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AY 2020-2021
Nitobe College Student Handbook
Foundation Program & Honors Program
for Graduate Students
Nitobe College Hokkaido University
Month Day Event Month Day Event
Mar. 16 (Mon.) [Honors] Application period begins Oct. 1 (Thurs.)[Foundation] Second information session for prospective students (in English)
25 (Wed.) [Honors] End of Application period 7 (Wed.) [Foundation] End of application period[Foundation] Application period begins 14 (Wed.) [Honors] Announcement of results
Apr. 2 (Thurs.) Canceled [Foundation] First information session for prospective students (in English) 14 (Wed.)-23 (Fri.) [Honors] Submission period for confirmation
of enrollment
3 (Fri.) Canceled [Foundation] Second information session for prospective students (in Japanese) 17 (Sat.) Placement test (TOEIC-IP)
6 (Mon.) Canceled [Foundation] Third information session for prospective students (in English) 21 (Wed.) First lecture of Advanced I
8 (Wed.), after 5 p.m. [Honors] Announcement of results 28 (Wed.) [Foundation] Announcement of results
8 (Wed.)-17 (Fri.) [Honors] Submission period for confirmation of enrollment 28 (Wed.)-Nov. 6 (Fri.)
10 (Fri.) 17 (Fri.) [Foundation] End of application period
18 (Sat.) Postponed Placement test (TOEIC-IP)
May 8 (Fri.), after 5 p.m. [Foundation] Announcement of results Nov. 7 (Sat.) Enrollment Ceremony, first lecture of Foundation I
8 (Fri.)-20 (Wed.) [Foundation] Submission period for confirmation of enrollment 17 (Tues.)-19 (Thurs.)
13 (Wed.) First lecture of Advanced I
Dec. 2 (Wed.) Last lecture of Advanced I
23 (Sat.) Placement test (TOEIC-IP) 9 (Wed.) First lecture of Advanced II
26 (Tues.)-28 (Thurs.)Application period for the cancellation of registeredcourse subjects for the Spring Term 12 (Sat.) Mentor Forum, Last lecture of Foundation I
Jun. 17 (Wed.) Last lecture of Advanced I 17 (Thurs.) First lecture of Foundation II
20 (Sat.) Mentor Forum, last lecture of Foundation I (joint class)
23 (Tues.) First lecture of Foundation II Jan. 5 (Tues.)-7 (Thurs.)
24 (Wed.) First lecture of Advanced II
Jul. 7 (Tues.)- 9 (Thurs.) Application period for the cancellation of registeredcourse subjects for the Summer Term 23 (Sat.) Lecture: Foundation II
18 (Sat.) Lecture: Foundation II 27 (Wed.) Last lecture of Advanced II
28 (Thurs.) Last lecture of Foundation II
Aug. 5 (Wed.) Last lecture of Advanced II
6 (Thurs.) Last lecture of Foundation II Feb. 19 (Fri.)
Sep. 15 (Tues.) Release of the academic results of the Spring-Summer Term
15 (Tues.)-17 (Thurs.) Grade review request period 19(Fri.)-22 (Mon.) Grade review request period
16 (Wed.) [Foundation, Honors] Application period begins
25 (Fri.) [Honors] End of application period Mar. Mid Mar. Application period begins for AY 2021
28 (Mon.) [Foundation] First information session for prospective students (in Japanese) Mid Mar. - late Mar. Completion Ceremony in March
Mid - late Sep.
Quarter term schedule
Events and lectures on Saturdays
May 16 (Sat.) Enrollment Ceremony and Lecture of Foundation I, Advanced I Nov. 7 (Sat.) Enrollment Ceremony and lecture of Foundation I
Jun. 20 (Sat.) Mentor Forum and lecture of Foundation I Dec. 12 (Sat.) Mentor Forum and lecture of Foundation I
Jul. 18 (Sat.) Lecture: Foundation II Jan. 23 (Sat.) Lecture: Foundation II
AY 2020-2021 Foundation and Honors Programs for Graduate Students Schedule
Spring-Summer Term Fall-Winter Term
Completion Ceremony in September
Release of the academic results of the Fall-WinterTerm
[Foundation] Submission period for confirmation of enrollment
Application period for the cancellation of registeredcourse subjects for the Fall Term
Enrollment Ceremony, First lecture of Foundation I (joint class), second lecture of Advanced I16 (Sat.)
