Once you arrive, call the IES Abroad Nagoya Emergency Number for instructions on how to proceed.

Overview Dormitories are a good housing option if you wish to interact with Japanese and international students from Nanzan and other surrounding universities as well as young professionals. Your dormitory will typically be single sex but may be mixed gender divided by floor. Please be aware that assignments for dormitories are made completely by Nanzan University and are made based on availability of space. IES Abroad has no influence in your dormitory placement. Dormitories At-A-Glance Housing Type Private bedrooms within a designated dormitory Furnished Yes (bed, closet, desk, and chair)...

By far the most popular housing option is the host family. Because housing with families is difficult to arrange in Japan, and there are not enough homes in which to place all of Nanzan University’s international students, living with a family is a privilege and cannot be guaranteed. Nonetheless, historically, Nanzan staff have usually been successful in placing students in their preferred housing. If placed with a host family, you will be notified of your housing assignment one to three weeks before the start of the program. Students applying to live with a Japanese family should be prepared...

Nanzan University Orientation After the IES Abroad orientation, you will return to Nagoya and then participate in an academic orientation session at Nanzan University and the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS). More information will be provided upon arrival on-site.

Arrival in Nagoya Book your flight to arrive at the Centrair/Chubu International Airport (NGO) near Nagoya by 8pm on the official arrival date. If you submit your Travel Itinerary and relevant arrival information in advance, IES Abroad Center staff will greet you at the arrival section of the airport and take you to your accommodation for the orientation. If you are arriving in Nagoya by 8pm on the official arrival date, follow the steps listed below to connect with IES Abroad Nagoya staff: Welcome to Nagoya: exit the aircraft and head to immigration. Present your passport, COE, and any other...

Program Calendar If available, the SP27 Nagoya Program Calendar will appear below. *Dates listed on the above Program Calendar are subject to change.

Course Registration at Nanzan University Course offerings vary from semester to semester and specific course offerings are not determined by Nanzan University until shortly before the start of each semester. For this reason, you will not receive a final list of area studies and art courses until you arrive in Nagoya and will complete course registration on-site. Nanzan University does not make course lists available early enough for you to get a firm commitment from your current college or university on credit transfers, so it is critical to get guidance from your academic advisor. You will be...

Early Arrival in Nagoya An early arrival can cause problems for you, and we strongly recommend against arriving early and entering Japan as a tourist. Your student visa covers the duration of the program which is stated on the Certificate of Eligibility that you present to Immigration officials at the airport. Arriving early may necessitate entering as a tourist, and it is possible that you may have to later exit Japan in order to re-enter and activate your student visa at your own expense. If you absolutely must arrive early, you MUST contact your IES Abroad Advisor and tell them where you...

You are required to take a minimum of 15 credit hours. The maximum course load you can take without permission from your current college or university is 18 credits per semester. In addition to the required 8 credits of Japanese language, which you must take for a letter grade, most students take three or four area studies and/or arts and culture courses as electives.