Arrival/Move-In Day & Room Key Pickup *TUJ Kyoto Housing Users Only!

• The staff and your RAs will be eagerly awaiting your arrival at the NASIC Building 8F from 10:00am-9:00pm!
• Housing key pickup location: NASIC Building (Name in Japanese: ナジック学生情報センター京都駅前店) 
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Light Breakfast

• Enjoy free pastries and coffee before the day's sessions begin! Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Housing Sessions

• Come meet your peers in the same TUJ Housing. You’ll receive specific and helpful information about your housing and neighborhood, and you'll have the chance to meet your RA.

Advice from President Wilson

• Start your college journey with helpful tips from President Wilson himself! Join this session for a chance to meet him and hear his advice firsthand.

Tools for Success: TUJ Kyoto Resources

• Join this session for an engaging discussion with Professor Swinton, Associate Dean, on how to succeed academically and build a strong sense of community at our university. Learn essential strategies for managing your time, studying effectively, and communicating with professors.

Majors Sessions

• Connect with faculty and students in your major! Meet future study buddies and partners on group projects. Engage with faculty mentors and academic advisors to learn about major requirements, upcoming courses, and academic and professional opportunities.

Q&A Drop-ins: Housing, Visa, Career Development

• Drop in and ask us anything regarding careers, housing, and visa!

Last-Minute Class Registration

• Drop in and meet with an academic advisor to help you finish or change class registration.

TUJ Kyoto On Campus Family Reception

• Your family members will have the chance to learn more about TUJ and meet our staff! Sign-up is required—please check your email for the sign-up link.

Group Ward Office Visit *TUJ Kyoto Housing Users Only!

• For students staying in TUJ Kyoto Housing: Group ward office visits are pre-scheduled. When we do the paperwork together, you'll receive further details.
• For students in independent housing or homestays: Be sure to visit your local Ward Office with your Residence Card to update your address as well. We’ll guide you through the process if needed.

Group Ward Office Visit *TUJ Kyoto Housing Users only!

• For students staying in TUJ Kyoto Housing: Group ward office visits are pre-scheduled. When we do the paperwork together, you'll receive further details.
• For students in independent housing or homestays: Be sure to visit your local Ward Office with your Residence Card to update your address as well. We’ll guide you through the process if needed.

Light Breakfast

• Enjoy free pastries and coffee before the day sessions begin! Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student Veterans & GI Bill Info Session *For Veterans and GI Bill users

• A casual and supportive session for student veterans and GI Bill users at TUJ Kyoto. We will discuss the resources available to you.

School Trips & Clubs

• The university sponsors a variety of events and activities throughout the semester, including culture and language exchange programs, day outings, and overnight trips. You can also learn about how to start a club, join a club, and get involved with the campus community.

Strategies for Mental Wellness

• Learn how to manage stress, navigate culture shock, and access resources to support your mental wellbeing. Come learn about the resources available for you and your peers!

Career Development Session

• Learn about how to advance your career, and all the internship opportunities available at TUJ Kyoto. We have a number of paid internship opportunities.

Living in Japan Info Session

• This session will provide essential tips on living in Japan—everything from day-to-day necessities to cultural insights.

Financial Aid Session

• This session will help you understand how financial aid works at TUJ and provide practical tips for managing your finances responsibly.

New Student Party & Club Fair

• We’ve prepared a special welcome reception just for you featuring some of our student-run clubs! There will be plenty of food and lots of opportunities to meet new friends and a chance to win some prizes!

Visa Info Session – MANDATORY for ALL Student Visa Holders!

• This is a must-attend session for all students studying at TUJ Kyoto on a student visa. Please bring your Residence Card and get the latest visa-related information.

Student Information Center (IC) Session

• We will be sharing lots of useful information with you about what the IC offers and how you can get your student ID card, student discount commuter pass, Shinkansen tickets, and more. If you ever have questions and aren’t sure where to ask, the IC is always your first point of contact. Come and get to know us in this session!

Setting Up Your Commuter Pass with Student Discount

• Do you want help with getting a commuter pass with student discount? We will take you all to the station and help you purchase it.

Off Campus Activity – Ryukoku University Tour + Board Game

• Meet other TUJ students and Ryukoku University local Japanese students! Get a tour of the nearby Ryukoku campus and play some board games together!

Off Campus Activity – Museum Excursion

• We will be hosting an excursion for free to a museum in Kyoto! Check your TUMail inbox during welcome week for the details.