Updated : August 28, 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(Satellite Venue*), Bldg. No. 6, Yotsuya Campus
*Due to venue capacity limitations, there may not be enough seating available for all parents and guarantors. If the main venue reaches capacity, attendees will be directed to the satellite venue. Thank you for your understanding.

* The ceremony will be live‑streamed on YouTube. The streaming URL are as below.

(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:
  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:
  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. Please present your admission ticket (QR code) at the reception for students and parents/guarantors on the day of the event.
The admission ticket can be obtained from the ticket application site as below.
The Ticket Application Site
*Please make sure to review the manual before proceeding with your application.
●For Graduating Students
●For Parents and Guarantors

Please also check the following notes.

＜Notes＞

• 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 graduating students and their parents or guarantors will have separate seating areas. 
• Please follow the instructions of the staff and take your seats from the front of the venue, filling available seats in order. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
• 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.
• The entire ceremony will be conducted in English. However, the program for the ceremony, distributed on the day, will be bilingual in English and Japanese.
• 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

Date:  Tuesday, September 18, 2026
Venue:  Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus
Time: ◆ The First Session group: 10:40 a.m.～
　　　◆ The Second Session group: 1:40 p.m.～
* Classroom information will be announced later on My Sophia and in the program distributed on the day of ceremony.
* Each meeting will conclude at a different time.

At the Department/Graduate School meetings, diploma will be distributed.
* For those unable to attend the meetings, information about receiving the diploma after the graduation ceremony will be posted on My Sophia on Late August.
*We kindly ask for your understanding that parents and guarantors are not allowed to attend the individual graduate school/faculty meetings.