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Things to carry all the time
Things to carry all the time
１． Residence Card
Under the law in Japan, those who have been issued a residence card need to carry the card with them at all times.
２．Student ID Card (will be provided during the orientation meeting)
３．Individual Number Card (My Number Card)
４． Emergency Contact Form (also provided during the student orientation.)
The form has a list of emergency phone numbers along with useful Japanese expressions.
Student ID Card (will be provided during the orientation meeting)
Student ID Card (will be provided during the orientation meeting)
You will need to present your Student ID Card when you:
Take semester-end examinations
Purchase student commuter pass
Enter the university libraries
Request issuance of various certificates
Issue the Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate
If you lose your Student ID Card, you will be charged 2,000 yen for re-issuance.
Making a photocopy of your Student ID Card will be against Keio University's regulations.
Student Commuter Pass
Student Commuter Pass
Students can purchase a Student Commuter Pass (TSUGAKU TEIKI KEN) with a student discount.
How to obtain a Student Commuter Pass:
1. Obtain a hard copy of the “Student Commuter Certificate” from the following URL
URL: https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html
In order for the Student Commuter Certificate to be available, you need to submit the "Residence Card Information Submission Form."
After submitting the form above, it will take several days for your certificate to be available.
2. Bring the following items with you and purchase the pass at the station office.
Student ID card
Student Commuter Certificate(#1 above)
Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate
Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate
If you travel a long distance via JR railways (more than 101 km one way), you are eligible for a 20% discount.
-How to receive the Student Travel Fare Discount
1. Obtain a “Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate”
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html
2. Present the Certificate and your student ID card at the station counter to purchase tickets.
Harassment Prevention Committee
Harassment Prevention Committee
Keio University, in its capacity as an international educational, research, and healthcare institution and as an organization which seeks to be a source of honorable character and a paragon of intellect and morals, has a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of harassment.
09_Guidance for Preventing Harassment at Keio University.pdfSupport Groups for International Students
Support Groups for International Students
Keio University has various support groups for international students which are officially approved by the International Center. These groups are organized by current students and alumni and will help you with your life in Japan on- and off-campus.
Support Groups for Support Groups for International Students. (The detailed page will be available in mid-March.)
Club List at Keio
Club List at Keio
-For International students
https://www.orientation.keio-students.jp/for-english-person
-A list of Clubs for international students
When traveling outside Japan
When traveling outside Japan
For details, please refer to the information here.
Campus Facilities
Campus Facilities
-Student Counseling Room
If you have any concerns during your exchange, consultation is available at the Student Counseling Room on each campus.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/life/consult/counseling-room.html
Medical consultation and first-aid treatment are available for free at the Keio Health Center on each campus.
https://www.hcc.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html
-Media Center (University Library)
When using the facilities or systems at the Media Center (University Library) , refer to the Library Guide from the following page.
https://libguides.lib.keio.ac.jp/for_newstudents_en
-Library Guide for international students (*available only with keio.jp account after September 22)
https://keio.box.com/s/0ewlz6yhoqaf0gzl6pnhkt61cbpfjmq0
-Global Lounge
Located at 1F in South School Bldg.
Drop-in social space for international students and Keio students.
KOSMIC (Keio Organization of Student Members of the International Center) often holds events here.
-Training Facility
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/life/health/#tng
https://ipe.hc.keio.ac.jp/category/sportsevent/freeforall
Web Services at Keio University
Web Services at Keio University
-Keio University Student Website
Check Keio University student website regularly for the latest information.
The website includes the following
Academic Calendar
Campus Facilities
Notices of Class Cancellations in emergencies etc.
-K-Support (Will be available after April 1)
The following important information will be distributed via the K-Support. Make sure to check it regularly.
Messages / News
Course Registration (Not applicable to CEMS students. CEMS students complete their course registration through the Keio CEMS Office.)
Class Cancellation / Make-up Classes / Free Scheduled Classes *
K-LMS (Learning Management System) *
Grade Reports
Important messages from Keio University will be sent either to the K-Support or your e-mail (the one used when you applied for the program) .
It is the students' responsibility to check the“K-support” message AND your e-mail regularly!
For KEC, KBC and KBS courses. For KMD courses, you need to check the KMD e-Learning system and"for KMD Students." .
Using the on-campus Wi-fi, Printers, and Computers (available only after April 1)
Using the on-campus Wi-fi, Printers, and Computers (available only after April 1)
-On campus Wi-Fi
To activate the Wi-Fi, you will need to log in to your K-Support Portal.
After logging in, click "Apps" and select "keiomobile2 / eduroam" (see the image below).
Wifi.png-Printers & Computers
You will need to create an ITC account to use on campus computers and printers.
For details, please refer to the following links.
--How to create an ITC acount
https://www.mita.itc.keio.ac.jp/en/com_account_application_jlp_mc.html
--Printers
Printing Service | Mita Information Technology Center, Keio University
Printing Service | Hiyoshi Information Technology Center, Keio University
--Computers (PC rooms)
PC Room Map | Mita Information Technology Center, Keio University
PC Rooms | Hiyoshi Information Technology Center, Keio University
Orientation Slides
Orientation Slides
(For students)AC_2025S_Orientation_for_incoming_CEMS_students.pdfSlides from
Slides from
Academic Director
Academic Director
(For students)KeioCEMS_Orientation_Spring2025.pdfSlides from
Slides from
Keio CEMS Office
Keio CEMS Office
1. Guidance for CEMS inbound students_2025s.pdfSlides from
Slides from
KMD Office
KMD Office
Other Useful Information & Links
Other Useful Information & Links
[Keio]
Life Orientation for Exchange students (available later)
International Student Handbook
The International Student Handbook summarizes helpful information that you will need while studying at Keio University as an international student.
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/doc/InternationalStudentHandbook2024.pdf
[Others]
Life in Tokyo (a comprehensive guidebook by Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
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