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 Monday, January 5th, 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.
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10AM-12PM Parents & Family Reception Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria)
Join us for a warm and informative reception specifically for parents and family of our new students. This session offers an opportunity to connect with university staff, learn about campus resources, and gain insight into how we support student success and wellbeing at TUJ. Meet other families, ask questions, and discover how you can stay engaged throughout your student’s college journey!
Your arrival to Japan and to TUJ is getting closer! We are very excited to welcome you into the TUJ community this Summer 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. 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 and Ward Office visits are mandatory, so please make sure to attend them. 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.
*Students will be provided with a small sticker passbook during Welcome Week! The sessions with a ticket icon next to them (🎟️) are sessions that will provide stickers to fill the passbook. Filling up your passbook will give you the chance to win some great prizes, so make sure to join as many sessions as possible!
Summer 2026 - New Students Welcome Week Schedule
Schedule by Day
10AM-11AM Intro to Academics & GenEd, Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria) MANDATORY🎟️
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 MANDATORY🎟️
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 Student Lounge 🎟️
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!
2PM-3PM Hoot for Diversity - Students' Sharing their Multicultural Journeys at TUJ, Parliament Student Lounge
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!
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 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.
ONLY FOR JAPAN ADMIT STUDENTS WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE ON THE WELCOME WEEK REGISTRATION FORM
9AM-4PM Discover Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture
A fun and scenic day trip for Japan Admit students to Enoshima with current students! Connected to the mainland by a bridge, the island features lively shopping streets with shops and snacks, highlights like Enoshima Shrine, the panoramic Enoshima Sea Candle, an explorable rocky shoreline and unique coasts, the wave-cut and religious Iwaya Caves, and even views of Mount Fuji over the ocean when the weather is clear. This is a great trip to make new friends while exploring an exciting and different side of Japan together!
Tours are subject to modifications and changes
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If you did not register for the Discover Enoshima trip, then this is a free day for you.
10AM-3PM Campus Tours of TUJ, Starting in Cafeteria 🎟️
Building tours start from 10 AM 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.
10AM-11AM Veteran & GI Bill Info Session, Rooms 312 & 314
Thank you for your service! As part of the New Students Welcome Week, TUJ has included an info session for veterans and students using the GI Bill at TUJ. Here you can meet fellow Veteran and GI Bill dependent students and learn about some of the resources TUJ provides to you.
11AM-12PM The Fun Starts Today! with Student Engagement, 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!
12PM-1PM Lunch on Your Own
Explore the countless restaurants around our campus in Sangenjaya! If you need help finding good restaurants, check out 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.
1PM-2PM Passport to ...? Pack your Bags! Study Abroad Info Session, Rooms 312 & 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.
2PM-3PM 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.
2PM-3PM Financial Aid Fundamentals, Rooms 312 & 314, MANDATORY FOR FAFSA USERS
No, unfortunately 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.
3PM-5PM Living in Japan with a Visa - MANDATORY for ALL students studying at TUJ under a Visa, Rooms 301 & 303
If you are going to be studying at TUJ on a visa (including those who switched from another school in Japan or are on a tourist visa visiting Japan) then you MUST attend this session!
5PM-7:30PM Hoot Together! New Student Reception, Cafeteria & Parliament Student Lounge
Otsukaresama - great job completing Welcome Week! Now, it’s time to celebrate! Hosted by TUJ’s very own Program Board, come hang out for a night full of new friends, lots of food, and an exciting raffle with the one and only Dean Wilson! Along with a surprise visit from a very special guest to celebrate with us!
10AM-1PM Explore Tokyo, with TUJ Student Workers
How about exploring Tokyo before the semester begins? TUJ Student Workers will be accompanying you to some of the most iconic areas in Tokyo, along with our Study Abroad students! This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have fun before classes start!
Planned tours:
- Discover Asakusa
- Discover Ueno Park
- Discover Harajuku and Shibuya
- Discover Nakano and Shinjuku
- Discover Yokohama
- Discover Sancha Neighborhood
Tours are subject to modifications and changes
New Students Welcome Week Registration
Check your email inbox for subject line "TUJ Welcome Week Registration 🌟" to register.