Entrance Ceremony 2021
In view of the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the “Yamanashi University Entrance Ceremony 2021” will be reduced in scale as follows. We decided to hold it at each faculty / department.
We appreciate your understanding that we have made a difficult decision by giving top priority to the prevention of the spread of infection, the health and safety of new students and their families.
Information on new student orientation, general meetings of supporters’ associations of each faculty, and class schedule will be announced on the university website or each faculty’ website.
We sincerely welcome new students to university and will take perfect measures against the infection for COVID-19.
January 26, 2021
President Shinji Shimada
[Date] April 5th (Monday) or 6th (Tuesday), 2021
[Participants] Students newly enrolled in April 2021 (undergraduate students)
[Overview] Conducted at each faculty / department at the beginning of the orientation held on the above schedule
[Other]
・ The president’s address and the oath by representative of the new student will be published on the university website at a later date.
・ Please refrain from visiting campus with your family to prevent the spread of infection,
・ In the future, the plan may subject to change depending on the infection situation and requests from the government.
If any change occurs, we will promptly announce it on the website.
[Inquiry]
(Ceremony related)
・General Affairs Division, General Affairs Department: TEL 055-220-8004
(Regarding Guidance / Classes)
・Educational Affairs Group of the Faculty of Education: TEL 055-220-8732
・Student Affairs Division of the Faculty of Medicine: TEL 055-273-9346
・Educational Affairs Group of the Faculty of Engineering TEL: 055-220-8734
・Educational Affairs Group of Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences: TEL 055-220-8807
(Regarding the General Meeting of supporters’ association of each faculty)
・ General Affairs Group of the Faculty of Education: TEL 055-220-8102
・ General Affairs Group of the Faculty of Medicine TEL 055-273-9346
・ General Affairs Group of the Faculty of Engineering TEL 055-220-8402
・ General Affairs Group of Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences TEL 055-220-8802
Graduation Ceremony
In view of the spread of COVID-19, “Graduation Ceremony ” will be held as follows. We have decided to make it smaller and hold it on campus. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Internet.
The situation is so unprecedented that we sincerely ask for your kind understanding and cooperation.
January 26, 2021
President Shinji Shimada
[Sunday] 10:00~, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
[Venue] SATOSHI ŌMURA HALL
[Participants] Graduates of 2020 (2nd year, Reiwa)
However, the ceremony will be attended only by the representatives.
[Program of the Ceremony (TBD)]
Opening
National anthem
Conferring diplomas (to representatives of each faculty)
President’s address
Student’ Speech (from a representative of enrolled student)
Student’ Speech (from a representative of graduates)
Closing remarks
[Other]
・ Details of broadcast live on the Internet will be announced on the university website later.
・ Please refrain from visiting campus with your family to prevent the spread of infection.
・ Regarding the conferring of diplomas, you will be informed on the website or with e-mail by your faculty.
・ The program may subject to change depending on the infection situation and requests from the government.
If any change occurs, we will promptly announce it on the website.
[Inquiry]
(Ceremony related)
General Affairs Division, General Affairs Department: TEL 055-220-8004
(Diploma)
・Educational Affairs Group of the Faculty of Education: TEL 055-220-8732
・Student Affairs Division of the Faculty of Medicine: TEL 055-273-9346
・Educational Affairs Group of the Faculty of Engineering TEL: 055-220-8734
・Educational Affairs Group of Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences: TEL 055-220-8807
International Students & Researchers Receiving a Message and a Small Gift from President
While the annual event “A Social Gathering for International Students and Researchers” had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, international students and researchers received a warm message and a small gift from President Shinji Shimada on December 16th for celebrating the holiday season
About 90 international students and researchers came to the venue with paying close attention to infectious disease countermeasures such as disinfecting hands before entering the venue and lining up in a line at intervals to avoid crowded. To call on the measures against COVID-19 infection during the year-end and New Year holidays, the gift includes a portable hand gel, a Japanese pattern handkerchief and a small Sakura soap.

