Waseda University’s Spring 2025 graduation ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 for all undergraduate and graduate schools. In order to ensure the safety of attendees and control the impact on traffic in the area, only graduating students are invited to attend the ceremony. A live broadcast viewing area will be set up on Waseda Campus for guardians of students and the ceremonies will be broadcast online.

However, the University has prepared a few opportunities for commemorative photos around campus to allow students to remember this monumental occasion. Please take many pictures during this time to remember your journey at Waseda! When uploading photos to your social media channels, we would love it if you added #waseda and #wasedagrad to your posts.    

As the Alma Mater song goes,
“Her students change from year to year,
Meet and part with youth’s delight,
Yet all alike we seek to share
These ideals and their light.” 

No matter where you are or what you might be doing, Waseda graduates are never alone. Waseda will always be here for our graduates as you take steps towards a brighter future as leaders and changemakers. 

We are extremely proud of our graduates and wish you all the best in life. Congratulations! 

 PHOTO SPOT MAP

We have prepared a map of photo spots on the Waseda Campus. Please use it as a reference for commemorative photo shoots with your family and friends. You can also download the PDF file from here.

In celebration, we are planning to set up a stuffed Waseda Bear dressed in a special outfit. The location is in front of the Waseda University History Museum, Building No.1, Waseda Campus.(10:00-17:00)

  *Pease do not touch the stuffed Waseda Bear.

 “WASEDA” & “W” 3D blocks photo spot

There will be a photo spot set up in the Okuma Garden and by the entrance (gate) to the Okuma Kaikan with our “WASEDA” and “W” 3D blocks. Stop by with your family and friends to take a commemorative picture!

Take a commemorative photo with an iconic Waseda symbol using AR! 

How to use the WebAR app 

Note: The WebAR app can only be used with a smartphone. Also, it may not be available for use depending on your smartphone model and/or OS. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

The WebAR app is compatible with the following: 

• iPhone: iOS15 and later, requires latest Safari browser 
• Android: Android 10 or later, requires the latest Google Chrome browser 

Step 1: Access the WebAR app from the QR code or links below.

QR codes:

Okuma Auditorium

Statue of Shigenobu Okuma

Waseda Bear

Links:
Okuma Auditorium:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/96ac1c9c-68b1-4333-b2c0-a9eb322cda83

Statue of Shigenobu Okuma:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/6e1387b3-e20e-4daa-9d50-f42c9bb9a5a1 

Waseda Bear:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/719256fb-a8ff-4498-84e6-42041503e86f 

 Step 2: Approve less-ar.com access to your camera. 

Step 3: The 3D image will pop up in your camera. 

Step 4: Take a photo and if you’d like, post the photo on social media and tag us at #wasedagrad!