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2021 SOPHIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT GUIDEBOOK
SOPHIANS' GUIDE 2021
Sophia University │ Student Guidebook
INTRODUCTION This guidebook is designed to navigate new students Welcome to The University’s name, Sophia, originates from Sedes
with basic essential information in order to prepare for a Sophia University Sapientiae, or Seat of Wisdom, found in the traditional
new life on campus. For further information, please refer Catholic prayer the “Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary”.
to Sophia University’s official website. It is a title to celebrate the Virgin Mary whose lap on
which Jesus, the eternal wisdom, sat.
Sophia University Official Website: The Latin word “sapientia” is a translation of the Greek
www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/index.html word “ΣΟΦΙΑ”. The mission of Sophia University is to
nurture in students a heart that pursues and acquires
supreme wisdom (sophia) and also sympathizes with and
devotes themselves to others.
Overview of Sophia This is the very meaning of “Men and Women for Others,
Sophia University Official Website > About Sophia with Others”, which is the common objective of Jesuit
Student Life Schools worldwide. The spirit of Sophia University is
Sophia University Official Website > Campus Life captured in the campus atmosphere.
In an increasingly globalized world, there is a greater call
to embrace diversity. Sophia University is represented
Meet Sophia University ʼs Official Mascot, by students from all over the world, a melting pot of
“Sophian-kun ” cultures, a vibrant part of campus life.
We hope your educational journey at Sophia University
Sophia University is known for its diverse culture is fruitful.
since its establishment. Students and alumni are
called Sophians, while "Sophian-kun" is the school
mascot, the eagle flying toward Lux Veritatis, the
Light of Truth. The Greek letters standing for Lux
Veritatis are displayed on Sophian-kunʼs chest. “ The Virgin and Child with Two
Music-Making Angels ”
by Rogier Van Der Weyden
The Virgin Mary is elaborately
depicted as the Seat of Wisdom
SCHOOL ANTHEM
The Lyrics of the Suggestions were made to ask a famous poet to write the
Words by Sadao Henmi School Anthem lyrics, but finally it was decided to publicly solicit the words
Music by Naotada Yamamoto
from the students to give the song a young spirit. Sadao
Hemmi, a junior student of the Department of Philosophy in
the Faculty of Humanities, was selected for his version of
the school song. The school anthem was completed in 1932
Mi - yo to- ko shi - e ni ha - ruyo-mi-ga-e-ru Mi-do-rino ko-da-ma and sung for the first time at the inauguration of Building 1.
The lyrics represent the enthusiastic spirit of a young man
earnest in his pursuit of truth.
ta - ka - na - ru ho-to-ri ya - su - ra ni i - ko - u So-phi-a no wa-shi no
The Origin of “Sophia” is taken from the Greek ΣΟΦΙΑ, meaning “the wis-
the Words in the dom which is expressed in ethical activities that further the
ma - na - za - shi i - ru wa Lux Ve - ri - ta - tis O so - gon no School Anthem goals of human existence”. The wisdom, or "SOPHIA", is the
ultimate treasure which Sophia aims to give to students.
“The Eagle”: The School Insignia is modeled after the eagle
ga - ku - fu So- phi - a u - ru wa - shi no which flies toward the Light of Truth, and its figure expresses
the essence and the ideal of Sophia University.
“Lux Veritatis”: Latin for “the Light of Truth”, the motto of
Al - ma Ma - ter So - phi - a Sophia University. The characters inscribed in the center of
the school badge are the initials of the motto, “L” and “V”.
1. Miyo tokoshie ni, haru yomigaeru, midori no kodama, takanaru hotori.
Yasura ni ikou, Sophia no washi no, manazashi iru wa, Lux Veritatis.
O, sogon no gakufu Sophia, uruwashi no Alma Mater Sophia.
2. Kike, shinonome no, ama kakeriyuku, washi no tsubasa no, sora utsu
hibiki. Hagai ni tsudou, Inochi no mureno, mezasu yukute wa, Lux Veritatis.
O, sogon no gakufu Sophia, uruwashi no Alma Mater Sophia.
3. Yuke, kondaku no, yami uchihiraki, Washi no michibiku, kagayaku kata he.
Moyuru kokoro ni, kataku musubi te, sakebe, todoro ni, Lux Veritatis.
O, sogon no gakufu Sophia, uruwashi no Alma Mater Sophia.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jm_ZRLat1A
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
7 10 12 St. Xavierʼs Day
Friday, Dec. 3
A day to honor the memory of St. Francis
Xavier, the founder of Sophia University;
School holiday.
Sophia Yukata Day Music Festival Foreign Language Drama Festival by Sophia
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Entrance Ceremony Early July at Yotsuya Campus Mid-October University Faculty of Foreign Studies
Undergraduate and Graduate Students: (organized by nexnect). Many At an outside venue (organized Mid-December
Thursday, Apr. 1 and Tuesday, Sep. 21 students, faculty, and staff by Sophia Music Society).
members come to the University A concert held by about ten Sophia Marathon
dressed in Yukata on this day. groups with individual features December or January
Incoming Students Orientation belonging to Sophia Music Near the Imperial Palace (Sakurada-mon,
Camp Early April Johnan the Classic (Sophia- Society on a joint stage formed Inui-mon) (organized by Marathon Executive
Thursday, Sep. 23 – Friday, Sep. 24 Nanzan Sports Festival) for this music festival. Committee). Held for groups and individuals;
Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, participation is open to the public. At the
Freshman Week Sunday, July 5 at Nanzan same time, another marathon is held for ex-
University (organized by Johnan team members of athletic groups. Higher rank
Thursday, Apr. 9 – Saturday, Apr. 11 the Classic Committee) winners are presented with prizes.
