Questions by Regular studnets
Q35: I wish to do volunteer work. How should I balance studies and the volunteer work. as of 2011/4/15
Questions by Affected students and Int'l students
Q28: How can I sign for my tuition or other exemption. as of 2011/10/1
Q30: I want to have a leave. Can I do the necessary formalities without going to YNU? as of 2011/10/1
Q34: I cannot take an employment exam because I am taking shelter abroad /in western Japan. as of 2011/3/28
Questions by Affected students
Q11: Does the University provide special measures? as of 2011/3/25
Q12: Do you have Exemption of Tuition? as of 2011/3/28
Q13: Do you have scholarships? as of 2011/3/28
Q14: Do you provide accommodation? as of 2011/3/28
Questions by Int'l students
Q7: I am an international student. as of 2011/3/25
Q17: My government has advised its citizens in Japan to leave Japan or Yokohama, or to take other measures. as of 2011/3/25
Q18: I am taking shelter abroad /in western Japan. When should I return to Yokohama? as of 2011/3/28
Q19: What do I need to do to re-enter Japan, as of 2011/3/28
Q20: My College Student Visa will expire while I am in my country. What should I do? as of 2011/3/25
Q23: When do I pay the tuition? as of 2011/3/29
Q24: I cannot attend classes as I have been affected by the quake. Do you provide a special measure for delayed validation of credits? as of 2011/3/25
Q26: I have been away from my lodge for a few months. I am worried because I may still be charged for the period I am not there. as of 2011/3/29
Q27: I came back to my country leaving my belongings behind in my lodge in Yokohama. as of 2011/3/29
Q29: I am a Kokuhi student but cannot come sign in. as of 2011/3/28
Questions by Int'l researchers
Q38: What are going to happen to scheduled events / activities? as of 2011/3/28
Q39: Is accomodation available. as of 2011/3/25
General questions
Q41: Big Earthquak? as of 2011/4/4
Q42: Aftershocks? as of 2011/4/15
Q43: Radioactive influence? as of 2011/3/28
Q44: Good for daily life? as of 2011/4/15
Q45: Water? as of 2011/3/28
Q46: Power supply? as of 2011/10/1
Q48: Is there any website informing the situation of Yokohama? as of 2011/3/25
Answers
Answers for Regular studnets, Affected students and Int'l students
Q33: I had recived an informal job offer from a company. But the company was affected by the earthquake and the offer has been cancelled.
A33: Please consult Career Support Section of Student Support Division. as of 2011/4/4
Q36: I have a question that is not in this chart. Where can I ask?
A36: Please consult Student Support Division and Educational Affairs Division. as of 2011/4/4
Answers for Regular studnets
Q35: I wish to do volunteer work. How should I balance studies and the volunteer work.
A35: If you are planning to take part in a volunteer activity, please consider the influence of it on your study and cosult your Advisor and Faculty / Graduate School. The students engaged in volunteer activities should be responsible for their own safety and action. They are also advised to take out a volunteer insurance policy and be informed of the situation of the disaster area prior to participation. For details please refer to the website of Japan National Council Social Welfar at http://www.shakyo.or.jp/saigai/touhokuzisin.html( Japanese ) and that of Japanese Red Cross Society at http://www.jrc.or.jp/volunteer/index.html ( Japanese ) as of 2011/4/15
Answers for Affected students and Int'l students
Q28: How can I sign for my tuition or other exemption.
A28: Please contact the Student Support Section. as of 2011/10/1
Q30: I want to have a leave. Can I do the necessary formalities without going to YNU?
A30: Please consult your faculty. You can do so by snail mail, email, or fax. It may be possible to take a leave. as of 2011/10/1
Q34: I cannot take an employment exam because I am taking shelter abroad /in western Japan.
A34: Please consult Career Support Section of Student Support Division. as of 2011/3/28
Answers for Affected students
Q11: Does the University provide special measures?
