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2021.10.4 [Mon] Update

Student Life

[Updated]Second Dose Vaccination for COVID-19 – University-based vaccination at Saitama University: Updated October 4 1. Vaccination Schedule October 11(Mon) to October 15 (Fri), 2021 *The second dose vaccination will be on the same day and at the same time four weeks after the first dose vaccination. 　Ex. 1st dose : September 13 (Mon) 9:15am → 2nd dose : October 11(Mon) 9:15am However, please follow the instruction if you have been personally contacted regarding the second dose schedule....

2021.10.4 [Mon] Update

Student Life

《University Response to COVID-19》: 《COVID-19 Reporting Form》【Student】COVID-19 Reporting Form (office.com) 【Faculty and Staff】COVID-19 Reporting Form (office.com) 《Information on PCR testing for SU students, faculty and staff》【Message from President】 ♦Ceremonial Address to new SU students, April 6, 2021 ♦Ceremonial Address to current SU students, April 6, 2021 ♦Response to COVID-19, May 1, 2020 (Updated: May 27, 2020) ...

2021.10.1 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Policy for Saitama University after October 1, 2021 upon Lifting the “Declaration of Emergency Situation” and “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture ” (Notification): Based on the “Declaration of Emergency Situation” issued by the government on August 2, 2021 and the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture after August 2″ issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture on the same date, Saitama University has taken necessary measures with a risk level of Level 3. It has decided to lift this Declaration and these Measures on September 30, 2021 We are very sorry f...

2021.9.27 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Positive Case of COVID-19 (September 2021) updated: September 27: In September 2021, Saitama University confirmed ten cases of COVID-19. Please confirm the below, but kindly understand that we will not disclose any personal information. [122nd case of COVID 19］20s, Student 1. Symptoms September 16: Had a sore throat, had a PCR test September 17: Tested positive 2.Due to the Saitama City Public Health Center, no one is identified to have come in...

2021.9.24 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Classes in Term 3 and Term 4 under the State of Emergency Declaration: In accordance with the “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19″ issued by the Japanese government, and with the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture” issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University will continue to place top priority on ensuring the safety and health of students and their families, and will implement the following classes in order to prevent the spread of ...

2021.9.24 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Free antipyretic analgesics will be distributed at the SU Health Service Center in case of side effects (high fever) due to COVID-19 Vaccination: If you are a student or a faculty member who has received an occupational vaccination (the first vaccination) and have not yet received an antipyretic analgesic, please come to the health center to pick it up at 10: 00 ~ 16: 00 on weekdays in September.*We don’t give them out for the second vaccination. If you wish to receive an antipyretic analgesic, please visit the health center immediate...

2021.9.22 [Wed] Update

News

President’s Ceremonial Address has been posted: President Takafumi Sakai sent his message to SU students. Please click here to open the President’s Address for Commencement Ceremony 2021. Please click here to watch the President’s Video Message for Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2021. All Ceremonial Addresses are here.

2021.9.17 [Fri] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship Information for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University has been updated!: Saitama University provides various scholarship information from Private Organizations for privately financed students in Saitama University. When any scholarship application becomes open, we will announce it. Click here for scholarships currently available to apply.

2021.9.13 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Saitama University’s policy concerning “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19” – Aug 2, 2021 (Updated Sep 13): August 2, 2021Updated August 27, 2021Updated September 13, 2021 In accordance with the “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19″ issued by the Japanese government on August 2, 2021, and with the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture after January 8″ issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University will raise its policy for dealing with the new c...

2021.9.13 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Those who have not yet made a reservation for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University: Saitama University is currently accepting reservations for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) as previously announced in our website. Since most of those who wish to be vaccinated have already made reservations, SU will begin accepting reservations from students of other universities starting from September 12 (Sun). SU students and members may still make reserva...

