About the Office of Student Services
The Office of Students Services (OSS) supports TUJ's diverse student population as they become members of the university community. In addition to providing assistance with the visa application process and coordinating Financial Aid/GI Bill-related matters and housing, the OSS provides orientations to help students adapt to the academic and social life at TUJ. The OSS also works with the Student Government and other student organizations to encourage social interaction among students with different backgrounds by creating events and activities that appeal to all TUJ students.
Office of Student Services
Temple University, Japan Campus, Azabu Hall 1F
2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 (Map)
Tel: +81-3-5441-9800
Fax: +81-3-5441-9811
E-mail: oss@tuj.temple.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Administrative Staff
As the primary office at TUJ charged with overseeing student compliance with university rules and procedures, the OSS coordinates with academic and administrative offices at the university to provide an environment consistent with the university's educational standards, while helping to develop a healthy and active student life.
To contact any of the Administrative Staff of OSS by email, please send an email to oss@tuj.temple.edu.
Nicole Despres (Manager)
Tel: 81-3-5441-9800 (ext. 710)
The manager oversees the day-to-day operation of and quality of services provided by OSS. The manager is in charge of the TUJ homestay program and organizes new student orientations. She is also the initial contact point for all non-academic disciplinary and Code of Conduct violation claims.
Arisa Iijima (Visa Coordinator)
Tel: 81-3-5441-9800 (ext. 116)
The Visa Coordinator assists accepted and continuing TUJ visa sponsored students for different types of visa applications and extensions.
Keiko Suzuki (Financial Aid Coordinator)
Tel: 81-3-5441-9800 (ext. 722)
The Financial Aid Coordinator is responsible for assisting students with matters related to US Financial Aid and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Nahomi Miura (Activities Coordinator)
Tel: 81-3-5411-9800 (ext. 713)
The Activities Coordinator organizes many activities each semester, including culture and language exchange programs, traditional arts workshops, day outings, and overnight trips. These activities are designed to cultivate social relations among our diverse community, and advance the university's mission as an international university in Japan.
Paul Gaspari (Student Services Coordinator)
Tel: 81-3-5441-9800 (ext. 714)
The Student Servives Coordinator is responsible for administering the undergraduate university-wide survey and is also tasked with organizing and executing the new student orientations for Japan Admit and Study Abroad students. He also assists with providing information to newly accepted students to TUJ.
Hiroaki Kudo (Dorm Manager at Ontakesan Dorm & OSS Housing Advisor)
Tel: 81-3-5441-9800 (Mondays, Japan time only)
81-3-3751-6464 (Ontakesan Dorm Office)
As the primary contact for students living in the dorms, the Dorm Manager lives at the dorm on-site to monitor students' behavior, address basic needs, and help to culturally adjust to life in Tokyo. As the OSS Housing Advisor, he provides students with apartment-search information, coordinates with real estate agents, sets up on-campus Housing Fairs every semester, and is able to meet individually with students to discuss housing-related matters.