Application period for the cancellation of registeredcourse subjects for the Winter Term
Foundation I･II May 16 (Sat.) - Jun. 20 (Sat.)June 23 (Tues.) - Aug. 6 (Thurs.)Nov. 7 (Sat.) - Dec. 12 (Sat.)Dec. 17 (Thurs.) - Jan. 28 (Thurs.)
Cancellation PeriodMay 26 (Tues.) - May 28 (Thurs.)July 7 (Tues.) - July 9 (Thurs.)Nov. 17 (Tues.) - Nov. 19 (Thurs.)Jan. 5 (Tues.) - Jan. 7 (Thurs.)
Advanced I･II May 13 (Wed.) - Jun. 17 (Wed.)June 24 (Wed.) - Aug. 5 (Wed.)Oct. 21 (Wed.) - Dec. 2 (Wed.)Dec. 9 (Wed.) - Jan. 27 (Wed.)
Spring TermSummer TermFall TermWinter Term
Introduction
This handbook was created for students who enroll in Nitobe College Foundation Program and Honors
Program for Graduate Students to understand the structure of the program.
Important points for completion of the program are outlined in this handbook. Reread it
occasionally and keep it handy until you complete the program.
Posting announcements
Information on procedures for course registration or completion, scholarship applications and all other
student notices will be posted on the “Announcements” section of the Portfolio (see 6.1 below for
Portfolio). Students must go through the registration process with the password provided on
enrollment so that they can use the Portfolio. Register for the Portfolio promptly after enrollment.
Portfolio:
https://nitobeportfolio.academic.hokudai.ac.jp/pentagram/Login
Notifications from Nitobe College
When necessary, Nitobe College instructors or administrative staff (Nitobe College Section
(Graduate)) will contact students by phone or email. To avoid problems stemming from missing or
misreading emails, students should check the emails carefully and respond to them on time.
Contents
・AY 2020-2021 Foundation and Honors Programs for Graduate Students Schedule
・Introduction, Posting announcements, Notifications from Nitobe College
I. Educational principles and policies ................................................................................................ 1
(ⅰ) Policy for admission ..................................................................................................................... 1
(ⅱ) Policy for human resource development ..................................................................................... 1
(ⅲ) Policy for awarding certification of completion and title ........................................................... 2
II. Foundation Program and Honors Program ................................................................................... 3
III. Certificate of completion and award of title ................................................................................ 3
1. Enrollment and completion of Nitobe College Foundation Program for Graduate Students ..... 4
1-1. Schedule for enrollment in Spring ............................................................................................. 4
1-2. Schedule for enrollment in Fall ................................................................................................. 5
1-3. Enrollment and completion of the Foundation Program for Graduate Students........................ 6
2. Enrollment and completion of Nitobe College Honors Program for Graduate Students .......... 7 2-1. Schedule for enrollment in Spring ............................................................................................. 7
2-2. Schedule for enrollment in Fall ................................................................................................. 8
2-3. Enrollment and completion of the Honors Program for Graduate Students .............................. 9
3. Matters on course enrollment .................................................................................................. 10 3-1. Timing of enrollment and registration period .......................................................................... 10
3-2. Years required for completion of the program ........................................................................ 10
3-3. Class hours and schedules ....................................................................................................... 10
3-4. Course registration................................................................................................................... 11
3-5. Confirmation and correction of course registration ................................................................. 11
3-6. Cancellation of registered course ............................................................................................ 11
3-7. Grade review request system ................................................................................................... 12
3-8. Withdrawal, leave of absence and re-enrollment .................................................................... 12
4. Curriculums ............................................................................................................................. 13
4-1. Curriculums of Foundation Program and Honors Program for Graduate Students ................. 13
5. Course subjects ........................................................................................................................ 14 5-1. Foundation Program for Graduate Students ............................................................................ 15
5-2. Honors Program for Graduate Students ................................................................................... 16
5-3. Other course subjects ............................................................................................................... 16
6. Academic support system ........................................................................................................ 17 6-1. Portfolio ................................................................................................................................... 17
6-2. Mentors .................................................................................................................................... 17
6-3. Scholarship program ................................................................................................................ 17
6-4. Counseling service for Nitobe College students ...................................................................... 18
6-5. Hokudai Nitobe College Alumni Network .............................................................................. 19
Contact ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Reference: Academic Calendar for Core Courses ............................................................................... 21
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I. Educational principles and policies Since 1876 when Sapporo Agricultural College was founded, Hokkaido University has adopted four
basic principles for education and research in its history: Frontier Spirit, Global Perspectives, All-
Round Education and Practical Learning. The University also fosters the spirit of academic freedom
and autonomy to this day. In the history of the University, Dr. Inazo Nitobe, a second-generation
student of Sapporo Agricultural College, can be said to be an ideal model that the University emulates
in its human resource development thanks to his spiritual enrichment and the sincerity of his efforts.
