7. Notes on Taking an Examination(For the Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences, the Graduate School of Global Studies and the Graduate
School of Brain Science)⑴ Applicants must take the examination in the venue designated by each graduate school. The venue will be informed by
the graduate school to which the applicants have applied.
⑵ Applicants must keep the numbered exam admission cards at all times during examination. If applicants lose or forget
to bring the exam admission cards, immediately notify the graduate school to which applicants have applied.
⑶ For the interview or the oral examination, applicants must be present and seated in the room prior to the time designatedby each graduate school. Applicants arriving more than 15 minutes late for the meeting time are not permitted to attend
the interview or the oral examination.
⑷ Applicants who take the written examination must be present and seated in the examination room at least 15 minutes
prior to the start of the written examination. Applicants arriving more than 15 minutes late are not permitted to takethe written examination.
⑸ Applicants must be seated according to the number on their exam admission cards. The exam admission cards must beplaced in front of the number sheet on each desk during the examination.
⑹ Only black pencils (color pencils are not permitted), an eraser, an underlay pad (permission by the proctor is required)or other items permitted under speciﬁc circumstances can be used during the examination. Other items must be left at
a place where the proctor instructs before the examination begins.
⑺ Using a calculator, an electronic dictionary (including a pen or a watch with a function), earplugs or earphones is notpermitted.
⑻ Mobile phones, smart phones or any other electronic devices are not permitted. Turn off and put them into your bag whilein the examination room.
⑼ Examination will be fully conducted under the proctor’s instructions. Applicants may be ordered to leave the examination
room under the following circumstances:a. When applicants do not follow the proctor’s instructions.
b. When applicants conduct any wrongful acts.
⑽ After the examination starts, applicants are not allowed to leave the seat until instructed by the proctor.
⑾ If applicants become sick during the examination, notify the proctor.
In Case of Unavoidable Circumstances
The University may take necessary procedures such as delaying the start of the examination or rescheduling the examination
to a later date in the event of natural disasters (heavy rainfall, heavy snowfall, earthquake, tsunami, typhoon or ﬂood), oron the occurrence of ﬁre or power outage, or infectious diseases, or any accidents which result from circumstances beyond
the reasonable control of applicants; provided, however, that the University shall not be liable for any inconveniences,
expenses or any other personal losses which may be incurred by such unavoidable circumstances.
For Applicants with Disabilities
Any applicants with disabilities that might require arrangements for the examination method or school attendance afteradmission should notify the graduate school to which they wish to apply at least 2 weeks before the application period
begins.
About Infectious Diseases
Applicants who are affected with an infectious disease for which the School Health and Safety Act designates that theinfected person must be suspended from school (inﬂuenza, measles, rubella, novel coronavirus etc.) and have not beencured on the day of the examination may be refused to attend the examination in order to prevent other examinees andinvigilators from being infected. Please therefore pay attention to keeping yourself in good health until the day ofexamination. However, the above shall not apply if the school physician or other medical practitioner judges from themedical condition that there is no risk of transmission. The university shall not offer alternative measures such as a makeup
examination nor refund the application fee to applicants who were refused to take the examination for the above reason.

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