Academics / Campus Life

Regarding AY 2022 Classes, etc. (Notice to Students)

For G30 students

　For more details, check the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences website.



　This page will provide students with the latest information about our policy regarding AY 2022 classes, COVID-19 infection prevention measures, contact information, and other basic information about student life. We will update this page as needed, so please check back regularly.
　We will also send notifications through the THERS email account (〇.nagoya-u.ac.jp).
　※〇(circle) includes one letter of the alphabet.

 

[Recent Updates]
【Published on September 16, 2022】The quarantine period for those who test positive has been changed

 Following the announcement from the government and Aichi Prefecture regarding the change in the quarantine period for those who test positive, we have decided to change our response.
 Please refer to the following for further information and take measures as appropriate.
 In order for everyone to lead a safe and meaningful student life, please continue to adhere to infection prevention measures. Please pay close attention to information sent from the university.


【Published July 28, 2022】Reminder to Students for Summer Vacation

 Aichi Prefecture has requested that efforts to be strengthened to prevent the spread of infection when returning home during the summer vacation period.
 As we approach the summer vacation, we would like to remind all students of the following points. We ask you to be firm and behave responsibly as a student of Nagoya University and as a member of society.

  • When traveling across prefectures, such as returning home or taking a trip, and participating in events where a large number of people gather, basic infection prevention measures should be taken such as wearing a mask, disinfecting fingers, maintaining an adequate distance from others, and taking care of your own health. In addition, refrain from activities with a high risk of infection at your travel destination.
  • If necessary, consider taking a PCR or other test prior to departure. (Temporary free testing sites will be expanded at major train stations, etc. from August 5 to 18.)
  • When returning home and meeting with elderly people or those who have a high risk of infection, it is recommended that you take a PCR or the like in advance or receive the third dose of the vaccine as early as possible.


【Published July 26, 2022】The period of quarantine at home for close contacts has been changed!

 Regarding the guidelines for activities at Nagoya University during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nagoya University alert category has been changed to "B".
 The "Education" level of the activity guidelines remains unchanged at 1. Please continue to take all measures possible to prevent the spread of infection and act with the utmost caution.

 In addition, due to changes in government policy, the quarantine at home period  for close contacts will be shortened from 7 days to 5 days.
 If you test positive or become a close contact, please refer to the following for further information and take measures as appropriate.
・Measures to Be Taken Against the Spread of COVID-19（Update July 25,2022）

 Please pay close attention to information sent from the university.


【Published July 20, 2022】Purchase of textbooks for Fall semester classes 

Please check the Nagoya University Co-op website for information on textbook sales.
In order to prevent infection, the date and time of purchase differs for each faculty and grade. 


【Published July 15, 2022】Regarding Reinforcement of Infection Prevention Measures to Curb the 7th Wave of COVID-19 Infections

Since the beginning of July, the number of COVID-19 cases has risen sharply both in Aichi Prefecture and nationwide. 
In order for everyone to lead a safe and meaningful student life, please continue to adhere to infection prevention measures.
Please check the messages from the president.
・Regarding Reinforcement of Infection Prevention Measures to Curb the 7th Wave of COVID-19 Infections

 
【Published April 27, 2022】A Reminder to all Students for the Golden Week Holiday

Aichi Prefecture has requested that efforts be made to prevent the spread of infection during the Golden Week holiday.
As we approach Golden Week, we would like to remind all students of the following points. We ask you to be firm and behave responsibly as a student of Nagoya University and as a member of society.

  • When traveling long-distances/extended periods of time across prefectures, such as returning home, etc., and participating in events, basic infection prevention measures such as wearing a mask, washing hands and disinfecting fingers, maintaining an adequate distance from others, and taking care of your own health should be taken. In addition, refrain from activities with a high risk of infection at your travel destination.
  • As necessary, consider taking a PCR or other test prior to departure.
    （Temporary free testing sites will be expanded at major train stations, etc.)
  • Avoid eating and drinking in large groups, such as barbecues or parties, for extended periods of time.


