Updated : May 7, 2026

Sophia University Graduation 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 graduation ceremony via postal mail. All information will be provided on this website, so please check it regularly.

1. Ceremony Overview

(1) DATE:

 Friday, September 18, 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: 9:30-10:20 a.m. (to be determined)

• Undergraduate Faculties:
  Theology, Humanities, Human Sciences, Law, Economics, Foreign Studies, Global Studies, Science and Technology, SPSF
• Graduate Schools/Programs:
  Theology, Humanities, Applied Religious Studies, Human Sciences, Law, Economics, Languages and Linguistics, Science and Technology
• Program:
  Applied Data Sciences

<< The Second Session >>
Doors open: 12:00 p.m. / Ceremony: 12:30-13:20 p.m. (to be determined)

• Undergraduate Faculty:
  Liberal Arts
• Graduate Schools/Programs:
  Global Studies, 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. The ticket application site URL will be announced on this website on Friday, August 28.

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 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.
• 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, 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. Graduate School/Faculty Meetings

Graduate School/Faculty Meeting will be held following the ceremony. Diplomas will be distributed 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 individual graduate school/faculty meetings.