Getting Started

1. Move in Process

   • After checking the Move-In Qualifications, submit form 01, "Record of Intending to Move-into/Change Tohoku University Faculty/Staff Housing" to the host department at least one month before the desired move-in date.

   • Upon submission of the application from the host department, a review will be conducted. The results of the review will be delivered to the host department in the beginning of the month before the month of the move in date.

   • If approved, the applicant may apply to move-in after reviewing the Lending Conditions by submitting form 02, "Application to Rent Faculty/Staff Housing and Parking Space" to the host department at least five days before the desired move-in date. The applicant will receive a certificate of lending therein after.
     
     

2. After Approval

   • Choose the date and time you would like to receive the keys to the housing unit by emailing the Asset Management Section. It is possible to receive the keys up to one week before or one week after the approved move-in date.

   • Arrange for utilities to be set up. If you need language support, submit a request with the Tohoku University International Support Center: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/application-main-e/

   • Go to the first floor of the E06 administration building at Katahira Campus to receive the keys. There will be about a 10 minute explanation accompanying the key hand over.

3. Things to Keep in Mind

   • Please be aware that the Tohoku University Housing Units do not come equipped with the following items:

• Air conditioner

• Gas stove

• Kitchen water heater

• Kitchen ventilation fan

• Toilet seat with bidet function

• Extra lights in the bedrooms

We ask for your understanding and recommend making time to purchase these items shortly after arrival. Tohoku University is not responsible for the repair or removal of the above items. Please remove the installed items at the time of moving out.

3. • The management and maintenance of common areas and shared equipment shall be born by all residents through the housing association. The housing association is organized and managed by the residents and is responsible for collecting the “communal charge” to pay for common expenses of the housing. We ask for your cooperation with housing association activities, including the collection of the communal charge.

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