Fall 2025 New Students Welcome Week - Study Abroad Students

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This schedule is for Study Abroad Students attending Temple University Japan's Tokyo Campus only. Study abroad students applied through Temple University Main Campus Education Abroad Office and will stay in Japan for just one or two semesters. *Kyoto Campus students should receive information on their Welcome Week schedule through email. Please contact kyoto-osse@tuj.temple.edu for more information.

Your arrival to Japan and to TUJ is getting closer! We are very excited to welcome you into the TUJ community this Fall semester! 

Getting connected with other students, faculty, and staff, as well as exploring your interests is an essential part of any college experience. We have put together a New Students Welcome Week program full of activities and sessions that we hope puts you on track to accomplishing exactly this!

Below you will find the calendar that will give you an overlook of what will happen during this week. Below that, you will find the week’s schedule in detail and a registration form to sign-up for a variety of sessions. The sessions are designed to be informative and fun, and we hope there is something there that interests you! Several of the sessions have capacity limits so please double-check your schedule and make sure you are able to attend the sessions you are signing up for. 

*The following schedule is for Tokyo Campus students only. Kyoto Campus students should receive information on their Welcome Week schedule through email. Please contact kyoto-osse@tuj.temple.edu for more information.

Fall 2025 - New Students Welcome Week Schedule

Fall 2025 - New Students Welcome Week Schedule

Schedule by Day

Tuesday, August 26th

WARD OFFICE VISITS!

Ward Office Visits for Study Abroad students.
Please ensure you go at the appropriate time to your Ward Office visit. You will receive more information upon checking into the dorm.

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For those who registered through the online registration form, and are not scheduled to attend a Ward Office visit on this day.
If you are scheduled for a Ward Office visit on this day, you can register for the Enoshima trip the day after on Wednesday, August 27th.

9AM-4PM Discover Enoshima Day Trip, Enoshima Island
An outing to Enoshima for Study Abroad students with our fantastic student workers from OSSE and Japan Admit students! On this visit, we will go to Enoshima Island and explore all it has to offer, from shrines, parks, incredible views of the ocean, and more! You will have free time to roam the island, where you can check out the observation tower and caves that line the back coast of the island! 

This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have some fun exploring Japan during welcome week! Please register for this trip through the Welcome Week Registration Form.

Tours are subject to modifications and changes.

Wednesday, August 27th

WARD OFFICE VISITS!

Ward Office Visits for Study Abroad students.
Please ensure you go at the appropriate time to your Ward Office visit. You will receive more information upon checking into the dorm.

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For those who registered through the online registration form, and are not scheduled to attend a Ward Office visit on this day.
If you are scheduled for a Ward Office visit on this day, you can register for the Enoshima trip the day before on Tuesday, August 26th.

9AM-4PM Discover Enoshima Day Trip, Enoshima Island
An outing to Enoshima for Study Abroad students with our fantastic student workers from OSSE and Japan Admit students! On this visit, we will go to Enoshima Island and explore all it has to offer, from shrines, parks, incredible views of the ocean, and more! You will have free time to roam the island, where you can check out the observation tower and caves that line the back coast of the island! 

This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have some fun exploring Japan during welcome week! Please register for this trip through the Welcome Week Registration Form.

Tours are subject to modifications and changes.

Thursday, August 28th - Attendance Mandatory

10AM-11AM Living in Japan Session, Parliament
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of living in Japan! In addition, we will provide you with some health, safety, and mental health resources while living in Japan.

11AM-12PM Travel in Japan Session - With Student Engagement, Parliament
Our Student Engagement Dept. has prepared a presentation about traveling in Japan! Learn about the activities and trips Engagement has planned for the semester as well as tips and recommendations for planning your own excursions!

12PM-1PM Lunch with the Office of Student Services and Engagement, Cafeteria 
Join us for lunch! Food will be provided by the Office of Student Services and Engagement.

1PM-2PM How to Japan: Japanese Culture and Customs - Meet current students & get your questions answered, Parliament
It may take a bit for you to adapt to living in Japan. Join this session to learn more about this country and how to adapt from current students!

2PM-3PM Visa Info Session, Parliament
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of the Japanese visa regulations. This session is MANDATORY for all Study Abroad students.

3PM-4PM Art Major Info Session, Room 306
This information session is mandatory if your major is Art or if you are registered for Art and Art History classes at TUJ.

3PM-5PM Course Add/Drop Request Session, Room 108a
Looking to adjust your course registration? Decide what changes you'd like to make and join this session to have your requests processed on the spot! More information can be found displayed outside room 102.

Friday, August 29th

9:30AM-12PM Campus Tours of TUJ, Starting in Cafeteria 
Building tours start from 9:30 at the cafeteria. Student Workers will show you around the TUJ and SWU (Showa Women's University) campuses so you can familiarize yourself with the facilities and visit the student support offices.  

12PM-2PM Lunch on Your Own
Explore the countless restaurants around our campus in Sangenjaya! If you need help finding good restaurants, check out OwlSide Recommendations!

12PM-3PM Club Fair! Workshops and Activities by TUJ Clubs, Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria)
TUJ Clubs have prepared some workshops and fun things to do in the Cafeteria and Parliament! Stop by for a minute and enjoy this opportunity to make some friends while having fun.

2PM-4PM Course Add/Drop Request Session, Room 108a
Looking to adjust your course registration? Decide what changes you'd like to make and join this session to have your requests processed on the spot! More information can be found displayed outside room 102.

4PM-5PM Being the Best You – Stress Management and Self-Care, Rooms 301 and 303 
The transition to college or life in a new country is for sure exciting but can be stressful. The TUJ Counseling Office invites you to a discussion on how to take good care of yourself while experiencing an exciting transition to a new environment.

4PM-5PM Credit Internship Info Session, Room 304
This session is mandatory if you are scheduled to do an internship during your stay at TUJ.

5PM-8PM Hoot Together! New Student Reception, Cafeteria, Parliament, West Gym 
Otsukaresama! It’s time to celebrate! Hosted by TUJ’s very own Program Board, come hang out for a night full of new friends, lots of food, and an exciting raffle with the one and only Dean Wilson! Along with a surprise visit from a very special guest to celebrate with us!

Saturday, August 30th

10AM-1PM Explore Tokyo, with TUJ Student Workers 
How about exploring Tokyo before the semester begins? TUJ Student Workers will be accompanying you to some of the most iconic areas in Tokyo! This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have fun before classes start!

Planned tours:

  • Asakusa Tour
  • Ueno Park Tour
  • Harajuku and Shibuya Tour
  • Nakano and Shinjuku Tour

Tours are subject to modifications and changes