{"id":2267,"date":"2020-03-23T17:57:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T08:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/fsps\/gsps\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2020-10-28T17:00:32","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T08:00:32","slug":"%e2%97%86%e6%96%b0%e5%85%a5%e7%94%9f%e3%81%ae%e6%96%b9%e3%81%b8%e2%97%862020%e5%b9%b4%e5%ba%a6%e5%ad%a6%e5%b9%b4%e5%a7%8b%e3%80%80%e5%a4%89%e6%9b%b4%e4%ba%8b%e9%a0%85%e4%b8%80%e8%a6%a7-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/fsps\/gsps\/news-en\/2020\/03\/23\/2267\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25c6For New International Student\u25c6Important Notice for AY2020 Intake"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This article will regularly update the latest information pertaining to the change in classes and events due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Gradual Opening of the Campuses after June 1st<\/sup> (Update on\u00a0June 8th)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In regard to the Gradual Opening of our Campuses after June 1st<\/sup>, please refer to the following URL for \u2018Opening Waseda University Campuses: Plans and Logic.
\nhttps:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/news\/69265<\/a><\/p>\n

Effective May 7th<\/span> The campus closure period has been extended to May 31st<\/sup> due to the acceleration of the coronavirus infection.<\/u><\/p>\n

Campus Closure Period: From Wednesday, April 8th till Wednesday, May 31st, 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Please read through the following article:https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/news\/69003<\/a>*
\nIt is subject to change the period according to given circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

*From April 8th to May 31st, entering all campuses in Waseda University is strictly prohibited for students and external visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

* During the period, as administrative staff and faculty members in campus work remotely, telephone call cannot be responsive while accepting your queries by email, taking more time to reply than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n

* Even in the period, you can mail application forms for leave of absence, withdrawal, or study-abroad and request for proof or certificate to the offices. After prohibition period is removed, it will be checked and issued accordingly. Please keep in mind what it takes more time to process.<\/span><\/p>\n

* All the documents or notice from Tokorozawa Administrative Office via postal service will be shipped after the prohibition period.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010<\/strong>The procedure for entering campuses during the period of gradual reopening after June 1st\u3011
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As we informed you through Mywaseda on May 28th<\/sup>, we will gradually loosen the restriction on campus closure and students will be able to enter campuses on June 1st. Students will be able to enter campuses from 10am to 4pm. Please take your temperature at home and present your student ID to a security guard when entering the campus. Automatic certificate issuing machines will be in operation (except the one in the Higashifushimi Campus) on June 1st.<\/sup>For details please refer to the Notice on Mywaseda, \u2018Opening Waseda University Campuses: Plans and Logic\u2019
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\n\u3010<\/strong>Students who haven\u2019t received student ID cards<\/strong>\u3011
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\n\u25a0When entering the Tokorozawa and Higashifushimi campuses, please bring and present your examination admission ticket at the security office
\n\u25a0As it is necessary for students to use their student ID card to operate automatic certificate issuing machines, please request issuing transcripts and certificates via postal mail.<\/p>\n

For requesting certificates via postal mail,<\/u><\/strong> please refer to the following URL
\nhttps:\/\/waseda.box.com\/s\/qj5sr9se8c888io809jn7yutonntlnpd<\/a><\/p>\n

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Extension of Period of Stay:\u00a0Temporary Suspension of Procedures (Updated on August 7)<\/h3>\n

Email handling of applications for extensions of period of stay will temporary be suspended at the Tokorozawa Administrative Office during the summer holidays over the period indicated below:<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/u><\/strong>, August <\/u><\/strong>8<\/u><\/strong>th<\/sup><\/u><\/strong> – Sunday August 16th<\/sup><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tokorozawa Administrative Office will also be temporarily closed during the summer holidays.<\/p>\n

Applicants are free to send in application documents during this period, but please note that we will not be able to process them until after August 16th. It may also take a few days for us to respond to all applications, so we appreciate your patience.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Please note that the Immigration Bureau will be open on weekdays during the above period.<\/p>\n

Distribution of Student IDs (Updated on\u00a0June 8th)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In regard to the receipt of your student ID by postal mail, please note that the delivery period may change depending on the situation of the spread of COVID19 and the policies of both the Japanese government and Waseda University. For details please refer to the following URL:
\nhttps:\/\/waseda.box.com\/s\/i9o77juvm659jcqovvp9q2jfbkebrn6m<\/a><\/p>\n

Distribution of Student Discount Certificates (Updated on\u00a0June 8th)
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We will accept applications for Student Discount Certificates via postal mail.
\nFor how to apply, please refer to the following URL:
\nhttps:\/\/waseda.box.com\/s\/4lkr94pr9o6smgx2fyygtceihs8q32br<\/a><\/p>\n


\nSubmission of \u2018Application for Healthcare Benefit\u2019<\/strong> administrated by t<\/strong>he <\/span>Waseda<\/strong><\/span> University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>(<\/strong>Updated on July <\/span>14<\/span>th)<\/span>
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Applications for Healthcare Benefit will be accepted only via postal mail. Please submit your application to the Student Affairs Section by the deadline. For details, please refer to their website below:<\/p>\n