Moreover, GEC has courses in rare languages that are rarely offered or not taught at other universities and a diverse number of distinctive sports training and athletics programs(“Rugby”, ”Kyudo, Japanese Archery” etc). Some credits earned before you entered the SILS, either at another university as a degree seeking student (or junior In the group of courses called “University studies”, many courses emphasizing on problem solving and hands-on college) or at other schools in Waseda University, may be approved of as credits for graduation. experience are provided. These courses consist of trainings and workshops conducted inside and outside Japan in Up to 12 credits may be approved. Such approved credits are registered as credits earned for elective courses. collaboration with corporations and other institutions. However, credits earned in another university are not approved if they have already been counted as credits toward a

Besides offering such courses, GEC has provided opportunities to pursue a “University-wide Minor”. In addition to degree at that university. one’s major course of study learned in each student’s undergraduate school, students can focus on other academic fields as a “Minor” through a systematic approach, aiming to reinforce their major, add a second string to their bow, If you use the special auditor program of the Global Education Center to earn credits for some courses when at high and obtain more areas of understanding in their major. Students who complete their Minor can apply for a “Minor school, these credits can be counted as elective credits toward a degree under certain conditions. Certificate” issued by the University on their graduation. The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with an official transcript (original copy) to the SILS office in the first semester. 2.2 Center for International Education (CIE) (URL: http://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en) ●The granted credits will not be included in your maximum registerable number of credits. CIE offers unique courses to undergraduate students as a center of the promotion of international education programs, in addition to providing services and assistance for international students studying at Waseda and ●Your granted credits would appear on your grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the semester when Waseda students intending to study abroad. The courses offered by CIE include those that can be taken at host you applied for them. They do not appear on your official transcript. universities as a part of their study abroad programs, courses designed for short-term study abroad programs ●Students who have re-entered are not eligible to apply. focusing on language learning, theme research, or cross-cultural experiences; courses that can be taken with international students during the summer sessions at Waseda; and courses known as “International Japanese Studies” taught by professors invited from overseas universities. 10. Credits Earned toward an International Baccalaureate

Moreover, CIE is offering the “Global Leadership Fellows Program (GLFP)” (URL:http://www2.cie-waseda.jp/glp/en/), Credits earned toward the International Baccalaureate(hereafter IB)diploma may be transferred as follows: which seeks to develop true global leaders who can respect diverse values, in cooperation with prestigious U.S. (1) Having received an IB diploma universities and courses for the program. 10 to 15 students are selected to participate in this long-term study (2) If the total points for the six courses taken toward an IB are between 24 and 37, 2 credits will be granted by abroad program every year. SILS as elective credits.

(3) If the above total points are 38 and above, 4 credits are granted by SILS as elective credits.

13 (4) The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with an IB official transcript (original copy) to the SILS office in the first semester. 13. Credits Earned during Studying Abroad

●The granted credits will not be included in your maximum allowable number of credits in the semester you apply for  Recognition can be given to the total number of units earned, not to specific courses, subjects taken and grades them. received, based on the standard annual course load of each study abroad program. The number of credits, class ●Your granted credits would appear on your grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the semester when hours, course content, level of difficulty, will also be considered. All credits transferred are basically included in you applied for them. They do not appear on your official transcript. the “Elective Course” category under the SILS curriculum. However, students may choose to have Other Foreign Language or Japanese language credit units earned during study abroad recognized as those for “Other Foreign 11. Credits Accreditation of Language Proficiency Language (Compulsory)” courses or “Japanese (Compulsory)” courses at SILS rather than among the “Elective Courses”. にほんごのうりょく しけん  If you pass the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験:N1) , 2 credits will be granted as The recognized credits are shown as grade ‘P’ (Pass) with the course title, ‘Transferred (Study Abroad)’ on the elective credits. grade report available on MyWaseda. On the official transcript, the total number of credits is shown in the remark column with the name of the institution and the period of study. (Ex.: Waseda University 40 units)  ●The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with your scorecard to the SILS Office. All courses listed on the official transcript as receiving a Pass grade or above (such as A, B, C) qualify for credit ●Granted credits will be included in your maximum allowable number of credits in the following semester a�er you recognition. Courses noted as failed or the equivalents will not be counted.  apply for them, so when you register for classes, please remember your maximum allowable number of credits will A maximum number of 40 Waseda credit units can be recognized.  be different from the normal number. For more details, please refer to the Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students. *Apply in Spring Semester (April 1-September 20): The credits will be granted in Fall Semester. *Apply in Fall Semester (September 21-March 31): The credits will be granted in the next Spring Semester. ●Generally, your granted credits will appear on the grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the following semester. They will not appear on your official transcript.

12. Information on Credits Earning Through Internship

An internship is designed to help you plan your future career path by allowing you to experience a job and improve your knowledge of a particular field while you are still in school. A student may be given up to 4 elective credits for graduation by doing internships. Generally, internships are unpaid. Presently, there are 2 types of internships available at Waseda University. Please select the one that is the most ideal for achieving your goals.

1. Internships through the Waseda University Career Center The Internship Office is located within the Waseda University Career Center and handles internship programs for the entire university. Students can earn credits when you participate in an internship, even one which you applied on your own.

2. SILS Internship Program In the SILS Internship Program, the following number of credits is awarded as elective course credits according to the number of working hours. These credits will be listed on the academic transcript. Your grade is based on an overall evaluation of submitted materials and an evaluation done by the internship host organization. A maximum of 2 credits can be awarded for a single internship.

Number of Credits Approved Working Hours Number of Credits 60 hours or more 1 credit 120 hours or more 2 credits

Credit Approval Period Internship Training Period Credit Approval Period Fall Semester (Oct.-Jan.) or Spring Vacation(Feb.-Mar.) Approved as Spring Semester credits Spring Semester(Apr.-Jul.) or Summer Vacation(Aug.-Sep.) Approved as Fall Semester credits Note: The credits will be approved as elective credits and will be included in the maximum allowable number of credits for each corresponding semester. Keep this in mind when registering for courses, so as not to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed.

14 (4) The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with an IB official transcript (original copy) to the SILS office in the first semester. 13. Credits Earned during Studying Abroad

●The granted credits will not be included in your maximum allowable number of credits in the semester you apply for  Recognition can be given to the total number of units earned, not to specific courses, subjects taken and grades them. received, based on the standard annual course load of each study abroad program. The number of credits, class ●Your granted credits would appear on your grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the semester when hours, course content, level of difficulty, will also be considered. All credits transferred are basically included in you applied for them. They do not appear on your official transcript. the “Elective Course” category under the SILS curriculum. However, students may choose to have Other Foreign Language or Japanese language credit units earned during study abroad recognized as those for “Other Foreign 11. Credits Accreditation of Language Proficiency Language (Compulsory)” courses or “Japanese (Compulsory)” courses at SILS rather than among the “Elective Courses”. にほんごのうりょく しけん  If you pass the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験:N1) , 2 credits will be granted as The recognized credits are shown as grade ‘P’ (Pass) with the course title, ‘Transferred (Study Abroad)’ on the elective credits. grade report available on MyWaseda. On the official transcript, the total number of credits is shown in the remark column with the name of the institution and the period of study. (Ex.: Waseda University 40 units)  ●The student must obtain the designated form at the SILS office and submit it with your scorecard to the SILS Office. All courses listed on the official transcript as receiving a Pass grade or above (such as A, B, C) qualify for credit ●Granted credits will be included in your maximum allowable number of credits in the following semester a�er you recognition. Courses noted as failed or the equivalents will not be counted.  apply for them, so when you register for classes, please remember your maximum allowable number of credits will A maximum number of 40 Waseda credit units can be recognized.  be different from the normal number. For more details, please refer to the Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students. *Apply in Spring Semester (April 1-September 20): The credits will be granted in Fall Semester. *Apply in Fall Semester (September 21-March 31): The credits will be granted in the next Spring Semester. ●Generally, your granted credits will appear on the grade report on MyWaseda (Grade ‘N’) as credits for the following semester. They will not appear on your official transcript.

12. Information on Credits Earning Through Internship

An internship is designed to help you plan your future career path by allowing you to experience a job and improve your knowledge of a particular field while you are still in school. A student may be given up to 4 elective credits for graduation by doing internships. Generally, internships are unpaid. Presently, there are 2 types of internships available at Waseda University. Please select the one that is the most ideal for achieving your goals.

1. Internships through the Waseda University Career Center The Internship Office is located within the Waseda University Career Center and handles internship programs for the entire university. Students can earn credits when you participate in an internship, even one which you applied on your own.

2. SILS Internship Program In the SILS Internship Program, the following number of credits is awarded as elective course credits according to the number of working hours. These credits will be listed on the academic transcript. Your grade is based on an overall evaluation of submitted materials and an evaluation done by the internship host organization. A maximum of 2 credits can be awarded for a single internship.

Number of Credits Approved Working Hours Number of Credits 60 hours or more 1 credit 120 hours or more 2 credits

Credit Approval Period Internship Training Period Credit Approval Period Fall Semester (Oct.-Jan.) or Spring Vacation(Feb.-Mar.) Approved as Spring Semester credits Spring Semester(Apr.-Jul.) or Summer Vacation(Aug.-Sep.) Approved as Fall Semester credits Note: The credits will be approved as elective credits and will be included in the maximum allowable number of credits for each corresponding semester. Keep this in mind when registering for courses, so as not to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed.

15 Ⅲ. Course Registration Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes and Makeup Classes

1. Course Registration 1. Classes

Course registration is a series of steps to notify the university the courses you will take in the semester, following a You can check the courses available in the current year and the class schedule on the Syllabus Search. given registration schedule. Students can confirm the courses registered by accessing the course registration The classes will be conducted as follows: notification. 1st period 9:00 to 10:30 Before the registration, please read the curriculum carefully. Please do not register for two or more courses at the nd same time on the same day of the week. The total number of credits for the semester must not exceed the limit. 2 period 10:40 to 12:10 3rd period 13:00 to 14:30 No credit will be accrued for courses that you have not registered. 4th period 14:45 to 16:15 th 5 period 16:30 to 18:00 2. Procedures for Course Registration 6th period 18:15 to 19:45 7th period 19:55 to 21:25 Register for courses during the specified periods from the middle of March to the middle of April and from the beginning of September to the beginning of October, following the schedules as stipulated by the School. Some 2. Attendance compulsory courses are automatically registered. You do not need to register for such courses. For more details on the course registration procedures and rules, please read the “Course Registration Guide” carefully. In principle, there will be 15 classes held for 2-credit courses and 30 classes held for 4-credit courses at SILS; this is Please note that you will not be allowed to register for courses after the course registration deadlines. You must follow including days on which tests are scheduled. The School Regulations of Waseda University obligate students to attend all the prescribed procedures. at least 2/3 of the classes. If you were unable to attend a class because of illness or due to other unavoidable circumstances, you should promptly present to the instructor a copy of a medical certificate prepared by a doctor or other official document to explain the reason. In principle, the SILS Office cannot issue any documents concerning your absence except for the following cases 3.

3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence

The University has systems in place to prevent students who are on a leave of absence due to the special reasons listed below from being unfairly disadvantaged in terms of assessment. Students who fail to meet coursework requirements such as class attendance (including that for on-demand courses), submission of assignments, exam-taking should consult the office of their affiliation in order to request special academic consideration and seek advice from their course instructors. Please note that the final decision on a student’s absences is left to the discretion of the instructor.

1. Bereavement Leave a. Scope: This policy applies to all full-time students currently in the Waseda University system. b. Immediate Family: Students are eligible for up to seven consecutive class-meeting days for the death of a first- degree family member (parent, child), second-degree family member (sibling, grandparent, grandchild), or spouse. (If international travel is involved, extra days may be granted.) c. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation within ten days of the end of the period for which consideration is sought and obtain a “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form. 2) Promptly submit the completed “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form, along with appropriate documentation, such as a funeral acknowledgment card to the office of your affiliation. (In the event the deceased is your guarantor, follow the procedure for a change of guarantor.) 3) Request to have the “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form issued by the office of your affiliation. 4) Submit the “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form to your course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed during your bereavement leave. (If you are taking an on-demand course, direct your request to the affiliation offering the course.)

2. Jury Duty a. Scope: This policy applies to all full-time students and students from Doshisha University currently in the Waseda University system. (Students of e-learning courses in the School of Human Sciences are not included.) N.B. College students may use their right to refuse such duty (under the right of civil law). b. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation with a written statement from an appropriate court official, indicating the dates and times of service and submit the completed “Notification of Absence due to Jury Duty” form.

16 Ⅲ. Course Registration Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes and Makeup Classes

1. Course Registration 1. Classes

Course registration is a series of steps to notify the university the courses you will take in the semester, following a You can check the courses available in the current year and the class schedule on the Syllabus Search. given registration schedule. Students can confirm the courses registered by accessing the course registration The classes will be conducted as follows: notification. 1st period 9:00 to 10:30 Before the registration, please read the curriculum carefully. Please do not register for two or more courses at the nd same time on the same day of the week. The total number of credits for the semester must not exceed the limit. 2 period 10:40 to 12:10 3rd period 13:00 to 14:30 No credit will be accrued for courses that you have not registered. 4th period 14:45 to 16:15 th 5 period 16:30 to 18:00 2. Procedures for Course Registration 6th period 18:15 to 19:45 7th period 19:55 to 21:25 Register for courses during the specified periods from the middle of March to the middle of April and from the beginning of September to the beginning of October, following the schedules as stipulated by the School. Some 2. Attendance compulsory courses are automatically registered. You do not need to register for such courses. For more details on the course registration procedures and rules, please read the “Course Registration Guide” carefully. In principle, there will be 15 classes held for 2-credit courses and 30 classes held for 4-credit courses at SILS; this is Please note that you will not be allowed to register for courses after the course registration deadlines. You must follow including days on which tests are scheduled. The School Regulations of Waseda University obligate students to attend all the prescribed procedures. at least 2/3 of the classes. If you were unable to attend a class because of illness or due to other unavoidable circumstances, you should promptly present to the instructor a copy of a medical certificate prepared by a doctor or other official document to explain the reason. In principle, the SILS Office cannot issue any documents concerning your absence except for the following cases 3.

3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence

The University has systems in place to prevent students who are on a leave of absence due to the special reasons listed below from being unfairly disadvantaged in terms of assessment. Students who fail to meet coursework requirements such as class attendance (including that for on-demand courses), submission of assignments, exam-taking should consult the office of their affiliation in order to request special academic consideration and seek advice from their course instructors. Please note that the final decision on a student’s absences is left to the discretion of the instructor.

1. Bereavement Leave a. Scope: This policy applies to all full-time students currently in the Waseda University system. b. Immediate Family: Students are eligible for up to seven consecutive class-meeting days for the death of a first- degree family member (parent, child), second-degree family member (sibling, grandparent, grandchild), or spouse. (If international travel is involved, extra days may be granted.) c. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation within ten days of the end of the period for which consideration is sought and obtain a “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form. 2) Promptly submit the completed “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form, along with appropriate documentation, such as a funeral acknowledgment card to the office of your affiliation. (In the event the deceased is your guarantor, follow the procedure for a change of guarantor.) 3) Request to have the “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form issued by the office of your affiliation. 4) Submit the “Notification of Absence due to Bereavement” form to your course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed during your bereavement leave. (If you are taking an on-demand course, direct your request to the affiliation offering the course.)

2. Jury Duty a. Scope: This policy applies to all full-time students and students from Doshisha University currently in the Waseda University system. (Students of e-learning courses in the School of Human Sciences are not included.) N.B. College students may use their right to refuse such duty (under the right of civil law). b. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation with a written statement from an appropriate court official, indicating the dates and times of service and submit the completed “Notification of Absence due to Jury Duty” form.

17 2) Submit the “Notification of Absence due to Jury Duty” form issued by the office of your affiliation to your such contingency measures on any campus will apply to all courses and examinations taking place on the designated course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed during your jury duty leave. campus. 1) If the University decides to enact contingency measures involving the cancellation of classes, postponement of 3. Infectious Disease examinations, etc., the University will inform all students of the decision no less than two hours prior to the In order to prevent the spread of highly infectious diseases, students who have contracted any of the specified start of each affected class period or examination via the communication channels shown below. diseases will not be allowed to attend class, based on the authority of the School Health and Safety Act. (The length of 2) Based on the prevailing weather conditions during a typhoon, heavy snow, etc., where forecasts with the suspension period is based on Mandatory Suspension Guidelines.) reasonable accuracy can be made, the University may issue an emergency bulletin a day in advance to cancel Refer to The Health Support Center website to find out more details about infection classes, postpone examinations, etc. In such cases, a decision will be made by 7 p.m. and a notification posted characteristics and quarantine periods. for students via the communication channels shown below. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation. 2. Class Cancellation due to the Occurrence of a Severe Earthquake 2) Ask your physician to fill out a designated Certificate of Recovery from Infectious Disease Form (学校における In the event that a severe earthquake occurs with such intensity that course instructors are not able to conduct classes 感染症治癒証明書) and submit it to the office of your affiliation. safely, the following measures will be activated as soon as a decision is made by the University to cancel or postpone 3) Obtain and submit a “Notification of Absence due to Infectious Disease” form to the office of your affiliation classes or examinations. and follow all instructions. Then, submit the “Notification of Absence due to Infectious Disease” form issued by 1) If a decision is made to cancel or postpone classes or examinations, notices will be posted on the University’s the office of your affiliation to your course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed website and other communication channels. during your infectious disease leave. 2) If a decision is made during instructional hours, an immediate announcement will be made over the campus public address system. 4. Nursing Experience and Teaching Practice a. Scope: This policy applies to all students who are taking nursing experience or teacher-training education courses 3. Class Cancellation in the Event of a Large-Scale Power Outage currently in the Waseda University system. In the event of a large-scale power outage occurring unpredictably in the wake of overwhelming demand for electricity, st b. Number of days: According to the training period. the University will cancel classes as follows. Classes will be resumed in the 1 Period of the day following the Please note that special consideration will not be given if you have registered for a quarterly course. restoration of electric power. st th c. Procedure: Please follow the procedure explained in the Teacher-Training Course Guide and apply to your 1) If a large-scale power outage occurs during a class period ( 1 -7 periods): instructor for the special consideration form. Remain calmly inside the classroom until the situation is under control. All classes scheduled for the rest of the day will be cancelled. 2) If a large-scale power outage occurs outside a class period: 4. Class Cancellation Policy during Term All classes scheduled for the day will be cancelled.

In general, during severe and dangerous weather conditions, the University will issue a directive to cancel classes 4. Class Cancellation due to Transport Strikes (except classes on public holidays or during vacation time), postpone examinations, etc. Directives involving such Waseda, Toyama, Nishi-Waseda Campus should refer to items 1), 2), 3), and 4), below. Tokorozawa Campus should contingency measures on any campus will apply to all courses and examinations taking place on the designated refer to items 1), 2), 3), and 5), below campus. 1) If JR or any other public transport company goes on strike (a general strike or a JR strike), the following All affected students are expected to keep themselves informed and heed such directives. Students are advised to arrangements will apply: delay their commute or to refrain from coming to the University when their commuting routes (to the campus where A. If the strike ends by 12 midnight of the previous day, classes will proceed as normal. their classes are taking place) are under any severe-weather warning issued by the Meteorological Agency or a “J-Alert” B. If the strike ends by 8 a.m. on the day in question, classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). warning concerning a potential ballistic missile attack and they feel that commuting will endanger their safety. In such C. If the strike does not end by 8 a.m., all classes will be cancelled. cases, the students should submit a completed “Report of Absence” form to the office of the school to which they are It should be noted that the above does not apply to work-to-rule action at JR or to strikes affecting private affiliated and ask the course instructor for due consideration regarding that absence. railway companies. ■Special Exemptions to Cancellation of Classes and Postponement of Examinations 2) If JR in the Tokyo Metropolitan area goes on a limited (local) strike, classes will proceed as normal. 1) On-demand classes: Directives to cancel classes do not apply. 3) If JR in the Tokyo Metropolitan area goes on a full-scale time-limited strike, 2) Distance Learning System classes that take place simultaneously on multiple campuses: A. if the strike ends by 8 a.m., classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). Any Distance Learning System classes taking place on multiple campuses (Waseda, Nishi-Waseda, and Honjo) B. if the strike ends by 12 noon, classes will start from Period 6 (6:15 p.m.). and which are directly impacted by the cancellation of classes at any of the campuses will be cancelled on a C. if the strike continues past 12 noon, all classes will be cancelled. university-wide basis. However if there is a big difference between the campuses in the number of students in 4) If only private railways excluding JR, or the Metropolitan Transport Authority, go on strike, classes will proceed class, the larger class may choose to hold the class despite the circumstances. (For example, if a Waseda- as normal. campus class has 100 students and the corresponding Honjo-campus class has only 10 students, the class may 5) If either the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line or Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line goes on strike, or even if neither of the take place as scheduled.) Seibu Railway lines are on strike but both Seibu Bus and Seibu Motors go on strike, then The Art and Architecture School is included in all arrangements for the Nishi-Waseda Campus. A. if the strike ends by 8 a.m., classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). The arrangements do not apply to the two Senior High Schools or to the Extension School. B. if the strike continues past 8 a.m., all classes will be cancelled.