An interdisciplinary educational program, “Nitobe College,” defines the following educational
principles as the spirit to be learned from Dr. Nitobe:
(1) “Development of autonomous persons” who have decency based on high morality;
(2) “Fostering international spirit” as every student confirms and mutually respects identities
deeply rooted in cultural and social backgrounds;
(3) “Realization of international education” as every student is strengthened by mutual and friendly
exchange.
(i) Policy for admission
The Nitobe College program establishes Undergraduate Education Course for undergraduate students
(bachelor’s degree program) and Graduate Education Course for graduate students (master’s and
professional degree programs), and grants admission to students who understand the basic principles
of the University and the spirit to be learned from Dr. Inazo Nitobe, are willing to study, and have
English proficiency sufficient to complete the program.
(ii) Policy for human resource development
The Nitobe College program aims to develop human resources who acquire a high degree of expertise
in the field of academic study according to the basic principles of the University and the spirit of Dr.
Inazo Nitobe, and obtain and exercise the following abilities through the cross-disciplinary educational
program.
〇 Policy for human resource development of Graduate Education Course
・ The ability to attain sustainable personal development: Ability to acquire the new knowledge
required to respond to social change, and make and carry out a plan using the ability to mature
oneself, and creative and critical thinking in a complementary way.
・ The skills of team organization and management: Ability to collaborate toward a common goal by
organizing a team with diverse backgrounds and exercising leadership with strong communication
skills.
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・ The capability of knowledge sharing and its application for social benefit: Ability to recognize
their social function and accurately solve problems under various situations with a sense of
responsibility and ethics, and to settle problems for the better.
(iii) Policy for awarding certification of completion and title
In the Nitobe College’s Undergraduate Education Course and Graduate Education Course, students
who acquire a high degree of expertise in the field of academic study and obtain the abilities described
in the policy for human resource development will be certified as having completed the program.
Students who achieve notably excellent results will be awarded titles in honor of them.
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II. Foundation Program and Honors Program Nitobe College educational programs consist of the Foundation Program and the Honors Program, and
each program has an Undergraduate Education Course and a Graduate Education Course respectively.
Student eligibility and the enrollment limit of each program and course are listed in the table below.
Program Course Eligibility Enrollment Limit
Foundation
Program
Undergraduate
Education Course Students who enroll in the first year of the University (excluding Modern Japanese Studies Program) and the second year of the Faculty and Modern Japanese Studies Program
About 250
students in each
Academic Year
Graduate
Education Course
Students who enroll in master’s
degree program and professional-
degree program of the Graduate
Schools of the University
About 60
students in each
semester
Honors Program Undergraduate
Education Course
Undergraduate students who
complete the Foundation Program for
Undergraduate Students and students
who enroll in Modern Japanese
Studies Program
About 200
students in each
Academic Year
Graduate
Education Course
Students who complete the
Foundation Program for Graduate
Students
About 30
students in each
semester
III. Certificate of completion and award of title
Students who complete the Foundation Program will be awarded the “Certificate of Completion of the
Foundation Program for Graduate Students.” Students who complete the Honors Program will be
awarded the “Certificate of Completion of the Honors Program for Graduate Students” and the title of
“Associate (Graduate).” Among them, those who achieve notably excellent results will be awarded
“Highest Honor.”
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1. Enrollment and completion of Nitobe College Foundation Program for Graduate Students
1-1. Schedule for enrollment in Spring
(*) Make your application for enrollment (Placement Test) at the following URL during the application
period described above.
<Application form for enrollment in Spring>
https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S87813612/
Schedules Dates Remarks Application period for enrollment (Placement Test)
From Wednesday, March 25 to Friday, April 10 at 17:00
Apply via online application form (*)
First information session for prospective students English
Thursday, April 2 from 17:00 to 18:00
*Students who intend to apply must attend the session on either of the dates. *Students who belong to Hakodate Campus must make a reservation in advance. (Sapporo Campus) 1st Floor, Frontier Research in Applied Sciences Building (Hakodate Campus) Location will be notified to students who make a reservation at a later date.
