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2024 Orientation for New Students

Orientation for New Students (Undergraduates)

Click here to see materials for new undergraduate students.


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)

The schedule for the "Orientation by Educational Organization" is as follows.
The orientation will be held from April 5 (Friday) to April 9 (Tuesday), 2024.
In addition, April 10 (Wed.) through 12 (Fri.) are preliminary orientation days.
* Changes may occur depending on the status of the spread of COVID-19 infection. Please check this page for any changes.
* 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.


First Year Students (Schedule)
Schedule for First Year Students (the Entrance Ceremony on Friday, April 5)
1st / 2nd (In Japanese)

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

School of Humanities and Culture / School of Social and International Studies / School of Human Sciences / School of Life and Environmental Sciences / School of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics / School of Medicine and Health Sciences / School of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, School of Art and Design / School of Comprehensive Studies (In Japanese)


Transfer(Schedule)
Schedule for Transfer Students (the Entrance Ceremony on Friday, April 5) (In Japanese)
Schedule for Transfer Students (Monday, April 8, Tuesday, April 9 and reserve days) (In Japanese)

* 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.


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.


  • "General Guidance for New Students(Undergraduates)"
    [Contents]
    The education of the University of Tsukuba/The campus life of the University of Tsukuba/About our career development support/How to use the library
    [Participation Method]
    Please follow the instructions of your organization.
    * 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 your organization.
    * Courses can also be taken through "manaba".
  • Common Subject(Multidisciplinary Subject) "Invitation to Arts and Sciences"
    [Participation Method]
    Take the course of " Invitation to Arts and Sciences" in 2023.(In Japanese)
  • Common subject "Foreign Languages"
    [Participation Method]
    Please check the following URL.https://www.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Common subject "Physical Education"
    [Participation Method]
    It will be held within the orientation by educational organization.
  • Common subject "Information Literacy"
    [Participation Method]
    Please take the course from below link. 【Notice】On Data Science course of English Program in 2024(In Japanese)
  • Japanese for International Students
    [Participation Method]
    For International students only.
    If you would like to attend, please check here for details. https://www.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/page/dir000549.html

* For the method of taking online courses, please click here.

Orientation for New Students (Graduate Schools)

Click here to see materials for new graduate students.


The University of Tsukuba holds an orientation for new students to provide necessary information to start their student life.
There are two major types of new student orientations: common orientation for all new students and orientation by educational organization.
For details on how to attend the "common orientation," please refer to the schedule for each degree program and major or orientation by educational organization.


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 5 (Friday) to April 9 (Tuesday), 2023. In addition, April 10 (Wed.) through 12 (Fri.) are preliminary orientation days. The schedule differs depending on the degree program/major. For details, please check the"Orientation for the New Students of Graduate Schools AY 2024 "）.
*You can see more details of the location on the Campus Map.

* Changes may occur depending on the status of the spread of COVID-19 infection. Please check this page for any changes.
* 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.


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



* 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.https://www.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/page/dir000549.html

Contact:

* Please replace "#@#" in the email address with "@" before sending.


  • Academic Support Office
    Contact
  • Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Humanities
    　jinsyagunkyomu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    College of Social Sciences
    　sec.shakai#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
    　hass_admission#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Geoscience/College of Mathematics/College of Physics/College of Chemistry
    　suuri-madoguchi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences（Each Master's/Doctoral Program）

    Master's /Doctoral Program in Mathematics
    　029(853)4235

    Master's /Doctoral Program in Physics
    　029(853)4277
    kyomu#@#physics.px.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Master's /Doctoral Program in Chemistry
    　029(853)6505、chkyomu#@#chem.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Subprogram in Applied Physics , Master's / Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences
    　029(853)5443、gakumu6f#@#bk.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Subprogram in Materials Science, Master's / Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences
    　029(853)5443、gakumu6f#@#bk.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Materials Science and Engineering NIMS
    　 butsuzai#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Master's /Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation
    　tsukuba-materials#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of International Studies/College of Engineering Sciences/College of Engineering Systems/College of Policy and Planning Sciences/College of Information Science
    　sysinfo-sekyomu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    ※Excludes Master's /Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
    　sysinfo.kyomu#@#sie.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Comparative Culture
    　hibun-ori#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp

    College of Japanese Language and Culture
    　nichi2_office#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    College of Biological Sciences
    　029-853-4553（9:00～12:00、13:15～17:00）、
    　dean#@#biol.tsukuba.ac.jp

    College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences
    　029-853-6031（9:00～12:00、13:15～17:00）
    　tsukuba-shigen#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences/Joint Master's Degree Program in Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
    ※Excludes Master's /Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
    　seimeiin#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Education/College of Psychology/College of Disability Sciences
    　ningen-gkyomu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Education
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Psychology
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Disability Sciences
    　ningen-dkyomu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    School of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences/School of Art and Design
    　tg-gakugun#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Neuroscience
    Doctoral Program in Human Care Science
    Doctoral Program in Public Health
    Doctoral Program in Sports Medicine
    Master's Program inPhysical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
    Master's Program in Sport and Olympic Studies
    Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
    Doctoral Program in Coaching Science
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Art
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Design
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Heritage Studies
    Joint Master's Program in International Development and Peace through Sport
    Joint Doctoral Program in Advanced Physical Education and Sports for Higher Education

    　daigakuin.taigeiss#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Medicine/ College of Nursing/ College of Medical Sciences
    　igaku-kyoumu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Nursing Science
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
    Master's Program in Public Health
    　iga-in#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Sciences Area
    [Undergraduates]
    College of Media Arts, Science and Technology/College of Knowledge and Library Sciences
    gakumu-k#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp

    [Graduate Schools]
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Informatics
    　029-859-1120, tosyoss-daigakuin#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Support Center, School of Comprehensive Studies
    School of Comprehensive Studies
    　scs-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Support Office for School of Integrative and Global Majors
    [Graduate Schools]
    Master's / Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovationン
    　life-innov#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Doctoral Program in Human Biology/ Ph.D. Program in Humanics
    　sigma#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Academic Service Office for the Business Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    [Graduate Schools]
    Degree Programs in Business Sciences (Master's /Doctoral Program in Law/
    Master's /Doctoral Program in Business Administration)
    MBA Program in International Business
    　business-kyomu1#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Law School Program
    　law-school#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

    Master's Program in Counseling/
    Doctoral Program in Counseling Science/
    Master's / Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation ScienceMaster's / Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Science/
    Master's / Doctoral Program in Sport and Wellness Promotion/
    　business-kyomu2#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp

How to take the orientation online

Please check the schedule of your educational organization (Undergraduates / Graduate Schools) and attend the orientation.

① The following is a brief description of the three systems that are especially important for taking online courses and orientations. For more information, check "Online class guidance."


  • 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.
  • TWINS (Educational Information System)
    This system enables students to register for classes and view their grades.
  • 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. Viewing syllabi using KdB" in the "ICT Guide."

*In order to use the above systems (manaba and TWINS), you need your initial password card for "Unified Authentication System."


About Distribution of the Unified Authentication System Password Card
Students who belong to organizations that plan to distribute the materials face-to-face should pick them up after Tuesday, April 5, when the materials will be distributed by the respective organizations. Please check the schedule (Undergraduates / Graduate Schools)to confirm whether the materials will be distributed in the face-to-face meeting or not. If you belong to an organization that distributes the materials face-to-face and are unable to come to the university due to the spread of the new coronavirus, etc., please check the schedule for each organization and contact the contact listed in the schedule by the due date, indicating that you are unable to come to the university and the reason, your name, examination number, and current address (mailing address).
If you cannot find the contacts of your organization on the schedule, please click here.

In case of undelivered unified the card
If you belong to an organization that distributes the cards other than face-to-face and your Unified Authentication Initial Password Card has not arrived by the scheduled orientation date, please check each organization's schedule (Undergraduates / Graduate Schools) and write your name, exam number, and current address (mailing address) along with the information that your Unified Authentication Initial Password Card has not arrived, and send the card to the address listed in the schedule.
If you cannot find the contacts of your organization on the schedule, please click here.


② The following shows the procedure for taking an online orientation.
　As an example, we will explain how to take the "General Guidance" and "How to use TWINS". We will use "Online class guidance" and "ICT Guide", which contain detailed system procedures.


  • First, set up the necessary settings to take online classes and orientations.
    Click "Online class guidance", check the "Procedures for taking online classes" on the same page, and then set the following two points.
    1) Read about unified authentication and change your password.
    2) Test sending and receiving Microsoft 365 email (@u address).
    * If you encounter any problems about registration or others, contact us using the "Contact(Inquiry Form)."
    Next, in order to take the "Common Guidance for all students" using manaba (the learning management system), read carefully "1.4 manaba" in "Online class guidance", and log in to manaba.
  • When you log in to manaba, you will find a list of courses on "My Page" The courses and orientations you take will appear all as courses on "My Page" This time, click Common Guidance for all students" on the "Course list" of "My page"
  • Take the following items prepared in the "Common Guidance for all students."

  • General Guidance (Undergraduates) and General Guidance (Graduate Schools)
    1) Setting for the Online Courses video Viewing
    In order to watch the guidance video for new students, you will need to set up Microsoft 365. Please check "Online class guidance" in advance.

    This is a setting that will also be necessary when watching videos in online classes from now on. As soon as you receive your "Unified Authentication System Password Card," please follow the instructions to set up a password for your Microsoft account".

    2) The video of the General Guidance for New Students has provided, and you can watch it.
  • How to use TWINS 1) Procedure of the Course Registration - Startup for TWINS -
    Check the "TWINS User's Guides"
    First, confirm your address according to "3. Confirmation of Contact Details" in the "TWINS User's Guides". If you need to change, be sure to correct it.

To take courses, you need to use "TWINS" and register for the courses you want to take based on your own study plan. Please note that there are two types of registration for undergraduate students: "Course application registration" and "Pre-registration".
In addition, each subject set a deadline for application, so please check the subjects you need and make sure that you do not miss any registration.

【Important!!】The period of the pre-registration of module A in the Spring semester is from Friday, April 5 to Thursday, April 11, 12:00 p.m.

If you will take online at the University of Tsukuba, please be sure to read the "Online class guidance" and "ICT Guide" explaining each system in detail.

Celebrating the 151st 50th Anniversary of the University of Tsukuba
Celebrating the 151st 50th Anniversary of the University of Tsukuba