Updated : May 7, 2026

Sophia University Entrance Ceremony September 2026 will be held as below.
The event will be held in two sessions: the first and the second. 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 entrance ceremony via postal mail. All information will be provided on this website, so please check it regularly.

1. Ceremony Overview

(1) DATE:

 Monday, September 21, 2026

(2) VENUE:

Room 6-101, Bldg. No. 6, Yotsuya Campus

* 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: the first and the second.

<< The First Session >>
Doors open: 9:00 a.m. / Ceremony: 9:30-10:10 a.m. (to be determined)

• Undergraduate Faculty:
  Liberal Arts
• Graduate Schools/Programs:
  Global Studies, Global Environmental Studies

<< The Second Session >>
Doors open: 11:10 a.m. / Ceremony: 11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. (to be determined)

• Undergraduate Faculties:
  Science and Technology, SPSF
• Graduate School:
  Science and Technology

(4) Admission Ticket to the Ceremony

For participation in the entrance ceremony, both new students and their parents/guarantors need to obtain a QR code-style admission ticket in advance.
The ticket application site URL will be announced on this website on Friday, September 4.

Please also check the following notes.

＜Notes＞

• The entire ceremony will be conducted in English only. However, the program for the ceremony, distributed on the day, will be bilingual in English and Japanese.
• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony, as it may get crowded just before the opening. After the ceremony begins, entry may be temporarily restricted, even for new students. We kindly ask that you allow extra time and arrive early.
•  There is no cloakroom at the ceremony venue, so we cannot store any luggage. In addition, there are no lockers available on campus, so please use the coin lockers at nearby train stations.
• 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, please 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. Graduate School/Faculty Meetings

Graduate School/Faculty Meetings will be held following the ceremony. Student IDs and other materials will be distributed, and guidance will be provided by faculty members.
*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 individual graduate school/faculty meetings.