The Zoom registration links for the Owls 101 sessions will be on your TUJ Application Hub New Tab and emailed to you when available.
Summer 2026
International Students (From December)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarship - Ask your questions about FASFA to the Financial Aid Coordinator
December 22, 2025 10:00 AM JST - What is Financial Aid, Application Process, and Disbursement Pipeline
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM JST- Applying Aid towards TUJ invoices and Disbursement Requirements
If you applied for new student visa :
Owls 101: Visa and Immigration Prep - How to apply for your Visa COE
December 19, 2025 10:00 AM JST
February 2, 2026 10:00 AM JST
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Housing Support | February 20, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about the housing options and how to fill in your Housing Form. March 25, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about housing allocation and housing billing | February 20, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about the housing options and how to fill in your Housing Form. March 25, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about housing allocation and housing billing |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | March 30, 2026 10:00 AM JST | March 30, 2026 10:00 AM JST |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From March)
| 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 | March 1 |
| Zoom Information Session | Owls 101: Academics and Class Registration Friday, March 6, 10:00 JST | Owls 101: Bridge Program Monday, March 9 10:00 JST |
| Placement Assessments | Available from April 1 in your NextSteps portal, of your TUportal New Tab. | 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. | April 1 "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)
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Ask Us Anything! *Family members may join on behalf of their student. Note that dates are subject to change. | Friday, April 10 10:00 JST Friday, April 24 10:00 JST | Friday, April 17 10:00 JST Friday, May 1 10:00 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 | May 19 - May 22 | May 19 - May 24 |
| Classes Start | May 25 | May 25 |
Fall 2026
International Students (From March)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships - Ask your questions about FASFA to the Financial Aid Coordinator
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM JST
April 27, 2026 10:00 AM JST
June 15, 2026 10:00 AM JST
If you applied for new student visa :
Owls 101: Visa and Immigration Prep - How to apply for your Visa COE
March 2, 2026 10:00 AM JST
April 16, 2026 10:00 AM JST
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Housing Support | May 11, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about the housing options and how to fill in your Housing Form. June 19, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about housing allocation and housing billing. | May 11, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about the housing options and how to fill in your Housing Form. June 19, 2026 10:00 AM JST Learn about housing allocation and housing billing. |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | June 29, 2026 10:00 AM JST | June 29, 2026 10:00 AM JST |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From May)
| 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 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Zoom Information Session | Owls 101: Academics and Class Registration Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 JST | Owls 101: Bridge Program Friday, May 15, 10:00AM JST |
| 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. | Monday, June 1 "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)
| Kyoto | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Owls 101: Ask Us Anything! *Family members may join on behalf of their student. Note that dates are subject to change. | Friday, July 17, 10:00AM JST Friday, July 24th, 10:00AM JST Friday, July 31st, 10:00AM JST Friday, August 7th, 10:00AM JST | Friday, July 17, 10:00AM JST Friday, July 24th, 10:00AM JST Friday, July 31st, 10:00AM JST Friday, August 7th, 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 | August 24 - August 29 | August 21 - August 29 |
| Classes Start | August 31 | August 31 |
Spring 2027
International Students (From August)
Owls 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships (Tokyo & Kyoto) - 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 | TBD
TBD |
| Owls 101: Arrival Information | TBD | TBD |
New Student Orientation and Class Registration (From October)
| 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 information session On Zoom | 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 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)
| 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 |