茅野芽衣子(Meiko

茅野芽衣子(Meiko Information Sheet for Partner Universities ( 2010-2011) As of Sep 30, 2010 subject to change.，, A. Contact Name of University Dokkyo University Contact Person, Title and E-mail茅野芽衣子，Meiko KAYANO, < kokusai_arb07@stf.dokkyo.ac.jp>Office Address International Center, Dokkyo University, 1-1, Gakuencyo, Soka-city, Saitama, JAPAN 340-0042 Telephone+81-(0)48-946-1918 Fax+81-(0)48-946-2892 Student Exchange related Website, Deputy General Manager, International Center, okoshi_hideya@stf.dokkyo.ac.jp B. Academic Calendar < Spring Semester> ththOrientation PeriodEnd of March / Early of April 　【cf. March 30 – April 5 (2010) 】 thClass begins Early of April 　【cf. April 6, (2010) 】 Class (Exams) ends Middle of July，Japanese language Classes,; End of July，other classes, < Autumn Semester> thOrientation PeriodMiddle of September　【cf. September 17 (2009)】 thClass begins End of September　【cf. September 24 (2009)】 thClass (Exams) ends End of January　【cf. January 29, (2010)】 C. Admission th thApplication DeadlineApril 30(for Fall semester) / November 30 (for Spring semester)Academic RequirementIn principle, there is no academic requirement. (GPA 2.3 or higher in case for applying JASSO Scholarship. Please refer to GPA calculation : ) Minimum Language RequirementJapanese Language Proficiency Level 3 or above. A student who is not studying Japanese language will be accepted only from the Fall Semester. Application Documents required to be 1.Dokkyo Application Form submitted 2. Certificate of Health 3. Certificate of Language Proficiency 4. Application for Certificate of Eligibility(COE) 5. Letter of Recommendation 6. Evidence of Financial Support 7. Certificate of Enrollment at the home university 8. Transcript and GPA 9. An Essay: 500 or more words, preferably in Japanese. 10.A passport copy (main page) 11.Photos:4 sheets : D. Major & Course Registration Level of StudyUndergraduate; Postgraduate Available Areas of StudyJapanese Language courses(10-14credits), in principle. With in-advance application, students who have JLPT 1 level can be approved to take regular academic courses. Semester Course Load10 credits (minimum) – 26 credits (maximum) / semester (including the credits of Japanese Language classes)RestrictionsRegistration for regular classes requires permission of the class professor / Preselected course which depends on capability and availability Online Course Registration PeriodAfter arrival at Dokkyo University (One week period at the beginning of semester) E. Language Courses for Foreign Students Do you have language courses for YES foreign students? Website Link Course Registration PeriodAfter arrival at Dokkyo University (One week period at the beginning of semester) F. Accommodation We offer by-contract apartment near campus.Dorm room or other on-campus housing guaranteed? Types and Fees Apartment, \40,500/month including electricity, gas, water, fire insurance, without mealsthstHousing Application Deadline February 28 for Spring semester/ August 31 for Fall semester Application Form , can students stay YES in their accommodation? Possibility for Home Stay?YES, but students need to find by themselves / G. Visa Procedures Visa RequirementsPlease fulfill COE documents. ()Visa ProcedureAfter acquiring COE, student goes to embassy to claim visa issurance.Eligibility to work H. Others Insurance required? If yes, Yes, students need to purchase it at their home country (at least 10,000,000 yen worth please specify the content.individual maximum amount of compensation for overseas medical care and accident injury) or after arrival at Dokkyo University. Airport Pick-up Service No Pick-up Service. We offer pick up at the nearest bus station (SOKA). Students need to apply it online before their arrival: Vaccinations required? If yes, Please refer “Certificate of Health” Any additional comments, Please submit all the necessary documents by deadline. suggestions, advice?