Sophia University Graduation Ceremony for Undergraduate Faculties, Graduate Programs and Course of Midwifery in March 2026 will be held as below.

1. The Graduation Ceremony for Undergraduate Faculties, Graduate Programs and Course of Midwifery

(1) DATE:

 Tuesday, March 24, 2026

(2) VENUE:

Hall A, Tokyo International Forum (Tokyo Internation Forum Official Website)

* It will be held at the same venue for Undergraduate Faculties, Graduate Programs and Course of Midwifery.
* The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube. The streaming URL will be posted on this site once it is finalized.

(3) TIME SCHEDULE

There will be two sessions on the day: one in the morning and another in the afternoon, depending on the faculty or graduate school.

<< Morning Sessions >>
Doors open at 8:45 a.m. / Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. /Closes at 11:00 a.m. (to be determined)

• Faculty of Theology

• Faculty of Human Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Foreign Studies
• Faculty of Global Studies
• Faculty of Liberal Arts
• Graduate School of Theology
• Graduate School of Human Sciences
• Graduate School of Law
• Graduate School of Languages and Linguistics
• Master’s Program in Applied Data Science
• Course of Midwifery

<< Afternoon sessions >>

Doors open at 12:00 noon / Ceremony begins at 12:45 p.m. / Closes at 2:15 p.m. (to be determined）

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Science and Technology
• Graduate School of Humanities
• Graduate School of Applied Religious Studies
• Graduate School of Economics
• Graduate School of Global Studies
• Graduate School of Science and Technology
• Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies

(4) Admission Ticket to the Ceremony

For participation in the graduation ceremony, both students and their parents/guarantors need to obtain a QR code-style admission ticket in advance. Information about the application site will be posted on this website on Friday, February 27.
Please present the admission ticket (QR code) at the reception for students and parents/guarantors on the day.

Please also check the following notes when applying.

＜Notes＞

• Due to venue capacity limitations, up to two parents or guarantors per student may attend.
• Parents/guarantors are asked to apply only for those who can definitely participate.
• If you find out that you are unable to participate after obtaining the ticket, please be sure to cancel your application.
• The admission tickets for graduate students and parents/guarantors are different. The reception on the day will also be at different entrances for students and parents/guarantors, so please bring your own admission ticket.
• Please note that graduates and their parents or guarantors will have separate seating areas. 
• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the starting of the ceremony, as it may get crowded right before the opening. After the ceremony begins, entry may be temporarily restricted, even for graduating students. We kindly ask that you allow extra time and arrive early.
• Please note that there are no waiting rooms or lounges at the venue.
• There is no cloakroom at the ceremony venue, so we are unable to store your luggage.
• If you require any special arrangements due to personal circumstances, please consult the General Affairs Group in advance.
• There are no specific dress code requirements. Attendees typically wear a variety of clothing, including suits and traditional ethnic garments from their own countries. However, it is highly encouraged to wear attire that is appropriate for a ceremonial occasion.
• We will not be sending out invitation letters for the graduation ceremony via postal mail. All information will be provided on this website, so please check it regularly.

2. Faculty/Graduate School/Course Meeting

Date:  Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Venue:  Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus
Time: To be determined
*The schedule will be announced as soon as it is finalized. Each meeting will end at a different time.
*We kindly ask for your understanding that parents and guarantors are not allowed to attend the individual faculty or graduate school gatherings.

3. Commencement Service (in Japanese)

We will inform you again once the date, time, and location are finalized.

For inquiries regarding the ceremony, please contact:
Office of General Affairs
 E-mail: soumu_kouenkai-co@sophia.ac.jp 
 ∗ Please write “Graduation Ceremony” in the subject line.