Your arrival to Japan and to TUJ is getting closer! We are very excited to welcome you into the TUJ community this Fall semester!
Getting connected with other students, faculty, and staff, as well as exploring your interests is an essential part of any college experience. We have put together a New Students Welcome Week program full of activities and sessions that we hope puts you on track to accomplishing exactly this!
Below you will find the calendar that will give you an overlook of what will happen during this week. Below that, you will find the week’s schedule in detail and a registration form to sign-up for a variety of sessions. The sessions are designed to be informative and fun, and we hope there is something there that interests you! The Visa Information Session for visa-sponsored students is mandatory, so please make sure to attend it. Several of the sessions have capacity limits so please double-check your schedule and make sure you are able to attend the sessions you are signing up for.
*The following schedule is for Tokyo Campus students only. Kyoto Campus students should receive information on their Welcome Week schedule through email. Please contact kyoto-osse@tuj.temple.edu for more information.
Fall 2025 - New Students Welcome Week Schedule
Schedule by Day
WARD OFFICE VISITS!
For Visa Sponsored JA students staying in the dorms: Group Ward Office Visits are pre-scheduled. Upon checking in your dorm on Wednesday, August 20th, you will receive more instructions.
For Visa Sponsored JA students at independent housing or homestay: Please make sure you visit your local ward office according to your new address.
If you don't fall in any of the above two categories, this is a free day for you.
10AM-12PM Parents Reception, Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria)
Designed to welcome and connect parents of incoming students with TUJ faculty and staff, this session offers information about TUJ, its academic programs and resources, student services, policies, and expectations. It is also a great space to address any concerns or questions parents may have about their child's college experience at TUJ.
Registration for this event is required - new students should have received a registration form in their email.
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For Visa Sponsored JA students staying in the dorms: Group Ward Office Visits are pre-scheduled. Upon checking in your dorm on Wednesday, August 20th, you will receive more instructions.
For Visa Sponsored JA students at independent housing or homestay: Please make sure you visit your local ward office according to your new address.
If you don't fall in any of the above two categories, this is a free day for you.
10AM-2PM Explore Tokyo, with TUJ Student Workers
Join in on the fun and go on an adventure with current Owls around Tokyo! TUJ Student Workers will be accompanying you to some of the most iconic areas in Tokyo. This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have fun before classes start!
Planned tours:
- Asakusa Tour
- Ueno Park Tour
- Harajuku and Shibuya Tour
- Nakano and Shinjuku Tour
Tours are subject to modifications and changes. Please register to join when you register for your Welcome Week sessions.
This is a free day for you! Go ahead and explore Tokyo on your own or take the day to have a nice rest!
ON CAMPUS SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: ART, COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, POLITICIAL SCIENCE, & ASIAN STUDIES
10AM-11AM Intro to Academics & GenEd, Parliament
This panel introduces students to academic life at TUJ and showcases the experiences of current students and faculty. To help students transition smoothly to TUJ, an overview of the General Education program, academic expectations, and various course experiences will be explored.
11AM-12PM Majors Sessions, 3rd & 6th Floor Classrooms
Find your friends for life from day one! Meet late-night study buddies, future partners on group projects, and faculty mentors in your major at this session. Professors will discuss major requirements, upcoming courses, and opportunities during and after TUJ.
12PM-1PM Lunch with Admissions Counseling, Cafeteria
Lunch is served! Come to the TUJ Cafeteria and have lunch with fellow classmates. Food will be provided by our Admissions Counseling Department; the good folks who helped you get admitted to TUJ!
1PM-2PM How to College, Parliament
In this session, you’ll learn time management and study techniques, as well as how to use support services, including the Career Development Office who will support you if you are planning to find a job in Japan after you graduate! Highly recommended for first-year students!
2PM-3PM Living in Japan Info Session, Rooms 301 and 303
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of living in Japan! In addition, we will provide you with some mental health resources while living in Japan.
2PM-3PM Last-Minute Registration Session with AAC, Room 306
Recommended for students who have not yet registered or have major registration changes.
3PM-4PM Visa Info Session - MANDATORY for ALL students studying at TUJ under a student visa, Rooms 301 & 303
If you are going to be studying at TUJ on a student visa (including those who switched from another school in Japan) then you MUST attend this session!
