Orientation for New Students (Undergraduates)

The University of Tsukuba holds an orientation for new students to provide necessary information to start their university life. There are two main types of orientations for new students: the "Common Orientation" for all new students and the "Orientation by Educational Organization" held by each educational organization.
First, please check the organization-specific schedule listed in the "Orientation by Educational Organization (for Undergraduates)" section.
For details on how to attend the "Common Orientation (for Undergraduates)" please refer to the schedule in the "Orientation by Educational Organization (for Undergraduates)" or the detailed information provided at the time of the orientation by educational organization.

• Orientation by Educational Organization (for Undergraduates)
• Common Orientation (Undergraduates)
• Regarding the 365体育投注 Placement Test (TOEIC? Listening & Reading IP Test [Online])
• The List of Distribution Materials for New Undergraduates Students (Preparing)
• Preparation of Personal Computers

Orientation by Educational Organization (for Undergraduates)

The schedule for the "Orientation by Educational Organization" is as follows.
The orientation will be held from April 7 (Monday) to April 9 (Wednesday), 2024.
In addition, April 10 (Thu.) through 12 (Fri.) are preliminary orientation days.

* If you are unable to attend the face-to-face orientation due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact your organization after confirming the information in the remarks column of your schedule.
* Lecture Room, etc. for the orientation: the Campus Map (In Japanese)
?You can see a more detailed map of the university on the Campus Map.

Schedule for First Year Students (From Friday, April 5 to Friday, April 12)
? Please check the schedule of your which you belong.

1. School of Humanities and Culture
2. School of Social and International Studies
3. School of Human Sciences
4. School of Life and Environmental Sciences
5. School of Science and Engineering
6. School of Informatics
7. School of Medicine and Health Sciences
8. School of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, School of Art and Design
9. School of Comprehensive Studies
10. Transfer

Common Orientation (Undergraduates)

The following is a list of items in the "Common Orientation" for all new students.
For details on how to attend the "Common Orientation," please refer to the schedule of the "Orientation by Educational Organization (for Undergraduates)" or the detailed information at the time of the Orientation by Educational Organization.

Ensuring a Suitable Test Environment

This test is designed to be taken in locations with a stable Wi-Fi connection, such as your home or dormitory. Before starting university, ensure that you have access to a desktop computer, laptop, or iPad (smartphones are not allowed) for the test. Additionally, depending on your test environment, prepare headphones or earphones as needed.
For iPad users, a dedicated application must be installed. Please check the test manual for further details.

OS & Browser Requirements

Orientation for New Students （Graduate Schools）

The University of Tsukuba holds an orientation for new students to provide necessary information to start their student life.
There are two main types of orientations for new students: the "Common Orientation" for all new students and the "Orientation by Educational Organization" held by each educational organization.
First, please check the organization-specific schedule listed in the "Orientation by Educational Organization (for Graduate Schools)" section.
For details on how to attend the "Common Orientation(for Graduate Schools)" please refer to the schedule in the "Orientation by Educational Organization (for Graduate Schools)" or the detailed information provided at the time of the orientation by educational organization.

• Orientation by Educational Organization (for Graduate Schools)
• Common Orientation (for Graduate Schools)
• The List of Distribution Materials for New Graduates Students (Preparing)
• Preparation of Personal Computers

Orientation by Educational Organization (for Graduate Schools)

The schedule for the "Orientation by Educational Organization" is as follows.
The orientation will be held from April 7 (Monday) to April 9 (Wednesday), 2025. In addition, April 10 (Thu.) through 11 (Fri.) are preliminary orientation days.
The schedule differs depending on the degree program/major. For details, please check the Schedule of the Orientation.

New Student Orientation in 2025- University of Tsukuba Graduate School 365体育投注 Japanese

*You can see more details of the location on the Campus Map.
* If you are unable to attend the face-to-face orientation due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact your organization after confirming the information in the remarks column of your schedule. If you cannot find the contacts of your organization on the schedule, please clickhere.

