Sophia University Entrance Ceremony September 2023 will be held as below.

Click here for the ceremony program

(1) DATE / TIME

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m./ Close at 10:40 a.m. (to be determined)

(2) VENUE

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

(3) CAUTIONS

1）Only the new students themselves and one parent or guarantor are allowed to enter the ceremony venue.

2）The ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded on YouTube for new students.
The streaming URL is as follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkVHBS2b6o

3）Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony, as it may get crowded just before the opening.

4）New students and their parents or guardians will have separate seating areas. Please be aware that seating together in the same area is not possible.

5）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.

6）If you require special assistance or need to be accompanied due to specific circumstances, please consult the General Affairs Group in advance.

7）There are no specific dress code requirements regarding attire. 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.

８）Currently, due to construction on campus, the pathway from the north gate has become narrower. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.