Dormitory Desk, Student Affairs Section (Former Residence Life Center)Waseda University

In the student dormitory, since this is a space for communal living, the enviroment will be different from your current living enviroment. Since students with diverse perspectives gather at WISH from local areas of Japan and around the world, please consider that community life is different from living alone before applying the dormitory.

【Ex.Waseda International Student House (WISH)】
In principle, four (or three or two in some cases) people make one unit sharing one living room. The Resident may hear living noise, etc. as rooms are fitted with vent holes for natural ventilation and this is a space for communal life. Thus, unit room sessions are regularly carried out, to which all unit residents shall participate and discuss rules within the unit. However please note that daily life noises etc. can be heard unlike in case of living in the apartment or condominium building.

On the Online Request Form, there is a section for an essay asking for reason(s) for applying to your preferred dormitory. The essay and other information provided on the Online Request Form will be considered comprehensively in the screening.

Application number (number given after transmitting the Online Request Form) of the accepted individual will be posted on this website. Inquires on the result and screening will not be accepted.

No, You can only apply once during the designated period.

It is strongly recommended that students should submit for “Multiple applications”.(Only when they choose one of the dormitories operated by Waseda University (i.e. WISH, Higashi-Fushimi) as their first preference, they can choose ①The dormitories operated by the Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. (WID/Dormy Series) alternatively as their second to seventh preferences or ②Wakeijuku, The dormitories operated by ITOCHU Urban Community Co, Ltd or The dormitories operated by JSB Network Corporation as your second and third choice (multiple applications with both ①and ② are not permitted). If you submit multiple applications, you can enter Waseda University Affiliated Dormitories. If you are looking for housing such as apartment or condominium building, we will provide the information of affiliated companies on the result announcement.

The dormitories are not opened for visits since they are the places for living. For more information, please see the “Videos/Photos” posted on this Website or so.

Generally, taxation certificates issued by municipalities or withholding slips issued by companies would be the evidence, but we do not specify the source. Thus, please fill in based on the source documents you have when filling in the dormitory application form. Please note that when concluding the dormitory contract, you may be asked to explain the source documents that poof the content you have entered in the application.

Only single rooms are available at Waseda International Student House (WISH) . There are single and large single rooms for Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory. The Students do not have the choice of direction in which the rooms faces, floor, room number, or unit, nor are they allowed to switch rooms after entering the dormitory

The university will  determine unit mates. The dormitories encourage interaction with a wide range of people, and usually put students of different nationalities, grades and schools together.

If a student cancels their contract after the conclusion of the contract and payment of dormitory fee, you need to pay the following penalties.

* (Only for April admission students) However, if you choose “Mid-Term or Second Term Exam” for the question of “Entrance Examination for National/Public University in Japan” in the application form, and also decide to enter National/Public University accepted by Mid-Term or Second Term Exam, the penalty will be charged 120,000 yen  after subtracting 60,000 yen.
In that case, you are required to submit a copy of Pass Certificate.

* (Only for April admission students) However, if you choose “Mid-Term or Second Term Exam” for the question of “Entrance Examination for National/Public University in Japan” in the application form, and also decide to enter National/Public University accepted by Mid-Term or Second Term Exam, the penalty will be charged 40,000 yen (subtracting 20,000 yen) .
In that case, you are required to submit a copy of Pass Certificate.

The roads leading from WISH to each campus are very narrow with a large volume of traffic and there is a real possibility of an accident such as getting hurt to the resident him/herself or causing ingury to another person. We strongly do not recommend use of bicycle when commuting to the university. Meanwhile, please ensure that you can bring your bicycle after you have taken “Bicycle Safe-Driving Training Lecture”.

The guidebook included in the entrance packet will inform you of the facilities and items that should be brought. The day for move-in and the time will be designated by the university, also the movers will be designated for the WISH residents. (Your baggage cannot be brought in by car.) Please see the entrance document for more information.

At WISH, no smoking and no alcohol consumption, no entry to floors for the opposite sex, no overnight guests and no curfew are some of the rules. At Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory, no smoking and no alcohol consumption, visitors (male only) between 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., no overnight guests are some of the rules. As each dormitory has different rules, please refer to the entrance document sent to successful applicants.

Visitors including friends or member of family, can enter designated lounge on the first floor until 8:30 p.m. (Visitors must not enter second floor and more.) At Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory, only male visitors can enter the dormitory from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Each dormitories, visitors must fill in the visitors name lists.

You will have access to Internet from the day you move in. Bring your own PC and peripheral devices.

*Waseda International Student House (WISH):
Residents are able to use the internet through a wireless LAN connected to the university network although the university network policy applies to it. Therefore, the usable protocols are limited.
For example, you may not use some applications such as online games. For details, check the Waseda University IT Service Navigation.
In addition, it may be difficult to connect depending on the place and time. Please be aware that lines are provided under a “best effort” type service (Note: this is a service that cannot guarantee communication speeds or service quality) shared within the dormitory. People concerned about communication restrictions and speeds, etc., will need to enter into a contract with a private internet service provider individually. (There are no wired LAN ports in the dormitory so it is necessary to contract for a wireless based service.) Due to device specifications, smartphones and tablets have a weak ability to detect signal compared to computers.
Therefore, when trying to connect to the wireless internet via a smartphone or tablet, please do so from the unit living room or the shared space whenever possible.

*Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory:
Residents are required to make a contract with a designated provider.

You may either bring in your own or lease it. More information is provided in the entrance document sent to you.

There are common kitchens in Waseda International Student House (WISH) and Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory. Students may cook for themselves, eat out, or purchase ready-made food, but considering financial, nutritional and psychological aspects, we recommend that students cook together and share dishes. Many students who moved out of their parents’ home and starting new life say that they learned how to cook at the dorm and now love to cook.

No. The contract period is set at 2 years for April Admission students and 1.5 years for September Admission students.

Please refer to the facility layout of each dormitory in this website. Basically, foods, seasonings, dishes, and rice cooker should be prepared by yourself.

【List of Facilities in Dormitory Room】

*Please pay attention that the Broadcast Act prescribes a person who instals TV to pay TV Receiving Fee to Japan Broadcasting Corporation.

Facility and equipments in Kitchen：
【Waseda International Student House(WISH)】

Community Kitchen：each floor

【Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory】

Community Kitchen：Each floor

【Laundries】

Cannelation during the contract period is not possible except for study abroad which has authorized by the Faculty you belong or militery service etc.

You will need to seek a place of residence by yourself. As support we provide information of dormitories operated by affiliated companies and private apartments.