Gender and Sexuality CenterWaseda University

Dear GS Center community members and supporters:

During the university’s summer recess, from July 23, 2025 through October 1, 2025, the GS Center at the Waseda University Student Diversity Center will modify our service availability. 

Opening Site: Room 103 in the Student Center (Building 30) on Toyama Campus
*Room 213 in Building 10 on Waseda Campus is closed during the university’s summer recess.

Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm（Weekdays except Wednesday; not open on holidays）

*Opening hours on Wednesdays: 1:10 pm – 4:00 pm
*The university is closed from 8/7 to 8/17. Please also check the calendar here for any changes we may have: 早稲田大学 GSセンター (waseda.jp)
*Administrative hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Available services from 7/23 through 10/1

（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 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 7/16/2025 through 9/25/2025. The last day to return the books checked out during the Special Borrowing Period is 10/9/2025.

Eligibility: 

● 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）