The following URL will be used to notify you of each degree program at the Tokyo Campus.
Degree Programs in Business Sciences (Law (M/D), Business Administration (M/D)) ,Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences (Sport and Wellness Promotion (M/D), Rehabilitation Science (M/D), Counseling (M), Counseling Science (D)), Law School Program, and MBA Program in International Business

• University of Tsukuba Tokyo Campus Graduate School for Working Individuals (Night)
  https://www.office.otsuka.tsukuba.ac.jp/
• Current students
  https://www.office.otsuka.tsukuba.ac.jp/students/

* Law School Program
https://www.lawschool.tsukuba.ac.jp/

Common Orientation (Graduate Schools)

The following is a list of items in the "Common Orientation " for all new students. For details on how to attend the "Common Orientation," please refer to the schedule of the "Orientation for the New Students of Graduate Schools" or the detailed information at the time of the Orientation by Educational Organization.

• "General Guidance for New Students(Graduate Schools)"
  [Contents]
  Research ethics and copyright (science / humanities)/Common subjects of the Graduate Schools./ The campus life of the University of Tsukuba
  [Participation Method]
  Please follow the instructions of each degree program/major.
  * Courses can also be taken through "manaba".
• "How to use TWINS"
  [Contents]
  The procedure for the Course Registration-Startup For TWINS /"TWINS User's Guide"
  [Participation Method]
  Please follow the instructions of each degree program/major.
  * Courses can also be taken through "manaba".
• Japanese for International Students
  [Participation Method]
  For International students only.
  If you would like to attend, please check here for details. (In Japanese)

How to Use the Campus System （Contents common to Undergraduates and Graduate Schools）

The following is a brief description of the following three systems that are particularly important for studying at the University.

1. manaba (Learning Management System)
   This system has course pages for each orientation and class, where you can watch videos and materials from the orientation and classes. Detailed instructions and assignment submission for each course may also be done through this system.
2. TWINS（Educational Information System）
   This system enables students to register for classes and view their grades.
3. KdB（Curriculum Development Support System）
   This system enables students to search for and view course syllabi and information on all classes. To understand how to use KDB, read " 6 About the viewing of the syllabus by using the Curriculum Scheduling Support System (KdB) " in the "ICT Guide."
   
   *For more information on the system and other related systems, please check the ICT Guide.

About Distribution of the Unified Authentication System Initial Password Card

In order to use the above systems (manaba and TWINS), you need your initial password card for "Unified Authentication System."
Please receive your initial password card from each organization after Monday, April 7, when materials are distributed. If you are unable to come to the University due to unavoidable circumstances, please check the schedule for each organization and inform us of your inability to come to the University at the time the materials are distributed, along with the reason, your name, examination number, and current address (mailing address) to the contact information listed in the schedule.

If you cannot find the contacts of your organization on the schedule, please click here.

Use of Distribution of the Unified Authentication System and Microsoft Products

You will need to set up a Unified Authentication System for orientation and class attendance, as well as a Microsoft account for the email account that will be given to all students and for use of Maicrosoft products. This section describes the steps involved.

1. Unified Authentication System

   The Unified Authentication System is a system that allows users to use various systems with the same password. To use this system, please change your initial password first.
   For instructions on changing the initial password, please refer to　the ICT Guide "4.1 Unified Authentication System and Unified Authentication System Initial Password Card.



2. Microsoft Account

   All students will be assigned a Microsoft account. This is the account for using Microsoft products (The email address provided by the university, Teams, Word, and so on). Important notifications from the university will be sent to the email address assigned to each student by the university. Please make sure to check it regularly.
   For instructions on how to start using the Microsoft account, please refer to Unified Authentication System Initial Password Card. Please review the information on starting to use your Microsoft account along with the initial password change procedure for the Unified Authentication System.
   If you encounter any issues, such as being unable to register, please contact us through the " CONTACT ."

Contact

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