Restrictions for on-Campus Events After January 18, 2022

In accordance with the implement of quasi-state emergency measures for the spread of the coronavirus called for by local governments around Japan, the University has made changes to its on-campus event restrictions. Effective January 18, 2022, stronger restrictions for events held on-campus, including those organized by the University or Waseda faculty/staff will be as listed below.

All students, faculty and staff are expected to strictly adhere to the following regulations, and these regulations will be in effect on all Waseda campuses, including campuses outside Tokyo.

The new rules for holding on-campus events:

• If an event can be held online, hold virtual events as much as possible.
• If an event is not suitable to an online format, on-campus events will be permitted only if adhering to one of the following cases and rules:

1. Indoor, on-campus events organized by either the University or faculty/staff must not have participants exceeding quarter of the maximum venue capacity. Eating during the event will not be permitted. Although events that have already been announced could be held as scheduled, please consider those to be held as hybrid events (onsite and online) to decrease number of onsite participants.
   Note: The University would strongly prefer for external participants (except participation as the side of hosts or organizers) to attend events by online means.
2. Indoor, on-campus events organized by external parties must not have participants exceeding half of the maximum venue capacity. Eating during the event will not be permitted.

• In principle, no eating or drinking will be allowed during an event. However, if having meals become necessary, avoid conversations during meals and finish eating as quickly as possible. Drinking will be allowed. When cleaning up afterward, take thorough measures to prevent infection.

The above regulations are laid out to prioritize the continuation of on-campus classes and research activities. Depending on situations regarding the state of society, the government’s response policy, and Covid-19 infection, changes to the rules mentioned above may be made as appropriate.