April May June July August September October November December January February March
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All Sophians’ Festival (ASF) Foundation Day Commencement
Sunday, May 30 Memorial Mass for Ceremony
Organized by Sophia Alumni the first Founders Undergraduate and
Association, ASF is a home- Monday, Nov. 1 Graduate students:
coming day at alma mater for Friday, Sep. 17 and
alumni, current students, faculty Monday, Mar. 28
and staff members, as well as Sophia Festival
their families. Monday, Nov. 2, Tuesday, Nov. 3,
Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Yotsuya
Campus (organized by Sophia
Festival Committee)
The Universityʼs festival with lively
student performances attracts about
30 thousand participants each year. Partial Photo Credit: KEIGADO
Sophia University Official Sophia University Official Facebook Page Sophia University Official Instagram Account
Social Media Accounts www.facebook.com/SophiaUniversityE www.instagram.com/sophiauniversity
Following Sophia University social media
accounts is a great way to keep connected to Sophia University Official Twitter Account Sophia University Official YouTube Channel
campus life as well as being informed in times twitter.com/SophiaUniv_ENG www.youtube.com/c/SophiaAcJp
of emergency. Join us on our Facebook, Twitter, *Check for the light blue verified badge
Instagram, and YouTube channel! Please take caution not to follow false accounts with similar names.
SOPHIANS' GUIDE 2021 3 PRECAUTIONS Safety and Security Awareness
CONTENTS 3-01 C
AMPUS RULES 42
3-02 C
RIME PREVENTION 43
3-03 E
MERGENCIES 44
3-04 P RECAUTIONS 45
Use of Alcohol / Use of Drugs / Student Loan / Social Media
1 BASIC INFORMATION FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE Unscrupulous Part-Time Jobs / Deceptive Business Practices /
Investment scam
“Loyola” Bulletin Board / Announcements 11 Solicitation by Cult Groups
ACILITIES
1-01 F 12 Harrasment / Stalking
Offices and Service Counters Precautions for Overseas Travel
Office hours / Library Confirming Students’ Safety in Event of Overseas Emergencies,
Learning Commons Disasters, and Terrorism
Active Commons 3-05 D
ISASTER PREVENTION 54
Sophia Student Integration Commons (SSIC) Guidelines for Action in Case of an Earthquake
Language Learning Commons (LLC) Prevention of Fire
Opening and Closing Hours of the Gates Safe Fire Evacuation
Course Hours / Copy Machine・Printer / Sophia Dormitories Safety Confirmation System
Campus stores
Dining hall / Cafeterias / Prayer Room
Exhibition Space Bldg 6, 1F 4 PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Health Center / Training Room / Swimming Pool
4-01STATUS OF RESIDENCE 58
1-02 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 20
Resident card
Counseling Center / Health Center
Extension of Period of Stay
Career Center / Center for Student Affairs
Change of Status of Residence/ Re-entry Permit
ROCEDURES / NOTIFICATION / ISSUANCE
1-03 P 22
In Case of Leave of Absence or Withdraw From University
Student ID Card
4-02PART-TIME JOBS 61
Certificates
4-03M EDICAL COST SUBSIDY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 61
Student travel discount certificate / Request for
National Health Insurance
group tour permission / Student commuter pass
Tokyo Medical Institution Information Service
Issuance of bills and payment deadline of tuition and
fees / Disaster and Accident Insurance for Students
1-04 A CADEMIC RECORDS 26 5 ABOUT GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE
ABOUT GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE 64
Financial Support (Scholarships)
2 ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT Research Activity Support/ Research Grant
Safety and Crisis Management During Overseas Research Activities
2-01 GLOBAL EDUCATION/ STUDY ABROAD 32
Employment and Career
2-02 FINANCIAL SUPPORT/ CAREER 36
JOB SEARCH SUPPORT
2-03 D ISABILITY SUPPORT 37 6 WHERE SHOULD I SEEK HELP?
2-04 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 38 STUDIES / CAREER 70
STUDENT LIFE/ EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 71
WHISTLEBLOWER REPORTING 73
Contents
1 Basic Information for
University Life
Loyola, a Website that Provides Students of Sophia
Access to University Announcements
All announcements from the University to students will
be posted on Loyola under the Bulletin Board tab. Any
disadvantages that may arise from failure to check the Loyola
Bulletin Board is the responsibility of each individual student.
All announcements on class information (cancelled classes,
make-up classes, temporary change of classrooms, notices
2 Academic and
on exams and reports) or important urgent notices are posted
Student Support
on Loyola. Please check the Loyola Bulletin Board every
day for updated information from the University. Written
announcements may be posted as well on campus Bulletin
Boards; please check for the locations of bulletin boards on
the map on the next page.
3 Precautions
4 Procedures for
International Students
5 About Graduate
Student Life
1 BASIC INFORMATION FOR
UNIVERSITY LIFE
6 Where Should I
Seek Help?
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1-0 1 Office Hours
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Mon–Fri AM PM
Facilities Class and exam period 10 : 00 – 11 : 30 12 : 30 – 15 : 30
Outside of class period - 12 : 30 – 15 : 30
*Spring semester (class and exam period) is from Apr. 12 to July 31,
1 Basic Information for
University Life
Autumn semester (class and exam period) is from Sep. 27 to Jan. 31
*This may change due to the influence of COVID-19. Please check Sophia University’s
official website or the Bulletin Board tab on Loyola for the latest information
Offices and Service Counters (Building 2, 1st Floor) Library Central Library
The University library is a core facility for academic learning,
education, and research. It offers a multi-faceted collection of info-
Entrance facing Bldg. 1
2 Academic and
rmation and data from various databases, books, periodicals, audio-
Student Support
visual material and major newspapers in and outside of Japan. For
① Catholic Jesuit Center information on its services, facilities, and functions, please refer
Office of Property ・Religion in general to Sophia University Central Library User’s Guide (available at the
② ・Campus ministry
・Lost and found Central Library). Please check the open hours and other detailed
③ information on the Central Library’s website.
④ ② Central Library website: http://lux.lib.sophia.ac.jp/HomePage/?lang=english
EV ② Career Center
・Job offers, Open Hours (During Class and Exam Periods)
3 Precautions
employment information
Stairs Stairs EV *1 (Reading areas on B2 – 2nd floor are open from 8:00)
・Internships Mon–Fri 9:00 – 22:00*1
*2 (18:00–20:00 for reading only)
・Career advice
Sat 9:00 – 20:00*2 Any changes in the open hours will be posted on the
Stairs library website. For other open hours and service
Sun/
⑤ WC(F) WC(M)
Holidays
10:00 – 18:00
hours such as for the circulation desk, please check
the service hours schedule on the library website.