【Published April 14, 2022】 Procedures for Educational Considerations under the Spread of COVID-19 Infections

Please check the "Procedures for Educational Considerations under the Spread of COVID-19 Infections" posted on the Nagoya University Portal. Please log in to check it out.


【Published March 17, 2022】Purchase of textbooks for Spring semester classes

Please check the Nagoya University Co-op website for information on textbook sales.
In order to prevent infection, the date and time of purchase differs for each faculty and grade. 

 

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【Published March 17, 2022】Regarding Classes to Be Held in AY 2022


　This page will provide students with information about our policy regarding AY 2022 classes, COVID-19 infection prevention measures, contact information, and other basic information about student life. 

 

＊Basic Information About COVID-19 (Q&A)【Japanese only】

 

【Table of Contents】

I．Classes to be Held in AY 2022

0. Preparing to Use Information Services
1. Plans for AY 2022 Classes
2. Learning Environment
3. Course Tools and Remote Classes
4. Course Registration
5. Classes That Will Be Held Biweekly
6. Students Who Have Concerns About Coming to the University
7. Students Who Cannot Enter Japan

Ⅱ．COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures at Nagoya University

1. Rule to Prevent Infection
2. Procedures for Educational Considerations under the Spread of COVID-19 Infections

Ⅲ．Other Information

1. Contact Information
2. Methods of Contacting Students
3. Other Notes

Ⅳ　Links for Students


  

I. Classes to be Held in AY 2022

0．Preparing to Use Information Services

◇Set up Information Infrastruture Environment

　Multi-factor authentication has been introduced for the certification of information systems at Nagoya University. Refer to "How to set up your Information infrastructure environment at Nagoya University(for new students, staffs, and faculties)" and make the settings for using the information service.

◇Nagoya University ID

　Information Services at the University require a Nagoya University ID. After obtaining an ID, you must undergo "Information Security Training for New Students" and pass the test in order to use your ID. Undergraduate students cannot register for courses unless they pass the test.

　Furthermore, from your second year of enrollment onwards, you are required to undergo "Yearly  Information Security Check" once every year. Students who do not take this training within a certain period will have their Nagoya University ID suspended.

  

１．Plans for AY 2022 Classes

 　We will continue to conduct educational activities in the 2022 academic year with COVID-19 prevention measures in place.

　Classes will be conducted in several formats, such as face-to-face classes, remote classes  (refer to "3."), or a combination of the two. While primarily focusing on face-to-face classes, the format considered to be appropriate for each class will be decided after comprehensive consideration of important factors, including learning effect, mental health, classroom size, placement of desks/chairs, the number of participants.  

　How individual classes will actually be held will be listed on the syllabuses and announced on the websites of all undergraduate and graduate schools and the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

　Please note that depending on the state of COVID-19 infections, the "Educational Activities" Level and/or class formats may change. We currently expect the "Educational Activities" Level to be Level 1.



２．Learning Environment

　While primarily focusing on face-to-face format, we intend to continue to hold classes for many courses remotely to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly recommend that you prepare a telecommunication device for learning, such as a laptop, as well as a reliable internet connection.

　If you cannot prepare a telecommunication device for learning, such as a laptop, or a reliable internet connection due to financial constraints or other reasons, consult your undergraduate or graduate school.   ※Undergraduate/Graduate Schools Contact Information

 

　As a rule, remote classes are taken from home, etc. without the need to come to campus, however, there will be cases where students have both face-to-face classes and remote classes on the same day. In such cases, we ask that students who have telecommunication devices such as laptops use on-campus access points (places where students can take remote classes using Wi-Fi). (On-campus access points will be closed if the "Educational Activities" Level is raised to Level 6. Please note that the number of computers in PC rooms is limited, as they are prepared on the assumption that they will be used for classes.)