Second information session for prospective students Japanese
Friday, April 3 from 17:00 to 18:00
Third information session for prospective students English
Monday, April 6 from 17:00 to 18:00
Placement Test (TOEIC-IP) Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 to 12:40
(Sapporo Campus) Lecture Rooms, 2nd Floor, Building E, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education (Hakodate Campus) Location will be notified to applicants at a later date.
Announcement of results Friday, May 8 after 17:00 To be notified via email
Enrollment ceremony,
orientation, first class of
Foundation I
Saturday, May 16
Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education (Enrollment ceremony) N1 Lecture Room (Class) S5 Lecture Room, S Lecture Building
(Applications from students who belong to Hakodate Campus)
・ Students of Hakodate Campus who wish to enroll in the Foundation Program for Graduate Students
must apply for enrollment in Spring.
・ Information session for prospective students will be conducted via remote telecommunications system.
Make sure to attend the session after making advance reservation.
(Contact) Nitobe College Section (Graduate): [email protected]
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1-2. Schedule for enrollment in Fall
Schedules Dates Remarks
Application period for
enrollment (Placement Test)
Wednesday, September 16
to Wednesday, October 7
at 17:00
Apply via online application form
(*)
First information session for prospective students Japanese
Monday, September 28
from 17:00 to 18:00 *Students who intend to apply must
attend the session on either of the dates.
Room 111, 1F, Student Communication
Station (to be determined) Second information session for prospective students English
Thursday, October 1
from 17:00 to 18:00
Placement Test (TOEIC-IP) Saturday, October 17
from 9:30 to 12:40
Lecture Rooms,3rd Floor, Building E, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education
Announcement of results Wednesday, October 28 at
noon To be notified via email
Enrollment ceremony,
orientation, first class of
Foundation I
Saturday, November 7
Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education (Enrollment ceremony) N1 Lecture Room (Class) S5 Lecture Room, S Lecture Building
(*) Make your application for enrollment (Placement Test) at the following URL during the application
period described above.
<Application form for enrollment in Fall>
https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S18835011/
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1-3. Enrollment and completion of the Foundation Program for Graduate Students
Requirements for enrollment:
Students who wish to enroll in the Foundation Program for Graduate Students must fulfill the
following requirements.
① Pass the enrollment screening after assessment of statement of purpose described in the
Application Form;
② Take the Placement Test (TOEIC-IP) and score 700 (*equivalent to TOEFL-iBT 76, TOEFL-
ITP 540, IELTS 5.0) or higher; and
③ Submit the confirmation of enrollment in Nitobe College after announcement of results.
Supplementary notes:
① Successful applicants will be selected based on statement of purpose.
② Nitobe College sets the score 700 of TOEIC-IP as a reference score which enables active
engagement in course work in English.
Alternative to taking the Placement Test:
① Instead of taking the Placement Test, students may submit an official score report (or photocopy
thereof) of TOEFL (iBT and ITP) or TOEIC (e.g., a public TOEIC test) taken no earlier than
two years before the date of the Placement Test, or a valid IELTS Test Report Form (or
photocopy thereof).
② Reference scores: 700 of TOEIC-IP: TOEFL-iBT 76, TOEFL-ITP 540, IELTS 5.0
Applicable exemption of taking the Placement Test:
Exemption may apply if applicants are true for either of the following;
① Official language of their country of nationality is English; or
② Nitobe College alumni who were awarded tittle of Cum Laude or higher.
Requirements for completion:
Students must fulfill the following requirements to complete the program.
① Acquire each of two credits for compulsory course of Foundation I and Foundation II; and
② Keep records in the Portfolio.
Award of certificate of completion:
“Certificate of Completion of Foundation Program for Graduate Students” will be awarded to
students who complete the Foundation Program for Graduate Students.
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2. Enrollment and completion of Nitobe College Honors Program for Graduate Students
2-1. Schedule for enrollment in Spring
(*) Make your application for enrollment at the following URL during the application period described
above.