1. Class Cancellation due to Severe Weather Any decision to cancel classes, postpone examinations, or enact other contingency measures due to severe weather is 5. Method of Contact in Case of an Emergency the responsibility of the University and will not be based solely on warnings and advisories issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Waseda University will make emergency announcements through the Emergency Communication However, when weather conditions are severe (heavy rainfall, flooding, high winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snow, System, as outlined below. etc.) or when a warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency and a determination has been made by 1) Waseda University Emergency Bulletin Website: https://emergency-notice.waseda.jp/ the University that current conditions pose a danger to the safety of students and employees, the University will enact “Announcements” in MyWaseda contingency measures involving the cancellation of classes, postponement of examinations, etc. Directives involving 2) Waseda Mail

18 2) Submit the “Notification of Absence due to Jury Duty” form issued by the office of your affiliation to your such contingency measures on any campus will apply to all courses and examinations taking place on the designated course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed during your jury duty leave. campus. 1) If the University decides to enact contingency measures involving the cancellation of classes, postponement of 3. Infectious Disease examinations, etc., the University will inform all students of the decision no less than two hours prior to the In order to prevent the spread of highly infectious diseases, students who have contracted any of the specified start of each affected class period or examination via the communication channels shown below. diseases will not be allowed to attend class, based on the authority of the School Health and Safety Act. (The length of 2) Based on the prevailing weather conditions during a typhoon, heavy snow, etc., where forecasts with the suspension period is based on Mandatory Suspension Guidelines.) reasonable accuracy can be made, the University may issue an emergency bulletin a day in advance to cancel Refer to The Health Support Center website to find out more details about infection classes, postpone examinations, etc. In such cases, a decision will be made by 7 p.m. and a notification posted characteristics and quarantine periods. for students via the communication channels shown below. Procedure: 1) Notify the office of your affiliation. 2. Class Cancellation due to the Occurrence of a Severe Earthquake 2) Ask your physician to fill out a designated Certificate of Recovery from Infectious Disease Form (学校における In the event that a severe earthquake occurs with such intensity that course instructors are not able to conduct classes 感染症治癒証明書) and submit it to the office of your affiliation. safely, the following measures will be activated as soon as a decision is made by the University to cancel or postpone 3) Obtain and submit a “Notification of Absence due to Infectious Disease” form to the office of your affiliation classes or examinations. and follow all instructions. Then, submit the “Notification of Absence due to Infectious Disease” form issued by 1) If a decision is made to cancel or postpone classes or examinations, notices will be posted on the University’s the office of your affiliation to your course instructor and seek special consideration for academic work missed website and other communication channels. during your infectious disease leave. 2) If a decision is made during instructional hours, an immediate announcement will be made over the campus public address system. 4. Nursing Experience and Teaching Practice a. Scope: This policy applies to all students who are taking nursing experience or teacher-training education courses 3. Class Cancellation in the Event of a Large-Scale Power Outage currently in the Waseda University system. In the event of a large-scale power outage occurring unpredictably in the wake of overwhelming demand for electricity, st b. Number of days: According to the training period. the University will cancel classes as follows. Classes will be resumed in the 1 Period of the day following the Please note that special consideration will not be given if you have registered for a quarterly course. restoration of electric power. st th c. Procedure: Please follow the procedure explained in the Teacher-Training Course Guide and apply to your 1) If a large-scale power outage occurs during a class period ( 1 -7 periods): instructor for the special consideration form. Remain calmly inside the classroom until the situation is under control. All classes scheduled for the rest of the day will be cancelled. 2) If a large-scale power outage occurs outside a class period: 4. Class Cancellation Policy during Term All classes scheduled for the day will be cancelled.

In general, during severe and dangerous weather conditions, the University will issue a directive to cancel classes 4. Class Cancellation due to Transport Strikes (except classes on public holidays or during vacation time), postpone examinations, etc. Directives involving such Waseda, Toyama, Nishi-Waseda Campus should refer to items 1), 2), 3), and 4), below. Tokorozawa Campus should contingency measures on any campus will apply to all courses and examinations taking place on the designated refer to items 1), 2), 3), and 5), below campus. 1) If JR or any other public transport company goes on strike (a general strike or a JR strike), the following All affected students are expected to keep themselves informed and heed such directives. Students are advised to arrangements will apply: delay their commute or to refrain from coming to the University when their commuting routes (to the campus where A. If the strike ends by 12 midnight of the previous day, classes will proceed as normal. their classes are taking place) are under any severe-weather warning issued by the Meteorological Agency or a “J-Alert” B. If the strike ends by 8 a.m. on the day in question, classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). warning concerning a potential ballistic missile attack and they feel that commuting will endanger their safety. In such C. If the strike does not end by 8 a.m., all classes will be cancelled. cases, the students should submit a completed “Report of Absence” form to the office of the school to which they are It should be noted that the above does not apply to work-to-rule action at JR or to strikes affecting private affiliated and ask the course instructor for due consideration regarding that absence. railway companies. ■Special Exemptions to Cancellation of Classes and Postponement of Examinations 2) If JR in the Tokyo Metropolitan area goes on a limited (local) strike, classes will proceed as normal. 1) On-demand classes: Directives to cancel classes do not apply. 3) If JR in the Tokyo Metropolitan area goes on a full-scale time-limited strike, 2) Distance Learning System classes that take place simultaneously on multiple campuses: A. if the strike ends by 8 a.m., classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). Any Distance Learning System classes taking place on multiple campuses (Waseda, Nishi-Waseda, and Honjo) B. if the strike ends by 12 noon, classes will start from Period 6 (6:15 p.m.). and which are directly impacted by the cancellation of classes at any of the campuses will be cancelled on a C. if the strike continues past 12 noon, all classes will be cancelled. university-wide basis. However if there is a big difference between the campuses in the number of students in 4) If only private railways excluding JR, or the Metropolitan Transport Authority, go on strike, classes will proceed class, the larger class may choose to hold the class despite the circumstances. (For example, if a Waseda- as normal. campus class has 100 students and the corresponding Honjo-campus class has only 10 students, the class may 5) If either the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line or Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line goes on strike, or even if neither of the take place as scheduled.) Seibu Railway lines are on strike but both Seibu Bus and Seibu Motors go on strike, then The Art and Architecture School is included in all arrangements for the Nishi-Waseda Campus. A. if the strike ends by 8 a.m., classes will start from Period 3 (1 p.m.). The arrangements do not apply to the two Senior High Schools or to the Extension School. B. if the strike continues past 8 a.m., all classes will be cancelled.

1. Class Cancellation due to Severe Weather Any decision to cancel classes, postpone examinations, or enact other contingency measures due to severe weather is 5. Method of Contact in Case of an Emergency the responsibility of the University and will not be based solely on warnings and advisories issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Waseda University will make emergency announcements through the Emergency Communication However, when weather conditions are severe (heavy rainfall, flooding, high winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snow, System, as outlined below. etc.) or when a warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency and a determination has been made by 1) Waseda University Emergency Bulletin Website: https://emergency-notice.waseda.jp/ the University that current conditions pose a danger to the safety of students and employees, the University will enact “Announcements” in MyWaseda contingency measures involving the cancellation of classes, postponement of examinations, etc. Directives involving 2) Waseda Mail

19 The same information can be accessed via the following channels. Ⅴ 1) MyWaseda: https://my.waseda.jp/ . Tests and Grades 2) Waseda University Website: http://www.waseda.jp/ 3) Waseda University official Twitter: https://twitter.com/waseda_univ 1. Tests 4) Waseda University official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasedaU

(1) Conducting of Tests 6. Make-Up Classes Whether tests are conducted or not and how often tests are conducted will be specified by instructors in the syllabus. All tests are conducted where classes are held. In other words, instructors conduct tests during normal class times. When a class is cancelled, a make-up class will be held at a time specified by the instructor. Please check with the Unlike other schools, regular exams (exams conducted according to a separate time schedule, such as 1st semester instructor when and how the make-up classes will take place. exams or final exams) are not conducted in SILS.

(2) Absence from a Test due to Unavoidable Circumstances If you cannot or could not take a test due to illness or some other unavoidable circumstances, present an appropriate document to the instructor. The instructor will decide whether you should take another test or not.

In cases of illness: It is preferable to bring a medical certificate prepared by a doctor to prove your inability to take the test on the specific date. If you cannot present a medical certificate, or the certificate only proves that you are receiving regular treatment or are under medical treatment, your excuse may not be accepted. A certificate should indicate a specific reason why you cannot or could not take the test. If one or more exams provided by other schools are conducted at the same time as a SILS exam: First, please consult with your SILS instructor and give preference to the other school's test over SILS. Have a “Certificate of Taking Exam” issued by the schools that provide the courses. Other unavoidable circumstances It is preferable to bring an official document to prove inability to take the test on the specific date. If you cannot present a document, or the document does not justify your absence from the test, your excuse may not be accepted. For example, if you could not take a test because of a delayed train, you should present a certificate of delay issued by a station. If the certificate is not time-stamped or indicates that you could have taken the test with some delay, your excuse will not be accepted.

Please refer to sections “3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence” of section “Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes, and Makeup Classes” as well.

(3) Tests of Courses Provided by Other Schools or Universities You should take the tests of courses provided by schools or universities other than SILS according to the instructions given by the schools or universities. When notified of test schedules for courses provided by such schools or universities, including Global Education Center courses, SILS will inform you of them on the bulletin board.

2. Detailed Regulations for Scholarly Misconduct at the School of International Liberal Studies

Scope of Examinations 1. Examinations as defined in these Detailed Regulations include written examinations, oral examinations, on-demand examinations, writing paper tasks (examination of theses), bachelor's theses, and other similar tasks. The types of examinations course to these detailed regulations are as follows: 1) Examinations on courses provided by the School of International Liberal Studies 2) Examinations on all courses provided by other sections of the University other than this School 3) Examinations on courses provided by other universities and for which our School’s students have registered 4) Other examinations conducted within and outside the School, and which must be taken to acquire credits

Penalization of persons who engage in scholarly misconduct 2. Disciplinary action shall be taken against students who have intentionally engaged in any of the acts listed below or other attempts (hereinafter “misconduct”) to subvert the fairness of examinations used to assess performance, including in-classroom examinations, on-demand examinations, writing paper tasks, etc., (hereinafter “examinations”) provided at this School, as determined by the Steering Committee, based on the criteria stipulated below. 1) Committing plagiarism using another person’s writings or by accessing the Internet (including “self- plagiarism”*).

20 The same information can be accessed via the following channels. Ⅴ 1) MyWaseda: https://my.waseda.jp/ . Tests and Grades 2) Waseda University Website: http://www.waseda.jp/ 3) Waseda University official Twitter: https://twitter.com/waseda_univ 1. Tests 4) Waseda University official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasedaU

(1) Conducting of Tests 6. Make-Up Classes Whether tests are conducted or not and how often tests are conducted will be specified by instructors in the syllabus. All tests are conducted where classes are held. In other words, instructors conduct tests during normal class times. When a class is cancelled, a make-up class will be held at a time specified by the instructor. Please check with the Unlike other schools, regular exams (exams conducted according to a separate time schedule, such as 1st semester instructor when and how the make-up classes will take place. exams or final exams) are not conducted in SILS.

(2) Absence from a Test due to Unavoidable Circumstances If you cannot or could not take a test due to illness or some other unavoidable circumstances, present an appropriate document to the instructor. The instructor will decide whether you should take another test or not.

In cases of illness: It is preferable to bring a medical certificate prepared by a doctor to prove your inability to take the test on the specific date. If you cannot present a medical certificate, or the certificate only proves that you are receiving regular treatment or are under medical treatment, your excuse may not be accepted. A certificate should indicate a specific reason why you cannot or could not take the test. If one or more exams provided by other schools are conducted at the same time as a SILS exam: First, please consult with your SILS instructor and give preference to the other school's test over SILS. Have a “Certificate of Taking Exam” issued by the schools that provide the courses. Other unavoidable circumstances It is preferable to bring an official document to prove inability to take the test on the specific date. If you cannot present a document, or the document does not justify your absence from the test, your excuse may not be accepted. For example, if you could not take a test because of a delayed train, you should present a certificate of delay issued by a station. If the certificate is not time-stamped or indicates that you could have taken the test with some delay, your excuse will not be accepted.

Please refer to sections “3. Special Consideration for Leave of Absence” of section “Ⅳ. Classes, Cancellation of Classes, and Makeup Classes” as well.

(3) Tests of Courses Provided by Other Schools or Universities You should take the tests of courses provided by schools or universities other than SILS according to the instructions given by the schools or universities. When notified of test schedules for courses provided by such schools or universities, including Global Education Center courses, SILS will inform you of them on the bulletin board.

2. Detailed Regulations for Scholarly Misconduct at the School of International Liberal Studies

Scope of Examinations 1. Examinations as defined in these Detailed Regulations include written examinations, oral examinations, on-demand examinations, writing paper tasks (examination of theses), bachelor's theses, and other similar tasks. The types of examinations course to these detailed regulations are as follows: 1) Examinations on courses provided by the School of International Liberal Studies 2) Examinations on all courses provided by other sections of the University other than this School 3) Examinations on courses provided by other universities and for which our School’s students have registered 4) Other examinations conducted within and outside the School, and which must be taken to acquire credits

Penalization of persons who engage in scholarly misconduct 2. Disciplinary action shall be taken against students who have intentionally engaged in any of the acts listed below or other attempts (hereinafter “misconduct”) to subvert the fairness of examinations used to assess performance, including in-classroom examinations, on-demand examinations, writing paper tasks, etc., (hereinafter “examinations”) provided at this School, as determined by the Steering Committee, based on the criteria stipulated below. 1) Committing plagiarism using another person’s writings or by accessing the Internet (including “self- plagiarism”*).

21 2) Taking an examination or working on an assignment on behalf of another person, or causing another person shall newly propose or remove the penalty on the student in question, and the Steering Committee shall to take an examination or work on an assigned task in one’s stead. determine such penalty if one is imposed. 3) Referring to or employing study guides, notebooks, and devices, the use of which during examinations is forbidden by this School, or documents and the like that are specifically prepared for misconduct purposes. 4) Using information during examinations that has been written on the desk in advance. 3. Grading

5) Substituting an examination paper with that of another person. For courses for which you have registered, you are graded based on evaluation criteria in the syllabus. 6) Copying another person’s examination paper or causing another person to copy an examination paper. When you pass a course (over grade C) according to the relevant criteria, you will be given the prescribed credits. 7) Attempting to contact with other candidates for misconduct purposes by whispering or making gestures. *“Self-plagiarism” is the act of reusing the same or similar materials which you used in other conferences, classes, and so forth. Self-plagiarism is recognized as academic dishonesty. Students are expected to put an effort into Commendation for Excellent Performance(Dean’s List) each class. Therefore, the act is considered to be scholarly misconduct. If a student needs to reuse materials In the School of International Liberal Studies, high-achieving (top 10%) students are commended for their performance which he/she created in the past, he/she needs to specify the source and include a citation of it. every semester. The selected students are acknowledged for their achievement through MyWaseda, where their names will appear under the “Dean’s List.” The students’ ID numbers (without details about rank secured) are posted Procedures adopted if misconduct has been discovered on the SILS bulletin board. 3. Procedures adopted if misconduct has been discovered shall be as follows. 1) The class instructor shall report the case of misconduct to the School of International Liberal Studies office High-achieving students who registered 10 credits or more in the semester are selected according to the following (hereinafter, the “Office”) or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the School of International Liberal criterion: Studies (hereinafter, the “Associate Dean of Academic Affairs”), and submit evidence if available. 2) The Office and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs shall investigate the accusation of misconduct by Sum total of raw score of each course  number of credits holding an interview with the student in question or by other means based on reports and evidence Total number of registered credits (excluding ‘P’ ‘Q’‘N’ accredited credits and voluntary courses) submitted. 3) If the fact-checking leads to confirmation of misconduct, the Executive Board “執行部会” shall propose a penalty for the person who has engaged in misconduct, based on the following criteria. 4. Representation of Grades Criteria for the penalization of persons who engage in misconduct

① The person who has committed misconduct shall be suspended. Grades are represented as follows: (In SILS, numerical points are not published.) ② However, other penalties can be given according to the criteria below; Pass Fail Accredited  Persons who have committed notably malicious forms of misconduct, such as those who have cheated for financial gain, and those who have cheated twice or more, shall be expelled. Points 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 - 59-50 49-0 - -  If the misconduct was minor and happened accidentally, and the person shows sincere repentance, then On the Grade Report the candidate may be reprimanded instead. A+ A B C P F* G Q N of MyWaseda ③ For the assessment of the performance of a person who has engaged in misconduct, if the relevant penalty is expulsion or suspension from school, all courses that the student has been registered for in the semester in On Transcripts A+ A B C P Not Shown which the misconduct was committed shall be invalidated. In the case of a reprimand, the course in question shall be invalidated. 4) The Steering Committee shall determine the details of the penalties based on proposals from the Executive Board “執行部会”. 5. GPA (Grade Point Average)

Procedures, notification, and publication of penalty 1. Calculation Formula 4. The procedures for penalization shall be as follows. Waseda University uses an evaluation system with a set of conversion rates called Grade Points (4 points for A+, 3 1) If the Steering Committee has decided to penalize a person who has engaged in misconduct, the Dean shall points for A, 2 points for B, 1 point for C, and zero point for failing grades). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is a score calculated by multiplying “total number of credits by grade point (A+, A, B etc.)” and “corresponding grade point (4 report this fact immediately to the person in question (for a 1-year program student, to the student and to for A+, 3 for A etc.) ”, then totaling the obtained figures for all grades and dividing the result by the “total number the school in which he/she is enrolled) both in person and in writing. However, if it is not possible to meet in of registered credits”. The total number of registered credits includes credits earned for falling grades. Accredited person for unavoidable reasons, the student will be notified in writing only. The student’s guarantor will also credits (shown as ‘N’) and voluntary credits are not included in the GPA calculation. be notified of this fact in writing. The fact of misconduct, the student number of the person who engaged in This will be calculated in the following formula: misconduct, and the penalty will be published on a bulletin board. 2) Any cancellation of suspension from school shall be decided by the Steering Committee, based on any letters Calculation Formula of reflection submitted by the student and an interview. [(No. of A+ credits x 4) + (No. of A credits x 3) + (No. of B credits x 2) + (No. of C credits x 1) + (No. of Failing Grades x 0)] Procedures for appeal = GPA 5. The procedures for appeal shall be as follows. Total number of registered credits 1) If the relevant student wishes to appeal against the penalty or its nature, he/she can make a formal appeal to the Dean within 10 days of the date of receipt of the penalty notification (the date of the interview * The GPA will be rounded to the second decimal place. meeting, if it was notified at the meeting). If the date of receipt cannot be specified, three days after the issuance of the notification by the Steering Committee shall be deemed to be the date of receipt. 2. Subjects used in the GPA calculation 2) If an appeal as provided in the preceding paragraph is made, the Dean shall examine the contents of such The GPA calculation only takes into account credits that count toward graduation.This does not include voluntary appeal and decide whether or not a reinvestigation should be conducted. courses and accredited credits (including study abroad credits).

