News

University Response to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19),

*updated on May  17, 2021

Message from President

• Classes Under the State of Emergency, MAY 10, 2021
• Student Conduct During Golden Week, APR. 30, 2021
• On Continuation of Face-to-face Classes under Quasi-emergency Coronavirus Measures, APR. 11, 2021
• On the Issuing of the State of Emergency, JAN. 5, 2021
• Reflecting on the Year 2020, DEC. 1, 2020
• On Student Life in this Autumn, DEC. 22, 2020
• Toward a Better 2nd Half of Autumn Semester 2020, NOV. 23, 2020
• The Autumn Semester 2020 Will Start Tomorrow!, SEP. 24, 2020
• Summer Holidays and the Autumn Semester 2020 Opening Waseda University Campuses, AUG. 3, 2020
• Opening Waseda University Campuses, JUN. 22, 2020
• Opening Waseda University Campuses: Plans and Logic, MAY 26, 2020
• Notification of revision of expressions referring to faculty and staff in the May 5 message regarding the University’s policy on tuition, MAY 15, 2020
• Waseda University’s Policy on Tuition, MAY 5, 2020
• Waseda University’s Financial Support for Students, MAY 5, 2020
• To Parents or Guardians of Students of Waseda University, APR. 14, 2020
• A warm welcome to our incoming students, APR. 1, 2020
• Congratulatory messages for graduates of March 2020, MAR. 25, 2020
• To Incoming and Current Students of Waseda University, MAR. 9, 2020
• Message from President Tanaka regarding the cancellation of graduation ceremonies, MAR. 2, 2020

To all Waseda University students, faculty and staff

• Prohibition of Extracurricular Activities under a Declared State of Emergency, MAY. 17, 2021
• Restrictions for on-Campus Events After April 26, 2021, APR. 21, 2021
• On the Phased Resumption of Extracurricular Activities , MAR. 19, 2021
• Course Delivery Plan for AY2021, JAN. 12, 2021
• Request Regarding Wasedasai (Waseda Festival) 2020, NOV. 5, 2020
• Announcement on the set-up of temperature-check stations, etc. (For Students and the General Public), OCT. ９, 2020
• Phased resumption of extracurricular activities, OCT. 5, 2020
• Announcement on the COVID-19 precautions for the fall semester, SEP. 18, 2020
• Announcement on the March and September 2020 graduation ceremonies (Updated on September 18, 2020), SEP. 11, 2020
• Announcement on the April and September 2020 entrance ceremonies (Updated on September 18, 2020), SEP. 11, 2020
• Information regarding Fall 2020 Semester, JUL. 16, 2020
• Reopening of administrative offices and availability of designated spaces on campus for students to take online classestification on the continuation of refrainment from extracurricular activities and the gradual resumption of extracurricular activities, JUL. 2, 2020
• About the registrarion of “COVID-19 Student Emergency Assistance Fund” and “Study support for learning online”, MAY. 1, 2020
• Student emergency assistance fund of 500 million yen in response to COVID-19, APR. 24, 2020

Information on traveling/studying abroad and Japan’s entry ban

• Alert: Concerning the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, APR . 2 ,2020
• Attention: Travel Advisory in response to Covid-19, MAR. 31, 2020

Related Information

• Library Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) , MAY. 11, 2021
• Re-opening of all museums at Waseda University, SEP. 18, 2020
• Thank You Note for Your Donations to Help Our Students Suffering from the COVID-19 Pandemic , AUG. 6, 2020
• Concerning Questions on the Novel Coronavirus, MAR. 10, 2020
• Extension of Suspension Period for Preventative Measures Against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regarding Events Organized by the University, FEB. 28, 2020

Related Links

• WHO (World Health Organization), Coronavirus
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
• Health Support Center, Waseda Univ.
• Health Care Room, Waseda. Univ.
• CIE (Center for International Education, Waseda Univ.), [Alert] concerning the outbreak of the novel coronavirus

Past News

• Restrictions on Extracurricular Activities (April 16, 2021), APR. 16, 2021
• Restrictions for on-Campus Events After April 19, 2021, APR. 21, 2021
• Restrictions for on-Campus Events After April 1, 2021, MAR. 24, 2021
• Entry restrictions to Student Center and prohibition of extracurricular activities from 8 Jan, JAN. 6, 2021
• Relaxation of restrictions on events after October 26, 2020, OCT. 26, 2020
• Policy on the phased resumption on extracurricular activities from the Fall semester and onwards, SEP. 14, 2020
• Events on campus after August 2, JUL. 23, 2020
• Gradual resumption of extracurricular activities from August 2, JUL. 20, 2020
• Notification on the continuation of refrainment from extracurricular activities and the gradual resumption of extracurricular activities, JUN. 26, 2020
• Library Temporary Closure & Reopening Plans, JUN. 15, 2020
• Notification on the continuation of refrainment from extracurricular activities and resumption in the future after the opening of Waseda University campuses, MAY. 26, 2020
• Campus closure period and remote research/work of faculty and staff at Waseda University to be extended until May 31, MAY. 7, 2020
• Re-extension of the campus closure period and remote research/work of faculty and staff until May 20, APR.  30, 2020
• Third Extension of Suspension Period for Preventative Measures Against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) regarding Events Organized by the University, APR. 14, 2020
• Ongoing Request for Suspension of Extracurricular and Student Club Activities Extended to August 1, APR. 14, 2020
• Extension of the Period of Closure of Waseda University (for students), APR. 14, 2020
• Extension of the Period of Closure of Waseda University (for faculty and staff), APR. 14, 2020
• Campus Closure from April 8 to 21 Due to Remote Work & Research, APRIL 7, 2020
• Waseda University will be closed from April 8 – 21, 2020 (English follows Japanese text), APR. 6, 2020
• Announcement on Start Date of Classes and Other Administrative Matters for Spring 2020 Semester, APR. 2, 2020
• Suspension Period of Student Center Extended to May 10, 2020, APR. 2, 2020
• Student Center will be closed from March 28 to April 12, 2020 (English follows Japanese text), MAR. 26, 2020
• Announcement on Start Date of Spring 2020 Semester, MAR. 24, 2020
• Ongoing Request for Suspension of Extracurricular and Student Club Activities Following Further Delay of Spring Semester 2020 Start Date, MAR. 24, 2020
• Second Extension of Suspension Period for Preventative Measures Against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regarding Events Organized by the University, MAR. 24, 2020
• Notice on the preventive measures for the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) regarding the extension of the period to refrain from extracurricular activities, etc., MAR. 11, 2020
  
• Information for Students Graduating in March 2020 Regarding the Receipt of Diplomas, MAR. 6. 2020
  
• Start Date of Spring 2020 Semester Postponed, MAR. 6, 2020
• Cancellation of March 2020 Graduation & April 2020 Entrance Ceremonies, FEB. 28, 2020
• Notice on the preventive measures for the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) regarding welcome events organized by student circles/clubs, including club rush, FEB. 28, 2020
• Preventive Measures for the Spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regarding Events Organized by the University, FEB. 23, 2020
• To prevent infections such as flu and common cold (including Pneumonia by a new coronavirus), FEB. 21, 2020
• About novel coronavirus-related pneumonia, FEB. 13, 2020
• University Response to Novel Coronavirus-infected Pneumonia, JAN. 30, 2020