[Repost] Announcement for Freshers and Transfer Students 2024 (added some info for Full-time International Students)
Welcome to the Faculty of International Studies (FIS), Meiji Gakuin University (MGU)!
We have launched a special website for new students to provide you with information about the entrance ceremony, post-admission schedules, and other essential details. Important information from various departments is available on the site. To ensure you have not missed any applications or events, please review the information carefully and do not hesitate to contact the relevant department if you have any uncertainties or concerns.
To the Transfer Students of 2024
The following information on the entrance ceremony and events hosted by the Faculty of International Studies comes from the content posted on the “To all freshers/transfer students in 2024” website. For details, please check the website for the freshers or the transfer students.
Entrance Ceremony for the Faculty of International Studies (Meiji Gakuin University-hosted)
Date: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Location: Chapel in Yokohama Campus (for new students), Building 9 (for guarantors)
▼Details (Important notes, limited access URL for live streaming online, etc.)
https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/en/news/archive/2024/qV6ODCjm.html
Faculty of International Studies-hosted Events
■ English Placement Test
Date: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024
Location: Yokohama Campus, Building 7
-Department of Global and Transcultural Studies: Room 711, 1st Floor, Building 7
-Department of International Studies: Room 720, 2nd Floor, Building 7
*We expect you to take the test. If that is not possible, there is no need to notify us of your absence in advance as we will confirm your attendance on the day.
▼Details
https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campuslife/freshers/2024s//pdf//englishclassKSKC.pdf
■ “Freshers Camp” -Welcome Event with New & Current Students & Faculty Members in the Faculty of International Studies
*Meeting time and location details will be announced later (around mid-March). (← Seniors from the Faculty of International Studies are working hard to make materials for the day!)
Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2024
Location: Yokohama Campus, Meiji Gakuin University
Content: An interactive event for all new students in the Faculty of International Studies (FIS). Seniors are planning and organizing creative games. Faculty members will also participate!
What to Bring: Please wear comfortable clothes. Don’t forget to bring indoor and outdoor shoes!
▼Details
https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campuslife/freshers/2024s//pdf//KSKCcamp.pdf
*Please contact us by March 8th if you cannot participate in “Freshers Camp.” (Office Hours 9:30-16:30)
[Email to the FIS Office]
Orientation for Full-time International Students* in AY2024（IC Center-hosted）
* Full-time International Students: “the students without Japanese nationality who belong to the regular course with a status of residence of “Student”. (It doesn’t matter if you enrolled in the entrance exam for privately funded international students.)
We will give you important information before starting your university life, such as renewal of status of residence and reduction of tuition fees. This is a mandatory orientation.
Date: Thursday, April 4th, 11:30-12:30
Venue: Room #1021 (Building 10)
*Please make sure to bring a copy of your residence card (both sides) to submit to IC.
▼Details
https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campuslife/freshers/2024s/pdf/2190orientation.pdf
Inquiries
About events hosted by the Faculty of International Studies
– English Placement Test (attendance will be confirmed on the day, so advance notice of absence is not required)
– Freshers Camp (*Please contact us by March 8th if you cannot participate.)
– Japanese Placement Test [Only eligible students have been individually notified in advance]
[Inquiry details / Responsible Department]
・Special website for new students, course orientation, and course-related matters → Yokohama Academic Affairs Division
・Matters related to student life (student commuter pass, scholarships, etc.) → Yokohama Student Affairs Division
・Studying abroad, Exchange, Buddy-system (4/9 orientation for new students) → International Center
・How to use the university information network (MAIN settings), Port Hepburn, etc. → Information Center
・Health checkup → Health Support Center
・Career orientation → Career Center
Schedule for Department of Global and Transcultural Studies (GTS/KC)
*Please check the details on “To the freshers in 2024.”
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