3) If the Dean decides that there is no need for a reinvestigation, he/she shall promptly report this fact, with 3. GPA on Grade Report and Transcript of Academic Record the reasons why, to the student in question. Please note that the GPA will appear on the Grade Report, but not on the Transcript of the Academic Record. We 4) If the Dean decides that there is a need for reinvestigation, the Office and the Associate Dean of Academic can issue a “Certificate of GPA” indicating the GPA and the grades used in the GPA calculation. Affairs will promptly implement a reinvestigation. Based on these results, the Executive Board “執行部会”

22 2) Taking an examination or working on an assignment on behalf of another person, or causing another person shall newly propose or remove the penalty on the student in question, and the Steering Committee shall to take an examination or work on an assigned task in one’s stead. determine such penalty if one is imposed. 3) Referring to or employing study guides, notebooks, and devices, the use of which during examinations is forbidden by this School, or documents and the like that are specifically prepared for misconduct purposes. 4) Using information during examinations that has been written on the desk in advance. 3. Grading

5) Substituting an examination paper with that of another person. For courses for which you have registered, you are graded based on evaluation criteria in the syllabus. 6) Copying another person’s examination paper or causing another person to copy an examination paper. When you pass a course (over grade C) according to the relevant criteria, you will be given the prescribed credits. 7) Attempting to contact with other candidates for misconduct purposes by whispering or making gestures. *“Self-plagiarism” is the act of reusing the same or similar materials which you used in other conferences, classes, and so forth. Self-plagiarism is recognized as academic dishonesty. Students are expected to put an effort into Commendation for Excellent Performance(Dean’s List) each class. Therefore, the act is considered to be scholarly misconduct. If a student needs to reuse materials In the School of International Liberal Studies, high-achieving (top 10%) students are commended for their performance which he/she created in the past, he/she needs to specify the source and include a citation of it. every semester. The selected students are acknowledged for their achievement through MyWaseda, where their names will appear under the “Dean’s List.” The students’ ID numbers (without details about rank secured) are posted Procedures adopted if misconduct has been discovered on the SILS bulletin board. 3. Procedures adopted if misconduct has been discovered shall be as follows. 1) The class instructor shall report the case of misconduct to the School of International Liberal Studies office High-achieving students who registered 10 credits or more in the semester are selected according to the following (hereinafter, the “Office”) or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the School of International Liberal criterion: Studies (hereinafter, the “Associate Dean of Academic Affairs”), and submit evidence if available. 2) The Office and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs shall investigate the accusation of misconduct by Sum total of raw score of each course  number of credits holding an interview with the student in question or by other means based on reports and evidence Total number of registered credits (excluding ‘P’ ‘Q’‘N’ accredited credits and voluntary courses) submitted. 3) If the fact-checking leads to confirmation of misconduct, the Executive Board “執行部会” shall propose a penalty for the person who has engaged in misconduct, based on the following criteria. 4. Representation of Grades Criteria for the penalization of persons who engage in misconduct

① The person who has committed misconduct shall be suspended. Grades are represented as follows: (In SILS, numerical points are not published.) ② However, other penalties can be given according to the criteria below; Pass Fail Accredited  Persons who have committed notably malicious forms of misconduct, such as those who have cheated for financial gain, and those who have cheated twice or more, shall be expelled. Points 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 - 59-50 49-0 - -  If the misconduct was minor and happened accidentally, and the person shows sincere repentance, then On the Grade Report the candidate may be reprimanded instead. A+ A B C P F* G Q N of MyWaseda ③ For the assessment of the performance of a person who has engaged in misconduct, if the relevant penalty is expulsion or suspension from school, all courses that the student has been registered for in the semester in On Transcripts A+ A B C P Not Shown which the misconduct was committed shall be invalidated. In the case of a reprimand, the course in question shall be invalidated. 4) The Steering Committee shall determine the details of the penalties based on proposals from the Executive Board “執行部会”. 5. GPA (Grade Point Average)

Procedures, notification, and publication of penalty 1. Calculation Formula 4. The procedures for penalization shall be as follows. Waseda University uses an evaluation system with a set of conversion rates called Grade Points (4 points for A+, 3 1) If the Steering Committee has decided to penalize a person who has engaged in misconduct, the Dean shall points for A, 2 points for B, 1 point for C, and zero point for failing grades). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is a score calculated by multiplying “total number of credits by grade point (A+, A, B etc.)” and “corresponding grade point (4 report this fact immediately to the person in question (for a 1-year program student, to the student and to for A+, 3 for A etc.) ”, then totaling the obtained figures for all grades and dividing the result by the “total number the school in which he/she is enrolled) both in person and in writing. However, if it is not possible to meet in of registered credits”. The total number of registered credits includes credits earned for falling grades. Accredited person for unavoidable reasons, the student will be notified in writing only. The student’s guarantor will also credits (shown as ‘N’) and voluntary credits are not included in the GPA calculation. be notified of this fact in writing. The fact of misconduct, the student number of the person who engaged in This will be calculated in the following formula: misconduct, and the penalty will be published on a bulletin board. 2) Any cancellation of suspension from school shall be decided by the Steering Committee, based on any letters Calculation Formula of reflection submitted by the student and an interview. [(No. of A+ credits x 4) + (No. of A credits x 3) + (No. of B credits x 2) + (No. of C credits x 1) + (No. of Failing Grades x 0)] Procedures for appeal = GPA 5. The procedures for appeal shall be as follows. Total number of registered credits 1) If the relevant student wishes to appeal against the penalty or its nature, he/she can make a formal appeal to the Dean within 10 days of the date of receipt of the penalty notification (the date of the interview * The GPA will be rounded to the second decimal place. meeting, if it was notified at the meeting). If the date of receipt cannot be specified, three days after the issuance of the notification by the Steering Committee shall be deemed to be the date of receipt. 2. Subjects used in the GPA calculation 2) If an appeal as provided in the preceding paragraph is made, the Dean shall examine the contents of such The GPA calculation only takes into account credits that count toward graduation.This does not include voluntary appeal and decide whether or not a reinvestigation should be conducted. courses and accredited credits (including study abroad credits).

3) If the Dean decides that there is no need for a reinvestigation, he/she shall promptly report this fact, with 3. GPA on Grade Report and Transcript of Academic Record the reasons why, to the student in question. Please note that the GPA will appear on the Grade Report, but not on the Transcript of the Academic Record. We 4) If the Dean decides that there is a need for reinvestigation, the Office and the Associate Dean of Academic can issue a “Certificate of GPA” indicating the GPA and the grades used in the GPA calculation. Affairs will promptly implement a reinvestigation. Based on these results, the Executive Board “執行部会”

23 6. Notification of Grades Ⅵ. Obtaining Licenses and Professional Qualifications

You will be notified of your grades through MyWaseda. It contains all grades given to you during your stay at the school, so check it before you register for courses for the next semester. 1. Necessary Credits to Obtain a Teacher's License A grade report will be sent twice a year to your guarantor who was registered at the entrance procedure. Grade announcement is in early September for Spring Semester and early March for Fall Semester. You can obtain a teacher’s license in Japan at SILS (License for teaching English at Middle and High Schools, 中学校1 *When it becomes definite that students cannot graduate in 4 years or 8 years SILS will report the fact and the grade 種免許状・英語、高等学校1種免許状・英語); even foreign students can do so. Please note that it is necessary to to their guarantors. have a high level of proficiency in Japanese, since you will be required to take many courses taught in Japanese at the School of Education and Global Education Center. Regarding Supplying Guarantors with Student Registration Information For details, please check “教職課程履修の手引き” (provided by the School of Education) and “国際教養学部生のための Waseda University understands that gaining the cooperation and understanding of students’ guarantors is 教職科目履修の手引き” (provided by SILS). Note that these guidebooks are available only in Japanese. indispensable in order to offer appropriate educational guidance and assistance. Since 2006, we have asked newly enrolled students to submit a consent form governing the use of their personal information and have notified guarantors/parents about student grades and/or consulted them regarding registration matters when such actions 2. Other Licenses and Qualifications were deemed necessary. Students at the SILS can also obtain licenses for “図書館司書”, ”学校図書館司書教諭” and “博物館学芸員”. To obtain SILS has decided to send all students' grades to their guarantors. Grades will be sent to the guarantor address you these licenses, you need to register for the required courses and attend classes in the School of Education. (Some of registered when you first entered SILS, unless you have changed it since that time. them are also available at School of Humanities and Social Sciences or School of Culture, Media and Society.) If you want to obtain these licenses, refer to “教職課程履修の手引き” issued by the School of Education published in the middle of every March (Japanese Only). 7. Rules on Academic Probation 3. Admission for Non-degree Students 1. Students at SILS may be placed on academic probation due to scholarly misconduct and/or written assignments, substandard academic performance, defying the School Regulations, etc. The SILS admits non-degree students among SILS graduates who have not completed the teaching license course during their enrollment at SILS. Details will be posted on the SILS website every February and June. ① Cheating on examinations and/or written assignments Period of acceptance: Every April and September (1) Students who are subject to disciplinary measures such as suspension or reprimands due to their Period of enrollment: For a year or a semester in the current academic year academic dishonesty Available courses: Courses for teaching license provided by SILS, Global Education Center and the School of (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period. Education. ② Substandard Academic Performance (1) Students who have earned less than 10 credits in a semester. (2) If the student has a justifiable reason for the behavior/performance indicated in (1) such as illness, the Faculty Committee might accept his/her written petition for consideration. (3) The probation period will be between the confirmation date for official grades and the end of the following semester. ③ Breach of School Regulations (1) Students who break the School Regulations, as determined by the Faculty Committee. (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period. ④ Others (1) Students so determined by the Dean of SILS and confirmed by the Faculty Committee. (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period.

2. If a student who is on academic probation for poor academic performance for three consecutive semesters, the school will send a “Notice of Recommendation of Expulsion”. If the student is placed on academic probation the following semester, he or she may be expelled. However, the “Notice of Recommendation of Expulsion” may be rescinded at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. *If the student goes on study abroad after the notice is sent, the decision about expulsion will be made based on the student’s performance in the semester after returning to SILS.

3. If a student commits cheating in an exam/report (reprimanded and above) while on academic probation or breaks the School Regulations, he/she may be targeted to be expelled from Waseda University according to the Faculty Committee’s decision.

4. Both the student and the guarantor will be notified of the academic probation.

24 6. Notification of Grades Ⅵ. Obtaining Licenses and Professional Qualifications

You will be notified of your grades through MyWaseda. It contains all grades given to you during your stay at the school, so check it before you register for courses for the next semester. 1. Necessary Credits to Obtain a Teacher's License A grade report will be sent twice a year to your guarantor who was registered at the entrance procedure. Grade announcement is in early September for Spring Semester and early March for Fall Semester. You can obtain a teacher’s license in Japan at SILS (License for teaching English at Middle and High Schools, 中学校1 *When it becomes definite that students cannot graduate in 4 years or 8 years SILS will report the fact and the grade 種免許状・英語、高等学校1種免許状・英語); even foreign students can do so. Please note that it is necessary to to their guarantors. have a high level of proficiency in Japanese, since you will be required to take many courses taught in Japanese at the School of Education and Global Education Center. Regarding Supplying Guarantors with Student Registration Information For details, please check “教職課程履修の手引き” (provided by the School of Education) and “国際教養学部生のための Waseda University understands that gaining the cooperation and understanding of students’ guarantors is 教職科目履修の手引き” (provided by SILS). Note that these guidebooks are available only in Japanese. indispensable in order to offer appropriate educational guidance and assistance. Since 2006, we have asked newly enrolled students to submit a consent form governing the use of their personal information and have notified guarantors/parents about student grades and/or consulted them regarding registration matters when such actions 2. Other Licenses and Qualifications were deemed necessary. Students at the SILS can also obtain licenses for “図書館司書”, ”学校図書館司書教諭” and “博物館学芸員”. To obtain SILS has decided to send all students' grades to their guarantors. Grades will be sent to the guarantor address you these licenses, you need to register for the required courses and attend classes in the School of Education. (Some of registered when you first entered SILS, unless you have changed it since that time. them are also available at School of Humanities and Social Sciences or School of Culture, Media and Society.) If you want to obtain these licenses, refer to “教職課程履修の手引き” issued by the School of Education published in the middle of every March (Japanese Only). 7. Rules on Academic Probation 3. Admission for Non-degree Students 1. Students at SILS may be placed on academic probation due to scholarly misconduct and/or written assignments, substandard academic performance, defying the School Regulations, etc. The SILS admits non-degree students among SILS graduates who have not completed the teaching license course during their enrollment at SILS. Details will be posted on the SILS website every February and June. ① Cheating on examinations and/or written assignments Period of acceptance: Every April and September (1) Students who are subject to disciplinary measures such as suspension or reprimands due to their Period of enrollment: For a year or a semester in the current academic year academic dishonesty Available courses: Courses for teaching license provided by SILS, Global Education Center and the School of (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period. Education. ② Substandard Academic Performance (1) Students who have earned less than 10 credits in a semester. (2) If the student has a justifiable reason for the behavior/performance indicated in (1) such as illness, the Faculty Committee might accept his/her written petition for consideration. (3) The probation period will be between the confirmation date for official grades and the end of the following semester. ③ Breach of School Regulations (1) Students who break the School Regulations, as determined by the Faculty Committee. (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period. ④ Others (1) Students so determined by the Dean of SILS and confirmed by the Faculty Committee. (2) The Dean of SILS will decide the probation period.

2. If a student who is on academic probation for poor academic performance for three consecutive semesters, the school will send a “Notice of Recommendation of Expulsion”. If the student is placed on academic probation the following semester, he or she may be expelled. However, the “Notice of Recommendation of Expulsion” may be rescinded at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. *If the student goes on study abroad after the notice is sent, the decision about expulsion will be made based on the student’s performance in the semester after returning to SILS.

3. If a student commits cheating in an exam/report (reprimanded and above) while on academic probation or breaks the School Regulations, he/she may be targeted to be expelled from Waseda University according to the Faculty Committee’s decision.

4. Both the student and the guarantor will be notified of the academic probation.

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Part 2 Student Life

Part 2 Student Life

Ⅰ. Student Number, Student Identification Card, Personal Information (5) Invalidation If you lose your status as a student due to graduation or leaving the school, your student identification card loses its validity. In that case, you must promptly return your card to the SILS office. When you graduate from the school, you 1. Student Number will be granted a diploma in exchange for your student identification card.

Students are assigned a student number when they are admitted to Waseda University. This number serves as your ID, 3. Changes in Personal Information and you are required to write it in many occasions. Please renember it. When there is any change in your personal information or in that of your guarantor, or the person who pays your (1) Composition of a Student Number school fees, you should promptly follow the required procedures. Changes in personal information include the Student numbers assigned to students who are admitted to SILS in 2020 are formulated as follows: following changes:

1 M 2 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 (1) Change of Your Guarantor or Payer of School Fees You should promptly notify the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office of the change a b c d on the prescribed form.

a: School code (1M for SILS) (2) Change of Address or Telephone Number (including cell phone number) b: The last 2 digits of the year when you entered the School (i.e., for 2020 students, it will show “20”). ①Please change your address information (including whether you live with your guarantor) on MyWaseda. If you th c: Personal number (In the 5 box, 0 means April enrolees. 1 means September enrolees.) change your address, please come to the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office to d: Check digit (CD)…Number to check your student number receive a new seal. ②For changing information concerning your guarantor and/or Payer of School fees, please come to the Academic (2) You Need to Write Your Student Number: Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office to fill out the prescribed form. (Refer to 3. Change of ① On answer sheets or Term Paper Sheets when you take exams or you submit Term Papers Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees in Ⅲ. School Fees) ② On attendance cards ③ On applications for issuance of certificates (3) Change of Transfer Account for School Fees(学費口座の変更) ④ With your name on other documents If the direct debit account for school fees has been changed, you should promptly notify the SILS office of the ⑤ With your name when you make inquiries change. (Refer to 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees in Ⅲ. School Fees)

2. Student Identification Card (ID Card) (4) Change of Deposit Account in Your Name(本人振込口座の変更) Please change your deposit account information on MyWaseda. If the account was incorrectly registered or not Your student identification card is used not only as your ID card. It is also needed when you need to use the library at registered, no scholarship or refund of student health insurance can be paid. Depending on the time you change it, the university and in other official occasions. You should carry it with you and be careful not to damage or lose it. the change might not be reflected by the deposit day. Please also note that it is strictly prohibited to lend your ID card to another person. A student identification card consists of a card with your photo and a seal on the back to indicate the current year, and (5) Name Change it is not effective unless the card and the seal are in place. If you have changed your name or your guarantor has changed his/her name, you should promptly notify the SILS office of the change on the prescribed form. Bring an official document which shows your or your guarantor’s name (1) Issuance before and after the change (e. g. abridged transcript of your or his/her new family register, driver’s lisence, Freshmen are granted a student identification card in exchange for their examination admission card on the day of residence record etc.). The change will be reflected from the following day. their entrance ceremony. Students in the 2nd year or above are granted a new seal in early March every year. Replace the old seal with the new one to renew the ID card. You may change the photo on your ID card only once during your * Protection of Personal Information stay at the school for free. If you want to change your photo, bring a picture of yourself (4cm high X 3cm wide) and In principle, personal information about a student will not be disclosed to any third party without the student’s apply at the SILS or the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”). consent. Personal information is handled in accordance with the Regulations on the Protection of Personal Information. (2) Presentation You are required to present your student identification card when you take tests conducted by the school, apply for a *Refer to “Policy on Security of Personal Information”: certificate, receive certain things issued by the school, and in various other cases. http://www.waseda.jp/top/en/privacy-policy

(3) Change of Information on Your Student Identification Card Notify the SILS office of any change in your address, name, or other information on your student identification card. (Refer to 3. Changes in Personal Information).

(4) Reissue If your student identification card has been lost, damaged, or it becomes unreadable, you need to apply for the issue of a new card. Bring a picture of yourself (4cm high X 3cm wide) with you and apply for reissue at the SILS or the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”). You will be charged 2,000 yen for a reissue. For an unreadable card and a name change, there is no charge for a reissue. Please be aware that it takes 10 business days for a reissue.

28 Ⅰ. Student Number, Student Identification Card, Personal Information (5) Invalidation If you lose your status as a student due to graduation or leaving the school, your student identification card loses its validity. In that case, you must promptly return your card to the SILS office. When you graduate from the school, you 1. Student Number will be granted a diploma in exchange for your student identification card.

Students are assigned a student number when they are admitted to Waseda University. This number serves as your ID, 3. Changes in Personal Information and you are required to write it in many occasions. Please renember it. When there is any change in your personal information or in that of your guarantor, or the person who pays your (1) Composition of a Student Number school fees, you should promptly follow the required procedures. Changes in personal information include the Student numbers assigned to students who are admitted to SILS in 2020 are formulated as follows: following changes:

1 M 2 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 (1) Change of Your Guarantor or Payer of School Fees You should promptly notify the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office of the change a b c d on the prescribed form. a: School code (1M for SILS) (2) Change of Address or Telephone Number (including cell phone number) b: The last 2 digits of the year when you entered the School (i.e., for 2020 students, it will show “20”). ①Please change your address information (including whether you live with your guarantor) on MyWaseda. If you th c: Personal number (In the 5 box, 0 means April enrolees. 1 means September enrolees.) change your address, please come to the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office to d: Check digit (CD)…Number to check your student number receive a new seal. ②For changing information concerning your guarantor and/or Payer of School fees, please come to the Academic (2) You Need to Write Your Student Number: Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”) or the SILS office to fill out the prescribed form. (Refer to 3. Change of ① On answer sheets or Term Paper Sheets when you take exams or you submit Term Papers Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees in Ⅲ. School Fees) ② On attendance cards ③ On applications for issuance of certificates (3) Change of Transfer Account for School Fees(学費口座の変更) ④ With your name on other documents If the direct debit account for school fees has been changed, you should promptly notify the SILS office of the ⑤ With your name when you make inquiries change. (Refer to 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees in Ⅲ. School Fees)

2. Student Identification Card (ID Card) (4) Change of Deposit Account in Your Name(本人振込口座の変更) Please change your deposit account information on MyWaseda. If the account was incorrectly registered or not Your student identification card is used not only as your ID card. It is also needed when you need to use the library at registered, no scholarship or refund of student health insurance can be paid. Depending on the time you change it, the university and in other official occasions. You should carry it with you and be careful not to damage or lose it. the change might not be reflected by the deposit day. Please also note that it is strictly prohibited to lend your ID card to another person. A student identification card consists of a card with your photo and a seal on the back to indicate the current year, and (5) Name Change it is not effective unless the card and the seal are in place. If you have changed your name or your guarantor has changed his/her name, you should promptly notify the SILS office of the change on the prescribed form. Bring an official document which shows your or your guarantor’s name (1) Issuance before and after the change (e. g. abridged transcript of your or his/her new family register, driver’s lisence, Freshmen are granted a student identification card in exchange for their examination admission card on the day of residence record etc.). The change will be reflected from the following day. their entrance ceremony. Students in the 2nd year or above are granted a new seal in early March every year. Replace the old seal with the new one to renew the ID card. You may change the photo on your ID card only once during your * Protection of Personal Information stay at the school for free. If you want to change your photo, bring a picture of yourself (4cm high X 3cm wide) and In principle, personal information about a student will not be disclosed to any third party without the student’s apply at the SILS or the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”). consent. Personal information is handled in accordance with the Regulations on the Protection of Personal Information. (2) Presentation You are required to present your student identification card when you take tests conducted by the school, apply for a *Refer to “Policy on Security of Personal Information”: certificate, receive certain things issued by the school, and in various other cases. http://www.waseda.jp/top/en/privacy-policy

(3) Change of Information on Your Student Identification Card Notify the SILS office of any change in your address, name, or other information on your student identification card. (Refer to 3. Changes in Personal Information).

(4) Reissue If your student identification card has been lost, damaged, or it becomes unreadable, you need to apply for the issue of a new card. Bring a picture of yourself (4cm high X 3cm wide) with you and apply for reissue at the SILS or the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”). You will be charged 2,000 yen for a reissue. For an unreadable card and a name change, there is no charge for a reissue. Please be aware that it takes 10 business days for a reissue.

29 Ⅱ Navigation, Waseda University or bulletin board, etc. . Various Certificates and Certificate of Student Status (2) Procedure for Using Certificate Vending Machines 1. Types of Certificate  Necessary items Various certificates are issued by vending machines or other means. Registered students are charged a handling fee of 1. Student identification card 200 yen for a single certificate. Graduates, early leavers, and transferred students to other departments are charged a 2. Password for MyWaseda handling fee of 300 yen for a single certificate. Certificates are issued as follows. Some certificates, including 3. Handling fee certificates of qualification for a student discount, certificates of school fees, and certificates of payment, are free.  Procedure for application (1) Certificates Issued by Vending Machines 1. Insert your student identification card into the certificate vending machine 2. Enter your password for MyWaseda Certificate of enrollment Transcript and certificate of expected Certificate of qualification for a student 3. Specify the certificate type and how many certificates you want (Japanese/English) graduation (Japanese/English) discount / 学割(free) 4. Pay the handling fee and receive the certificate (Do not forget to take your student identification card.) Transcript Certificate of graduation Physical examination certificate (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) (Japanese only: 300 yen)  Entering your MyWaseda ID password Certificate of expected graduation Transcript and certificate of graduation Certificate of GPA To protect your privacy, certificate vending machines require you to enter your MyWaseda password. Do not (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) forget your password. If you forget it, please visit the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”).