<Application form for enrollment in Spring>
https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S92729229/
Schedules Dates Remarks
Application period for
enrollment
Monday, March 16 to
Wednesday, March 25
at 17:00
Apply via online application form (*)
Announcement of
results
Wednesday, April 8
after 17:00 To be notified via email
First class of
Advanced I Wednesday, May 13
(Sapporo Campus) S5 Lecture Room, S Lecture Building, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education
(Hakodate Campus) Location will be notified at a later date.
Enrollment ceremony,
second class Saturday, May 16
(Enrollment ceremony) N1 Lecture Room, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education (Class) S Lecture Building
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2-2. Schedule for enrollment in Fall
(*) Make your application for enrollment at the following URL during the application period described
above.
<Application form for enrollment in Fall>
https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S23447348/
Schedules Dates Remarks
Application period for
enrollment
Wednesday, September 16 to
Friday, September 25
at 17:00
Apply via online application form (*)
Announcement of
results Wednesday, October 14 at noon To be notified via email
First class of
Advanced I Wednesday, October 21
(Sapporo Campus) S5 Lecture Room, S Lecture Building, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education
(Hakodate Campus) Location will be notified at a later date.
Enrollment ceremony Saturday, November 7 N1 Lecture Room, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education
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2-3. Enrollment and completion of the Honors Program for Graduate Students
Requirements for enrollment:
Students who wish to enroll the Honors Program for Graduate Students must fulfill the following
requirements.
① Students who are awarded the Certificate of Completion of Foundation Program or expected
to complete the program make an enrollment application for the Honors Program, and are
granted permission of enrollment after screening; and
② Submission of the confirmation of enrollment in Nitobe College after announcement of results.
Confirmation of registration:
Nitobe College will confirm students’ willingness to complete the program or continue the
registration by referring to answers to the “Registration Plan Survey” conducted in August for
students who enrolled in Spring and in February for students who enrolled in Fall.
Expelling from College:
In the event that any of the following applies to students, they are expelled from the College:
① Failure to fulfill the requirements for confirmation of registration stated above;
② Registration of the program cannot be confirmed for two consecutive terms.
Requirements for completion:
Students must fulfill the following requirements to complete the program.
① Acquire four or more credits including the credits for Advanced I; and
② Keep records in the Portfolio.
Award of certificate of completion:
“Certificate of Completion of Honors Program for Graduate Students” and title of “Associate
(Graduate)” will be awarded to students who complete the Honors Program for Graduate Students.
In addition, “Highest Honors” will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria.
Criteria Award
A few associates (graduates) who achieve
notably excellent results Highest Honors
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3. Matters on course enrollment
3-1. Timing of enrollment and registration period
Graduate Education Courses of Nitobe College enrolls students in April and October.
Registration period for students who enroll in the Foundation Program and the Honors Program
-Students who enroll in Spring: April to September (Spring Term and Summer Term)
-Students who enroll in Fall: October to March (Fall Term and Winter Term)
2020 Academic Year 2021 Academic Year Spring Term Summer Term Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term Summer Term Foundation Program Honors Program (Honors Program)
Foundation Program Spring
Enrollment
Enrollment
Registration
Registration
Completion
Enrollment
Registration
Registration
Completion
(can continue to register)
(can continue to register)
Foundation Program Honors Program Foundation Program
Fall Enrollment
Enrollment
Registration
Registration
Completion
Enrollment
Registration
Registration
Completion
3-2. Years required for completion of the program
① Foundation Program for Graduate Students: For half a year
② Honors Program for Graduate Students: The program can be completed in half a year at the
shortest. Students who wish to continue taking classes after they have acquired the credits
necessary for completion must confirm registration during the prescribed period. Even if
students are permitted to continue taking classes after they acquire the credits necessary for
completion, they cannot enroll in the program more than two years at the most.
3-3. Class hours and schedules
① As a general rule, classes will be held in the ordinary class hours. However, activities, special
lectures and events may be held on Saturdays.
② Class schedules will be posted in the Student Handbook > Reference or on the Nitobe College
website > Schedule. Otherwise, occasional activities will be notified by posting on the Portfolio
or sending emails.
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3-4. Course registration
① In choosing the course, students must prepare a course plan to fulfill the completion
requirements by referring to this handbook, Chapter 5 “Course subjects” and the syllabus.
② Since a Nitobe College Section (Graduate) will collectively register for the course, students
shall not register for the course on their own.
③ Inter-Graduate School Classes: Students shall apply for the registration of Inter-Graduate
School Classes by choosing the subjects that they want to register for in an application form.
