A. We will inform you with the details before your arrival in Japan (spring semester: mid- February, fall semester: mid-July).The fee can be paid by international bank transfer. Credit card payment is not available. 

A. If you are planning to ship your luggage to the dorm, you may send them prepaid and only when they are to be delivered after your arrival. 

A. You should be aware that you opted to live in a dorm by accepting to follow the dorm rules to live safely and comfortably in a communal living. If you feel the rules are too strict, it might be better for you not to choose to live in a dorm but to find an apartment on your own. Please note that if you violate the rules, you will be subjected to displacement from the dorm (you will still need to pay all the dorm fees during the contract period). 

A. The dormitory’s contract is made on a semester basis. Those who will study at Rikkyo for one academic year and wish to continue residing at the dormitory for the second semester must submit a “Continuation Notice” as well as the signed contract by the due date. 

  【Due date】 Spring (April) admission : early June 

Fall (September) admission: early December

For those who will study at Rikkyo for one academic year, you need to cover the dormitory fee for August (spring admission) or March (fall admission) if you wish to continue living in the dormitory for your entire study period. You may not move out of the dormitory temporarily.

*Due to various circumstances, Rikkyo Global House and Comfort Ikebukuro shall not be available for the Spring 2025 semester.

A. The bedding lease is made on a semester basis along with the dormitory’s contract. Those who will study at Rikkyo for one academic year and wish to continue the bedding lease for the second semester must submit a “Continuation Notice” as well as the signed contract by the due date. Also, you will need to pay the remaining balance of the second semester after deducting the amount of the first semester from the total yearly amount. 

A. High density environments such as dorms have sometimes too many users for the available bandwidth. Please understand that the internet connection can get slow due to such reasons especially at night. If you take some online course and you have troubles with the connection, we recommend you come to the campus.

A. Detailed rules vary from dormitory to dormitory, so please read the dormitory rules carefully.

A. You can invite guests to the dormitory, but you need to use the recreation room (dining room) for their visit. You cannot let the guests enter your room regardless of their gender. In addition, please notify the dormitory manager in advance if you wish to stay out for the night. (except for Comfort Ikebukuro)

A. From security viewpoint and in order to maintain quiet environment during the night, with a few exceptions, most of the front doors of the dormitory close at 12:00 a.m. . Be sure to return to the dormitory by the time the front door closes even when you have a part-time job at night. The curfew is deemed necessary mainly due to the strong insistence on strengthened security from the domestic students and their guarantors. 

On the other hand, there are many complaints from the exchange students regarding the curfew after they move in. While the International Office recognizes the differences in opinion and perception, please bear in mind that the security issue is too important and the curfew cannot be removed. In case you think that the curfew is too strict and you cannot possibly keep it,please refer to this page and try to find accommodation on your own. 

A. In accordance to the Health Promotion Act, to keep the health of non-smokers and to prevent the damages of the second-hand smoke, Rikkyo University has promoted a smoking-free campus. Based on this idea, smoking is prohibited in the dormitories as well. Please note that smoking on the balcony is also prohibited. You will be charged for the cleaning of any wall discoloration caused by smoking.