(2) Certificates Issued by the SILS Office and the Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office) (3) Certificate of Qualification for a Student Discount Certificate of tuition payment (free) Certificate for student commuting (free) A certificate of qualification for student discount can be used to enjoy a special student discount only for travel on (Japanese/English) ※ Only for private bus companies JR lines for a one-way trip of over 100 km. In principle, up to four certificates of student status can be issued in a It takes 3 to 7 days to issue a Certificate of Tuition Payment. (However, a Certificate of Tuition Payment can only be day and up to 10 in one year. Generally, the certificates are valid for 3 months after they are issued. issued 20-45 days after the payment). Please apply well in advance. *When you purchase commuter passes from private bus companies, such as Keio Bus, Keisei Bus, Keihin Express Bus, or Kokusai Kogyo Bus, some may require you to present a certificate for student commuting with your student identification card. In that case, you should apply for it at the SILS office or at the Waseda Portal Office in advance. *You can purchase student commuter passes for JR, private railways, subways, or municipal transportation systems at sales counters located at nearby stations, by presenting your student identification card.

(3) Certificates Issued by the SILS Office

Certificates related to licenses (i.e., teaching license, Other certificates, including Dean’s List (Both Japanese librarian license, museum curator) (Japanese only) handwritten certificates and English) Certificates which cannot be issued by vending machines, or which need to be handwritten on a prescribed form, will in general be issued next day or after. There may be cases where certificates take longer to be issued, or cannot be issued. Therefore, please contact us in advance.

2. Certificates Issued by Vending Machines

(1) Location/Operating Hours of Certificate Vending Machines (Waseda Campus) Please check the latest information on the following link, “Information Technology Service Navigation, Waseda University”: http://www.waseda.jp/navi/e/services/opentime-certificates.html During Summer/Winter Location During Semesters During Spring Vacation Vacation 1st floor, Building 7 (Near the Academic Advising Mon.-Sat. 9:00 - 18:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 20:00 Office (“Waseda Portal Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 (Except for entrance Sat. 9:00 - 18:00 Office”)) examination period) 1st floor, Building 14 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 1st floor, Building 25 Entrance examination time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 – 18:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 17:00 (Okuma garden house) Mon-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 Sat. 9:00 - 16:30 * Some certificates cannot be issued, depending on the time. Detailed information is given on Information Technology Service Navigation, etc. * All vending machines stop operating when the university closes down for a short period during the summer and winter vacations. Detailed information is given on Information Technology Service Navigation, etc. * The location and opening hours are subject to change. Please check the Information Technology Service

30 Ⅱ Navigation, Waseda University or bulletin board, etc. . Various Certificates and Certificate of Student Status (2) Procedure for Using Certificate Vending Machines 1. Types of Certificate  Necessary items Various certificates are issued by vending machines or other means. Registered students are charged a handling fee of 1. Student identification card 200 yen for a single certificate. Graduates, early leavers, and transferred students to other departments are charged a 2. Password for MyWaseda handling fee of 300 yen for a single certificate. Certificates are issued as follows. Some certificates, including 3. Handling fee certificates of qualification for a student discount, certificates of school fees, and certificates of payment, are free.  Procedure for application (1) Certificates Issued by Vending Machines 1. Insert your student identification card into the certificate vending machine 2. Enter your password for MyWaseda Certificate of enrollment Transcript and certificate of expected Certificate of qualification for a student 3. Specify the certificate type and how many certificates you want (Japanese/English) graduation (Japanese/English) discount / 学割(free) 4. Pay the handling fee and receive the certificate (Do not forget to take your student identification card.) Transcript Certificate of graduation Physical examination certificate (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) (Japanese only: 300 yen)  Entering your MyWaseda ID password Certificate of expected graduation Transcript and certificate of graduation Certificate of GPA To protect your privacy, certificate vending machines require you to enter your MyWaseda password. Do not (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) (Japanese/English) forget your password. If you forget it, please visit the Academic Advising Office (“Waseda Portal Office”).

(2) Certificates Issued by the SILS Office and the Academic Advising Office (Waseda Portal Office) (3) Certificate of Qualification for a Student Discount Certificate of tuition payment (free) Certificate for student commuting (free) A certificate of qualification for student discount can be used to enjoy a special student discount only for travel on (Japanese/English) ※ Only for private bus companies JR lines for a one-way trip of over 100 km. In principle, up to four certificates of student status can be issued in a It takes 3 to 7 days to issue a Certificate of Tuition Payment. (However, a Certificate of Tuition Payment can only be day and up to 10 in one year. Generally, the certificates are valid for 3 months after they are issued. issued 20-45 days after the payment). Please apply well in advance. *When you purchase commuter passes from private bus companies, such as Keio Bus, Keisei Bus, Keihin Express Bus, or Kokusai Kogyo Bus, some may require you to present a certificate for student commuting with your student identification card. In that case, you should apply for it at the SILS office or at the Waseda Portal Office in advance. *You can purchase student commuter passes for JR, private railways, subways, or municipal transportation systems at sales counters located at nearby stations, by presenting your student identification card.

(3) Certificates Issued by the SILS Office

Certificates related to licenses (i.e., teaching license, Other certificates, including Dean’s List (Both Japanese librarian license, museum curator) (Japanese only) handwritten certificates and English) Certificates which cannot be issued by vending machines, or which need to be handwritten on a prescribed form, will in general be issued next day or after. There may be cases where certificates take longer to be issued, or cannot be issued. Therefore, please contact us in advance.

2. Certificates Issued by Vending Machines

(1) Location/Operating Hours of Certificate Vending Machines (Waseda Campus) Please check the latest information on the following link, “Information Technology Service Navigation, Waseda University”: http://www.waseda.jp/navi/e/services/opentime-certificates.html During Summer/Winter Location During Semesters During Spring Vacation Vacation 1st floor, Building 7 (Near the Academic Advising Mon.-Sat. 9:00 - 18:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 20:00 Office (“Waseda Portal Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 (Except for entrance Sat. 9:00 - 18:00 Office”)) examination period) 1st floor, Building 14 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 1st floor, Building 25 Entrance examination time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 – 18:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 - 17:00 (Okuma garden house) Mon-Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 Sat. 9:00 - 16:30 * Some certificates cannot be issued, depending on the time. Detailed information is given on Information Technology Service Navigation, etc. * All vending machines stop operating when the university closes down for a short period during the summer and winter vacations. Detailed information is given on Information Technology Service Navigation, etc. * The location and opening hours are subject to change. Please check the Information Technology Service

31 Ⅲ  In the case of a bank merger, please register your bank information as “a new bank account.” Since some banks . School Fees (branches) do not inform Waseda University about mergers, it is better to register the information yourself. Otherwise, errors may arise in transferring your school fees. 1. School Fees (2) Change of Payer of School Fees ①April Enrollees In Yen An advanced notification of each bank transfer and information about school fees will be sent to the person you 2020 2021 2022 2023 reported as responsible for paying your expenses when you entered SILS. If the person who pays your school fees has changed, notify the SILS office of the change on the prescribed form. Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall  If you do not complete the procedure two months before the account transfer date, the notification will be sent to Admission Fee 200,000 the old address. Tuition Fee 695,000 695,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000  The school fee payer and the account holder are not necessarily the same. Student Health Promotion  The school fee payer must reside in Japan. Mutual Aid Association 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Membership Fee Alumni Association 40,000 4. Audit Fees, Lab Fees and Other Expenses Membership Fee Total 896,500 696,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 836,500 If you register University-wide Open Courses or courses for a teacher’s license etc., you may be charged a separate lab and/or audit fee. ②September Enrollees In Yen

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 5. School Fees for Students who Enroll beyond 4 Years Admission Fee 200,000 Tuition Fee 695,000 695,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 If you enroll beyond 4 years (apart from any period of a leave of absence), the tuition is calculated by the credits that Student Health Promotion you have to earn for your graduation each semester.(124 credits - credits you have now = credits still required Mutual Aid Association 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 for graduation) Membership Fee In addition, even though you have already obtained the required number of credits (124 credits) for graduation, but Alumni Association 40,000 still need to pass a certain course, your tuition will be calculated as under 4 credits left. Membership Fee If you enroll beyond 4 years and participate in an exchange program or Double Degree program, you are required to Total 896,500 696,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 836,500 pay the full amount of fees regardless of how many credits you are short of.

2. Deadlines for Payment Although the number of credits obtained through study abroad is transferred in the semester you return, the transferred credits are not included in the above calculation. Students who have become enrolled beyond 4 years due (1) Deadlines for Payment to 1 semester or longer study abroad may fall into a different category. Please consult with the SILS office in advance.

Basically, school fees are paid to Waseda University by account transfer. They are transferred on the following dates: ●The deadlines for payment are different from those for students who enroll for up to 4 years.  School fees for spring semester: May 1 Payment schedules for each semester are as follows:  School fees for fall semester: October 1 ○Spring semester: Early July ○Fall semester:Early December Your tuition payer will be notified about 2 weeks before each transfer. If the school fees are not transferred on the above dates, we will make a bank transfer two months later. If school fees cannot be paid on the second account Number of Student Health Promotion transfer, we will send a payment slip to your tuition payer. If you receive the payment slip, please pay your school fee Tuition according to the instructions and submit a copy of the receipt to the SILS office. In addition, we will send a “Request of Remaining Credits Mutual Aid Association Dues delay in payment of school fees form”. If you cannot pay your school fee by the deadline, please submit the form to 50% of the fees of students that are in the SILS office and notify the SILS office in advance. 4 credits or under their final year of the same undergraduate school program If the payment of school fees is delayed, your name may be removed from the school register. (Please see section Ⅴ, 1,500 Yen per semester “Changes in the School Register”, item 4, "Removal from the School Register".) The fees of students that are in their final 5 credits or more year of the same undergraduate school program 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees (Example 1) If you have already earned 122 credits as credits required for graduation by the end of the last semester, but you are lacking 2 credits, your tuition fee for the following semester will be decreased by 50%. (1) Change of Transfer Account (Example 2) If you have already earned 124 credits as credits required for graduation, and even if you are lacking 8 If the transfer account reported when you entered the School has been changed, follow the steps below: credits for Compulsory Courses, you will be considered having “Under 4 credits” (see chart above) and ① Receive the Bank Transfer and Automatic Debit Transfer Application Form at the SILS office. your tuition for the following semester will be reduced by 50%. ② Submit the application form to the new bank, to authorize future transfers from the account, and have it endorsed by the bank. ③ Submit the “For the University” part to the SILS office. For a post office account (Japan Post Bank), the form is sent to us from your post office.  Internet banking accounts cannot be registered for automatic withdrawal.  If these steps are not completed by a month before the account transfer date, the change will not be reflected in the next payment, and the fee will be paid from the old account.

32 Ⅲ  In the case of a bank merger, please register your bank information as “a new bank account.” Since some banks . School Fees (branches) do not inform Waseda University about mergers, it is better to register the information yourself. Otherwise, errors may arise in transferring your school fees. 1. School Fees (2) Change of Payer of School Fees ①April Enrollees In Yen An advanced notification of each bank transfer and information about school fees will be sent to the person you 2020 2021 2022 2023 reported as responsible for paying your expenses when you entered SILS. If the person who pays your school fees has changed, notify the SILS office of the change on the prescribed form. Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall  If you do not complete the procedure two months before the account transfer date, the notification will be sent to Admission Fee 200,000 the old address. Tuition Fee 695,000 695,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000  The school fee payer and the account holder are not necessarily the same. Student Health Promotion  The school fee payer must reside in Japan. Mutual Aid Association 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Membership Fee Alumni Association 40,000 4. Audit Fees, Lab Fees and Other Expenses Membership Fee Total 896,500 696,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 836,500 If you register University-wide Open Courses or courses for a teacher’s license etc., you may be charged a separate lab and/or audit fee. ②September Enrollees In Yen

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 5. School Fees for Students who Enroll beyond 4 Years Admission Fee 200,000 Tuition Fee 695,000 695,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 795,000 If you enroll beyond 4 years (apart from any period of a leave of absence), the tuition is calculated by the credits that Student Health Promotion you have to earn for your graduation each semester.(124 credits - credits you have now = credits still required Mutual Aid Association 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 for graduation) Membership Fee In addition, even though you have already obtained the required number of credits (124 credits) for graduation, but Alumni Association 40,000 still need to pass a certain course, your tuition will be calculated as under 4 credits left. Membership Fee If you enroll beyond 4 years and participate in an exchange program or Double Degree program, you are required to Total 896,500 696,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 796,500 836,500 pay the full amount of fees regardless of how many credits you are short of.

2. Deadlines for Payment Although the number of credits obtained through study abroad is transferred in the semester you return, the transferred credits are not included in the above calculation. Students who have become enrolled beyond 4 years due (1) Deadlines for Payment to 1 semester or longer study abroad may fall into a different category. Please consult with the SILS office in advance.

Basically, school fees are paid to Waseda University by account transfer. They are transferred on the following dates: ●The deadlines for payment are different from those for students who enroll for up to 4 years.  School fees for spring semester: May 1 Payment schedules for each semester are as follows:  School fees for fall semester: October 1 ○Spring semester: Early July ○Fall semester:Early December Your tuition payer will be notified about 2 weeks before each transfer. If the school fees are not transferred on the above dates, we will make a bank transfer two months later. If school fees cannot be paid on the second account Number of Student Health Promotion transfer, we will send a payment slip to your tuition payer. If you receive the payment slip, please pay your school fee Tuition according to the instructions and submit a copy of the receipt to the SILS office. In addition, we will send a “Request of Remaining Credits Mutual Aid Association Dues delay in payment of school fees form”. If you cannot pay your school fee by the deadline, please submit the form to 50% of the fees of students that are in the SILS office and notify the SILS office in advance. 4 credits or under their final year of the same undergraduate school program If the payment of school fees is delayed, your name may be removed from the school register. (Please see section Ⅴ, 1,500 Yen per semester “Changes in the School Register”, item 4, "Removal from the School Register".) The fees of students that are in their final 5 credits or more year of the same undergraduate school program 3. Change of Transfer Account or Payer of School Fees (Example 1) If you have already earned 122 credits as credits required for graduation by the end of the last semester, but you are lacking 2 credits, your tuition fee for the following semester will be decreased by 50%. (1) Change of Transfer Account (Example 2) If you have already earned 124 credits as credits required for graduation, and even if you are lacking 8 If the transfer account reported when you entered the School has been changed, follow the steps below: credits for Compulsory Courses, you will be considered having “Under 4 credits” (see chart above) and ① Receive the Bank Transfer and Automatic Debit Transfer Application Form at the SILS office. your tuition for the following semester will be reduced by 50%. ② Submit the application form to the new bank, to authorize future transfers from the account, and have it endorsed by the bank. ③ Submit the “For the University” part to the SILS office. For a post office account (Japan Post Bank), the form is sent to us from your post office.  Internet banking accounts cannot be registered for automatic withdrawal.  If these steps are not completed by a month before the account transfer date, the change will not be reflected in the next payment, and the fee will be paid from the old account.

33 Ⅳ ● When you experience a Sudden Change in your Economic Situation . Scholarship and Award Systems If the supporter of your family dies or loses his/her job, or a disaster or another accident causes a sudden change in the economic situation of your family, you may qualify for an emergency scholarship from the Japan Student 1. Scholarship System Services Organization (for up to a year after the occurrence of the change), even if you have not previously applied for a scholarship. In this case, apply for the scholarship at the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section of the

Student Affairs Division. Please note that you may not be able to receive this scholarship if you cannot graduate in 4 (1) Privately Financed Foreign Students with a Student Visa years. Waseda University Emergency Scholarship and loans from Waseda University’s partner financial institutions *Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho) - Students who are supported by overseas governments and are also available. For details, refer to “Challenge” (scholarship information) brochure. students who receive scholarships from scholarship organizations for their tuition are not eligible. ● Other Scholarships You need to register for the Scholarship Registration for International Students through online application form For scholarships that do not require any nomination from SILS, we inform you through the SILS homepage so that all during the designated period in late March to mid April (Spring) and late August to mid September (Fall). Registration students can apply for them without scholarship registration. for a scholarship is valid until the end of each semester. If you want to receive a scholarship for the next semester, you must register for it again. For more details on registration, please check your Waseda Mail and the SILS website. 2. Award System Scholarships for foreign students are summarized here (as of January 2020) Ono Azusa Memorial Awards ・Okuma Memorial Scholarships – Grants ・Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed ・Ono Azusa Memorial Scholarships for Overseas International Students From Japan Student Services The Ono Azusa Memorial Awards are the most honored among the Waseda student awards. Students – Grants Organization (JASSO) – Grants Ono Azusa was one of the great forefathers of Waseda University (former Tokyo Senmon Gakko), who helped Okuma ・Designated donated scholarships – Grants ・Scholarships from private organizations – Grants Shigenobu build the University. Together they are often called the father and mother of Waseda University. Ono Azusa ・Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship – Grants ・Scholarships from regional public bodies – Grants passed away at the age of thirty-three, only three years after the school’s founding, never seeing its prosperity. However, his principle of “Independence of Learning” has been stipulated in the “Waseda University Mission,” which ● For the scholarships offered by Waseda University or some scholarships offered outside the university which was declared at the 30th Anniversary Convocation held in 1913, and has been passed down through the generations as need nomination from SILS, the SILS office selects nominees from those who properly completed the a fundamental principle of the school. scholarship registration and informs the nominees individually. (For example, Ono Azusa, etc) In order to reward Ono Azusa’s achievements and to let the University’s founding spirit known to the students, the ● For scholarships which do not require any nomina�on from SILS, we inform you through the SILS homepage so Ono Azusa Memorial Awards were established in 1958 to reward those students who have earned excellent grades that all students can apply for them without scholarship registration. and become worthy models in academic studies, art and sports. ● The nominees are screened based on their academic performance and economic situation. In addition, since 1994, a special award has been granted to students who have made a strong showing in a category We do not answer any questions regarding the screening results. other than these three fields and are deemed worthy of an Ono Azusa Memorial Award. ● There is a list of scholarships for foreign students in the International Students' Handbook which is issued by the CIE. However, the availability of scholarships varies by faculty and year of study. Therefore, some of the (1) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Academic Studies scholarships may not be available for SILS students. Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to students recognized as outstanding in their academic studies, such as their graduation thesis, seminar thesis, or other (2) Japanese Students research papers. *Foreign students whose residence status is “Long-term resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” may also apply. (2) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Art Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to There are two types of scholarships available: scholarships that you do not have to pay back, and loans that you must students or groups of students recognized as outstanding in works of art, such as fiction, drama, film, literary reviews, pay back after graduation. Scholarships and loans are classified into the following categories. poetry, sculpture, painting, music, or architectural design.

(As of January 2020) (3) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Sports Okuma Memorial Scholarships – Grants Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) – Loans Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to Ono Azusa Memorial Scholarships – Grants Scholarships from private organizations – Grants and Loans* students or groups of students recognized as outstanding in sports. Alumni Association Scholarships – Grants Scholarships from regional public bodies – Grants and Loans* Faculty Member Scholarship – Grants *The conditions for application vary depending on the organization. (4) Special Award Designated donated scholarships – Grants Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to students or groups of students worthy of an Ono Azusa Memorial Award in a category other than academic studies, art, or sports. ● Registration for Scholarships If you want to receive any of these scholarships, you must apply for them by completing the scholarship registration procedures. The scholarship registration period is from February to mid-March. Freshmen who entered in Award for Cultural Merit for Waseda University Students September can apply in August. Scholarship registration is valid only until the end of March of that school year. If The Award for Cultural Merit for Waseda University Students was established in May 2001 to award students or groups you want to receive a scholarship for the next school year from April, you must apply again. of students who have made an outstanding showing in extracurricular activities. Once you are accepted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), the loan lasts until you graduate (up to A commendation ceremony will take place in late March, where certificates are awarded and the students’ names and four years) without having to register every year (you need to take the procedure of continuation around every year achievements are carved into plates at the Waseda University Student Center. The recipients will also participate in a instead). For details about the procedure for receiving a scholarship, refer to the scholarship information brochure special gathering, hosted by the university president. “Challenge” (available only in Japanese). Additional information about scholarships may also be posted on the Both recommendations and direct applications are accepted. This award is not granted for regular curriculum activities bulletin board, the SILS webpage, the scholarship section webpage, and MyWaseda occasionally. or other similar activities.