④ Nitobe College Special Classes: Students who intend to register for the classes shall submit
during the prescribed period their intention of class registration to the Specially Appointed
Academic Staff of Nitobe College Program for Graduate Students for the relevant classes.
3-5. Confirmation and correction of course registration
① Students shall confirm whether the registered courses are consistent with their course plan after
registration is closed.
② If course registration is found to need corrections, students shall request correction from a
Nitobe College Section (Graduate) via email, etc., before each class is started.
3-6. Cancellation of registered course
In cases where students cannot continue to take the registered courses for unavoidable reasons,
application for the cancellation of registered courses may be accepted. Keep in mind that as a general
rule, no application for cancellation can be accepted after the following application periods.
① Application period: (Spring Term) From Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28
(Summer Term) From Tuesday, July 7 to Thursday, July 9
(Fall Term) From Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19
(Winter Term) From Tuesday, January 5 to Thursday, January 7
② How to apply: Fill out the form “Application for Cancellation of Registered Course” and
submit it to a Nitobe College Section (Graduate) ([email protected].
jp) by attaching the file to an email. The form will be responded by email at a later date.
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3-7. Grade review request system
Students who are unsatisfied with their grade evaluation may request a grade review, if they meet the
following conditions:
① They can prove with evidence that the grade evaluation is obviously incorrect based on the
grading system described in the course syllabus or instruction given in class.
② They can prove with evidence that there was an error (in scoring, data entry mistake, etc.).
In the event that a grade review request is filed, the request will be referred to the course
supervisor, and the student and the course instructor will be interviewed as necessary before the results
of the review are provided.
Information about the method of inquiring about grade evaluations and requesting grade reviews
will be provided at a later date.
3-8. Withdrawal, leave of absence and re-enrollment
Students who have decided to withdraw from the Honors Program for Graduate Students, those who
wish to take a leave of absence or seeking re-enrollment must consult with the relevant specially
appointed associate professors at Nitobe College and then submit the following documentation to the
Nitobe College Section (Graduate).
Since these affect team-based learning, any student in such a situation must contact the relevant
specially appointed associate professors at Nitobe College as early as possible.
① The forms are downloadable from the Nitobe College website.
Nitobe College website top page > Support Systems > Forms
(URL: https://nitobe-college.academic.hokudai.ac.jp/g/en/support-system/forms )
② Students planning to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the program are advised to refer
to the “Procedure for submitting a notification of withdrawal and leave of absence” on the
Nitobe College website.
③ The forms will require the signature of the academic supervisor at the graduate school to which
the student belongs.
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Forms, submission deadlines and contact details for submissions
4. Curriculums
4-1. Curriculums of Foundation Program and Honors Program for Graduate Students
Nitobe College program provides students in the master’s degree program and the professional-degree
program of graduate schools who have a certain level of English proficiency with special curriculum
including Foundation Courses, Honors Courses etc. across graduate schools and divisions.
Purpose Form Submission deadline
To withdraw from
Nitobe College
Notification of
Withdrawal Two weeks prior to the date of withdrawal
To take a leave of absence Notification of
Leave of Absence
Two weeks prior to the starting date of the
leave of absence
To re-enroll Notification of
Re-Enrollment Two weeks prior to the date of re-enrollment
Consulting instructor
SHIGETOMI Kaori
Specially appointed associate professor, Nitobe College
(Contact) [email protected]
Contact for submissions
Nitobe College Section (Graduate)
Window ⑥, 1F, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education.
Reception hours: 8:30 to 17:00 on weekdays
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5. Course subjects
Programs have the following clusters of course subjects. Since course contents are described in the
syllabus placed on the website of the University and the Nitobe College website, students are advised
to read them carefully before classes.
https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/gakusei/instruction-info/gclass/
https://nitobe-college.academic.hokudai.ac.jp/g/en/foundation-program/curriculum
https://nitobe-college.academic.hokudai.ac.jp/g/en/honors-program/curriculum
Curriculums of the Foundation Program and the Honors Program are as follows.