　As remote lectures are expected to use a high volume of data, please be careful if you have a data usage limit.
【Reference] Approximate data transmission volume for online lectures (UTDH / University of Tokyo, Humanities and Informatics) *Japanese only



＊On-campus access points (places where you can take remote classes using Wi-Fi)
　All students can use open spaces on campus and empty (unlocked) lecture rooms where face-to-face classes are not conducted as Access Points. In addition, we continue to allow the use of some dining rooms on Higashiyama Campus as study rooms and Access Points. The plans for opening up are as follows. Please make good use of these places to avoid the 3Cs.

  • Use of Access Points on Campus (October 2021～)

  • Locations and times where the Co-op cafeteria is open for study (For the time being, only one location in the Higashiyama area in AY2022)
    　Location: Higashiyama area, Southern area "Sai"
    　Period: April 11 - August 5, 2022, Monday through Friday (not available on national holidays)
    　    Hours: 8:40-18:00 (Except 10:30-13:00)
    【Notice】    Note that using the dining halls for conversation is not allowed. Please follow the instructions of Co-op employees in the cafeteria. 　*Notes on the use of the Co-op cafeteria


＊Lending of laptop computers for remote class support
　We will lend you our own laptop computers free of charge to support your remote learning on campus.  For more details, please refer to "Lending of laptop computers for remote class support".
 

３．Course Tools and Remote Classes

　Classes will take place through face-to-face classes in classrooms, remote classes (on-demand classes), remote classes (real-time interactive classes), or a combination of the three. Please check either on the syllabus (before course registration) or on the NUCT class page (after course registration) to see how each class will take place.

 

  • Remote classes (on-demand classes)

    　Learning takes place via the distribution of learning materials (lecture slides etc.) and lecture videos. Submission of reports, question and answer sessions, and discussions will take place using NUCT functions.

　　　　

  • Remote classes (Interactive communication classes)
    　Lectures will be broadcast in real time using teleconferencing systems (Teams, Zoom, etc.) Faculty and students will have question and answer sessions and discussions in real time.

  

　As part of our measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, class management and examinations will be done via each course's website on NUCT.*

  •  NUCT (Nagoya University Collaboration and course Tools) is an education and study support system where class management (class announcements, viewing lecture material, assignment instructions, submission of reports, etc.) is completed online.

  • How to use NUCT page (video also available)

 
【Precautions, etc.】

 

　Each undergraduate/graduate school has determined how to handle any potential acts of academic dishonesty during examinations, and warnings have been sent out. Acts of academic dishonesty (copying someone else's report or viewpoints posted on the internet and submitting it as your own work, plagiarism (use without appropriate citations), etc.) are prohibited for reports and assignments as well. If acts of academic dishonesty are discovered, you may be subject to discipline, which may impact your ability to graduate on time. Absolutely avoid acts of academic dishonesty. 

 

 

４．Course Registration

   Please register for courses based on the currently posted syllabuses. Registration for current students is from March 18, from April 3 13:00 to April 4 18:00 for new undergraduate students, and from April 2 9:00 to April 3 12:30 as well as from April 4 18:30 to April 5 11:00 for new graduate students. If there are any changes to class formats or grade evaluation methods, we will inform you via the NUCT class pages. (Some schools and graduate schools may inform you by other means.)

  

５．Classes That Will Be Held Biweekly

　There are some courses that will be designated as "Biweekly Classes". Each undergraduate and graduate school and the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences will announce which courses will use this format.

 

  【Biweekly Classes】
　In biweekly classes, all students are divided into two groups based on student ID number, and each group comes to campus for class every other week. The group that does not come to campus will take that week's class remotely (on-demand).
　(Example: In a semester of classes, students will attend half of classes in a classroom and half remotely (on-demand). 

 

Circled Number on the Academic Calendar

Odd-Numbered Sessions

Even-Numbered Sessions

Student ID: Odd

Face-to-Face

Remote

Student ID: Even

Remote

Face-to-Face

 

*AY2022 Academic Calendar (if there is a separate calendar for your undergraduate/graduate school, please follow what is written there.)