⑥
⑦ Services Available
○ 13 Center for Student Affairs
12 ○
4 Procedures for
Certificate stamp ① Circulation Counter check out, ④ Use of audio-visual materials
International Students
⑧ issuing machine Student advice service
・
・Scholarships book return ⑤ Use of Learning Commons*
⑨ ・Sophia Dormitories
・Extracurricular, volunteer activities
② Reference service ⑥ New Arrival Books display
Center for Global Center for Academic Affairs ③ Online data search/CD-ROM search ⑦ Use of copying service
（Academic services）
○ ・Assistance for students with
exam grades
Course registration,
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Education and Discovery
(Tuition and fees)
（Academic Records Section） special needs
*Learning Commons (refer to p.14)
○
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・Study abroad (long-term, short term)
・Counseling for study abroad
・Leave of absence/ Study abroad/
Withdrawal from university/ Departmental
・Offense report,
Commuter pass for training, Located on B1, this facility can be used for various purposes including group study,
・Courses offered by Center for Global transfer/ Research Students/ Non- accident insurance, part-time jobs wired or wireless LAN connection, preparation for presentations, writing essays and
Education and Discovery Internship matriculated students/ Doctoral degree/ ・Nursery application reports, etc. PCs are available in the library for student use.
courses etc. College Student Status
5 About Graduate
Other Libraries
Student Life
Admissions Office: Bldg 12, 1F,
Center for Teaching and Curator Credentials: Bldg 2, 2F
Law School Library
Located in Bulding 2, 2nd floor: holds materials related to studies of
Bulletin ① Office for Community & Alumni Relations ⑦ Office for the Promotion of Diversity law. Permission for use is required for users other than Law School
Board (Museum information)
⑧ Catholic Jesuit Center faculty members/students, faculty members of Faculty of Law, and
② Career Center students of the Graduate Program of Law; use is limited to materials
⑨ Center for Global Education and Discovery
③ Center for Student Affairs
⑩ Center for Language Education and Research
not held in Central Library collections.
(Student Life Support)
⑪ Admissions Office
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④ Center for Student Affairs (Scholarships) Mejiro Seibo Campus Library
Seek Help?
⑤ Center for Academic Affairs ⑫ Center for Student Affairs (Part-time Jobs) Located in Bulding 1, B1: Mejiro Seibo Campus library holds col-
⑥ Center for Academic Affairs ⑬ Center for Student Affairs (Volunteer Bureau) lections of materials focused on nursing science. PCs are available in
the library for student use. For open and service hours, please check
the Library Hours on the official website of the specific Library.
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Sophia Commons
Sophia University offers 4 Common areas with a variety of different features. Sophia Student Integration Commons (Building 11, 1st Floor)
1 Basic Information for
University Life
SSIC is a space for students with different majors, grades, and
Learning Commons (Central Library, B1) nationalities to make cultural exchanges. Opening hours depend on
event schedules. Check Loyola and Twitter for this information.
https://twitter.com/commonssophia
The Learning Commons is a multipurpose study area. Books, magazines,
databases, and online journals are available for you to utilize at your leisure. Student Activities
SSIC often holds international events focusing on
Open Hours During Term Open Hours During Break the various areas of the world as well as exhibitions
2 Academic and
of student club activities. Also, once every few
Student Support
Mon-Fri 8 : 00 – 22 : 00 Mon-Fri 9 : 00 – 20 : 00 months, SSIC offers student outing events for local
Sat 9 : 00 – 20 : 00 exchanges outside the University. Those who are
Sat 9 : 00 – 18 : 00
interested are welcome to join in the fun!
Sun 10 : 00 – 18 : 00 Sun 10 : 00 – 18 : 00 Past Events: Let’s Talk in Japanese (にほんごではなそう),
What’s HAKKO?, Flower Arrangement Workshop,
The Learning Commons are open during weekends and holidays. However, please note that
HIROSHIMA tour, Do you know Japanese Agri-
presentation equipment and laptops are not available for rent during these times.
culture?, Kabuki & Brunch tour, etc.
Group Work Area (40 seats) Presentation Area (40 seats)
3 Precautions
Students can work in groups using This area can be used for academic presentation
movable chairs and tables which allows preparations and rehearsals. Please make a reserv-
flexibility in changing of the layout ation at the service desk in the Learning Commons
based on the number of students, etc. during open hours; 9:00 – 17:00 (Mon – Fri).
Language Learning Commons (Building 6, 1st Floor)
PC Area (18 seats) Learning Support Space (2 seats)
This area is prioritized for PC users. Wi- This space provides support for undergrad through the
Fi as well as LAN cables are provided. guidance of graduate student staff. Feel free to ask
about anything from how to write a thesis to how to Language Learning Commons (LLC) is a facility to provide
do a presentation. Open hours are from 12:30 – 17:00, language-learning support programs to Sophia students.
4 Procedures for
International Students
Monday to Friday, except during long school holidays.
Inquiries are accepted until 16:30.
Open Hours
Mon – Fri 10 : 00 – 15 : 30 (Closed 11 : 30 – 12 : 30)
www.sophia-cler.jp/llc/japanese.html
Active Commons (Building 9, B1) Language Exchange Watching DVDs
Feel free to participate in this lunchtime Watching popular movies in target lan-
5 About Graduate
event at LLC where Japanese speaking guages is a great way to study foreign
Student Life
students studying foreign languages languages
This space is not only a cafeteria, but also a space used for student interact with foreign students who are
performances and events. studying Japanese.
www.sophia.ac.jp/jpn/studentlife/support/shisetsu/gakunai/gakunai_shokudo.html
(Japanese) Japanese Language Learning
Support Session
Learning Commons Area Private Study Space: Sofa Area 9 CAFÉ by PRONTO Japanese supplementary tutoring and
This area is equipped with movable This area can be used for both studying This Café offers delicious menus conversation lessons are available for
furniture and a whiteb oard for alone or in groups: seats by the wall are such as pasta and sweets. Also, international students.
6 Where Should I
students to work in groups. set to consider your privacy and sofa breakfast is available for 100 yen!