Curriculum of Foundation Program
Course Subjects Credits Class Type Requirements
for completion
Number of credits necessary for completion
Foundation I 2 Inter-Graduate School Class Compulsory Four credits of
Foundation I and Foundation II Foundation II 2 Inter-Graduate School
Class Compulsory
Total Four credits
Curriculum of Honors Program
Course Subjects Credits Class Type Requirements
for completion
Number of credits necessary for completion
Advanced I 2 Inter-Graduate School
Class Compulsory
Four or more credits including Advanced I
Advanced II 2 Inter-Graduate School
Class Elective
Project Implementation 2 Inter-Graduate School Class Elective
Nitobe College Special Seminar for Graduate Students
[1] or [2]*1
Nitobe College Special Classes*2 Elective
Total Four or more credits *1 The course subjects with number of credits shown in parentheses consist of multiple lecture series. Each series may be considered as a course subject (worth the number in parentheses), and students may register for individual lecture series. *2 As these classes are offered by Nitobe College independently, they will not be counted as credits for completion of the graduate schools.
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5-1. Foundation Program for Graduate Students
① Refer to the student manual of each graduate school for whether the credits for Inter-Graduate
School Classes are counted as credits necessary for completion.
② Foundation I and II will be offered in the 5th to 6th period on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Spring
and Summer Terms. Take these subjects in either of the registered class slots.
Courses for students who enrolled in Foundation Program in spring enrollment Course
Subjects Credits Term Day/Period Classroom Course Instructor
Enrollment Limit
Foundation I 2 Spring Tuesday/5-6 S5 MAZUR Michal, WANG Qianran and others
30
Foundation I 2 Spring Thursday/5-6 S5 30
Foundation II 2 Summer Tuesday/5-6 S5 MAZUR Michal, WANG Qianran and others
30
Foundation II 2 Summer Thursday/5-6 S5 30
③ Foundation I and Foundation II will be offered in the 5th to 6th period on Thursdays during Fall
and Winter Terms. Although the courses may be offered on Tuesdays as well depending on the
number of registering students.
Courses for students who enrolled in Foundation Program in fall enrollment
Course Subjects Credits Term Day/Period Classroom Course Instructor Enrollment
Limit
Foundation I 2 Fall Thursday/5-6 S5 MAZUR Michal, WANG Qianran and others
30
Foundation II 2 Winter Thursday/5-6 S5 30
(Course registration by students who belong to Hakodate Campus) ・They can take Foundation I and Foundation II offered during Spring and Summer Terms by
remote lecture system.
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5-2. Honors Program for Graduate Students
① Refer to the student manual of the graduate schools for whether the credits for Inter-Graduate
School Classes are counted as credits necessary for completion.
*1 The course subjects with number of credits shown in parentheses consist of multiple lecture series. Each series may be considered as a course subject (worth the number in parentheses), and students may register for individual lecture series.
5-3. Other course subjects Inter-Faculty Class “Practical English (Advanced) 2020”
Inter-Faculty Classes are specialized subjects that were newly offered from the 2019 Academic Year
aiming at undergraduate students who enroll in the second and higher grade. At Nitobe College, the
Inter-Faculty Class, “Practical English (Advanced) 2020” (two credits, enrollment limit is about 15)
will be offered in the Honors Program for Undergraduate Students aiming at students whose TOEFL-
ITP score is 550 or higher (TOEFL-iBT score is 80 or higher) as a reference learning level.
Students who wish to improve their English communication skills by taking the subject
throughout the term may register for the subject. Inter-Faculty Classes are not included in the
requirements for completion of the Foundation Program and the Honors Program for Graduate
Students. Students who wish to register for the class are advised to confirm the details in the syllabus
and on the bulletin board of Nitobe College.
Course Subjects Credits Term Day/Period Classroom Course Instructor Enrollment
Limit
Advanced I 2 Spring/
Fall Wednesday/
5-6 S5
SHIGETOMI Kaori and others
30/30
Advanced II 2 Summer/Winter
Wednesday/ 5-6
S5 SHIGETOMI Kaori and others
30/30
Project Implementation
2 Intensive Intensive To be
determined SHIGETOMI Kaori 15
Nitobe College Special Seminar for Graduate Students
[1] or [2]*1
Intensive Intensive ― SHIGETOMI Kaori and others
―
(Course registration by students who belong to Hakodate Campus)
・They can take Advanced I and Advanced II by remote lecture system.
・Contact Nitobe College Specially Appointed Academic Staff for registration to the Nitobe
College Special Seminar for Graduate Students.
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6. Academic support system
6-1. Portfolio
Nitobe Portfolio (NPF) is an online system that keeps records of the learning and research activities
of students who register for the program, and supports the students in managing learning and research
through interactive communication.