A11: Yes, some measures such as Tuition Exemption and Scholarship are available. Please refer to the information in YNU HP or make inquiries at the Student Support Division. http://www.ynu.ac.jp/hus/koho/2463/detail.html as of 2011/3/25
Q12: Do you have Exemption of Tuition?
A12: Yes, please contact Student Support Division. as of 2011/3/28
Q13: Do you have scholarships?
A13: Yes, please contact Student Support Division. as of 2011/3/28
Q14: Do you provide accommodation?
A14: Yes, please contact Student Support Division. as of 2011/3/28
Answers for Int'l students
Q7: I am an international student.
A7: The same rules apply as the Japanese students. With regard to numbers 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,18-34, see section on "international students". as of 2011/3/25
Q17: My government has advised its citizens in Japan to leave Japan or Yokohama, or to take other measures.
A17: Please follow the instructions or advice issued by your country. We will respond flexibly. as of 2011/3/25
Q18: I am taking shelter. When should I return to Yokohama.
A18: We envisage no immediate danger in Yokohama and will beging the new semester as previously planned. But you may stay where you are till you feel more secure. as of 2011/3/28
Q19: What do I need to do to re-enter Japan,
A19: Please apply for re-entry at the immigration office. http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-5.html as of 2011/3/28
Q20: My College Student Visa will expire while I am in my country. What should I do?
A20: Please reapply at your Japanese embassy or consulate. as of 2011/3/25
Q23: When do I pay the tuition?
A23: You may pay as soon as you come to Yokohama. We have a measure for delayed payment. gakusei.keizai@ynu.ac.jp as of 2011/3/29
Q24: I cannot attend classes as I have been affected by the quake. Do you provide a special measure for delayed validation of credits?
A24: It will be dealt with by each Department and Postgraduate School by considering your circumstances. as of 2011/3/25
Q26: I have been away from my lodge for a few months. I am worried because I may still be charged for the period I am not there.
A26: Please consult your landlord or realtor. If you live in a college dorm in Minesawa or Gumyomi, please contact Student Support Division. If you are a resident of Ooka International Residence, please contact MAST (Ichii Agent). as of 2011/3/29
Q27: I came back to my country leaving my belongings behind in my lodge in Yokohama.
A27: First, please discuss the matter with the landlord, real-estate agent if you lived in a private apartment house. If you lived either in Minesawa or Gumyoji Dorm, consult with Student Support Division. If you lived in Ooka International Residence, talked to MAST (Ichii Agent). as of 2011/3/29
Q29: I am a Kokuhi student but cannot come sign in.
A29: Please contact the Student Support Section. as of 2011/3/28
Answers for Int'l researchres
Q38: What are going to happen to scheduled events / activities?
A38: The transportation system is being normalized. Please contact the organiser of each event. as of 2011/3/28
Q39: Is accomodation available.
A39: Yes. University lodgings and Ooka International Residence are available. Please contact: kokusai.koryu@ynu.ac.jp as of 2011/3/25
Answers for general questions
Q41: Big Earthquak?
A41: Books fell off the bookshelves and bottles of chemicals fell down. But there was no damage to people and buildings. as of 2011/4/4
Q42: Aftershocks?
A42: They are fading. as of 2011/4/15
Q43: Radioactive influence?
A43: Radiological dosages higher than usual are detected. But they impose no damage to people. Please refer to: http://www.mext.go.jp/ as of 2011/3/28
Q44: Good for daily life?
A44: Some goods were difficult to obtain. But the situation is rapidly improving. as of 2011/4/15
Q45: Water?
A45: No radioactive contamination has been reported. as of 2011/3/28
Q46: Power supply?
A46: Rolling blackouts are scheduled in some districts of Yokohama. So far, no blackout has been scheduled for YNU premises. as of 2011/10/1
Q48: Is there any website informing the situation of Yokohama?
A48: Please refer to the website of the City of Yokohama at
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en/ as of 2011/3/25
Contact information: Please refer to: http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/inquiry/index.html