4PM-5PM Japan Post Bank Session, Computer Lab (Room 506)
While living in Japan, you will need to open a bank account! International new students will need to use Japan Post Bank in order to open an account. This session is to assist you scheduling an appointment with Japan Post Bank.
For those who registered through the online registration form. Only available for those who don't need to join the campus sessions on this day.
9AM-4PM Discover Enoshima Day Trip, Enoshima Island
An outing to Enoshima for Japan Admit students with our fantastic student workers from OSSE and Study Abroad students! On this visit, we will go to Enoshima Island and explore all it has to offer, from shrines, parks, incredible views of the ocean, and more! You will have free time to roam the island, where you can check out the observation tower and caves that line the back coast of the island!
This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have some fun exploring Japan during welcome week! Please register for this trip through the Welcome Week Registration Form.
Tours are subject to modifications and changes.
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ON CAMPUS SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: COMMUNICATION STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, & GENERAL STUDIES
10AM-11AM Intro to Academics & GenEd, Parliament
This panel introduces students to academic life at TUJ and showcases the experiences of current students and faculty. To help students transition smoothly to TUJ, an overview of the General Education program, academic expectations, and various course experiences will be explored.
11AM-12PM Majors Sessions, 3rd & 6th Floor Classrooms
Find your friends for life from day one! Meet late-night study buddies, future partners on group projects, and faculty mentors in your major at this session. Professors will discuss major requirements, upcoming courses, and opportunities during and after TUJ.
12PM-1PM Lunch with Admissions Counseling, Cafeteria
Lunch is served! Come to the TUJ Cafeteria and have lunch with fellow classmates. Food will be provided by our Admissions Counseling Department; the good folks who helped you get admitted to TUJ!
1PM-2PM How to College, Parliament
In this session, you’ll learn time management and study techniques, as well as how to use support services, including the Career Development Office who will support you if you are planning to find a job in Japan after you graduate! Highly recommended for first-year students!
2PM-3PM Living in Japan Info Session, Rooms 301 and 303
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of living in Japan! In addition, we will provide you with some mental health resources while living in Japan.
2PM-3PM Last-Minute Registration Session with AAC, Room 306
Recommended for students who have not yet registered or have major registration changes.
3PM-4PM Visa Info Session - MANDATORY for ALL students studying at TUJ under a student visa, Rooms 301 & 303
If you are going to be studying at TUJ on a student visa (including those who switched from another school in Japan) then you MUST attend this session!
4PM-5PM Japan Post Bank Session, Computer Lab (Room 506)
While living in Japan, you will need to open a bank account! International new students will need to use Japan Post Bank in order to open an account. This session is to assist you scheduling an appointment with Japan Post Bank.
For those who registered through the online registration form. Only available for those who don't need to join the campus sessions on this day.
9AM-4PM Discover Enoshima Day Trip, Enoshima Island
An outing to Enoshima for Japan Admit students with our fantastic student workers from OSSE and Study Abroad students! On this visit, we will go to Enoshima Island and explore all it has to offer, from shrines, parks, incredible views of the ocean, and more! You will have free time to roam the island, where you can check out the observation tower and caves that line the back coast of the island!
This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have some fun exploring Japan during welcome week! Please register for this trip through the Welcome Week Registration Form.
Tours are subject to modifications and changes
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ON CAMPUS SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES. ECONOMICS, & JAPANESE LANGUAGE
10AM-11AM Intro to Academics & GenEd, Parliament
This panel introduces students to academic life at TUJ and showcases the experiences of current students and faculty. To help students transition smoothly to TUJ, an overview of the General Education program, academic expectations, and various course experiences will be explored.
11AM-12PM Majors Sessions, 3rd & 6th Floor Classrooms
Find your friends for life from day one! Meet late-night study buddies, future partners on group projects, and faculty mentors in your major at this session. Professors will discuss major requirements, upcoming courses, and opportunities during and after TUJ.
12PM-1PM Lunch with Admissions Counseling, Cafeteria
Lunch is served! Come to the TUJ Cafeteria and have lunch with fellow classmates. Food will be provided by our Admissions Counseling Department; the good folks who helped you get admitted to TUJ!