34 Ⅳ ● When you experience a Sudden Change in your Economic Situation . Scholarship and Award Systems If the supporter of your family dies or loses his/her job, or a disaster or another accident causes a sudden change in the economic situation of your family, you may qualify for an emergency scholarship from the Japan Student 1. Scholarship System Services Organization (for up to a year after the occurrence of the change), even if you have not previously applied for a scholarship. In this case, apply for the scholarship at the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section of the

Student Affairs Division. Please note that you may not be able to receive this scholarship if you cannot graduate in 4 (1) Privately Financed Foreign Students with a Student Visa years. Waseda University Emergency Scholarship and loans from Waseda University’s partner financial institutions *Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho) - Students who are supported by overseas governments and are also available. For details, refer to “Challenge” (scholarship information) brochure. students who receive scholarships from scholarship organizations for their tuition are not eligible. ● Other Scholarships You need to register for the Scholarship Registration for International Students through online application form For scholarships that do not require any nomination from SILS, we inform you through the SILS homepage so that all during the designated period in late March to mid April (Spring) and late August to mid September (Fall). Registration students can apply for them without scholarship registration. for a scholarship is valid until the end of each semester. If you want to receive a scholarship for the next semester, you must register for it again. For more details on registration, please check your Waseda Mail and the SILS website. 2. Award System Scholarships for foreign students are summarized here (as of January 2020) Ono Azusa Memorial Awards ・Okuma Memorial Scholarships – Grants ・Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed ・Ono Azusa Memorial Scholarships for Overseas International Students From Japan Student Services The Ono Azusa Memorial Awards are the most honored among the Waseda student awards. Students – Grants Organization (JASSO) – Grants Ono Azusa was one of the great forefathers of Waseda University (former Tokyo Senmon Gakko), who helped Okuma ・Designated donated scholarships – Grants ・Scholarships from private organizations – Grants Shigenobu build the University. Together they are often called the father and mother of Waseda University. Ono Azusa ・Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship – Grants ・Scholarships from regional public bodies – Grants passed away at the age of thirty-three, only three years after the school’s founding, never seeing its prosperity. However, his principle of “Independence of Learning” has been stipulated in the “Waseda University Mission,” which ● For the scholarships offered by Waseda University or some scholarships offered outside the university which was declared at the 30th Anniversary Convocation held in 1913, and has been passed down through the generations as need nomination from SILS, the SILS office selects nominees from those who properly completed the a fundamental principle of the school. scholarship registration and informs the nominees individually. (For example, Ono Azusa, etc) In order to reward Ono Azusa’s achievements and to let the University’s founding spirit known to the students, the ● For scholarships which do not require any nomina�on from SILS, we inform you through the SILS homepage so Ono Azusa Memorial Awards were established in 1958 to reward those students who have earned excellent grades that all students can apply for them without scholarship registration. and become worthy models in academic studies, art and sports. ● The nominees are screened based on their academic performance and economic situation. In addition, since 1994, a special award has been granted to students who have made a strong showing in a category We do not answer any questions regarding the screening results. other than these three fields and are deemed worthy of an Ono Azusa Memorial Award. ● There is a list of scholarships for foreign students in the International Students' Handbook which is issued by the CIE. However, the availability of scholarships varies by faculty and year of study. Therefore, some of the (1) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Academic Studies scholarships may not be available for SILS students. Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to students recognized as outstanding in their academic studies, such as their graduation thesis, seminar thesis, or other (2) Japanese Students research papers. *Foreign students whose residence status is “Long-term resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” may also apply. (2) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Art Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to There are two types of scholarships available: scholarships that you do not have to pay back, and loans that you must students or groups of students recognized as outstanding in works of art, such as fiction, drama, film, literary reviews, pay back after graduation. Scholarships and loans are classified into the following categories. poetry, sculpture, painting, music, or architectural design.

(As of January 2020) (3) Ono Azusa Memorial Award for Sports Okuma Memorial Scholarships – Grants Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) – Loans Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to Ono Azusa Memorial Scholarships – Grants Scholarships from private organizations – Grants and Loans* students or groups of students recognized as outstanding in sports. Alumni Association Scholarships – Grants Scholarships from regional public bodies – Grants and Loans* Faculty Member Scholarship – Grants *The conditions for application vary depending on the organization. (4) Special Award Designated donated scholarships – Grants Following an examination based on recommendations by full-time faculty of the university, this award is granted to students or groups of students worthy of an Ono Azusa Memorial Award in a category other than academic studies, art, or sports. ● Registration for Scholarships If you want to receive any of these scholarships, you must apply for them by completing the scholarship registration procedures. The scholarship registration period is from February to mid-March. Freshmen who entered in Award for Cultural Merit for Waseda University Students September can apply in August. Scholarship registration is valid only until the end of March of that school year. If The Award for Cultural Merit for Waseda University Students was established in May 2001 to award students or groups you want to receive a scholarship for the next school year from April, you must apply again. of students who have made an outstanding showing in extracurricular activities. Once you are accepted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), the loan lasts until you graduate (up to A commendation ceremony will take place in late March, where certificates are awarded and the students’ names and four years) without having to register every year (you need to take the procedure of continuation around every year achievements are carved into plates at the Waseda University Student Center. The recipients will also participate in a instead). For details about the procedure for receiving a scholarship, refer to the scholarship information brochure special gathering, hosted by the university president. “Challenge” (available only in Japanese). Additional information about scholarships may also be posted on the Both recommendations and direct applications are accepted. This award is not granted for regular curriculum activities bulletin board, the SILS webpage, the scholarship section webpage, and MyWaseda occasionally. or other similar activities.

35 Ⅴ. Changes in the School Register (2) Procedure for School Fees during Absence Please submit the required documents to SILS office by the date mentioned as follows. Applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. Late applications are not acceptable for any reasons. When you leave the school for a certain period of time or permanently, causing a change in the school register, please *If you are sending the documents by post, you must send them by registered mail (EMS) or 書留・簡易書留、 promptly notify the SILS Office of the change. Types of changes in the school register include: 特定記録 if you send them from within Japan. Make sure to send an e-mail to “[email protected]” to inform us that you have sent them by post. *Applications through post must arrive at the SILS office by the deadline. 1. Studying outside Waseda University You must pay the school fees on time even though you are absent from SILS. th st (1) Studying Abroad If you apply for a leave of absence by April 30 for the spring semester or by October 31 for the fall semester, Students on Study Plan 2 may be able to study at a university overseas or at an equivalent higher education you must pay 50,000 yen as tuition fee (enrollment fee) and 1,500 yen as student health promotion mutual aid association dues every semester. If you apply after April 30th for the spring semester or after October 31st for institution for a year. Non-Japanese students planning to study overseas under this scheme may have to return the fall semester, you must pay the full amount of School Fees. to their home country and apply for a visa at their planned host country’s embassy or consulate. Under *Taking a leave of absence right after you enter the school (in your 1st semester) is not allowed, unless there is exceptional circumstances, you may be allowed to go abroad to study for a period shorter than a year. For an unavoidable reason, such as compulsory military service. Also, even if you are allowed to take a leave of detailed information, refer to the Guide to Study Abroad. absence in your 1st semester, you will be charged the full amount of school fees, regardless of when you applied.

(2) Doshisha University, Kyoto ―Exchange Program within Japan 〔Leave of absence for spring semester 〕 April 1 to September 20 Deadline: May 31 May 1 Waseda University has concluded an exchange program agreement with Doshisha University to allow students Application date By April 30 After June 1 to take courses at Doshisha University while studying at Waseda. to May 31 Tuition Fee 50,000 yen The exchange program with Doshisha University has the following features: Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Full amount You cannot apply. 1. To apply for the program, you must be in your second year or above as of April 1 of the year during which 1,500 yen you want to study at Doshisha University. Association Dues 2. You will study at Doshisha University for a year from April to March or one semester from April or from September. 〔Leave of absence for fall semester 〕 September 21 to March 31 Deadline: November 30 3. You can select any faculty or major at Doshisha University, regardless of your school or major at Waseda November 1 Application date By October 31 After December 1 University. to November 30 4. School fees must be paid to Waseda University. You are exempted from school fee at Doshisha University. Tuition Fee 50,000 yen 5. For more information, refer to the SILS office or the website of the Global Education Center Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Full amount You cannot apply. 1,500 yen (http://www.waseda.ac.jp/gec/). Application guidebooks and application forms for programs that start Association Dues from April will be issued around September in the previous year. For programs that start from September, *If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be changed to the last business day before the holiday. application guidebook and application forms will be issued earlier in the year around April. 6. Note that instruction at Doshisha University will be given in Japanese.  If you have already paid your School Fees for the semester 7. Credits earned in Doshisha will be basically accredited as an elective course in the same way as credits The remainder will be refunded to your bank account 2 to 3 months after being approved by SILS. earned abroad. Up to 40 credits earned during your stay at other university can be approved by SILS.  If you have not paid your School Fees for the semester However, any credits already accredited, such as study abroad credits, are subtracted from the maximum Either the payment will be automatically deducted from your account, or you will receive a payment slip.Even if 40 credits. you apply for a leave of absence within an application period for reduced school fees, the full amount of school 8. The time you spend studying at Doshisha will be counted in your total enrolment years. However, you fees may be deducted from your bank account. We recommend that you tell your bank to stop the automatic must study at Waseda for at least 3 years, excluding your period of study outside Waseda. transfer beforehand.

9. For students studying at Doshisha from September, if they are taking year-long courses offered by (3) Leave of Absence from the School due to Compulsory Military Service schools/departments other than SILS, the regulations and procedures for those courses after returning to You may take a leave of absence due to compulsory military service. In this case the period for which you have SILS, will be the same as if you had returned from studying abroad overseas. been absent is not included in the number of years for which you have studied at the school. However your enrolled years is counted as well. In addition you are not charged any school expenses during the absent time. *If you want to apply for this exchange program, please consult with the SILS office as soon as possible. *You must return to SILS from the semester following your completion of the military service.

(4) Application 2. Leave of Absence  Documents to submit ① Application for leave of absence (prescribed application form) If you cannot attend classes, including tests, for a period of 2 months or longer because of illness or another good ② Documents certifying the reason for leave of absence reason, you may be allowed to take a leave of absence by obtaining the approval of the Dean, according to the given Illness: Submit a statement that gives a detailed explanation of the reason why a leave procedure for application. of absence is required, and a medical certificate issued by a doctor to explain clearly the reason and the period of absence. (1) Period Overseas language If you will participate in an overseas language study program or in a working study, etc.: holiday program, submit a letter of acceptance issued by the organization and a You cannot take a leave of absence beyond the requested semester. However under exceptional circumstances, study plan (on the prescribed form). you may be allowed to continue a leave of absence. Military Service Submit a certificate of acknowledgement for military enrolment in English. *You can be absent for up to 4 years (8 semesters) in total. *The period for which you have been absent is not included in the number of semesters required for Other: Submit a statement that gives a detailed explanation of the reason for a leave of graduation. However, it will be included in your enrolment years. absence, and an official certificate that proves the reason.

36 Ⅴ. Changes in the School Register (2) Procedure for School Fees during Absence Please submit the required documents to SILS office by the date mentioned as follows. Applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. Late applications are not acceptable for any reasons. When you leave the school for a certain period of time or permanently, causing a change in the school register, please *If you are sending the documents by post, you must send them by registered mail (EMS) or 書留・簡易書留、 promptly notify the SILS Office of the change. Types of changes in the school register include: 特定記録 if you send them from within Japan. Make sure to send an e-mail to “[email protected]” to inform us that you have sent them by post. *Applications through post must arrive at the SILS office by the deadline. 1. Studying outside Waseda University You must pay the school fees on time even though you are absent from SILS. th st (1) Studying Abroad If you apply for a leave of absence by April 30 for the spring semester or by October 31 for the fall semester, Students on Study Plan 2 may be able to study at a university overseas or at an equivalent higher education you must pay 50,000 yen as tuition fee (enrollment fee) and 1,500 yen as student health promotion mutual aid association dues every semester. If you apply after April 30th for the spring semester or after October 31st for institution for a year. Non-Japanese students planning to study overseas under this scheme may have to return the fall semester, you must pay the full amount of School Fees. to their home country and apply for a visa at their planned host country’s embassy or consulate. Under *Taking a leave of absence right after you enter the school (in your 1st semester) is not allowed, unless there is exceptional circumstances, you may be allowed to go abroad to study for a period shorter than a year. For an unavoidable reason, such as compulsory military service. Also, even if you are allowed to take a leave of detailed information, refer to the Guide to Study Abroad. absence in your 1st semester, you will be charged the full amount of school fees, regardless of when you applied.

(2) Doshisha University, Kyoto ―Exchange Program within Japan 〔Leave of absence for spring semester 〕 April 1 to September 20 Deadline: May 31 May 1 Waseda University has concluded an exchange program agreement with Doshisha University to allow students Application date By April 30 After June 1 to take courses at Doshisha University while studying at Waseda. to May 31 Tuition Fee 50,000 yen The exchange program with Doshisha University has the following features: Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Full amount You cannot apply. 1. To apply for the program, you must be in your second year or above as of April 1 of the year during which 1,500 yen you want to study at Doshisha University. Association Dues 2. You will study at Doshisha University for a year from April to March or one semester from April or from September. 〔Leave of absence for fall semester 〕 September 21 to March 31 Deadline: November 30 3. You can select any faculty or major at Doshisha University, regardless of your school or major at Waseda November 1 Application date By October 31 After December 1 University. to November 30 4. School fees must be paid to Waseda University. You are exempted from school fee at Doshisha University. Tuition Fee 50,000 yen 5. For more information, refer to the SILS office or the website of the Global Education Center Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Full amount You cannot apply. 1,500 yen (http://www.waseda.ac.jp/gec/). Application guidebooks and application forms for programs that start Association Dues from April will be issued around September in the previous year. For programs that start from September, *If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be changed to the last business day before the holiday. application guidebook and application forms will be issued earlier in the year around April. 6. Note that instruction at Doshisha University will be given in Japanese.  If you have already paid your School Fees for the semester 7. Credits earned in Doshisha will be basically accredited as an elective course in the same way as credits The remainder will be refunded to your bank account 2 to 3 months after being approved by SILS. earned abroad. Up to 40 credits earned during your stay at other university can be approved by SILS.  If you have not paid your School Fees for the semester However, any credits already accredited, such as study abroad credits, are subtracted from the maximum Either the payment will be automatically deducted from your account, or you will receive a payment slip.Even if 40 credits. you apply for a leave of absence within an application period for reduced school fees, the full amount of school 8. The time you spend studying at Doshisha will be counted in your total enrolment years. However, you fees may be deducted from your bank account. We recommend that you tell your bank to stop the automatic must study at Waseda for at least 3 years, excluding your period of study outside Waseda. transfer beforehand.

9. For students studying at Doshisha from September, if they are taking year-long courses offered by (3) Leave of Absence from the School due to Compulsory Military Service schools/departments other than SILS, the regulations and procedures for those courses after returning to You may take a leave of absence due to compulsory military service. In this case the period for which you have SILS, will be the same as if you had returned from studying abroad overseas. been absent is not included in the number of years for which you have studied at the school. However your enrolled years is counted as well. In addition you are not charged any school expenses during the absent time. *If you want to apply for this exchange program, please consult with the SILS office as soon as possible. *You must return to SILS from the semester following your completion of the military service.

(4) Application 2. Leave of Absence  Documents to submit ① Application for leave of absence (prescribed application form) If you cannot attend classes, including tests, for a period of 2 months or longer because of illness or another good ② Documents certifying the reason for leave of absence reason, you may be allowed to take a leave of absence by obtaining the approval of the Dean, according to the given Illness: Submit a statement that gives a detailed explanation of the reason why a leave procedure for application. of absence is required, and a medical certificate issued by a doctor to explain clearly the reason and the period of absence. (1) Period Overseas language If you will participate in an overseas language study program or in a working study, etc.: holiday program, submit a letter of acceptance issued by the organization and a You cannot take a leave of absence beyond the requested semester. However under exceptional circumstances, study plan (on the prescribed form). you may be allowed to continue a leave of absence. Military Service Submit a certificate of acknowledgement for military enrolment in English. *You can be absent for up to 4 years (8 semesters) in total. *The period for which you have been absent is not included in the number of semesters required for Other: Submit a statement that gives a detailed explanation of the reason for a leave of graduation. However, it will be included in your enrolment years. absence, and an official certificate that proves the reason.

37  Screening *When you return after the leave of absence, your academic year will follow as usual. Your graduation will be The Associate Dean will examine your application. Then a SILS Faculty Meeting will determine whether to allow extended according to the number of semesters you are on leave of absence. Please register for courses your leave of absence. (You may be interviewed if necessary.) Basically, your application will be screened in the according to the procedures and before the deadlines. Faculty Meeting right after your application. However, your application may be screened in the Faculty Meeting held in the next month in some cases. (9) Courses which you have taken before your leave of absence

When Leave of The Dean will send you and your guarantor documents to notify the result of the screening. If you are not Courses How courses are treated notified of the result of your application for leave of absence 2 months after submitting your application, contact Absence is Taken the SILS office. However, if you apply in July or February, the result will be sent by the end of September or Semester courses Spring or Fall Cancelled March. Spring Cancelled The courses can be taken successively in the next fall semester (5) Notes during your absence immediately after returning to school. It can be counted as credits for the fall semester. This is under the condition that the If your leave of absence is approved, all the courses you registered for the semester will be cancelled, and you 1-Year courses Fall course is held in the fall semester. will not be able to attend any classes. However, you can still use the facilities and services of the university You need to complete a registration procedure at the (including issuing certificates, medical checkups, seals for your student ID card, and so on). department that provides the course. Please contact the SILS

Office for more details. (6) Regarding your Status of Residence of “Student” during leave of absence

If you have been staying in Japan with a status of residence of “Student,” this will be revoked regardless of its original validity period. Therefore, you will not be able to continue staying in Japan or working at your part time (10) Extending your leave of absence job. It is crucial that you immediately make arrangements to change your status of residence of “Student” or If you want to extend your Leave of Absence, you are required to submit the appropriate application form every leave the country, and we ask that you take extra care in this matter. semester.

(7) Scholarships during your absence 3. Withdrawal from School If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to notify them as soon as you decide to take a leave of absence. Please take your student ID and seal (or sign) with you. If you want to leave SILS before graduation, or if you were unable to earn the necessary credits to graduate in the maximum allowable number of years (8 years, not including the time you were taking a leave of absence), you ●Scholarship registra�on should bring your student identification card with you and take steps to withdraw from the SILS. Please check the You can register, but in principle, you will not be selected during your absence. guidelines at the SILS office or the SILS website for further information. *Depending on when you return to SILS, the scholarship selection may already be over. *If you are a Japanese student returning during the fall semester, you may apply for a scholarship in August. However, (1) Procedure if you wish to apply for a loan from JASSO (日本学生支援機構), you should do so at the spring registration. As a When you withdraw from the School, submit the following documents: rule, no application for JASSO is processed in the fall semester. For more details, please refer to Challenge. ① Notice of Withdrawal (prescribed form) ●Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students, 文部科学省外国人留学生学 ② Student Identification Card 習奨励費 ③ Visa Status Notification Form (prescribed form) You must withdraw the grant when you take your leave of absence. ④ Official certificate or statement of reason (You can write the reason on the application form. If you are ●Japan Student Services Organiza�on (Loans) for Japanese students entering another university, you can submit a copy of the letter of acceptance instead). You need to go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to stop receiving it during your absence. During Be sure to prepare the Notice of Withdrawal in your own handwriting and have it signed or sealed by your your absence, the procedure for continuation will be exempted. Note that if you do not complete the procedure, guarantor. After you submit it, the Faculty Committee will examine the application. Once the committee your scholarship may be cancelled. recognizes the withdrawal, the Dean will send your guarantor documents to notify him or her of the result of the ●Scholarships offered by Waseda University: You need to return the grant for the period of absence. examination. ●Scholarships from private organiza�ons: Please ask the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section in advance whether any procedure is necessary. ●Tui�on Waiver: You are not eligible during your absence period. If you take a leave of absence after a successful (2) School Fees To withdraw from school, you need to have paid the prescribed school fees. The following chart shows that application, you need to return the exempted tuition fee for the period of absence. school fees may be exempted according to the application date. If you have not paid the school fees, it will be

assumed that you left the school at the end of the latest semester for which you paid school fees, and credits (8) Procedure for Returning to the School earned after that semester will be rendered invalid. Payable school fees will depend on when you turn in the If your leave of absence is granted, we will send you and your guarantor documents regarding returning to notice of withdrawal. school or continuing leave of absence. Complete the necessary steps according to these documents by the prescribed deadlines. April 1 to April 15 to October 1 to Application Date According to your reason for Leave of Absence, you are required to submit different documents. April 14 September 30 March 31 ●Sickness: A medical certificate that shows you can go back to school. School Spring semester exempted Full amount Full amount ●Overseas language study program or a working holiday program: Fees Fall semester exempted exempted Full amount ① A copy of your passport that indicates the dates on which you left and returned to Japan. ② A certificate stating you have completed program ●Military Service: Certificate stating you have completed military service ●If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be the last business day before the holiday. *If it appears that you have not met the conditions agreed upon in the interview held before you took a leave of ●The rst school fees payment, which you already paid before admission, will not be refunded. absence, the leave of absence may be cancelled.