  

６．Students Who Are Concerned About Coming to the University

　For students who are concerned about coming to the University, such as students with underlying health conditions or students living with seniors, please consult the Student Affairs Section at your affiliated undergraduate/graduate school and not the faculty member in charge of each class. Depending on the details of your consultation, we may refer you to the Student Support Center.

 

７．Students Who Cannot Enter Japan

　For students who cannot enter Japan, we will hold remote classes using ICT, and we will take measures so that you will not be at a disadvantage in your studies. Please consult your undergraduate or graduate school and your supervisor. 



Ⅱ　COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures at Nagoya University

 １．Rule to Prevent Infection

　We have summarized points of caution for students in two notifications: "To All Students of Nagoya University (Daily Life) [updated May 27, 2022]" for behavior during school terms, and "To All Students of Nagoya University (Daily Life Outside of Class Periods) [updated May 27, 2022]" for behavior during school holidays. Please abide by these guidelines.

　You must act responsibly at the University, even when interacting with other students outside of class and during meals. Please act with care and avoid the "3Cs" and "5 Situations" *2. We have asked the University Co-op to offer more take-out meals in addition to taking infection prevention measures at cafeterias. We also plan to have each school/graduate school open up classrooms and other rooms as spaces to eat, so please use these to avoid the 3Cs.

 

 【Fundamentals of Infection Prevention】

  • Strictly adhere to the "Infection Prevention Mindset" *1.
  • Avoid the "3Cs" and the "5 Situations" *2.
  • Our view of wearing a masks (Non-woven masks are strongly recommended) is shown in the table below.
       Physical distance Conversations taking place Little or no conversations taking place
    Outdoors 2 meters or more No masks required No masks required
    Less than 2 meters Masks required No masks required
    Indoors 2 meters or more Masks required No masks required
    Less than 2 meters Masks required Masks required
    *If the risk of heat stroke is considered to be high, wearing a mask may not necessarily be required.
  • Disinfect and wash your hands.

 

*1 Infection Prevention Mindset

◇If you have cold-like symptoms such as a fever, do not come to the University. Instead, rest at home.

◇Act according to the "Measures to Be Taken Against the Spread of COVID-19" 

◇Maintain an adequate distance from each other (including when dining in the cafeteria)

  • Maintain physical distance when seated.

◇Avoid spending extended periods of time in closed or confined spaces

  • Keep rooms constantly ventilated (keep windows or doors open diagonally across the room and use fans as needed)
  • If constant ventilation is difficult, take a break and ventilate the room every 30-40 minutes
  • Wash your hands during breaks
  • Avoid eating in groups within an enclosed space

 ◇ Dining Together

  • Please do not dine or attend parties at restaurants or bars while COVID-19 is spreading through Aichi Prefecture. Please also refrain from inviting friends to eat or drink at your own room or home (small spaces can easily lead to the 3Cs, and these events often result in drinks, chopsticks and plates being shared, which increases the risk of infection).

 ◇During Classes

  • Our View on COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Face-to-Face Classes.
  • For classes that involve speaking and laboratory and practical classes where participants are in close physical distance of each other, we may ask you to wear a face shield. 
  • If experimental equipment is shared between multiple people, it must be disinfected.
  • Ensure ventilation also for long hours of research activities, including seminars.

 ※Infection Prevention Measures at Cafeterias, etc.


*2 "3Cs", "5 Situations"

  • "3Cs": There is an increased risk of COVID-19 infection in places where the following 3 conditions overlap: (1) closed spaces with poor ventilation, (2) crowded places with many people nearby, and (3) close-contact settings such as close-range conversations (the "3Cs" (Closed, Crowded, Close-contact)). In order to lessen the risk, it is advised to avoid conditions that have any of the Cs whenever possible, not just conditions where the 3Cs overlap.