NPF can help students recognize, evaluate and improve their research activities and situations
at Nitobe College, and permit academic supervisors to instruct students in a more appropriate and
efficient way. Students who register for the program are required to make positive use of NPF.
6-2. Mentors
Graduate mentors support students who register for the program by fostering career consciousness,
broadening their social perspective and establishing a human network by making use of their
experiences in the real world.
Students may receive worthwhile messages and advice based on the mentors’ experiences in the
real world from lectures at the mentor forum or through exchange meetings, so students who register
for the program are advised to actively make contact with mentors and use these opportunities for their
career development.
The role of mentors will be mainly undertaken by graduates of Hokkaido University Graduate
Schools (or graduates who have some relationship with Hokkaido University) who are active in
various fields of society.
6-3. Scholarship program
The scholarship program grants scholarships to students who register for the Honors Program for
Graduate Students, subject to a screening process. Grantees shall be determined in consideration of
the academic achievement of the Foundation Program and application documents in a comprehensive
way.
Details of each scholarship will be notified at a later date.
① Scholarship for Nitobe College Honors Program for Graduate Students
Purpose: Academic support
Summary of benefit: JPY200,000 will be paid up to fifteen students.
Application period: Same as application period of Honors Program for Graduate Students
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② Nitobe College Overseas Study Scholarship
Purpose: Promotion of learning and research overseas
Eligibility: (1) Students who study abroad in an exchange program at universities that are part of
the Inter-University Exchange Agreement or the Inter-Department Exchange
Agreement with Hokkaido University; or
(2) Students who are sent to the short-term overseas program (Short-Term Overseas
Special Program, Short-Term Overseas Program for Graduate Students and
International Internship).
Supplementary notes: Short-Term Overseas Program for Graduate Students and International
Internship
Graduate students may participate in the Short-Term Overseas Program for
Graduate Students and International Internship if they register for and receive
credits for the short-term overseas program that each graduate school
independently develops and grants credits for. Confirm the details with each
graduate school.
6-4. Counseling service for Nitobe College students
Counseling service for Nitobe College students provides appropriate advice and support about
problems in registering for the Nitobe College Program for Graduate Students and in balancing
education and research activities in the graduate schools.
Students who want to receive a counseling should make a reservation by email.
How to reserve: Write “Counseling Reservation” in the subject line and write your ①Name, ②
Student number, ③Telephone number and ④Outline of matters you wish to discuss
in the main text. Date and time for counseling will be scheduled by return email.
Contact: [email protected]
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6-5. Hokudai Nitobe College Alumni Network
Hokudai Nitobe College Alumni Network provides a venue for mutual exchange among graduates,
current students, fellows, mentors and instructors, and supports building a network among them.
Nitobe College students are provided with an environment that they can use to help form and
develop their careers after completion of the program, in addition to the expertise acquired at the
graduate schools and the competencies acquired at Nitobe College.
(Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/hokudai.nitobe.alumni.network/
(QR Code)
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Nitobe College Foundation and Honors Program for Graduate Students Contact
In relation to Person in Charge Extension Number Place, E-mail address
Registrations of core
courses
Nitobe College Section (Graduate), Nitobe College Office
8187
5596
Window No. 6, first floor, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education nitobe-school-office@academic. hokudai.ac.jp
Foundation I and II:
Including attendance to
the classes
MAZUR Michal Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
5592 N161, first floor, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education [email protected]
WANG Qianran Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
8129 N160, first floor, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education [email protected]
Advanced I and II:
Including attendance to
the classes
SHIGETOMI Kaori
Specially Appointed
Associate Professor
5088
7591
N156, first floor,
Institute for the Advancement of Higher
Education
Nitobe College Special
Classes: Including
attendance to the classes
Project Implementation
Withdrawal, leave of
absence, and re-enrollment
Nitobe Portfolio (NPF) MAZUR Michal Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
5592 N161, first floor, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education [email protected]
Scholarship Nitobe College Section (Graduate), Nitobe College Office
8187
5596
Window No. 6, first floor, Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education nitobe-school-office@academic. hokudai.ac.jp
Counseling Service
Nitobe College Advisors YAMAGUCHI Junji Vice President ODA Migaku Assistant Vice President
Nitobe College Section (Graduate) will contact
advisors by student’s reservation.
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13
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13
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13
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13
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14
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18
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19
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19
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20
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20
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21
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