38  Screening *When you return after the leave of absence, your academic year will follow as usual. Your graduation will be The Associate Dean will examine your application. Then a SILS Faculty Meeting will determine whether to allow extended according to the number of semesters you are on leave of absence. Please register for courses your leave of absence. (You may be interviewed if necessary.) Basically, your application will be screened in the according to the procedures and before the deadlines. Faculty Meeting right after your application. However, your application may be screened in the Faculty Meeting held in the next month in some cases. (9) Courses which you have taken before your leave of absence

When Leave of The Dean will send you and your guarantor documents to notify the result of the screening. If you are not Courses How courses are treated notified of the result of your application for leave of absence 2 months after submitting your application, contact Absence is Taken the SILS office. However, if you apply in July or February, the result will be sent by the end of September or Semester courses Spring or Fall Cancelled March. Spring Cancelled The courses can be taken successively in the next fall semester (5) Notes during your absence immediately after returning to school. It can be counted as credits for the fall semester. This is under the condition that the If your leave of absence is approved, all the courses you registered for the semester will be cancelled, and you 1-Year courses Fall course is held in the fall semester. will not be able to attend any classes. However, you can still use the facilities and services of the university You need to complete a registration procedure at the (including issuing certificates, medical checkups, seals for your student ID card, and so on). department that provides the course. Please contact the SILS

Office for more details. (6) Regarding your Status of Residence of “Student” during leave of absence

If you have been staying in Japan with a status of residence of “Student,” this will be revoked regardless of its original validity period. Therefore, you will not be able to continue staying in Japan or working at your part time (10) Extending your leave of absence job. It is crucial that you immediately make arrangements to change your status of residence of “Student” or If you want to extend your Leave of Absence, you are required to submit the appropriate application form every leave the country, and we ask that you take extra care in this matter. semester.

(7) Scholarships during your absence 3. Withdrawal from School If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to notify them as soon as you decide to take a leave of absence. Please take your student ID and seal (or sign) with you. If you want to leave SILS before graduation, or if you were unable to earn the necessary credits to graduate in the maximum allowable number of years (8 years, not including the time you were taking a leave of absence), you ●Scholarship registra�on should bring your student identification card with you and take steps to withdraw from the SILS. Please check the You can register, but in principle, you will not be selected during your absence. guidelines at the SILS office or the SILS website for further information. *Depending on when you return to SILS, the scholarship selection may already be over. *If you are a Japanese student returning during the fall semester, you may apply for a scholarship in August. However, (1) Procedure if you wish to apply for a loan from JASSO (日本学生支援機構), you should do so at the spring registration. As a When you withdraw from the School, submit the following documents: rule, no application for JASSO is processed in the fall semester. For more details, please refer to Challenge. ① Notice of Withdrawal (prescribed form) ●Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students, 文部科学省外国人留学生学 ② Student Identification Card 習奨励費 ③ Visa Status Notification Form (prescribed form) You must withdraw the grant when you take your leave of absence. ④ Official certificate or statement of reason (You can write the reason on the application form. If you are ●Japan Student Services Organiza�on (Loans) for Japanese students entering another university, you can submit a copy of the letter of acceptance instead). You need to go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to stop receiving it during your absence. During Be sure to prepare the Notice of Withdrawal in your own handwriting and have it signed or sealed by your your absence, the procedure for continuation will be exempted. Note that if you do not complete the procedure, guarantor. After you submit it, the Faculty Committee will examine the application. Once the committee your scholarship may be cancelled. recognizes the withdrawal, the Dean will send your guarantor documents to notify him or her of the result of the ●Scholarships offered by Waseda University: You need to return the grant for the period of absence. examination. ●Scholarships from private organiza�ons: Please ask the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section in advance whether any procedure is necessary. ●Tui�on Waiver: You are not eligible during your absence period. If you take a leave of absence after a successful (2) School Fees To withdraw from school, you need to have paid the prescribed school fees. The following chart shows that application, you need to return the exempted tuition fee for the period of absence. school fees may be exempted according to the application date. If you have not paid the school fees, it will be

assumed that you left the school at the end of the latest semester for which you paid school fees, and credits (8) Procedure for Returning to the School earned after that semester will be rendered invalid. Payable school fees will depend on when you turn in the If your leave of absence is granted, we will send you and your guarantor documents regarding returning to notice of withdrawal. school or continuing leave of absence. Complete the necessary steps according to these documents by the prescribed deadlines. April 1 to April 15 to October 1 to Application Date According to your reason for Leave of Absence, you are required to submit different documents. April 14 September 30 March 31 ●Sickness: A medical certificate that shows you can go back to school. School Spring semester exempted Full amount Full amount ●Overseas language study program or a working holiday program: Fees Fall semester exempted exempted Full amount ① A copy of your passport that indicates the dates on which you left and returned to Japan. ② A certificate stating you have completed program ●Military Service: Certificate stating you have completed military service ●If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be the last business day before the holiday. *If it appears that you have not met the conditions agreed upon in the interview held before you took a leave of ●The rst school fees payment, which you already paid before admission, will not be refunded. absence, the leave of absence may be cancelled.

39 ●If you do not no�fy us of your withdrawal about 2 months before the account transfer date, the school fees may be Final deadline of payment if you submit School Fees Date of account Removal from the school Withdrawal from withdrawn from the specified account. In such a case, the amount will be paid back to the bank account for school Request of Delay in Payment of Tuition unpaid transfer register School fees about a month later. Therefore, we recommend you to go to the bank or other financial institution promptly to Fees ※ March 31 of the cancel the transfer arrangement. Spring September 20 of that academic May 1 January 9 of that academic year previous academic ●If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to complete the semester year procedure after you decide to withdraw. Please bring your seal (or sign) and student ID with you. year September 20 of ●Your MyWaseda ID and email address will be invalid after your notification of your withdrawal has been sent. Fall October 1 March 31 of that academic year June 30 of the next academic year that academic semester ●A cer�cate of withdrawal from the school can be issued after notification of your withdrawal has been sent. If you year apply for a certificate with your application form for withdrawal, we can enclose it with the notice of approval. *Your name will be removed on the following day of final deadline of payment if you fail to pay the school fee. ●If you withdraw part way through your grade, you can apply for a refund of part of your student health promotion *If the deadline is a weekend/ holiday, the deadline will be the last weekday before the deadline. mutual aid association due. ●If you are removed from the school for failing to pay the school fees, the types of withdrawal is “Administrative ●If you withdraw from the school according to the above procedure, the withdrawal is considered as “Voluntary Withdrawal”. For more detailed information regarding the type of withdrawal please refer to 3. Withdrawal from the Withdrawal”. School. ●If you did not pay any tui�on fees, and you submit a withdrawal request, we will treat your application as removal ●If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to complete the from the school register due to unpaid tuition fees. The withdrawal is considered as “Administrative Withdrawal”. procedure after you are removed. Please bring your seal (or sign) and student ID with you. ●Your MyWaseda ID and email address will be erased after your name is removed. Types of Withdrawal Type Reason Re-enrollment Certificate of Withdrawal Voluntary A student applies for Re-enrollment is possible. This is to certify that the person 5. Readmission Withdrawal withdrawal voluntarily (Note 1) named above (…) withdrew voluntarily from the same school If you made a Voluntary Withdrawal or Administrative Withdrawal (not including due to registered for 8 years), you on M/D/Y. may be readmitted at the beginning of a semester, if it is within 7 years after your withdrawal from SILS, counting Administrative 1 In case a student has In the case of 1, a This is to certify that the person from the following academic year (one academic year is from April to March).

Withdrawal registered for 8 years student cannot named above (…) withdrew from 2 Attendance has fallen re-enroll. the same school on M/D/Y. For detailed information about the possibility of readmission, the procedure for application, courses you should take when you are admitted again, and how to pay school fees, please contact the SILS office in advance. The application bellow the minimum deadline is December 15 for readmission in April, or the end of May for readmission in September. attendance ratio. In the case of 2, 3 or 4 3 A student has not earned re-enrollment is *In principle, those students who were expelled from school on disciplinary grounds are not permitted to re-enter. required credits for a certain possible. However, if the faculty committee permits, their readmission may be allowed. period (Note 1) *If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be changed to the last business day before the holiday. 4 A student has been removed

from the school for failing to pay school fees. 6. Penalties for Conduct Unworthy of a Student Disciplinary A student violates regulations In principle re-enrollment This is to certify that a student has Withdrawal or orders of the university, or is would not be approved. withdrawn from the school. SILS imposes heavy penalties such as Expulsion, Suspension, Reprimand and Warning on students engaged in conduct engaged in conduct unworthy (Note 2) unworthy of a student. Conduct unworthy of a student includes cheating in exams, conduct inconsistent with socially of a student accepted norms, and crimes. Read carefully the School Regulations of Waseda University that defines penalties Note 1:A student would be able to re-enroll to the school only if the faculty committee declares that he/she imposed on students. Remember your status and prestige as a student at Waseda University, and study hard will complete his or her studies. accordingly. Note 2:A student can re-enroll to the school two years after his/her disciplinary withdrawal only if the faculty The following may be put into effect upon suspension: committee declares that he/she profoundly regrets his/her conduct and he/she will complete

his/her studies. (1) The suspended student's department or faculty will retain his or her Student ID. : Note 3 After your withdrawal, if you have been staying in Japan with a status of residence “Student,” this (2) Class attendance is prohibited. will be revoked regardless of its original validity period. (3) Participation in extracurricular activities and athletic-related clubs is prohibited. (4) The use of university facilities such as libraries and the Student Center is prohibited. 4. Removal from the School Register (5) Course registration is prohibited. (6) The student must repay in full any scholarship funds received for the entire academic year through the Waseda University scholarship system. Scholarships offered by organizations such as the Japan Student If payment of school fees is significantly delayed, your name will be removed from the school register. That means you Services Organization (JASSO) and private foundations shall be handled in accordance with their own will lose your status as a student at SILS, and it will be assumed that you left the school at the end of the latest rules and regulations. semester for which you paid school fees. Note that this may affect the number of years during which you stayed at the school and make some credits earned invalid. We cannot cancel your removal for any reason. *Regarding Expulsion due to Academic Probation, please refer to “V.Tests and Grades 8. Rules on Academic Probation”. If the payment of school fees is delayed for an exceptional reason, please notify us on the prescribed form (Request of Delay in Payment of Tuition Fees:学費延納願) after the middle of July for the Spring school fees or after the middle of *The abuse of illegal drugs December for the Fall school fees. If you submit the form, the deadline for school fees may be extended. The possession and/or use of drugs are illegal in Japan, and any violator will be punished severely by Waseda University as well. Please remember that the possession and/or use of drugs may be punished severely while you are traveling and/or studying abroad. Even imprisonment and/or deportation are possible. The death penalty and/or a life sentence are possible, especially in the Asian area.

40 ●If you do not no�fy us of your withdrawal about 2 months before the account transfer date, the school fees may be Final deadline of payment if you submit School Fees Date of account Removal from the school Withdrawal from withdrawn from the specified account. In such a case, the amount will be paid back to the bank account for school Request of Delay in Payment of Tuition unpaid transfer register School fees about a month later. Therefore, we recommend you to go to the bank or other financial institution promptly to Fees ※ March 31 of the cancel the transfer arrangement. Spring September 20 of that academic May 1 January 9 of that academic year previous academic ●If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to complete the semester year procedure after you decide to withdraw. Please bring your seal (or sign) and student ID with you. year September 20 of ●Your MyWaseda ID and email address will be invalid after your notification of your withdrawal has been sent. Fall October 1 March 31 of that academic year June 30 of the next academic year that academic semester ●A cer�cate of withdrawal from the school can be issued after notification of your withdrawal has been sent. If you year apply for a certificate with your application form for withdrawal, we can enclose it with the notice of approval. *Your name will be removed on the following day of final deadline of payment if you fail to pay the school fee. ●If you withdraw part way through your grade, you can apply for a refund of part of your student health promotion *If the deadline is a weekend/ holiday, the deadline will be the last weekday before the deadline. mutual aid association due. ●If you are removed from the school for failing to pay the school fees, the types of withdrawal is “Administrative ●If you withdraw from the school according to the above procedure, the withdrawal is considered as “Voluntary Withdrawal”. For more detailed information regarding the type of withdrawal please refer to 3. Withdrawal from the Withdrawal”. School. ●If you did not pay any tui�on fees, and you submit a withdrawal request, we will treat your application as removal ●If you are receiving a scholarship, please go to the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section to complete the from the school register due to unpaid tuition fees. The withdrawal is considered as “Administrative Withdrawal”. procedure after you are removed. Please bring your seal (or sign) and student ID with you. ●Your MyWaseda ID and email address will be erased after your name is removed. Types of Withdrawal Type Reason Re-enrollment Certificate of Withdrawal Voluntary A student applies for Re-enrollment is possible. This is to certify that the person 5. Readmission Withdrawal withdrawal voluntarily (Note 1) named above (…) withdrew voluntarily from the same school If you made a Voluntary Withdrawal or Administrative Withdrawal (not including due to registered for 8 years), you on M/D/Y. may be readmitted at the beginning of a semester, if it is within 7 years after your withdrawal from SILS, counting Administrative 1 In case a student has In the case of 1, a This is to certify that the person from the following academic year (one academic year is from April to March).

Withdrawal registered for 8 years student cannot named above (…) withdrew from 2 Attendance has fallen re-enroll. the same school on M/D/Y. For detailed information about the possibility of readmission, the procedure for application, courses you should take when you are admitted again, and how to pay school fees, please contact the SILS office in advance. The application bellow the minimum deadline is December 15 for readmission in April, or the end of May for readmission in September. attendance ratio. In the case of 2, 3 or 4 3 A student has not earned re-enrollment is *In principle, those students who were expelled from school on disciplinary grounds are not permitted to re-enter. required credits for a certain possible. However, if the faculty committee permits, their readmission may be allowed. period (Note 1) *If the deadline falls on an office holiday, the deadline will be changed to the last business day before the holiday. 4 A student has been removed from the school for failing to pay school fees. 6. Penalties for Conduct Unworthy of a Student Disciplinary A student violates regulations In principle re-enrollment This is to certify that a student has Withdrawal or orders of the university, or is would not be approved. withdrawn from the school. SILS imposes heavy penalties such as Expulsion, Suspension, Reprimand and Warning on students engaged in conduct engaged in conduct unworthy (Note 2) unworthy of a student. Conduct unworthy of a student includes cheating in exams, conduct inconsistent with socially of a student accepted norms, and crimes. Read carefully the School Regulations of Waseda University that defines penalties Note 1:A student would be able to re-enroll to the school only if the faculty committee declares that he/she imposed on students. Remember your status and prestige as a student at Waseda University, and study hard will complete his or her studies. accordingly. Note 2:A student can re-enroll to the school two years after his/her disciplinary withdrawal only if the faculty The following may be put into effect upon suspension: committee declares that he/she profoundly regrets his/her conduct and he/she will complete his/her studies. (1) The suspended student's department or faculty will retain his or her Student ID. : Note 3 After your withdrawal, if you have been staying in Japan with a status of residence “Student,” this (2) Class attendance is prohibited. will be revoked regardless of its original validity period. (3) Participation in extracurricular activities and athletic-related clubs is prohibited. (4) The use of university facilities such as libraries and the Student Center is prohibited. 4. Removal from the School Register (5) Course registration is prohibited. (6) The student must repay in full any scholarship funds received for the entire academic year through the Waseda University scholarship system. Scholarships offered by organizations such as the Japan Student If payment of school fees is significantly delayed, your name will be removed from the school register. That means you Services Organization (JASSO) and private foundations shall be handled in accordance with their own will lose your status as a student at SILS, and it will be assumed that you left the school at the end of the latest rules and regulations. semester for which you paid school fees. Note that this may affect the number of years during which you stayed at the school and make some credits earned invalid. We cannot cancel your removal for any reason. *Regarding Expulsion due to Academic Probation, please refer to “V.Tests and Grades 8. Rules on Academic Probation”. If the payment of school fees is delayed for an exceptional reason, please notify us on the prescribed form (Request of Delay in Payment of Tuition Fees:学費延納願) after the middle of July for the Spring school fees or after the middle of *The abuse of illegal drugs December for the Fall school fees. If you submit the form, the deadline for school fees may be extended. The possession and/or use of drugs are illegal in Japan, and any violator will be punished severely by Waseda University as well. Please remember that the possession and/or use of drugs may be punished severely while you are traveling and/or studying abroad. Even imprisonment and/or deportation are possible. The death penalty and/or a life sentence are possible, especially in the Asian area.

41 Ⅵ 3. Others . Study Abroad You need to submit a study/research plan and also take an interview depending on the program you apply for. The interview will generally be both in Japanese and in the language used in the program. It is necessary for you Overseas study is important to your school life and to your future prospects. When selecting which university to apply to be well prepared for the interview. Note that if you are on academic probation, have poor grades, or have to, you should clarify what you want to study at the university and how that experience would affect your future other problems that are considered unworthy of studying abroad, you may be denied permission to study abroad prospects. If you have any questions, please consult at the Global Network Center (Building 11, 4F) or your Academic during the selection process. Advisor. The SILS Office will also be able to answer your questions.

For more details, please refer to the following sites. 2. Exchange Programs ①Center for International Education (CIE) (http://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en) This program is to receive students from host institutions and send Waseda students to host institutions. The screening ②Study Abroad Handbook issued by the CIE process is rigorous, including evaluation of language ability, a minimum GPA and other requirements. However there is ③SILS Hompage (http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/) generally a free choice of course of study. With the exception of a small group of partner universities, tuition fees will ④Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students generally be paid to SILS. The number of Waseda students who study abroad at each institution under this program is 1-3 students. Many different universities are host institutions.

1. Outline 3. Customized Study Programs (1) Types of Study Abroad These are programs where you will participate in the curriculum prepared for students from Waseda by the host Study Plan 2 students may be able to study at a foreign university or an equivalent higher education institution for a university. There are roughly two types of programs. One is the programs where you may take ordinary courses from year. Foreign students planning to study abroad under this scheme may have to return to their home country to apply the beginning. The other is the programs where, while you mainly focus on studying a foreign language, you will at the for a visa at their planned host country’s embassy or consulate. same time follow the curriculum prepared based on a certain theme if your level of the foreign language is adequate Basically, April enrollees study abroad from the 4th semester. September enrollees study abroad from the 5th semester. to do so. The term is one academic year in principle, but there are also programs whose term is one semester. In Under certain circumstances, you may be able to study abroad for a shorter period. principle, you will be exempted from paying tuition to Waseda, and you will be paying a designated program fee to the host university. Waseda University offers the following overseas study programs for one year: 1. Exchange Programs (EX) 2. Customized Study Programs (CS) 4. Double Degree Programs 3. Double Degree Programs (DD) *It is basically for at least one year. Some programs will require than one year. This program offers you the opportunity to study in one of the elite universities in the world, and if you satisfy certain 4. SILS Exchange Programs (SILS-EX) conditions, you will be able to acquire a degree from the host university as well as a SILS diploma. Those who wish to There are also overseas intensive language study programs available. You may use these programs before participating study under this program are required to have high language proficiency, including speaking, listening, and reading in a long-term overseas study program. Please note that if you go abroad for language study or a working holiday, you skills in the language used in the host university. We offer this program with , Fudan University, and will not be considered to be on Study Abroad. You must apply for a Leave of Absence. Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, the National University of Singapore, the National Taiwan University, and Earlham College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chulalongkorn University. As with the exchange program, (2) Screening of Students to be sent to a University Overseas Double Degree program fees will be paid to SILS. In addition, there is a registration fee of 150,000 yen. If you In principle, the screening is done about a year before your study abroad is supposed to start. (For most programs, if participate in the Double Degree program at National Taiwan University, your schedule for graduation is extended for you wish to study abroad for your 4th semester, you will need to apply in your 2nd semester. However, for some half a year. If you participate in the Double Degree program at National University of Singapore and Earlham College programs, you need to apply about half a year before your study abroad starts) Therefore, you should start preparation your schedule for graduation is extended for a year. for overseas study just after you enter the school. Students to be sent to a university overseas are screened in accordance with the following criteria. You should promptly prepare for the screening with these points in mind.

1. Language proficiency If you plan to study abroad in English-speaking countries, your English ability is measured based on TOEFL. Report the best score you have received. You should take TOEFL tests as soon as possible. In addition, if you plan to participate in a non-English program, we recommend you to take a certain test of language required by the program.

2. Academic Performance You have to submit an official transcript for the screening process. Your academic performance in Waseda University has great weight in the screening process. Your GPA is also calculated as another means to measure your scholastic ability. For more details on the GPA calculation formula used in the screening process, please refer to the Study Abroad Handbook issued by CIE. Please note that “GPA” calculation formula used in the screening process is different from the official “GPA”calculation formula.

42 Ⅵ 3. Others . Study Abroad You need to submit a study/research plan and also take an interview depending on the program you apply for. The interview will generally be both in Japanese and in the language used in the program. It is necessary for you Overseas study is important to your school life and to your future prospects. When selecting which university to apply to be well prepared for the interview. Note that if you are on academic probation, have poor grades, or have to, you should clarify what you want to study at the university and how that experience would affect your future other problems that are considered unworthy of studying abroad, you may be denied permission to study abroad prospects. If you have any questions, please consult at the Global Network Center (Building 11, 4F) or your Academic during the selection process. Advisor. The SILS Office will also be able to answer your questions.

For more details, please refer to the following sites. 2. Exchange Programs ①Center for International Education (CIE) (http://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en) This program is to receive students from host institutions and send Waseda students to host institutions. The screening ②Study Abroad Handbook issued by the CIE process is rigorous, including evaluation of language ability, a minimum GPA and other requirements. However there is ③SILS Hompage (http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/) generally a free choice of course of study. With the exception of a small group of partner universities, tuition fees will ④Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students generally be paid to SILS. The number of Waseda students who study abroad at each institution under this program is 1-3 students. Many different universities are host institutions.