2021.9.10 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Those who did not wish to be vaccinated in the Survey for Vaccination can still be vaccinated at Saitama University (university-based vaccination): 　We are now accepting reservations for those who wish to be vaccinated among those who answered “No” or “No response” to the ” Survey for Vaccination” conducted between August 12 (Thu.) and August 23 (Mon.), 2021. 1.Vaccination schedule The schedule was undecided at the Survey for Vaccination, but as announced on the website, it is as follows. First dose :...

2021.9.9 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Reservation for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University – Sep 7 (updated Sep 9): September 7, 2021Updated September 9, 2021 The following information is to announce the vaccination reservation in regard to which was informed in “6. Make a Reservation” in the ” Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University” dated August 27, 2021.1. VaccinationSU is currently accepting reservations for vaccination on a priority...

2021.9.9 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Cancellation of 2021 Saitama University Autumn Entrance Ceremony: September 8, 2021 To new graduate students and their families, 　Due to the impact of COVID-19 virus, most of the new students are expected to take time to come to Japan, so Saitama University decided to cancel the 2021 autumn entrance ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 24.　Instead of the entrance ceremony, the university president will send a video message to the new students at a later dat...

2021.9.6 [Mon] Update

Event

【Nov. 6th】 Saitama Study Tour to Experience Japanese Culture (Application Period: Sep. 1st – Oct. 3rd): For International StudentsHow well are you familiar with Saitama?We offer Saitama Study Tour with for international and Japanese students. This year, we hold the tour on Campus. However, depending on the COVID-19 situation, we might change the tour by Zoom.Please check the details in the attached information. Date November 6th (Sat) Orientation (Zoom)*Participation required October 27th (Wed) Numb...

2021.9.3 [Fri] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University :NEC C&C Foundation /Grants for Non-Japanese Researchers (2022FY): The following grant is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Visit the foundation website for further information. Name of Foundation NEC C&C Foundation (Grants for Non-Japanese Researchers) Eligibility i) Applicant must be a student in a Doctoral course at the beginning of the grant period (April or October 2022)...

2021.8.31 [Tue] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students : JGC-S Scholarship FoundationApplication for the Scholarship Grant 2021FY: The following scholarship is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Applicants may submit the necessary documents by e-mail to the Office of International Affairs. Name of Foundation JGC-S Scholarship Foundation Application Deadline within SU October 27 (Wed) 2021, 11:00 Place to Submit Office of International Affairs ...

2021.8.31 [Tue] Update

Student Life

Positive Case of COVID-19 (August 2021) updated: August 31: In August 2021, Saitama University confirmed thirty-four cases of COVID-19. Please confirm the below, but kindly understand that we will not disclose any personal information. [112th case of COVID 19］20s, Student 1. Symptoms August 24: The family member got infected. August 26: Had a PCR test, tested negative August 27: Had a fever, had a PCR test August 28: Tested positive...

2021.8.31 [Tue] Update

Event

[Application Period: September 1– September 15] Online Homestay Program hosted by Saitama Center for Go Global Students: Saitama Center for Go Global Students (GGS) offers Online homestay opportunities for international students. If you are interested in this program, e-mail the application to the Office of International Affairs. 〈Date〉①October 24(Sun) 11:00～12:00 　 ②October 24(Sun) 14:00～15:00 　　 *You can participate on both time slots. 〈Application period〉 September 1 (Wed)　～ September ...

2021.8.27 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University: In order to protect the health of students, faculty and staff, and to prevent the spread of infection in the region, Saitama university has coordinated the implementation of COVID-19 vaccine occupational vaccination (university-based vaccination) on campus. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay of confirmation on the implementation. However, we are pleased to announce that we have...

2021.8.27 [Fri] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University :Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (2022FY): The following scholarship is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Visit the foundation website for further information. Name of Foundation Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Eligibility(as of April 2022) Master’s / Doctoral Students (born after 1987 April 2) Designated Nationality Taiwan Amount per Month Master&...