Q1. Who is eligible to participate in the 2024 ceremony?
Q2. When and where does the ceremony take place?
Q3. What should I wear?
Q4. Will I receive my diploma at the ceremony?
Q5. How long does the ceremony last?
Q6. Do I need an admissions ticket? May I bring guests?
Q7. What time can my guests arrive?
Q8. Is there a reception after the graduation ceremony?
Q9. Is live broadcasting available?
Q1. Who is eligible to participate in the 2024 ceremony?
TUJ students who completed their degree requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall 2023 academic term are eligible to participate, as are students who are currently enrolled and expect to earn their degrees in Spring 2024.
Eligible terms for regular participants:
- Summer 2023
- Fall 2023
- Spring 2024
Q2. When and where does the ceremony take place?
The ceremony takes place at Hitomi Memorial Hall, Showa Women's University. The registration desk on the first floor opens at 16:30. Participating graduates must arrive and check in no later than 17:45. The ceremony starts at 18:30 (see timetable).
Enter the campus from the main gate of Showa Women's University. No access is allowed from the west gate, adjacent to Temple University, Japan Campus.
Q3. What should I wear?
You are required to wear academic regalia (a cap, gown and *hood). The vendor, Yanks (Jostens), offers a special price for TUJ. For more details, refer to the regalia purchase information.
(*hoods are not available for A.A. graduates)
Q5. How long does the ceremony last?
The formal ceremony is approximately two hours (18:30-20:30). See the timetable here.
Q6. Do I need an admission ticket? May I bring guests?
There is no admission ticket. However, an eligible graduate must have received an official invitation via TUmail from TUJ and must have registered online. There is no limit to the number of guests you can bring. Seating at the ceremony is available on a first come, first served basis.
Access - Graduation Ceremony
The TUJ 2024 Graduation Ceremony will be held at Hitomi Memorial Hall on the campus of Showa Women's University.
Address
Hitomi Memorial Hall
1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Maps & directions to the Hall
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