1. Outline 3. Customized Study Programs (1) Types of Study Abroad These are programs where you will participate in the curriculum prepared for students from Waseda by the host Study Plan 2 students may be able to study at a foreign university or an equivalent higher education institution for a university. There are roughly two types of programs. One is the programs where you may take ordinary courses from year. Foreign students planning to study abroad under this scheme may have to return to their home country to apply the beginning. The other is the programs where, while you mainly focus on studying a foreign language, you will at the for a visa at their planned host country’s embassy or consulate. same time follow the curriculum prepared based on a certain theme if your level of the foreign language is adequate Basically, April enrollees study abroad from the 4th semester. September enrollees study abroad from the 5th semester. to do so. The term is one academic year in principle, but there are also programs whose term is one semester. In Under certain circumstances, you may be able to study abroad for a shorter period. principle, you will be exempted from paying tuition to Waseda, and you will be paying a designated program fee to the host university. Waseda University offers the following overseas study programs for one year: 1. Exchange Programs (EX) 2. Customized Study Programs (CS) 4. Double Degree Programs 3. Double Degree Programs (DD) *It is basically for at least one year. Some programs will require than one year. This program offers you the opportunity to study in one of the elite universities in the world, and if you satisfy certain 4. SILS Exchange Programs (SILS-EX) conditions, you will be able to acquire a degree from the host university as well as a SILS diploma. Those who wish to There are also overseas intensive language study programs available. You may use these programs before participating study under this program are required to have high language proficiency, including speaking, listening, and reading in a long-term overseas study program. Please note that if you go abroad for language study or a working holiday, you skills in the language used in the host university. We offer this program with Peking University, Fudan University, and will not be considered to be on Study Abroad. You must apply for a Leave of Absence. Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, the National University of Singapore, the National Taiwan University, and Earlham College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chulalongkorn University. As with the exchange program, (2) Screening of Students to be sent to a University Overseas Double Degree program fees will be paid to SILS. In addition, there is a registration fee of 150,000 yen. If you In principle, the screening is done about a year before your study abroad is supposed to start. (For most programs, if participate in the Double Degree program at National Taiwan University, your schedule for graduation is extended for you wish to study abroad for your 4th semester, you will need to apply in your 2nd semester. However, for some half a year. If you participate in the Double Degree program at National University of Singapore and Earlham College programs, you need to apply about half a year before your study abroad starts) Therefore, you should start preparation your schedule for graduation is extended for a year. for overseas study just after you enter the school. Students to be sent to a university overseas are screened in accordance with the following criteria. You should promptly prepare for the screening with these points in mind.

1. Language proficiency If you plan to study abroad in English-speaking countries, your English ability is measured based on TOEFL. Report the best score you have received. You should take TOEFL tests as soon as possible. In addition, if you plan to participate in a non-English program, we recommend you to take a certain test of language required by the program.

2. Academic Performance You have to submit an official transcript for the screening process. Your academic performance in Waseda University has great weight in the screening process. Your GPA is also calculated as another means to measure your scholastic ability. For more details on the GPA calculation formula used in the screening process, please refer to the Study Abroad Handbook issued by CIE. Please note that “GPA” calculation formula used in the screening process is different from the official “GPA”calculation formula.

43 5. SILS Exchange Programs (2) School Fees During the Period of Study Abroad Most of the exchange programs and SILS Exchange programs: These are the exchange programs offered by SILS. Only SILS students can apply. For more details, please refer to the In principle, you need to pay the usual tuition fee to Waseda University. You do not need to pay tuition fee to the SILS homepage and the Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students issued in every year. host institution. Some of the exchange programs and TSA/ ISA programs: SILS Exchange Programs (As of April 2020) Pay the program fee, which is set between Waseda University and the host institution, to Waseda University. Some of the exchange programs: No Institution & Country If you have to pay a tuition fees to the host institution, you do not need to pay the tuition fees of Waseda University. 01 University College Maastricht (UCM), Maastricht University, Holland However, additional fees may be needed in some institutes during study abroad. Double Degree Program: 02 School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Lahore University of Management and Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan Fees will be paid to SILS. In addition, there is a registration fee of 150,000 yen. 03 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 04 Bachelor of Arts Program in Language and Culture (BALAC), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand All students who go study abroad are required to pay “Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Associatin Dues” during study abroad. 05 Underwood International College (UIC), , Korea 06 Faculty of Humanities; Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (3) Study Abroad Scholarships ●Scholarship for students who par�cipate in study abroad programs offered by CIE or SILS 07 Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Center for International Education will provide detailed information after you are nominated as a study abroad 08 East Asia International College (EIC), Yonsei University, Korea program candidate. ●Scholarship registra�on 09 Yuanpei College, Peking University, China You can register, but basically cannot be selected while studying abroad. When you return to SILS, you may submit a 10 College of Liberal Studies, Seoul National University, Korea Scholarship Registration Form then. *If you are a Japanese student returning to SILS from the fall semester, you may apply for a scholarship in August. 11 Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, France However, if you wish to apply for a loan from JASSO (日本学生支援機構), you should do so at the spring registration 12 College of Social Sciences, Koc University, Turkey since usually no application for JASSO is processed in the fall semester. For details, please refer to “Challenge”. ●Japan Student Services Organiza�on (Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International 13 School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Students, 文部科学省外国人留学生学習奨励費) School of Journalism and Communication, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese 14 You cannot receive this grant during your scheduled study abroad period. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ●Japan Student Services Organization (Loans) for Japanese students 15 Institute for Higher Social Communication Studies, Belgium You are required to complete the special procedure before going study abroad. If you do not complete the procedure within the designated period, your scholarship will be canceled without exception. For more details, please visit the 16 Vesalius College, Belgium Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section. 17 Roanoke College, USA ●Scholarships offered by Waseda University If you are accepted before your departure, you can receive it even if you are going to study abroad. 18 University College Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Germany ●Scholarships from private organizations 19 Yale-NUS College, Singapore If you are receiving one, please ask the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section in advance whether any procedure is necessary. 20 BINUS University, Indonesia Note that some organizations do not allow the recipients to study abroad. 21 Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia ●Tui�on Waiver If you are accepted in the spring semester and participate in CS program or other programs in which Waseda 22 CEU San Pablo University, Spain University tuition fees are exempted. from the fall semester, the reduction is only applied to your spring tuition fees. *ALL the programs require a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students who come back from study abroad in the fall semester can apply in September. *Each institution will accept one or two students.. (4) Procedure to Follow after Returning to Japan 6. Procedures to Follow before Leaving and after Returning to Japan In order to transfer credits earned through study abroad, you must complete the appropriate procedures. You will be informed about the details through Waseda Mail by SILS about three months before you return to Japan (June or January). (1) Period, Credits and Registration for Courses As a rule of thumb, you can study abroad for a year. (5) Registration for One-year Courses (When You Study Abroad for a Year, Beginning in September)  Academic Year To study abroad, you may have to quit a one-year course offered by a school other than the School of International In principle, the one year you study abroad is included in the number of years you are enrolled at SILS. Liberal Studies. In such a case, you may be able to register for the same course after returning to Japan, if the course is  Credits still offered and/ or the content/ format of the course is not changed. Before leaving Japan, please consult with the Up to 40 credits can be transferred from the host institution. SILS Office.  Note on registration of courses You cannot register for year-round courses provided by partner universities in Japan.  Graduation Semester In principle, students are not permitted to graduate in the semester when he/she is expected to complete the study abroad programs (University-wide, bilateral and self-financed).

44 5. SILS Exchange Programs (2) School Fees During the Period of Study Abroad Most of the exchange programs and SILS Exchange programs: These are the exchange programs offered by SILS. Only SILS students can apply. For more details, please refer to the In principle, you need to pay the usual tuition fee to Waseda University. You do not need to pay tuition fee to the SILS homepage and the Guide to Study Abroad for SILS Students issued in every year. host institution. Some of the exchange programs and TSA/ ISA programs: SILS Exchange Programs (As of April 2020) Pay the program fee, which is set between Waseda University and the host institution, to Waseda University. Some of the exchange programs: No Institution & Country If you have to pay a tuition fees to the host institution, you do not need to pay the tuition fees of Waseda University. 01 University College Maastricht (UCM), Maastricht University, Holland However, additional fees may be needed in some institutes during study abroad. Double Degree Program: 02 School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Lahore University of Management and Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan Fees will be paid to SILS. In addition, there is a registration fee of 150,000 yen. 03 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 04 Bachelor of Arts Program in Language and Culture (BALAC), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand All students who go study abroad are required to pay “Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Associatin Dues” during study abroad. 05 Underwood International College (UIC), Yonsei University, Korea 06 Faculty of Humanities; Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (3) Study Abroad Scholarships ●Scholarship for students who par�cipate in study abroad programs offered by CIE or SILS 07 Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Center for International Education will provide detailed information after you are nominated as a study abroad 08 East Asia International College (EIC), Yonsei University, Korea program candidate. ●Scholarship registra�on 09 Yuanpei College, Peking University, China You can register, but basically cannot be selected while studying abroad. When you return to SILS, you may submit a 10 College of Liberal Studies, Seoul National University, Korea Scholarship Registration Form then. *If you are a Japanese student returning to SILS from the fall semester, you may apply for a scholarship in August. 11 Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence, France However, if you wish to apply for a loan from JASSO (日本学生支援機構), you should do so at the spring registration 12 College of Social Sciences, Koc University, Turkey since usually no application for JASSO is processed in the fall semester. For details, please refer to “Challenge”. ●Japan Student Services Organiza�on (Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International 13 School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Students, 文部科学省外国人留学生学習奨励費) School of Journalism and Communication, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese 14 You cannot receive this grant during your scheduled study abroad period. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ●Japan Student Services Organization (Loans) for Japanese students 15 Institute for Higher Social Communication Studies, Belgium You are required to complete the special procedure before going study abroad. If you do not complete the procedure within the designated period, your scholarship will be canceled without exception. For more details, please visit the 16 Vesalius College, Belgium Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section. 17 Roanoke College, USA ●Scholarships offered by Waseda University If you are accepted before your departure, you can receive it even if you are going to study abroad. 18 University College Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Germany ●Scholarships from private organizations 19 Yale-NUS College, Singapore If you are receiving one, please ask the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section in advance whether any procedure is necessary. 20 BINUS University, Indonesia Note that some organizations do not allow the recipients to study abroad. 21 Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia ●Tui�on Waiver If you are accepted in the spring semester and participate in CS program or other programs in which Waseda 22 CEU San Pablo University, Spain University tuition fees are exempted. from the fall semester, the reduction is only applied to your spring tuition fees. *ALL the programs require a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students who come back from study abroad in the fall semester can apply in September. *Each institution will accept one or two students.. (4) Procedure to Follow after Returning to Japan 6. Procedures to Follow before Leaving and after Returning to Japan In order to transfer credits earned through study abroad, you must complete the appropriate procedures. You will be informed about the details through Waseda Mail by SILS about three months before you return to Japan (June or January). (1) Period, Credits and Registration for Courses As a rule of thumb, you can study abroad for a year. (5) Registration for One-year Courses (When You Study Abroad for a Year, Beginning in September)  Academic Year To study abroad, you may have to quit a one-year course offered by a school other than the School of International In principle, the one year you study abroad is included in the number of years you are enrolled at SILS. Liberal Studies. In such a case, you may be able to register for the same course after returning to Japan, if the course is  Credits still offered and/ or the content/ format of the course is not changed. Before leaving Japan, please consult with the Up to 40 credits can be transferred from the host institution. SILS Office.  Note on registration of courses You cannot register for year-round courses provided by partner universities in Japan.  Graduation Semester In principle, students are not permitted to graduate in the semester when he/she is expected to complete the study abroad programs (University-wide, bilateral and self-financed).

45 7. SILS Advising Ⅶ. Change of Affiliation

You can seek consultation about Study Abroad and Language Learning at the GNC during the office hours. For more details, please refer to the following link. 1. Requirements for Graduation for Students who Change their Affiliation http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/students/support/gnc/ 1) A degree of Bachelor of Arts (International Liberal Studies) will be awarded to students who study at SILS for three Location: Global Network Center, Building 11, 4F years or more (but not exceeding six years) and who obtain the required credits for graduation. Procedures (1) Please sign up at the SILS Office during the office hours. 2) Credits obtained at the School to which you belong (referred to below as the ‘previous school’) will be recognized (2) Walk-in are welcome if the advisors are available. for transfer as described below. However, credits exceeding the number required for graduation in your previous school will not be recognized for transfer.

【Study Plan 2】 The shaded subjects will be considered for transfer.

No. of credits 1st year 2nd year

Classification necessary for st nd rd th graduation 1 2 3 4 Semester Semester Semester Semester Up to 24 credits obtained in your previous school will be recognized. Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 (Exemption or reduction in the required number of credits is possible through a placement test.) 2 1 The level of the English III class will be 3 Foreign (Level 1) (Level 2) determined by the results of a Languages 1 1 placement test. English Ⅲ 2 (Level 2) (Level 3) 1 1 (Level 3) Up to 4 credits taken in languages Other Foreign 4 4 other than English in your previous Languages school will be recognized. 4 credits will be recognized regardless First Year 4 2 2 of what credits you actually received Seminar B in your previous school. Introductory 2 2 Statistics Introductory Up to 8 credits for general studies will 8 8 Courses be recognized for transfer Elective Credits received in your previous 35 Courses school(※) A maximum of 34 credits will be recognized for transfer

*Health and physical education courses or courses that are not counted towards graduation are not included. *The credits will be recognized for transfer in the following order of priority: Languages, Introductory courses, elective courses.

3) With regard to the requirements for graduation and the number of credits that the student is permitted to register for each year, these will be subject to the same rules as decided for regular students in the same year (2nd year) when they first entered the university.

4) Students who enter by changing affiliation cannot apply for early graduate (3.5 years).

5) Courses you obtained in the previous school or the number of credits transferred to SILS will not appear on the transcript of SILS. For more detail, please see “Part 1 - V. Test and Grades - 5. Representation of Grades.”

46 7. SILS Advising Ⅶ. Change of Affiliation

You can seek consultation about Study Abroad and Language Learning at the GNC during the office hours. For more details, please refer to the following link. 1. Requirements for Graduation for Students who Change their Affiliation http://www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/en/students/support/gnc/ 1) A degree of Bachelor of Arts (International Liberal Studies) will be awarded to students who study at SILS for three Location: Global Network Center, Building 11, 4F years or more (but not exceeding six years) and who obtain the required credits for graduation. Procedures (1) Please sign up at the SILS Office during the office hours. 2) Credits obtained at the School to which you belong (referred to below as the ‘previous school’) will be recognized (2) Walk-in are welcome if the advisors are available. for transfer as described below. However, credits exceeding the number required for graduation in your previous school will not be recognized for transfer.

【Study Plan 2】 The shaded subjects will be considered for transfer.

No. of credits 1st year 2nd year

Classification necessary for st nd rd th graduation 1 2 3 4 Semester Semester Semester Semester Up to 24 credits obtained in your previous school will be recognized. Japanese 24 6 6 6 6 (Exemption or reduction in the required number of credits is possible through a placement test.) 2 1 The level of the English III class will be 3 Foreign (Level 1) (Level 2) determined by the results of a Languages 1 1 placement test. English Ⅲ 2 (Level 2) (Level 3) 1 1 (Level 3) Up to 4 credits taken in languages Other Foreign 4 4 other than English in your previous Languages school will be recognized. 4 credits will be recognized regardless First Year 4 2 2 of what credits you actually received Seminar B in your previous school. Introductory 2 2 Statistics Introductory Up to 8 credits for general studies will 8 8 Courses be recognized for transfer Elective Credits received in your previous 35 Courses school(※) A maximum of 34 credits will be recognized for transfer

*Health and physical education courses or courses that are not counted towards graduation are not included. *The credits will be recognized for transfer in the following order of priority: Languages, Introductory courses, elective courses.

3) With regard to the requirements for graduation and the number of credits that the student is permitted to register for each year, these will be subject to the same rules as decided for regular students in the same year (2nd year) when they first entered the university.

4) Students who enter by changing affiliation cannot apply for early graduate (3.5 years).

5) Courses you obtained in the previous school or the number of credits transferred to SILS will not appear on the transcript of SILS. For more detail, please see “Part 1 - V. Test and Grades - 5. Representation of Grades.”

47 Ⅷ. Extracurricular Activities Ⅸ. Facilities and Related Institutions

1. Extracurricular Activities 1. Ting Hsin International Group Commemorative Library (Building 11, B101) To encourage students to participate independently in extracurricular activities, Waseda University officially recognizes student groups. Many students join these groups to conduct activities in a variety of fields such as academics, art, and This student reading room is a common room shared with the School of Commerce. The range of the collection has sports. been expanded in line with the policy of the school for a broad-based study of fundamental areas of knowledge. A You can join any group of your choice and it is hoped that you will actively participate in these activities. reserved system for the books indicated by the SILS faculty members for their classes is available so that students can Extracurricular activities conducted on your own initiative will not only allow you to gain new skills and acquire deeper access them at any time. There are four reading rooms for group activities that require group study, discussion and knowledge, but also broaden your outlook and inspire you. They will add an extra dimension to your student life. presentation. It is necessary to book the room in advance. Student groups registered with the university are listed in the Student Affairs website. Opening Hours Monday through Friday: 9am – 10pm Saturdays: 9am – 6pm 2. Official University Bulletin Board *Closed on holidays specified by the university Schedules will be different for summer, winter, and spring breaks. Each School’s outdoor bulletin board has a space students can use. If you want to use a university bulletin board, apply at the Student Affairs Section, on the first floor in the Waseda University Student Center. Loan Period

Up to 14 days, except for reference books, reserved books and magazines, etc. 3. Lending of Classrooms The loan periods can be extended after a break. Students can borrow up to 15 books, including books from all libraries. SILS cannot lend out classrooms to students. You can apply to the Student Affairs Section to borrow one of the *Up to 5 books from the Student Reading Room university’s classrooms. For more information, refer to the Student Affairs Section. Please refer to the bulletin board for more detailed information.

4. Sudden Illness or Injury at the University 2. Central Library

(1) Clinic in the Health Support Center [Building 25-2, 3F] Opening Hours If you become ill or suffer an injury at the university, contact the clinic in the Health Support Center (Tel: 03-5286- During semesters: 9am - 10pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sunday 3984) or the nearest school office. It is closed on national holidays, the days specified by the university, and during maintenance periods. For more details, please refer to the Central Library homepage. (2) Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association URL: http://www.waseda.jp/library/en/ This association based on the spirit of mutual aid among Waseda University students was established to reduce medical expenses borne by students for health care, sickness, and injuries and to minimize economic burdens on students. 3. Computer Rooms For detailed information, refer to the Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association issued by the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association. PC room (Room 601 ~ 602 / 607 ~ 610, 6F, Building 11) During semesters: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm (3) Injury and Accident Compensation Program for Waseda Students *except holidays specified by the university (GAKUSHOUHO) If a class is being conducted in a PC room, you cannot use that room. “GAKUSHOUHO” compensates students for accidents or injuries encountered during regular classes or university PC room in Building 22, B1 ( ) events, on the way to the university, in a university facility, or when they are participating in an extracurricular activity 24 hours a day except maintenance period outside the university. For the latest information about the PC rooms, please refer to the hompeage of the Information Technology Service Navigation. You must submit an advance notice of extracurricular activities before you can be compensated by the system for an http://www.waseda.jp/navi/room/index.html accident or injury encountered during an extracurricular activity under control of student club that are authorized by university. For more information, contact the SILS office or the Student Affairs Section, on the first floor of the Student Union Building. 4. Waseda University Writing Center (Building 3, 2F) ( ) (4) Liability Protection Program for Waseda Students GAKUBAIHO The Waseda University Writing Center offers a tutoring service that supports Waseda students in their attempts at Students will be covered, during the period of “GAKUBAIHO” up to the limit of liability against damages for which they academic writing. A team of tutors will provide insightful feedback on your writing through one-on-one consultation may be held legally liable to pay in Japan or abroad by injuring third parties or damaging any property belonging of sessions. They will assist you in compiling your course papers, presentations, and theses at any stage of the writing third parties during their curricular activities or school events and on the way to and from them. If you wish to sign up process. We have both English- and Japanese-speaking tutors, and sessions are conducted for students’ writing papers for “GAKUBAIHO”, please contact the Student Affairs Section. in either of these languages. For session hours and other information, please check the Writing Center’s website. < http://www.cie-waseda.jp/awp/en/wc/ >. 5. Student Aid for those who research overseas(大学院生等海外派遣助成制度) Opening Hours (as of January 2020)

th Monday - Friday 10:40am – 5:15pm * 45 minutes per session. Waseda University has a student aid system that helps post-graduate students and undergraduate students (4 year Please make an appointment through MyWaseda. You can make an appointment up to one day in advance. You may and beyond) to research at institutions outside Japan. Please visit the SILS office for more details. also walk in during the consultation hours to make an appointment on the same day.