Seek Help?
Students can also rent equipment seats are available for groups of students.
s uch as pr oje c tor s n e e de d for Electrical outlets are equipped at each These programs might be offered online. Latest information will be posted on Loyola’s
presentation rehearsals. individual seat. University Bulletin Board > Language Courses・LLC
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Opening and Closing Sophia Dormitories Sophia University owns and manages three dormitories: Sophia
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Mon – Fri Sat Sun/Holidays
Hours of the Gates Edagawa Dormitory (Male), Sophia Soshigaya International House
Main Gate open 24 hours open 24 hours open 24 hours
(Co-ed), and Sophia-Arrupe International Residence (Co-ed). The
(Yotsuya Campus)
East Gate 8 : 00 – 20 : 00 9 : 00 – 18 : 00 9 : 00 – 18 : 00 Center for Student Affairs accepts the applications and holds the
North Gate 8 : 00 – 19 : 30 8 : 00 – 19 : 30 9 : 00 – 18 : 00
screening processes. Please visit Sophia University’s website for
1 Basic Information for
more information.
University Life
For hours of extracurricular activities, please refer to p.38 www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/housinginfo/sophiadormitories/index.html
Course Hours 1st period 9 : 00 – 10 : 40 3rd period 13 : 30 – 15 : 10 5th period 17 : 20 – 19 : 00
2nd period 10 : 55 – 12 :35 4th period 15 : 25 – 17 : 05 6th period 19 : 10 – 20 : 50
Campus Stores Store Hours
(Building 2, B1) *Closed on first and third Saturdays
Mon – Fri 10 : 00 – 18 :00
(Store hours will differ during Spring,
Classes/Final Exams When Public Transport Service is Shut Down Summer, and Winter breaks)
Sat* 10 : 00 – 14 :00
When public transport services are shut down due to natural disasters such as
2 Academic and
typhoons, heavy rain falls, accidents, or strikes, and it is proved difficult to hold
Student Support
classes or final exams, special measures will be taken to cancel classes or change Kinokuniya Sophia Square
exam schedules. Please check Loyola for these special arrangements. Such Items Available Services Available
information may also be posted on the University website or official social media
depending on the circumstances. • Textbooks, books, journals • Applications for English Language
(12% discount) Proficiency Tests
• Stationery (22% discount)* • Applications for various qualification
Copy Machine/Printer Copy cards can be purchased on the 1st floor (or 5th floor copy room) • Commodities, miscellaneous items courses (Student discount available)
of Central Library, 2nd and 4th floors of Building 2, as well as the 3rd (12% discount)* • Business card services
floor of Hoffmann Hall. Copy machines are located on B1 and 5th • Sophia goods (22% discount)* *For items not available in the store,
3 Precautions
floor of Central Library, the 4th floor of Building 2, B1 in Building 9, * With some exceptions orders can be placed
and the 4th floor of Building 6. Copy machines are compatible with
USB devices. Patine Sports
Items Available
*OA Rix Copy Room: Library, 5th floor; Open Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 – 18:00 • Sportswear (10 – 20% discount)
•S
ports articles (10 – 20% discount)
Location № of Machines Remarks
• Sophia logo wear, goods
Central Library B2 – 9F 15 Card/coin operated (13); card operated (2)
4 Procedures for
International Students
Bldg. 2, B2 / B1 / 4F 6 Card/coin operated
7-Eleven Convenience Store Hours *Closed year-end and New Year holidays,
Bldg. 9, B1 1 and power outage days (twice a year).
Store (Building 12, B1) Mon – Fri 8 : 00 – 22 :00 Store open hours will differ during Spring,
Bldg. 3, 2 / 3F 2 Summer, and Winter breaks. Please keep
Sat 10 : 00 – 20 :00
in mind that this information may change
Bldg. 6, 3 / 4F 2
Sun/Holidays 10 : 00 – 17 :00 due to the influence of COVID-19. Please
Bldg. 11, 2 / 3F 2 check Loyola’s Bulletin Board tab for the
Open 7 days a week* latest updates (An eating area is avail-
Hoffmann Hall, 3F 2 able for light meals, etc.)
5 About Graduate
Student Life
*A photocopy machine on B2 of Building 2 has been lowered so that it is wheelchair accessible
Sophia Campus Services Available • Recruit suit
(appropriate for job interviews, etc.)
Mejiro Seibo Campus: One copy machine Besides the copy machines, there is a printer for large volume pri- Support Co., Ltd. • Beverage vending machine management
• Moving companies and disposal of
(shortage of change, etc.)
installed in Building 1, B1 (Student Lounge); nting located in Hoffmann Hall, on the 3rd floor; Cost of printing is (Building 13, 2nd Floor) unwanted articles
one machine in Library; both locations with • Photo BOX management
high due to the plate making fee, but the printing unit price is lower (located in front of campus store) • Rent-a-car
card/coin operated machines. The Student Business corporation
Lounge copy machine is USB compatible. than the copy machine. Information on:
• Courses of qualification for career
100%-owned program
• Student accommodations
by Sophia School Corporation • Accommodations for seminar or
Hadano Campus: One copy machine in- Location № of Machines Remarks (rental apartment, dormitory)
6 Where Should I
extracurricular activities
Seek Help?
stalled in Library, and another in Building • Hakama, formal graduation attire for women
• Overseas travel insurance for private travel
1, B1. Both accept cash and prepaid cards. No application required, may bring your • Driving schools
and various types of non-life insurance
own printer paper; Card operated machine • Photos for job search and graduation
Hoffmann Hall, 3F 2
(card vending machine installed in Hoffmann commemorative photo (taken on campus; For more details, please visit Sophia
Hall and the 5th floor Library Copy Room) rooms will be arranged) Campus Support’s official website.
www.sophia-cs.co.jp (Japanese)
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Dining Hall/Cafeterias Campus dining hall and cafeterias are all self-service; after meals, Health Center The Health Center not only offers regular health checkups, but also
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return the dishes to the dish counter. (Hoffmann Hall, 2nd Floor) provides first-aid treatment, consultations on health issues, and
*Check Loyola for open hours referrals to hospitals. Although prescription of medication and
Stores Location
*On Mejiro Seibo Campus, treatments covered by health insurance are not available, students
Bldg. 2 Student Dining Hall Bldg. 2, 5F Swan Bakery sells bread may see the school doctor for consultation on general medical con-
1 Basic Information for
during lunch once a week
cerns and smoking cessation, as well as a psychiatrist for mental
University Life
Bldg. 2 Lounge (SUBWAY) Bldg. 2, 5F (day of week varies by
semester), in Building 1, B1, health concerns. A cardiovascular specialist is also available for
S-CAFÉ Bldg. 6, 1F
Student Lounge consultations. Please rest assured that all health records are main-
9-CAFÉ Bldg. 9, B1 tained in a strictly confidential manner in accordance with the law.