1PM-2PM How to College, Parliament
In this session, you’ll learn time management and study techniques, as well as how to use support services, including the Career Development Office who will support you if you are planning to find a job in Japan after you graduate! Highly recommended for first-year students!
2PM-3PM Living in Japan Info Session, Rooms 301 and 303
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of living in Japan! In addition, we will provide you with some mental health resources while living in Japan.
2PM-3PM Last-Minute Registration Session with AAC, Room 306
Recommended for students who have not yet registered or have major registration changes.
3PM-4PM Visa Info Session - MANDATORY for ALL students studying at TUJ under a student visa, Rooms 301 & 303
If you are going to be studying at TUJ on a student visa (including those who switched from another school in Japan) then you MUST attend this session!
4PM-5PM Japan Post Bank Session, Computer Lab (Room 506)
While living in Japan, you will need to open a bank account! International new students will need to use Japan Post Bank in order to open an account. This session is to assist you scheduling an appointment with Japan Post Bank.
10AM-2PM Explore Tokyo, with TUJ Student Workers
If you weren't able to join the tours on Saturday, here's a 2nd chance for you! Join in on the fun and go on an adventure with current Owls around Tokyo! TUJ Student Workers will be accompanying you to some of the most iconic areas in Tokyo. This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have fun before classes start!
Planned tours:
- Asakusa Tour
- Ueno Park Tour
- Harajuku and Shibuya Tour
- Nakano and Shinjuku Tour
Tours are subject to modifications and changes. Please register to join when you register for your Welcome Week sessions.
9:30AM-12PM Campus Tours of TUJ, Cafeteria
Building tours start from 9:30 at the cafeteria. Student Workers will show you around the TUJ and SWU (Showa Women's University) campuses so you can familiarize yourself with the facilities and visit the student support offices.
11AM-12PM Veteran & GI Bill Info Session, Room 301
As part of the New Students Welcome Week, TUJ has included an info session for veterans and students using the GI Bill at TUJ.
12PM-2PM Lunch on Your Own
Explore the countless restaurants around our campus in Sangenjaya! If you need help finding good restaurants, check our OwlSide Recommendations!
12PM-3PM Club Fair! Workshops and Activities by TUJ Clubs, Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria)
TUJ Clubs have prepared some workshops and fun things to do in the Cafeteria and Parliament! Stop by for a minute and enjoy this opportunity to make some friends while having fun.
2PM-3PM Travel in Japan Info Session, Rooms 301 and 303
Our Student Engagement Team has prepared a presentation about traveling in Japan!
Learn about the activities and trips Engagement has planned for the semester, as well as tips and recommendations for planning your own excursions!!
3PM-4PM Hoot for Diversity - Students' Sharing their Multicultural Journeys at TUJ, Rooms 301 and 303
Start building your community at TUJ with a fun Q&A session with current students! In this session, you will get insider tips from current students with diverse backgrounds and be able to ask specific questions about living in Japan and being an Owl at TUJ!
3PM-4PM Where do you want to go? Study Abroad with Temple, Rooms 312 and 314
Welcome to Tokyo, and we are happy to see you in Japan finally! Now it’s time to think about leaving Japan…whether to explore Temple campuses in Philadelphia or in Rome, or to study abroad through Temple exchanges in South Korea, Taiwan, or the UK. Discover study abroad options for TUJ students and start thinking about where your next destination will be.
4PM-5PM Being the Best You – Stress Management and Self-Care, Rooms 301 and 303
The transition to college or life in a new country is for sure exciting but can be stressful. The TUJ Counseling Office invites you to a discussion on how to take good care of yourself while experiencing an exciting transition to a new environment.
4PM-5PM Money makes the term go ‘round - Financial Aid Session- (Recommended for students using U.S. Financial Aid), Rooms 312 and 314
No, money does not grow on trees. And, yes, you do have to pay that loan back. >_<
This session is to better help you understand how the financial aid system works at TUJ and give you some tips on fiscal responsibility
5PM-8PM New Students Welcome Reception, Cafeteria, Parliament, and West Gym
To celebrate the end of the New Students Welcome week, TUJ's very own Program Board has prepared a Celebration for you! There will be lots of food, lots of opportunities to make friends, an exciting raffle with the Dean of TUJ where you can win free stuff, and even a visit from a very special guest will come out and join us on this exciting evening!