48 Ⅷ. Extracurricular Activities Ⅸ. Facilities and Related Institutions

1. Extracurricular Activities 1. Ting Hsin International Group Commemorative Library (Building 11, B101) To encourage students to participate independently in extracurricular activities, Waseda University officially recognizes student groups. Many students join these groups to conduct activities in a variety of fields such as academics, art, and This student reading room is a common room shared with the School of Commerce. The range of the collection has sports. been expanded in line with the policy of the school for a broad-based study of fundamental areas of knowledge. A You can join any group of your choice and it is hoped that you will actively participate in these activities. reserved system for the books indicated by the SILS faculty members for their classes is available so that students can Extracurricular activities conducted on your own initiative will not only allow you to gain new skills and acquire deeper access them at any time. There are four reading rooms for group activities that require group study, discussion and knowledge, but also broaden your outlook and inspire you. They will add an extra dimension to your student life. presentation. It is necessary to book the room in advance. Student groups registered with the university are listed in the Student Affairs website. Opening Hours Monday through Friday: 9am – 10pm Saturdays: 9am – 6pm 2. Official University Bulletin Board *Closed on holidays specified by the university Schedules will be different for summer, winter, and spring breaks. Each School’s outdoor bulletin board has a space students can use. If you want to use a university bulletin board, apply at the Student Affairs Section, on the first floor in the Waseda University Student Center. Loan Period

Up to 14 days, except for reference books, reserved books and magazines, etc. 3. Lending of Classrooms The loan periods can be extended after a break. Students can borrow up to 15 books, including books from all libraries. SILS cannot lend out classrooms to students. You can apply to the Student Affairs Section to borrow one of the *Up to 5 books from the Student Reading Room university’s classrooms. For more information, refer to the Student Affairs Section. Please refer to the bulletin board for more detailed information.

4. Sudden Illness or Injury at the University 2. Central Library

(1) Clinic in the Health Support Center [Building 25-2, 3F] Opening Hours If you become ill or suffer an injury at the university, contact the clinic in the Health Support Center (Tel: 03-5286- During semesters: 9am - 10pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sunday 3984) or the nearest school office. It is closed on national holidays, the days specified by the university, and during maintenance periods. For more details, please refer to the Central Library homepage. (2) Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association URL: http://www.waseda.jp/library/en/ This association based on the spirit of mutual aid among Waseda University students was established to reduce medical expenses borne by students for health care, sickness, and injuries and to minimize economic burdens on students. 3. Computer Rooms For detailed information, refer to the Guide to the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association issued by the Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association. PC room (Room 601 ~ 602 / 607 ~ 610, 6F, Building 11) During semesters: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm (3) Injury and Accident Compensation Program for Waseda Students *except holidays specified by the university (GAKUSHOUHO) If a class is being conducted in a PC room, you cannot use that room. “GAKUSHOUHO” compensates students for accidents or injuries encountered during regular classes or university PC room in Building 22, B1 ( ) events, on the way to the university, in a university facility, or when they are participating in an extracurricular activity 24 hours a day except maintenance period outside the university. For the latest information about the PC rooms, please refer to the hompeage of the Information Technology Service Navigation. You must submit an advance notice of extracurricular activities before you can be compensated by the system for an http://www.waseda.jp/navi/room/index.html accident or injury encountered during an extracurricular activity under control of student club that are authorized by university. For more information, contact the SILS office or the Student Affairs Section, on the first floor of the Student Union Building. 4. Waseda University Writing Center (Building 3, 2F) ( ) (4) Liability Protection Program for Waseda Students GAKUBAIHO The Waseda University Writing Center offers a tutoring service that supports Waseda students in their attempts at Students will be covered, during the period of “GAKUBAIHO” up to the limit of liability against damages for which they academic writing. A team of tutors will provide insightful feedback on your writing through one-on-one consultation may be held legally liable to pay in Japan or abroad by injuring third parties or damaging any property belonging of sessions. They will assist you in compiling your course papers, presentations, and theses at any stage of the writing third parties during their curricular activities or school events and on the way to and from them. If you wish to sign up process. We have both English- and Japanese-speaking tutors, and sessions are conducted for students’ writing papers for “GAKUBAIHO”, please contact the Student Affairs Section. in either of these languages. For session hours and other information, please check the Writing Center’s website. < http://www.cie-waseda.jp/awp/en/wc/ >. 5. Student Aid for those who research overseas(大学院生等海外派遣助成制度) Opening Hours (as of January 2020) th Monday - Friday 10:40am – 5:15pm * 45 minutes per session. Waseda University has a student aid system that helps post-graduate students and undergraduate students (4 year Please make an appointment through MyWaseda. You can make an appointment up to one day in advance. You may and beyond) to research at institutions outside Japan. Please visit the SILS office for more details. also walk in during the consultation hours to make an appointment on the same day.

49 Ⅹ . Post-Graduation Guidance

You should take early measures in preparation for your future after graduating from SILS. If you want to work in Japan ' after graduating, you must start preparing in your third year.

1. Career Support

①Career Center (Toyama Campus, Student Union Building 30, 3F) The Career Center provides a variety of career programs and services for students. Individual Consultation is available. They also coordinate internships. Please refer to the guidebooks issued by the Career Center and the following website. https://www.waseda.jp/inst/career/en/ Opening hours: 9:00~18:00 on Mondays~Fridays 9:00~17:00 on Saturdays *The office is closed on Sundays and National Holidays (except for National Holidays that classes are held).

②Global Network Center (GNC: Building 11, 4F) The Global Network Center (GNC) is a support center for SILS Students. The GNC provides Tutoring Service for Introductory Statistics, SILS Advising (Individual Consultation about Study Abroad and Language Learning), and Career Support. As Career Support, the GNC provides information and events especially for SILS students, such as information about companies expanding business globally and job-hunting in Japan for international students, etc. The GNC also offers company guidance inviting companies from various industries exclusively for SILS students. SILS Internship Programs Part 3 that you can earn credits are also available. For details, please refer to the GNC bulletin board and the GNC website. School Regulations of Waseda University Opening hours: 10:00~17:00 on Mondays~Fridays Excerpts

2. Applying to a Graduate School

You must have earned good grades and have language ability to enter a graduate school. In addition, many graduate schools require you to have technical knowledge, so you should prepare yourself as early as possible. In light of the importance of education at graduate school, Waseda University has established a number of graduate schools. The Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies, which is based on SILS was established. Please add this to one of your future career options. Graduate schools overseas place emphasis on TOEFL scores, so you should get a score of 100 (iBT) or above as early as possible. GRE and other tests require mathematical knowledge or the ability to think logically. You should prepare yourself for these tests as early as possible.

3. To be a Teacher in Middle and High Schools in Japan

Even foreign students can get a teacher’s license in Japan (License for teaching English at Middle and High schools). However, please note that for this, it is necessary to have a high level of proficiency in Japanese. If you wish to be a teacher, you should collect the necessary information and prepare yourself for this position as early as possible. For more details, please refer to 教職課程履修の手引き and 国際教養学部生のための教職科目履修 の手引き. To ensure that you do not miss important information, please make it a point to check the website and the bulletin board of the School of Education (教育学部教職課程), the SILS bulletin board, or the bulletin board outside 教員就職指導室 as often as possible. 教員就職指導室 (Counseling Room for Students who want to become a teacher) provides a variety of career programs and services for students. You can also consult specialists on your career plan. (In Japanese only)

◆教員就職指導室 Counseling Room for Students who want to become a teacher Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00 Saturday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-15:00 Location: Building 14, Room 202 Phone: 03-3203-0921 Closed on Saturdays during summer vacation. Please check the bulletin board outside their room and the website of the School of Education for information on the office hours.

50 Ⅹ . Post-Graduation Guidance

You should take early measures in preparation for your future after graduating from SILS. If you want to work in Japan ' after graduating, you must start preparing in your third year.

1. Career Support

①Career Center (Toyama Campus, Student Union Building 30, 3F) The Career Center provides a variety of career programs and services for students. Individual Consultation is available. They also coordinate internships. Please refer to the guidebooks issued by the Career Center and the following website. https://www.waseda.jp/inst/career/en/ Opening hours: 9:00~18:00 on Mondays~Fridays 9:00~17:00 on Saturdays *The office is closed on Sundays and National Holidays (except for National Holidays that classes are held).

②Global Network Center (GNC: Building 11, 4F) The Global Network Center (GNC) is a support center for SILS Students. The GNC provides Tutoring Service for Introductory Statistics, SILS Advising (Individual Consultation about Study Abroad and Language Learning), and Career Support. As Career Support, the GNC provides information and events especially for SILS students, such as information about companies expanding business globally and job-hunting in Japan for international students, etc. The GNC also offers company guidance inviting companies from various industries exclusively for SILS students. SILS Internship Programs Part 3 that you can earn credits are also available. For details, please refer to the GNC bulletin board and the GNC website. School Regulations of Waseda University Opening hours: 10:00~17:00 on Mondays~Fridays Excerpts

2. Applying to a Graduate School

You must have earned good grades and have language ability to enter a graduate school. In addition, many graduate schools require you to have technical knowledge, so you should prepare yourself as early as possible. In light of the importance of education at graduate school, Waseda University has established a number of graduate schools. The Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies, which is based on SILS was established. Please add this to one of your future career options. Graduate schools overseas place emphasis on TOEFL scores, so you should get a score of 100 (iBT) or above as early as possible. GRE and other tests require mathematical knowledge or the ability to think logically. You should prepare yourself for these tests as early as possible.

3. To be a Teacher in Middle and High Schools in Japan

Even foreign students can get a teacher’s license in Japan (License for teaching English at Middle and High schools). However, please note that for this, it is necessary to have a high level of proficiency in Japanese. If you wish to be a teacher, you should collect the necessary information and prepare yourself for this position as early as possible. For more details, please refer to 教職課程履修の手引き and 国際教養学部生のための教職科目履修 の手引き. To ensure that you do not miss important information, please make it a point to check the website and the bulletin board of the School of Education (教育学部教職課程), the SILS bulletin board, or the bulletin board outside 教員就職指導室 as often as possible. 教員就職指導室 (Counseling Room for Students who want to become a teacher) provides a variety of career programs and services for students. You can also consult specialists on your career plan. (In Japanese only)

◆教員就職指導室 Counseling Room for Students who want to become a teacher Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00 Saturday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-15:00 Location: Building 14, Room 202 Phone: 03-3203-0921 Closed on Saturdays during summer vacation. Please check the bulletin board outside their room and the website of the School of Education for information on the office hours.

Ⅰ - 2. In the case mentioned above, the student may transfer all or part of their enrolment years to . School Regulations of Waseda University Abstracts the new school. However, the maximum number of years the transferred student can be enrolled in the new school is determined by the following formula: 4 (the number of years allowed to finish a degree) The original text of these regulations is in the Japanese language. minus the enrollment year(s) in the previous school, multiplied by 2. In the event of any discrepancies between the English translation and the Japanese original, the Japanese original shall Article 44 A student who wishes to leave the university because of illness or another reason must submit a prevail. statement of reason with an application for withdrawal from the university signed by the student and his or her guarantor. 1. General Article 45-2 A student will be expelled if one or more of the following items apply; 1. A student has been registered for 8 years.

2. A student cannot advance to the next year during a specified period. Article 1 Waseda University was established to realize independence of education, pursue truth and apply 3. A student has fallen below the minimum attendance ratio theories, provide and promote in-depth education in arts and sciences, develop students’ personalities 4. A student has not earned the required credits for a certain period and cultivate the students, and develop talented people to create the nation and society, in order to Article 46 1. When a student violates regulations or orders of the university or is engaged in conduct unworthy of a contribute to the development and creation of culture and the welfare of humanity. student, disciplinary action may be taken. Disciplinary action includes reprimands, suspension from the Article 5 The term of study in this university is four years, if students cannot study at this university for more than university, and expulsion. eight years. 2. Matters concerning disciplinary action are determined separately in the “Rules for

Disciplinary Action towards Students” (Regulation No. 12-22-1 of 2012). 2. Academic Year, Semesters, and Holidays Article 47 A student who disturbs the order of this university or has performed other conduct unworthy of a student will be expelled from the university. Article 7 1. The academic year in this university starts April 1 and ends March 31 the next year. A year is divided Article 47-2 When a student who was expelled from the university in accordance with the provisions of Article 44 or into two semesters. 45-2 (from No.2 to No.4) wants to re-enroll in the school, he or she may be re-admitted after an First semester (spring semester) : From April 1 to September 20 examination during a specified period. However he or she cannot re-enroll in the school in the month he Second semester (Fall semester): From September 21 to March 31 next year or she was expelled. 2. The above semesters may be divided into two halves. 2 In principle a student who was expelled from the school in accordance with the provisions of Article 47 Article 8 1. Regular holidays are as follows: cannot re-enroll in the school. However, in some cases, he or she may be re-admitted to the school if (a) Sundays the Faculty Committee declares that he or she profoundly regrets his or her conduct and he or she will (b) National holidays specified in the law on Japanese national holidays complete his or her studies after the elapse of a certain period of time. (c) University Foundation Day (October 21) 3 If a student who re-enrolled in the school is removed from the school for failing to pay school fees, he (d) Summer holidays: From early August to September 20 or she cannot re-enroll to the school after the removal. However, under extraordinary circumstances he (e) Winter holidays: From late December to January 5 next year or she can re-enroll in the school. (f) Spring holidays: From mid February to March 31 4 If a student is re-admitted, he or she may be required to take part or all of the courses he or she took 2. Changes in summer, winter, or spring holidays or extra holidays may be posted on the bulletin board before. occasionally. Article 9 Under exceptional circumstances, classes may be held during holidays. 7. Tests, Graduation, and Degrees

6. Entrance, Absence, Withdrawal, Change of University, and Article 49 Tests are conducted at the end of the year or semester for students who have registered for prescribed courses. However, these tests may be replaced with marks given for class participation if the Faculty Disciplinary Action Committee approves. 2. Extra tests may be conducted other than the regular tests mentioned above, upon the decision of the Article 26 Students will enter the university at the beginning of a year or a semester. Faculty Committee of the School. Article 33 A guarantor must take responsibility for all matters related to the student whom he or she supports. Article 50 Tests are classified into written tests, oral tests, and essays. The Faculty Committee of the School decides Article 34 If a guarantor dies or cannot perform his or her duties for some other reason; a new guarantor must which tests to conduct. be selected and reported to the university. Article 51 Test results are divided into A+, A, B, C, and F. Students can pass courses when they earn an A+, A, B, or Article 35 If the address of a guarantor is changed, the university must be promptly notified of the change. C. They fail courses when they earn an F. Article 36 If a student cannot attend classes for two months or longer because of illness or another reason, he or Article 52 When students have earned a prescribed number of credits by passing prescribed tests after studying at she may take a leave of absence from the university by submitting an application for leave of absence to the university for four or more years, they can graduate from the university and are granted a Bachelor’s the Dean of the School he or she belongs to. The application must be signed by the student and his or degree. her guarantor and accompanied by a statement of reason. To take a leave of absence from the university because of illness, a doctor’s certificate must also be submitted. Article 37 Students may not take a leave of absence from the university beyond that year. However, a student may 8. Tuition Fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee be allowed to extend an absence period under exceptional circumstances. In such a case, the student may not take a leave of absence for more than two straight years. Article 56 Students must pay the School Fees including tuition fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee, 2. Students may not be absent for more than four years in total. basic education enhancement fees by the following deadlines: Deadline for the payment of School Fees for the 1st semester: April 15 Article 39 Students who have been absent from the university may return to the university only at the beginning of nd a semester. Deadline for the payment of School Fees for the 2 semester: October 1 Article 40 The period during which a student has been absent is not included in the number of years he or she has Article 58 The university will not refund tuition fees or other School Fees once they are paid, for whatever reason. studied at the university. Article 59 When a student leaves university before the year ends, he or she must pay the School Fees for that Article 41 1. If a student wishes to transfer to a different school within the University, they may be semester. permitted after screening. Article 60 If a student fails to pay School Fees, his or her name may be removed from the school register.

52 Ⅰ - 2. In the case mentioned above, the student may transfer all or part of their enrolment years to . School Regulations of Waseda University Abstracts the new school. However, the maximum number of years the transferred student can be enrolled in the new school is determined by the following formula: 4 (the number of years allowed to finish a degree) The original text of these regulations is in the Japanese language. minus the enrollment year(s) in the previous school, multiplied by 2. In the event of any discrepancies between the English translation and the Japanese original, the Japanese original shall Article 44 A student who wishes to leave the university because of illness or another reason must submit a prevail. statement of reason with an application for withdrawal from the university signed by the student and his or her guarantor. 1. General Article 45-2 A student will be expelled if one or more of the following items apply; 1. A student has been registered for 8 years.

2. A student cannot advance to the next year during a specified period. Article 1 Waseda University was established to realize independence of education, pursue truth and apply 3. A student has fallen below the minimum attendance ratio theories, provide and promote in-depth education in arts and sciences, develop students’ personalities 4. A student has not earned the required credits for a certain period and cultivate the students, and develop talented people to create the nation and society, in order to Article 46 1. When a student violates regulations or orders of the university or is engaged in conduct unworthy of a contribute to the development and creation of culture and the welfare of humanity. student, disciplinary action may be taken. Disciplinary action includes reprimands, suspension from the Article 5 The term of study in this university is four years, if students cannot study at this university for more than university, and expulsion. eight years. 2. Matters concerning disciplinary action are determined separately in the “Rules for

Disciplinary Action towards Students” (Regulation No. 12-22-1 of 2012). 2. Academic Year, Semesters, and Holidays Article 47 A student who disturbs the order of this university or has performed other conduct unworthy of a student will be expelled from the university. Article 7 1. The academic year in this university starts April 1 and ends March 31 the next year. A year is divided Article 47-2 When a student who was expelled from the university in accordance with the provisions of Article 44 or into two semesters. 45-2 (from No.2 to No.4) wants to re-enroll in the school, he or she may be re-admitted after an First semester (spring semester) : From April 1 to September 20 examination during a specified period. However he or she cannot re-enroll in the school in the month he Second semester (Fall semester): From September 21 to March 31 next year or she was expelled. 2. The above semesters may be divided into two halves. 2 In principle a student who was expelled from the school in accordance with the provisions of Article 47 Article 8 1. Regular holidays are as follows: cannot re-enroll in the school. However, in some cases, he or she may be re-admitted to the school if (a) Sundays the Faculty Committee declares that he or she profoundly regrets his or her conduct and he or she will (b) National holidays specified in the law on Japanese national holidays complete his or her studies after the elapse of a certain period of time. (c) University Foundation Day (October 21) 3 If a student who re-enrolled in the school is removed from the school for failing to pay school fees, he (d) Summer holidays: From early August to September 20 or she cannot re-enroll to the school after the removal. However, under extraordinary circumstances he (e) Winter holidays: From late December to January 5 next year or she can re-enroll in the school. (f) Spring holidays: From mid February to March 31 4 If a student is re-admitted, he or she may be required to take part or all of the courses he or she took 2. Changes in summer, winter, or spring holidays or extra holidays may be posted on the bulletin board before. occasionally. Article 9 Under exceptional circumstances, classes may be held during holidays. 7. Tests, Graduation, and Degrees

6. Entrance, Absence, Withdrawal, Change of University, and Article 49 Tests are conducted at the end of the year or semester for students who have registered for prescribed courses. However, these tests may be replaced with marks given for class participation if the Faculty Disciplinary Action Committee approves. 2. Extra tests may be conducted other than the regular tests mentioned above, upon the decision of the Article 26 Students will enter the university at the beginning of a year or a semester. Faculty Committee of the School. Article 33 A guarantor must take responsibility for all matters related to the student whom he or she supports. Article 50 Tests are classified into written tests, oral tests, and essays. The Faculty Committee of the School decides Article 34 If a guarantor dies or cannot perform his or her duties for some other reason; a new guarantor must which tests to conduct. be selected and reported to the university. Article 51 Test results are divided into A+, A, B, C, and F. Students can pass courses when they earn an A+, A, B, or Article 35 If the address of a guarantor is changed, the university must be promptly notified of the change. C. They fail courses when they earn an F. Article 36 If a student cannot attend classes for two months or longer because of illness or another reason, he or Article 52 When students have earned a prescribed number of credits by passing prescribed tests after studying at she may take a leave of absence from the university by submitting an application for leave of absence to the university for four or more years, they can graduate from the university and are granted a Bachelor’s the Dean of the School he or she belongs to. The application must be signed by the student and his or degree. her guarantor and accompanied by a statement of reason. To take a leave of absence from the university because of illness, a doctor’s certificate must also be submitted. Article 37 Students may not take a leave of absence from the university beyond that year. However, a student may 8. Tuition Fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee be allowed to extend an absence period under exceptional circumstances. In such a case, the student may not take a leave of absence for more than two straight years. Article 56 Students must pay the School Fees including tuition fees, Educational Environment Improvement Fee, 2. Students may not be absent for more than four years in total. basic education enhancement fees by the following deadlines: Deadline for the payment of School Fees for the 1st semester: April 15 Article 39 Students who have been absent from the university may return to the university only at the beginning of nd a semester. Deadline for the payment of School Fees for the 2 semester: October 1 Article 40 The period during which a student has been absent is not included in the number of years he or she has Article 58 The university will not refund tuition fees or other School Fees once they are paid, for whatever reason. studied at the university. Article 59 When a student leaves university before the year ends, he or she must pay the School Fees for that Article 41 1. If a student wishes to transfer to a different school within the University, they may be semester. permitted after screening. Article 60 If a student fails to pay School Fees, his or her name may be removed from the school register.

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Guidebook for Students 2020 Study Plan 2

April 1, 2020

School of International Liberal Studies Waseda University

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