The Zoom registration links for the Owls 101 sessions will be on your TUJ Application Hub New Tab and emailed to you when available.
Spring 2027
International Students (From August 2026)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships (Tokyo & Kyoto) - Ask your questions about FASFA to the Financial Aid Coordinator
August 14, 2026, 10:00AM JST
September 24, 2026, 10:00AM JST
If you applied for new student visa :
Owls 101: Visa and Immigration Prep - How to apply for your Visa COE
August 11, 2026, 10:00AM JST
September 17, 2026, 10:00AM JST
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Housing Support | October 14, 2026, 10:00AM JST | October 14, 2026, 10:00AM JST |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | November 18, 2026, 10:00AM JST | November 19, 2026, 10:00AM JST |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From October 2026)
| Undergraduate Program | Bridge Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Online New Student Orientation (NSO) starts in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab *Should the date fall on a weekend or Japanese holiday, the New Student Orientation will start the next business day | October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| Zoom Information Session Owls 101 information session On Zoom | Owls 101: Academics and Class Registration October 1, 2026, 10:00AM JST | Owls 101: Bridge Program October 2, 2026, 10:00AM JST |
| Placement Assessments | October 26, 2026 | Bridge Placement Test information will be in your NSO |
| Academic Advisor Assignments for students who submitted their Important Forms November 2, 2026 | November 2, 2026 "Class Registration" module unlocks simultaneously with Academic Advisor Assignments | Bridge Program students are assisted by the Director of the Bridge Program, Dr. Shawn Higgins |
| Online Registration Workshops led by Academic Advisors | Dates, times (JST) and RSVP forms will be available in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab. | N/A Class Registration will occur after your Bridge Placement Test. |
Transition to On-Campus (From November 2026)
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Ask Us Anything! *Family members may join on behalf of their student. Note that dates are subject to change. | December 4, 2026, 10:00AM JST December 18, 2026, 10:00AM JST | December 4, 2026, 10:00AM JST December 18, 2026, 10:00AM JST |
| Welcome Week In-person session to orient yourself with TUJ. Students who applied for a New Student Visa should refer to Arrival Date for entry to Japan | January 5, 2027 - January 9, 2027 | January 5, 2027 - January 9, 2027 |
| Classes Start | January 12, 2027 | January 12, 2027 |
Summer 2027
International Students (From December 2026)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarship
- Friday, December 11, 2026. 10:00AM JST - What is FASFA and how to apply for it.
- Tuesday, March 16, 2027,10:00AM JST - US Financial Aid Disbursement and applying for Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
If you applied for new student visa :
Owls 101: Visa and Immigration Prep
- Thursday, December 17, 2026, 10:00AM JST - How to apply for your visa COE.
- Friday, January 29, 2027, 10:00AM JST - How to obtain your student visa stamp.
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Housing Support | TBD Learn about the housing options and how to fill in your Housing Form. TBD Learn about housing allocation and housing billing | February 24, 2027, 10:00AM JST |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | TBD | April 2, 2027, 10:00AM JST |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From March 2027)
| Undergraduate Program | Bridge Program | |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation (NSO) starts in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab *Should the date fall on a weekend or Japanese holiday, the New Student Orientation will start the next business day | March 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| Zoom Information Session | Owls 101: Academics and Class Registration March 1, 2027, 10:00AM JST | Owls 101: Bridge Program TBD |
| Placement Assessments | TBD | Bridge Placement Test and Orientation information will be in your NSO |
| Academic Advisor Assignments for students who submitted their Important Forms Academic Advisors support students with class registration, academic planning, and major changes. | TBD "Class Registration" module unlocks simultaneously with Academic Advisor Assignments | Bridge Program students are assisted by the Director of the Bridge Program, Dr. Shawn Higgins |
| Online Registration Workshops led by Academic Advisors | Dates, times (JST) and RSVP forms are available in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab | N/A Class Registration will occur after your Bridge Placement Test. |
Transition to On-Campus (From April 2027)
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Ask Us Anything! *Family members may join on behalf of their student. Note that dates are subject to change. | TBD |
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| Welcome Week In-person session to orient yourself with TUJ. Students who applied for a New Student Visa should refer to Arrival Date for entry to Japan | TBD | May 18, 2027 - May 23, 2027 |
| Classes Start | May 24, 2027 | May 24, 2027 |
Fall 2027
International Students (From March 2027)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships - Ask your questions about FASFA to the Financial Aid Coordinator
TBD
If you applied for new student visa :
Owls 101: Visa and Immigration Prep - How to apply for your Visa COE
TBD
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Housing Support | TBD | TBD |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | TBD | TBD |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From May 2027)
| Undergraduate Program | Bridge Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Online New Student Orientation (NSO) starts in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab *Should the date fall on a weekend or Japanese holiday, the New Student Orientation will start the next business day | TBD | TBD |
| Zoom Information Session | Owls 101: Academics and Class Registration TBD | Owls 101: Bridge Program TBD |
| Placement Assessments | TBD | Bridge Placement Test information will be in your NSO |
| Academic Advisor Assignments for students who submitted their Important Forms Academic Advisors support students with class registration, academic planning, and major changes. | TBD "Class Registration" module unlocks simultaneously with Academic Advisor Assignments | Bridge Program students are assisted by the Director of the Bridge Program, Dr. Shawn Higgins |
| Online Registration Workshops led by Academic Advisors | Dates, times (JST) and RSVP forms are available in your TUJ Application Hub New Tab. | N/A Class Registration will occur after your Bridge Placement Test. |
Transition to On-Campus (From July 2027)
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Ask Us Anything! *Family members may join on behalf of their student. Note that dates are subject to change. | TBD | TBD |
| Welcome Week In-person session to orient yourself with TUJ. Students who applied for a New Student Visa should refer to Arrival Date for entry to Japan | TBD | TBD |
| Classes Start | TBD | TBD |