The GS Center at the Waseda University Student Diversity Center invites you to three special programs we are hosting during Waseda University’s Open Campus 2022!
*In order to enter the Waseda University campus, you must register through “OCANs.” For more information, please visit the Admissions Office’s webpage (Japanese text only): オープンキャンパス – 早稲田大学 入学センター (waseda.jp)
The Agreement about The GS Center Uses and COVID-19 Prevention Measures
- Please sanitize your hands and ensure to wear a face mask upon entry. If you are unable to wear a mask, we have face shields available for you to wear instead.
- Please allow us to take your temperature upon entry to the center.
- Please refrain from eating in the GS Center.
- Please practice physical distancing while at the GS Center.
- If you have recently traveled abroad, please follow the instructions given by the Japanese government.
- If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or have come into close contact with a COVID-19 infected individual, you would be requested to provide information to the local public health center and/or Waseda Univerity. If you become COVID-19 positive within the 14 days after visiting the GS Center, please email us at [email protected] and let us know.
1. The GS Center Tour（No registration required）
The GS Center is the first university student support and resource center on issues related to gender and sexuality in Japan. All are welcome to visit the GS Center regardless of your knowledge level and experience around the diversity of SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression) or LGBTQ+ issues. Our student staff members are looking forward to introducing you to the GS Center!
*Visitors can play Gachapon (a vending machine dispensed capsule toy game) for free to win our original goodies. Plus, the first 150 people to arrive will receive a GS Center’s original paper fan!
- Eligibility: Prospective Waseda students and their family members, advocates, legal guardians, etc.
- Dates and Times: Saturday, 2022/8/6, 10:00-16:00 and Sunday, 2022/8/7, 10:00-16:00 *Please note that we may ask you to wait to enter the room during the busy times to ensure proper social distancing.
- Location: The GS Center at Waseda Campus, Building 10, Room 213 (Floor 2)
- Languages:
- Japanese: All day on 8/6 and 8/7
- Mandarin (Chinese): 8/6, 12:00～13:00 & 14:00～15:00; 8/7, 10:45～13:00 & 14:00～15:00
- English: 8/6, 12:00～13:00 & 14:00～15:00; 8/7, 10:45～13:00 & 14:00～15:00
*In order to enter the Waseda University campus, you must register through “OCANs.”
Important Note on the Post-Event Reflection Report: The GS Center will release an event reflection report, which will include a brief summary of how the event went, and the quotes from the conversations that the visitors and staff members have had at the event. We will not release any identifying information about the individuals who participated in the tour, but if you do not want us to use your comments in the report, please let us know at any time.
2. Group Theme Talks on Things You Cannot Look Up Online About Fashion and College Life (Registration required/Available in Japanese only)
Although the degree of restrictions may vary from school to school, many of you probably have experienced restrictions on fashion in your high school, such as wearing a uniform that you could not select for yourself, or needing to follow student policy that prohibits wearing makeup or dying your hair. On the other hand, as a Waseda University student, there are no uniforms or student policies on fashion and self-expression.
Please join us in discussing and thinking together about fashion and gender expression on campus! You can address your questions like “What do Waseda students wear on campus?” “What colors do they dye their hair?” “Do I have to wear makeup?” and more!
- Eligibility: Prospective Waseda students (up to 5 participants per session. A waiting room will be provided for parents etc.)
- Dates and Times: Saturday 2022/8/6 and Sunday 2022/8/7
- On both dates, the following slots are available:
①11:00～11:45 ②14:00～14:45
- Location: Waseda Campus, Building 10, Room 201 (Floor 2)
- Language: Japanese
- Registration: Please reserve your spot through this event website (Japanese text only)
*In order to enter the Waseda University campus, you must register through “OCANs.”
Important Note on the Post-Event Reflection Report: The GS Center will release an event reflection report, which will include a brief summary of how the event went, and the quotes from the discussions at the event. We will not release any identifying information about the individuals who participated in the group theme talk, but if you do not want us to use your comments in the report, please let us know at any time.
3. Individual Counseling on Gender and Sexuality (Appointment required)
The GS Center provides individual counseling sessions by the gender and sexuality specialty staff with expertise in the area. You can bring up any topics related to and stemming from issues of gender and sexuality, such as concerns about how your personal information, such as gender marker, is obtained and handled at Waseda, exploring your own gender and sexuality, addressing issues related to your current friendship and/or romantic relationship, and/or when you just want to talk about your SOGIE in a safer environment. Our staff with expertise will support you to the extent possible. Sessions are provided in English and Japanese, and in-person on campus and online remotely.
- Eligibility: Prospective Waseda Students and their family members, legal guardians, and friends (to support the prospective Waseda Students)
- Session dates and time slots: Saturday 2022/8/6 and Sunday 2022/8/7 (Japan Time)
- On both dates, the following slots are available:
①10:00-10:50 ②11:00-11:50 ③12:00-12:50 ④13:00-13:50 ⑤14:00-14:50 ⑥15:00-15:50
- Location: At Waseda University’s “Waseda Campus” (exact location will be emailed to those who made an appointment) and online using Microsoft Teams.
- Languages: English and Japanese
- Making an appointment: Please request your individual counseling appointment by completing the GS Center Individual Counseling Appointment Request Form for the Open Campus 2022.
*In order to enter the Waseda University campus, you must register through “OCANs.”
Hosted by
The GS Center at the Waseda University Student Diversity Center