Bldg. 11 Lounge Bldg. 11, B1
*1 Please note that this information is
Services Office Hours
TOKYO HALAL DELI & CAFE Hoffmann Hall, 4F subject to change
*2 To receive medical certificates Internal medicine
[By appointment ] Tue, Fri 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
in Japanese, please use the consultations (*1)
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Student Support
automated certificate issuing
machine (Building 2, 4th floor) Mental health
[By appointment ] Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 – 16:30
Prayer Room Sophia University has provided a Prayer Room on campus (Room *3 In August, February, and consultations (*1)
(Building 11, 1st Floor) 108, Building 11) for students, faculty and staff in an effort to serve March, window hours are
[ By appointment ] cardiovascular disease
the needs of increased diversity in cultures and religions. Students from 10 : 00 – 11 : 30 and from Consultation by specialists For the schedule, please check Sophiaʼs website (Japanese)
12 : 30 – 17 : 00
who wish to use the Prayer Room must register at the Center for www.sophia.ac.jp/jpn/studentlife/healthcare/index.html
Student Affairs (Service Desk 9, Building 2, 1st floor). For details Mon to Fri 9:30 – 17:00
First-aid
of the use of the Prayer Room, please check the following website: Emergency/first-aid is also available during lunch (11:30 – 12:30)
www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/support/prayerroom.html
3 Precautions
Health consultation/
Mon to Fri 9:30 – 11:30, 12:30 – 17:00
Hospital referrals
To support the diet of Muslim students as well as faculty and staff,
Medical checkup certificate
Sophia University has provided a dining hall exclusive for Halal food Mon to Fri 9:30 – 11:30, 12:30 – 17:00
(English version) (*2)
TOKYO HALAL DELI & CAFE on the 4th floor of Hoffmann Hall.
Training Room Mon – Sat 8:00 – 21:00
*Mon / Wed / Fri 12 : 00 - 13 : 30: exclusively available for
faculty/staff and female students only
(Hoffmann Hall, 1st Floor)
Sun 9:00 – 19:00 *Announcements will be posted under the Loyola Bulletin
4 Procedures for
International Students
Board tab for hours closed during University holidays
(Year-end and New Year holidays, power outage days,
etc.) or for maintenance, etc.
For Use of Facilities
• Prior to using the facilities, you must attend the information session
for the training room and obtain Permission for Use and carry it with
you (You must also carry your Student ID card at all times)
• The schedule for the information session will be announced on the
Exhibition Space Exhibition Space in Sophia Tower has been designed to be a Loyola Bulletin Board tab (Extracurricular Activities). Make sure to
5 About Graduate
walk through time. Starting from Kojimachi Street, visitors are
Student Life
(Building 6, 1st Floor; Sophia Tower) apply to attend the information session.
led through the history of Sophia to its future. The permanent • If you have any questions, please contact Service Desk 9 in the
exhibition describes the establishment of Sophia University and Center for Student Affairs (Building 2, 1st floor)
its parent organization, the Society of Jesus. Two or three times a
year, special exhibitions are showcased in two separate locations
demonstrating the developments initiated by Sophia University Swimming Pool In the basement of the Gymnasium, there is a heated pool open
in academic, cultural, and international fields. A large timeline of (Gymnasium, B1) throughout the year. Please show your Student ID card at the service
history beginning in the pre-founding days is also displayed. Four desk of the pool and pay the fee (200 yen per use).
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monitors display today’s Sophia and the “Wisdom Tree (Chie no
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ki)”. The faculty’s recent academic work, student activity, as well *Changes may be made; be sure to
Mon – Fri 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 18:50
check the Bulletin Board in front of the
as information of events held on campus including various other
Sat 12 :00 – 14 :00 Gymnasium for updated information
recent topics will be presented on the trees as fruits of wisdom, *Please note that open hours may change
and will be constantly updated. Sun closed due to class hours
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Services: Medical counseling,
Student Support Services psychiatric counseling, specialized
health counseling, health
consultation, hospital referrals
1 Basic Information for
University Life
University life is very different from what you may have experienced in
life up to this point. You will be choosing your classes and learning with
students from all over Japan and around the world. At Sophia University, you
have access to many academic disciplines as well as many opportunities
Career Center Message From the Career Center
to interact with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds. Location: Building 2, 1st floor We welcome students to ask any questions regarding employment
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Navigating this new terrain may be overwhelming at times, so we invite you Office Hours: Monday – Friday and careers. You do not have to be a Junior or Senior to speak with
Student Support
10:00 – 16:30
to use the Student Support Services. our advisors and make use of our services at the Career Center.
*Front desk is closed from Whether you already have clear career goals, or you wish to discover
11:30 – 12:30 the type of career you would like to pursue, please feel free to come
Individual Consultation is available and have a consultation with us. Find new information and gain
by appointment through the Career
Counseling Center Message From the Counselor new perspectives to help clarify your career interests and goals.
Center System
Location: Building 10, 3rd floor Student life requires a lot of self direction, and with so many avail- www.sophia.ac.jp/jpn/studentlife/
Career Center
Office Hours: Monday-Friday able options, you may feel overwhelmed. The Counseling Center career/riyou/soudan.html
Services: Answering questions and
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9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:30 *Office Hours are subject to
works together to address the challenges you are facing, using a providing consultations related to
*By appointment only change during vacations. Please
*Japanese, English and Chinese
psychology-based approach. No concern is too big or too small. In be sure to check before contacting
employment and careers
language support available order to thrive in society, it is also necessary to learn how to con- or visiting the Career Center.
sult with others to address your worries and concerns. Please do
not carry those burdens by yourself. Do not hesitate to talk to us.