Flyer from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Avoid the "Three Cs!"

  • "5 Situations" that increase the risk of infection: social gatherings with drinking alcohol, long feasts in large groups, conversations without a mask, living together in a small limited space, and switching locations.

   Flyer from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare:"5 situations" that increase the risk of infection

  

2. 【To All Students】Procedures for Educational Considerations under the Spread of COVID-19 Infections

 
It was posted on the Nagoya University Portal. Please log in to check it out.



Ⅲ　Other Information

１．Contact information

① Inquiries related to classes

・Inquiries related to general information and course registration procedures for Liberal Arts & Sciences Courses: Liberal Arts & Sciences Office (Zoom Inquiry Desk, e-mail address, telephone number)

・Inquiries related to general information and course registration procedures for specialized/major courses at undergraduate and graduate schools: Administration section of the undergraduate or graduate school offering the course

・Inquires related to course details:  Contact the course instructor

*For inquires etc. on how to use course tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., go to the Liberal Arts & Sciences Office instead of the course instructor. (For specialized/major courses, go to the undergraduate or graduate school offering the course.)

 
② For concerns related to physical health such as cold symptoms, contact the Health Administration Office.

　Health Administration Office 　TEL: 052-789-3970
　E-mail：hokekan@htc.nagoya-u.ac.jp

 
③ For issues related to student life, consult the Student Support.

　Student Support 　TEL: 052-789-5805 Open weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM、
　　　　　　　　　　　E-mail : soudan@gakuso.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp 
　 *Online consultation using a web conference system is also available.

  

２．Means of Contacting between the University and Students

 　Nagoya University students should use the Nagoya University Portal to register for courses, view information about class cancellations and make-up classes, check end-of-semester grades, access learning reference materials, etc.

　Various notices from the University will also be sent using the Portal (using the message notification function. Notifications will be sent to your THERS e-mail address or the e-mail address you specify).

　In addition, notifications will be sent through mailing lists of your undergraduate or graduate school, electronic bulletin boards, etc. 

 

３．Other Notes

◇ Periodical Health Checkup for First-Year Undergraduate Students and Other Students

　Please check the Health Administration Office websiteLink for the latest information.

 

◇ Purchase of Commuter Passes

　In principle, commuter passes will be issued between the stations (or bus stops) closest to your home and Nagoya University.

　To purchase a commuter pass from JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu or other railroad/bus companies, present a university-issued Student Commuter Pass Issuance Card and your Student ID Card to the commuter pass issuance counter. For details about purchasing commuter passes, please inquire at the appropriate railroad/bus company.

　Note that for the Transportation Bureau, City of Nagoya (City Bus/Subway), you will be able to purchase a commuter pass for any requested section or route by presenting only your Student ID Card. However, if you are purchasing a commuter pass connected to another public transportation provider, a Student Commuter Pass Issuance Card is required, and in principle, the commuter pass will be issued only for travel between the stations (or bus stops) closest to your home and Nagoya University.

* Please check for details on the Transportation Bureau, City of Nagoya website .

　Students can receive the Student Commuter Pass Issuance Card from the office of their undergraduate or graduate school.  However, until September of their second year, undergraduate students should go to the office of the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences to receive it.

 

◇Printers for Students

　There are no printers that can print for free in classrooms. If you need to print documents, use the cloud-on-demand service provided by the University Co-op (fee required).

 

 

Ⅳ　Links for Students

Information on the University's compliance with COVID-19, class implementation policies, and other important information for students at the University.

 

Classes

  • Nagoya University Portal
  • NUCT 
    ・    How to use NUCT page (video also available)
  • This website (Notifications for AY 2022 Class implementation, Preparation/specification for personal laptop computers, On-campus access points, Handling of classes and examinations in the event of a storm warning, Rules for online (remote) classes, AY2022 Academic calendar,etc.)

 

Contact information

 

For new undergraduate students

 

Other 

 

 

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