Gender and Sexuality CenterWaseda University

※Last updated 8/24/2023

Dear GS Center community members and supporters:

During the university’s summer recess, from August 1, 2023, through September 20, 2023, the GS Center at the Waseda University Student Diversity Center will modify our service availability. 

Opening Hours: 10:00～16:00（Monday through Friday; not open on holidays）

*The university is closed from 8/10 to 8/18. Please also check the calendar here for any changes we may have: 早稲田大学 GSセンター (waseda.jp)
*In Building 10, there are plans for soundproofing construction scheduled sometime between 8/7 and the end of September, and the GS Center may be closed. 
*Between 8/21 and 9/9, due to construction works in building 10, the GS Center will be in our temporary office, Room 208 in building 10. During this period, we will be open only for returning books and individual counseling services (updated on 8/24/2023)
*Administrative hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Available services from 8/1 through 9/20

（a）Individual Counseling  (Remote: ✅; In-Person: ✅)

You can utilize our counseling services provided by our Gender and Sexuality Specialty Staff to address issues related to and stemming from gender and sexuality. Visit here for more information about our individual counseling services.

Eligibility:

1. Students of Waseda University, Art and Architecture School of Waseda University, and other affiliated schools (fuzoku-gakkou)
2. Faculty/staff members of Waseda University, Art and Architecture School of Waseda University, and other affiliated schools (fuzoku-gakkou)) to address topics related to your students; and
3. Parents/guardians of Waseda University, Art and Architecture School of Waseda University, and other affiliated schools (fuzoku-gakkou) to address topics related to the students※Please note that those from are not affiliated with Waseda University university are not eligible for the service.

Make your appointment through the GS Center Individual Counseling Appointment Request Form

（b）The Community Space Use  (Remote: –; In-Person: –)

We temporarily close our in-person community space at the GS Center during the summer recess. If you would like to chat with someone about issues related to and stemming from gender and sexuality, please consider accessing our individual counseling services (available in English and Japanese).

（c）The library Use (Remote: –; In-Person:✅)

You can borrow and return books in person at our library at the GS Center.  The period before and after the summer recess is our “Special Borrowing Period,” where each person may borrow up to 5 books from 7/18/2023 through 9/28/2023. The last day to return the books checked out during the Special Borrowing Period is 10/12/2023.
*Between 8/21 and 9/2, due to construction works in building 10, the GS Center will be in our temporary office, Room 208 in building 10. During this period, we will be open only for returning books. You will be able to borrow books again on 9/4 (updated on 8/3/2023)

● To our non-Waseda affiliated visitors: 

If you would like to schedule a visit to our center for training purposes or a meeting, please submit the contact form: 【学外者向け】お問い合わせフォーム（GSセンター）