Are you feeling depressed or confused about changes in your living
environment? Are you feeling uncomfortable in class and unsure of
who you can approach to discuss your struggles? Or do you have
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trouble in your academic life and personal relationships? We are
happy to help you address all kinds of concerns. You can also use
our services to develop self-understanding in preparation for future Center for Message From the Scholarship Staff
job hunts, or learn tools to cope with nervousness and anxiety. Your Student Affairs Beyond achieving academic success at Sophia University, we hope
days at Sophia University may seem long at times, but they will pass that you will have many experiences that will enrich your time here.
Location: Building 2, 1st floor
very quickly. It is a nice chance to reflect and work out personal Office Hours: Monday – Friday Whether that’s studying abroad, engaging in club activities, or
Counseling Center Services:
struggles while professional resources are available. When you 10:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 15:30 volunteering—all of these experiences make student life fruitful.
Counseling, Workshops, and Seminars.
Please contact us if you are unsure of face any sort of trouble, please remember the Counseling Center. *12:30 – 15:30 during However, sometimes unexpected changes in your family or social
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University breaks
which service best fits your current needs. We are here to help. circumstances can prevent you from living your student life to the
Student Life
fullest. If you are struggling to pay tuition, the scholarship programs
will help support you. If you find yourself in trouble, please do not
hesitate to consult with the Center for Student Affairs.
Health Center Message From the Nurse Center for Student Affairs
Services: Answering questions and
Location Hoffmann Hall, 2nd floor If you wish to discuss your physical and mental health concerns,
providing consultations related to
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 11:30, or would like to be referred to a hospital, please contact the financial support, dormitories and
12:30 – 17:00 (In August, February and
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Health Center. Although we do not prescribe drugs or provide housing, as well as extracurricular
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March, window hours are from 10:00 – 11:30
and from 12:30 – 17:00) other services covered by insurance, you can consult a nurse, activities
*Medical counseling, psychiatric counseling, physician, or psychiatrist at the Health Center. Consultation with
and specialized health counseling are a doctor is by appointment only, so please make a reservation by
available by appointment only
phone or by visiting the front desk.
20 211 - 03 Certificates Some certificates may be issued at the automated certificate
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issuing machine (for current students only); for other certificates,
Procedures/Notification/Issuance you will need to affix a fee payment stamp to the request form and
submit it to the issuing office.
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Automated Certificate Issuing Machine
University Life
Student ID Card Your Student ID Card certifies that you are a student of Sophia
University. Carry it with you at all times and show it whenever Certificate Fees
requested. Certificate of Attendance (Japanese/English) 200 yen
Transcript (Japanese/English) 200 yen
Cases Where Student ID Card is Required:
1. to take exams Certificate of Prospective Graduation (Japanese/English) 200 yen
2. to use the certificate issuance machine and obtain a certificate Medical Checkup Report (Japanese) 300 yen
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or student travel fare discount certificate Student Travel Discount Certificate Free
3. t o enter the University central library and borrow books
4. t o buy commuting passes Location: Building 2, 4th Floor
In the Office of Mejiro Seibo Campus (Building 1, 1st floor)
5. to show at the request of officials when on trains, etc. upon
Operating hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00 – 17:00
using a commuting pass or student discount ticket
6. t o apply and inquire for scholarship, apply for Gakusei Kinko
loan (interest-free emergency student loan)
7. to submit various application forms at the office
Application at Fill out the application form available at the issuing offices. Buy
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8. to show when requested by a faculty member or staff of Sophia
Service Counters the fee payment sticker from the vending machine*. Paste it on the
University
application form and submit it.
Enrollment sticker Certificate Issuing office Fees Number of Days for Issuing
You will receive a new Enrollment Sticker at the beginning of
Three business days or more
every academic year. Please paste the newest sticker to your Certificate of Prospective
400 yen
Student ID card. Teaching License
Date of
Date of issue
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application
International Students
Application for Change of
Changes in Personal Information
Residence Status and Renewal 200 yen Mon/Tue Fri, same week
If there are any errors on your Student ID Card or any changes nece- Center for Academic Affairs
of Period of Stay
(Academic Records Section) Wed/Thu Mon, next week
ssary due to change of name, etc., notify the Center for Academic
Affairs (Academic Records Section) as soon as possible. Payment Certificate of Fri Wed, next week
300 yen
Tuition and Fees
Returning Student ID Card
Reissuance of Student ID Card 1,000 yen The same day
If withdrawing from the University, return your Student ID Card
to the Center for Academic Affairs (Academic Records Section). Student Commuter Certificate
*Each separate
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Center for Student Affairs It may take about a month for
Student Life
railway company
Student Commuter Certificate for (student support) issuing from date of application
If Student ID Card is Lost, Damaged, or Stolen Practical Training
costs 300 yen
Your Student ID Card is an official form of identification; keep it
Scholarship Nomination Letter Center for Student Affairs
with you at all times. 300 yen 4 to 7 days
Scholarship Certificate (financial support)
If you lose it or it is stolen, it may be misused; report to the nearest police station. Medical Checkup Report
If you need to have your Student ID Card re-issued, fill out and submit Request for (English) Limited to the
Health Center 500 yen The same day (not guaranteed)
Re-issue of Student ID Card to the Center for Academic Affairs (Academic Records designated form of Sophia
Section). (Reissue fee: 1,000 yen. ID reissued on the same day) University
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Mejiro Seibo Campus Students of the Department of Nursing and Course of Midwifery
may apply and pick up the Request for Re-issue of Student ID Card at the Office of Payment sticker vending machine
Mejiro Seibo Campus. If a request is submitted at Mejiro Seibo Campus, the Student Location: Center for Academic Affairs (Student Registry/Certificates)
ID Card will not be reissued on the same day. Operating hours: same as office hours.