Receiving over the gift

At the Venue

Gift
Season’s Greetings
Dear Alumni,
Season’s Greetings from Center for International Education & Exchange and Office of International Affairs, University of Yamanashi!
We value the connection with our alumni.
Here’s our latest public relations magazine, “Vine”. Please check out your old school today!
https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Vine37.pdf
Although, the coming holiday season would be a very unusual experience for you because of COVID-19 situation, we wish you a very happy new year!
Japanese Government Scholarship for 2021 Teacher Training Program
This is the scholarship program for foreign students to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities under Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
Please see the attached file for details.
Course Guide of TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2021
About Attendance prohibition in measures against COVID-19 (Revised)
The guideline for handling certificate of permission of a return to school after being suffering from COVID-19 infection is revised as follow and the attached flowchart has also been revised accordingly.
If you are infected with COVID-19:
― Before revised : Have your doctor issue ” Certificate of Permission to Attend School ” by the day before coming to campus and submit it to the department in charge.
― After revised: Submit “Notice of Cancellation of Hospitalization Recommendation” issued by the public health center at the time of discharge and “Certificate of Permission to Attend School” with only the person’s entry field filled in
Attendance suspension measures against COVID-19:
Ⅰ. If you have a fever or feel unwell:
Stay at home for 2 days since the fever disappeared and the symptoms disappeared [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅱ. If you have underlying medical condition and the attending physician determines that your risk of aggravation is high;
Attendance is suspended until the attending physician permits your school attendance [Attendance is suspended]
III. If you are identified as a close contact:
Self-quarantine for 14 days from the last day you contact with infected person [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅳ. If a family member living together is identified as a close contact (added on October 08, 2020):
Self-quarantine until the safety is confirmed by the PCR test results [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅴ. If you enter / return from overseas:
Self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry [Attendance is suspended]
If the PCR test is positive, you will be diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and your attendance is suspended. Please follow the instructions of the health center and be admitted to an appropriate medical facility.
※・ Even if your attendance is suspended, please attend online classes if possible while checking your physical condition at home.
・ Suspension of your attendance will be based on “measure to attendance suspension” under Article 19 of the School Health and Safety Regulation.
・This notice is a measure as of November 30, and may be changed depending on the situation in the future.
Information of Returning Flight from Embassy of Vietnam in Japan
Please check information from The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan by accessing the URL below;
●Survey for Returning request by Embassy of Vietnam in Japan; http://www.vnembassy-jp.org/vi/node/768
Here you will find a registration form for those who wish to return to Vietnam boarding an airplane arranged by the Vietnamese government. All Vietnamese living in Japan are eligible, so please share this information with all Vietnamese wishing to return.
<Inquiry>
Embassy of Vietnam in Japan
TEL: 03-3466-3311 Fax: 03-3466-3312
E-mail :vietnamembassy-japan@vnembassy.jp (for general information)
vnconsular@vnembassy.jp (for consular affairs)
If someone living together has a fever
October 22, 2020
To All Students,
Toshio Muramatsu,
Executive Director for Education and International Exchange
In consideration of the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection and the health and safety of students and faculty members, we have been asking to follow “Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections (Japanese only)” announced on May 21 if you feel unwell.
The following is the guideline for the case a family member/person living together has a fever;
There is no restriction for your attendance (coming to Campus) if you are in good health condition or you do not have any concerns on your health.
However, if you have any concerns about your health condition or infection, please consult with Office of International Affairs or the Health Care Center first.
※Attached files are all in Japanese, so please check with Office of International Affairs or your academic advisor if you have any question.
【Attached files】
・Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections
・COVID Screener
・Flowchart
*Attached file revised on Nov 9th, 2020
【Contact】
Education Office 055-220-8043
【Contact for your health condition】
Health Care Center
Kofu Campus 055-220-8081
Medical Campus 055-273-9312
Office of International Affairs 055-220-8047
If a family member living together is identified as a close contact
October 8, 2020
To All Professors and Students,
Toshio Muramatsu,
Executive Director for Education and International Exchange
If a family member living together is identified as a close contact
In Yamanashi Prefecture, people infected with COVID-19 are seen sporadically, and it is required to continue to take the preventive measures. Second semester is held based on the “Guideline for 2020 Classes and Courses” notified on September 8. Please take the preventive measures by wearing a mask, washing and disinfecting your hands, ventilating, and avoiding “three C’s (Closed, Crowded, and Close)”.
If you feel unwell, check the “Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections” announced on May 21, and then check the current situation with the COVID screener. If applicable, please act according to the flowchart.
(※The COVID screener and the flowchart are only in Japanese. ●COVID screener/●Flowchart)
The following is the response when a family member living together is considered to be a close contact with an infected person;
Please contact the department in charge (Kofu campus; Health Care Center / Medical Campus; Student Affairs Division) and your attendance is suspended until the safety is confirmed by the results of PCR tests of a close contacts. If you have any concerns about your health condition or infection, please consult with the Health Care Center.
Please continue to wear masks, wash and disinfect your hands frequently to prevent infection, and if you have any concerns about your physical condition regarding the new coronavirus infection, please contact the Health Care Center.
【Contact】
Health Care Center; Kofu Campus 055-220-8081
Medical Campus 055-273-9312
Student Affairs Division (Medical Campus) 055-273-9341
Additional Support from the government
August 3, 2020
Additional Support from the government:
“Support Fund and Allowance for the Leave Forced to be Taken Under the COVID-19 Outbreak”
The benefits, “the support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak,” have been offered by the government and available to apply since July 10. The students whose income from part-time jobs has been reduced drastically due to the COVID-19 might be eligible to apply.
For details, please refer to the file (English) or website below:
【Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website:
Support Fund and Allowance for the Leave Forced to be Taken Under the COVID-19 Outbreak
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kyugyoshienkin.html [※Japanese only※] 】