Updated : July 29, 2026

Sophia University Graduation Ceremony March 2027 will be held as below.
The event will be conducted in two sessions: the morning session and afternoon session. A ticket is required for entry. Please see sections (3) and (4) for details. Due to venue capacity limitations, up to two parents or guarantors per student may attend. 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.

1.  Ceremony Overview

(1) DATE:

 Friday, March 26, 2027

(2) VENUE:

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

* The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube. The streaming URL will be announced on this site once it is ready.

(3) TIME SCHEDULE

The event will be held in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
<< Morning Session >>
Doors open: 8:45 a.m. / Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. ～ 11:00 a.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

<< Afternoon session >>
Doors open: 12:00 noon / Ceremony: 12:45 p.m. ～ 2:15 p.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
• Graduate Degree Program of Applied Data Sciences
• Course of Midwifery

(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 respectively. The ticket application site URL will be announced on this website on Friday, February 26.

Please also check the following notes when applying.

＜Notes＞

• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the starting of the ceremony, as it is very likely to get crowded right before the opening. After the ceremony begins, entry may be temporarily restricted, even for the 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 need any special accommodations, including if you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, please contact 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.
• If you will be absent from the ceremony, no notification is required. However, please contact your faculty office regarding the graduate school/faculty meetings.

2. Faculty/Graduate School/Course Meeting

Graduate School/Departmental Meeting will be held following the ceremony on Campus. Diplomas will be presented during these meetings.
*Detailed information will be posted on this website once finalized.
*We kindly ask for your understanding that parents and guarantors are not allowed to attend the Graduate School/Departmental meetings.

3. Commencement Service (in Japanese)

The event is scheduled to take place in person at the Building 10 Auditorium. Further details will be provided in due course.

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.