* Student Commuter Certificates for compulsory courses are issued for free
22 23Student Travel The Student Travel Discount Certificate can be used on JR trains student ID number, name, current address, and commuting route
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Discount Certificate for traveling 100km or more one way; you can get a 20% discount must be stated on the Enrollment Sticker. The commuting route
on basic fare. should be a direct and economical route; otherwise the request
may be denied.
Student Travel Discount Certificate *For use of bus lines, another Student Commuter Certificate may
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Situations when issued: be required; apply for one at Center for Student Affairs or Office
University Life
1. Traveling to hometown of Mejiro Seibo Campus.
2. Co-curricular program
3. Extracurricular activities
4. Job search/exam
5. Study tour Issuance of Bills and All tuition and fees must be paid in full by the deadline. Failure to
Payment Deadline do so may result in forced withdrawal from University. Paid tuition
6. Accident/ illness treatment
will not be refunded.
7. Trip accompanying guardian or guarantor of Tuition and Fees
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Please visit Sophia University’s website for more details.
Student Support
(Academic Year 2021)
• Student Travel Discount Certificate is issued at the automated
Contact: Center for Academic Affairs (Building 2, 1st floor)
certificate issuing machine (see p.23)
https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/tuitions/index.html
• Up to two tickets issued at a time.
• Period of validity is three months from date of issue.
• One-way tickets, round-trip tickets, and connected train ride/
excursion tickets can be covered with one Student Travel Disaster and Accident All Sophia students are required to purchase the above insurance,
Discount Certificate. paying all fees upon entering University. This insurance covers
Insurance for Students
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accidents that cause injury while engaged in research and
Points to Note education activities, or those occurring during commuting or
• Student Travel Discount Certificates must be used in person. moving between facilities on campuses. For more information,
• It is a crime to give away a Student Travel Discount Certificate please refer to the Handbook for Enrollment of Personal Accident
to or receive it from another person. If you are found using a Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research.
Student Travel Discount Certificate which has expired or which
you received from another person, not only will you be charged
a penalty, but also the service of student travel discount may
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be terminated for the entire student body of Sophia. Your moral
choices affect all Sophia students; please keep this in mind.
Request for Group Tour A group of eight or more students led by a member of faculty or
Permission staff are eligible to receive the railway student group discount
(50% off the basic fare ticket). Submit the Request for Group Tour
Permission together with the Railway Group Tour Application to
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Student Life
the Center for Student Affairs or Office of Mejiro Seibo Campus.
Student Commuter Pass The student commuter pass may be purchased for the most
economical route between the closest station to your home and
that of the University limited for the purpose of commuting.
Fill out the application form at the nearest station office and
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submit it together with your Student ID Card to purchase the
student commuter pass. Please note that the Enrollment Sticker
for the Academic Year for which you wish to buy the commuter
pass must be pasted on the back of the Student ID Card; your
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Card. All tuition and fees must be paid in full for the period of study
Academic Records prior to the withdrawal.
Dismissal by the University
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The following students shall be dismissed from the University:
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Academic Records Leave of Absence 1. Students whose period of enrollment (excluding leave of absence
A leave of absence can be taken when a student is unable to focus on period) exceeds 8 years (Article 38, University Regulations)
their studies for a long duration of time due to unavoidable reasons 2. Students who fail to obtain 32 credits or more including subjects
such as illness or financial difficulties. A leave of absence may be specified by undergraduate faculties/departments in two con-
requested per quarter and may not extend over two consecutive secutive academic years (Article 40, University Regulations)
years or a total of 4 years. Please note that a leave of absence will 3. Students who fail to pay tuition and fees before the set deadline
delay graduation, making it impossible to graduate within 4 years. (Article 64, University Regulations)
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4. Students to whom Article 60 and 61 of University Regulations apply.
Student Support
A student who is taking a leave of absence cannot graduate in the
quarter. To take a leave of absence, consult with your Department
Chairperson or course teacher, and submit the Request for Leave For Mejiro Seibo Campus: For students of the Department of Nursing and Course of Mid-
of Absence to the Center for Academic Affairs (Academic Records wifery; the following forms are available at and may be submitted
Section). If the reason is illness, the request should be accompanied to Mejiro Seibo Campus:
by a supporting doctor’s certificate. If you have to take a leave of • Request for Leave of Absence, Intent to Resume Studies,
absence due to financial difficulties, consult with the Center for Request for Withdrawal From the University, Request for Study
Student Affairs. Be sure to check the deadline for submission of Abroad (General Study Abroad Program)
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the Request for Leave of Absence. No request is accepted after the • Name Change Sheet, Guarantor Change Sheet
submission deadline. There will be a deduction of tuition and fees
while you are on leave of absence. For more information, contact the Department Transfer
Center for Academic Affairs (Tuition and fees). Foreign students with Students who wish to change departments and who satisfy the
a college student status of residence who take a leave of absence following requirements may do so by submitting a request. After
may lose their status of residence in Japan. submitting the request, the student will take an exam given by
each department:
Resuming Studies
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International Students
As soon as the period for approved leave of absence is over, student 1. Student has completed or is expected to complete at least four
status is reinstated automatically to resume studies. However, if semesters of study at the time of the requested change (period of
the leave of absence was due to illness, submit an Intent to Resume leave of absence is not included).
Studies form accompanied by a medical certificate to the Center 2. Student has a 2.6 GPA or higher for credits obtained in Foreign
for Academic Affairs (Academic Records Section). The Intent to Language Courses (only compulsory courses) and General Studies
Resume Studies form must also be submitted if returning to studies (Zengaku Kyotsu). (Only General Studies for students who entered
earlier than scheduled. before 2014).
3. Student satisfies all requirements set by the Department they
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Suspension From University wish to change to.
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If violations are committed (e.g., misconduct during examinations), 4. There is adequate reason for the change.
severe penalties shall be served including suspension or dismissal
from University. (Suspension from University delays graduation.) Graduation
If you have satisfied the study requirement (four years full time,
Withdrawal and Dismissal From University excluding leave of absence or suspension period) and successfully
There are two types of withdrawal from University; voluntary earned credits required for graduation, you will be given approval
withdrawal and dismissal. to graduate from the University by the President, after the faculty
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examines each graduating student. You cannot graduate in the
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Voluntary Withdrawal
same quarter that a leave of absence is taken, even if all graduation
If you wish to withdraw from University for personal reasons, consult requirements have been met. Announcements of the graduating
the Department Chairperson or course teacher and submit a Re- students will be made in mid-March for March graduation, and
quest for Withdrawal From the University to the Center for Academic mid-September for September graduation.
