Annual Schedule for International Students

（1）Orientation for New International Students……mid-April & mid-October (twice a year)

At the beginning of each semester the International Student Support Team holds an orientation for newly enrolled international students in order to explain campus life and study at TMU. A campus tour and a welcome party follow the orientation.

（2）International Student Seminar………the 1st semester & the 2nd semester (twice a year)

The International Student Support Team sponsors an overnight seminar mainly for newly enrolled international students every year. In June participants went by bus to Tsumagojyuku in Nagano Prefecture and in November to Mt.Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. Japanese students also participate in this Seminar. Please note that the Seminar dates are subject to change depending on the Seminar contents and places to visit.

（3）Job Search Guidance for International Students……………………October (once a year)

This Job Search Guidance is held for international students wishing to find a job in Japan. The Guidance gives you information on the job market trends and instructions on job application and job search skills. Also you will be able to learn how to write an entry sheets.

（4）Cross-Cultural Understanding Seminar……………mid-April, mid-October (twice a year)

This Seminar gives you information on how to stay in Japan smoothly and comfortably. Your spouse and children are also welcomed to attend.

（5）TMU Minami-Osawa Campus Festival……………………early-November (once a year)

Every year international students take the initiative to set up food stands at the Campus Festival and enjoy a great popularity among Japanese students, university staff and local people. You are also encouraged to take part actively in the Campus Festival, which helps you mingle with Japanese students for better campus life.
Note: Should you plan to open a food stand for the Festival, it is compulsory to attend the “University Festival Committee General Meeting” and register your participation. If you fail to register, you cannot open your stand. Please obtain the General Meeting schedule from the information boards (including standing sign boards) on campus around May. (The General Meeting in 2016 was intermittently held starting from April.)

（6）International Festival……………………………………………mid-January (once a year)

The International Exchange Volunteer Group Hands hosts this Festival starting from 2013 with support by the International Center, featuring new-year holiday celebrations around the world also you can enjoy various international foods.

（7）Farewell Party……………………………………………………mid-February (once a year)

A farewell party is held for graduating international students. International students, their family members and Japanese students are all welcomed. Please join us!
In addition to the above, interesting events will be held throughout the year. Information about these events will be posted on the International Center bulletin board. Note that the events listed on the Annual Schedule for International Students are subject to change or cancellation.