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If the credits required for graduation are not earned in four years,
you will have to repeat a year/semester. Also, even if the credits
required for graduation were earned, if you were away from
University on a leave of absence or on suspension, you will not be
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able to graduate within four years. If you need to repeat a year, a
University Life
new Student ID Card with the extended period of validity will be
sent by postal mail to you by the end of the semester.
Re-admission
Re-admission is for students who have withdrawn from Sophia
University and wish to re-enter the Faculty/Department they were
previously enrolled in. Please note however, that the following
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students are not eligible to apply for re-admission:
Student Support
1. Students who withdrew from University because the length of
attendance had reached the limit of 8 years.
2. Re-admitted Students withdraw a second time.
Change of Address
If there are any changes in the address of the student or the
guarantor, change the data on Loyola from the menu option.
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“Change of student’s address”. If there is a change of address of
the student, receive a new Enrollment Sticker (Zaiseki-kakunin
sticker) issued at the Center for Academic Affairs (Academic
Records Section) and paste it to the back of your Student ID Card.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
ACADEMIC AND
22 - 01 students and above. Participants may learn through internship
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Global Education / Study Abroad placement at a company, an international organization or a media
agency, as well as pre- and post- sessions by academic staff
with relevant backgrounds. Most placements take place during
summer and spring breaks.
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University Life
Global Education/ Global education programs at Sophia University are designed ⑤ Special Admission Program for Overseas Graduate Schools
Study Abroad around its specialized academic curriculum and aims to help Students have the option to apply for graduate programs overseas
students acquire “global communication skills”, which include that have partnerships with Sophia (e.g., Columbia University,
linguistic abilities and a wide range of relevant knowledge. With Georgetown University, Boston College, etc.) with a recommendation
these sets of skills, students are expected to collaborate with from Sophia. A 5 year Concurrent BA-MA Program is also available
people around the world, address common social issues, and to in partnership with the Graduate Institute in Switzerland (GI), where
develop their career in a globalized society. students chosen for this program may be eligible to study towards a
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Student Support
BA degree from Sophia and MA from GI within 5 to 5.5 years.
The Center for Global Education and Discovery offers various
opportunities for students to gain global communication abilities *There are information sessions for each program at the beginning
and multicultural understanding. Some of these include study of each semester before the application periods. Please check
abroad programs, general education courses, as well as other the information session schedule on Loyola’s Bulletin Board
various support programs. Students are strongly advised to take (Center for Global Education and Discovery). To access, click
advantage of the resources offered by the Center. “Advanced Search”, and select “Study Abroad” under Category 1.
① Student Exchange Program ⑥ Study Abroad Counseling
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Students participating in the Student Exchange Program can Students can receive individual counseling from a highly expe-
choose to study at one of the 330 exchange partner universities rienced study abroad counselor who conducts around 1,000
for one semester or an academic year by simply paying tuition and consultations throughout the year. This service is free of charge to
fees to Sophia. There is no need to pay tuition to another partner students. Please make an appointment first through the University
university. Some programs focus on certain areas such as SAIMS website as consultations are by appointment only.
for study in Southeast Asia, and LAP in Latin America. An internal Questions and inquiries regarding the University’s study abroad
selection of students is made approximately 10 months prior to the programs can be directed to the Center for Global Education and
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start of the program. As grades and language skills are important in Discovery (Reservation not required). Please visit during office hours.
International Students
applying, it is recommended that planning begins early. Graduate
students can also participate in the exchange programs. ⑦ Overseas Travel Insurance and Crisis Management Services
Designated by the University
② Short-term Language Programs and Apart from study abroad programs sponsored by the University,
Short-term Study Abroad Programs students who submit a report to the University for overseas travel
These short-term programs are for students to attend short- (e.g. general study abroad, study abroad with a leave of absence
term language courses and subject courses, offered at partner from the University, participation in academic conferences, re-
institutions and other prestigious universities during summer search travel, extracurricular activities, etc.) are required to
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Student Life
and spring breaks. While the language programs do not require purchase overseas travel insurance designated by the University
a minimum GPA or specific language proficiencies, most of the and subscribe to crisis management services. Details are provided
short-term study abroad programs do. at the Center for Global Education and Discovery.
③ Social Engagement Programs ⑧ Study Abroad Expenses and Scholarships
Social Engagement Programs constitute of a wide variety of short- The application period and requirements vary depending on the type
term programs, in which participants may engage in field studies, of scholarship. In addition to University-sponsored scholarships,
service learning, and briefings at intergovernmental organizations. information on scholarships provided by external organizations are
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Participants must attend preparatory sessions. available on the University’s official website. Homepage> Global
Education • Study Abroad International Exchange/ Study Abroad
④ Internship Courses Study Abroad Expense/ Financial Aid
Credit-based internship courses are available for Sophomore
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Sophia University welcomes a large number of exchange students
every semester. Here are some of the many opportunities to
interact with international students on campus:
“Sophia Exchange Supporter Program” is a volunteer program to
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support exchange students’ life in Japan on and off campus. In
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addition, other opportunities such as “Airport Pick-Up Service”
and “Global Network (GL-Net)”, a volunteer organization that
holds events for Japanese students and International students to
interact, are available. For more details, please visit the Center for
Global Education and Discovery.
For details on programs and offerings, visit the following link and
the Loyola download center.
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Website (global education/study abroad): www.sophia.ac.jp/jpn/global (Japanese)
Loyola download center: Loyola > download center > Center for Global Education
and Discovery
Official Twitter
Information on study abroad programs, events at the Center
for Global Education and Discovery, and useful tips from study
abroad counselors are available through the Center for Global
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Education and Discovery on Twitter.
For questions related to study abroad, please contact the Center
for Global Education and Discovery.
Center for Global Education and Discovery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sophia_Goglobal (Tweeted in Japanese)
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