2021
CAMPUS

GUIDE
令和3年度 岐阜大学 学生生活ガイド

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Campus Map

4Campus Rules andRegulations

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Getting Started – Student
Life at Gifu University

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Submitting Requests &Notifications

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Courses and Enrollment

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Having a Fulfilling
Student Life

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International Exchange

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University Facilities

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Academic Calendar 2021

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Class Schedule 2021

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Location Map

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Campus Map
Murayamakawa RiverA（患者専用）

Gate for Patients

AED

Gate

18

Gate

B

附属病院内には多数設置

AED

Hospital
Entrance

29

Kurono Student Dormitory

University Hospital

AED

〒
13

Bus Stop(University Hospital)

11

3 26 30 19

AED

Bangaike
Pond

AED

4
School of Medicine,
Memorial Hall

Yanagido
Bridge

AED

AED

20

AED

11

C

Gate

Ijiragawa
River

19

8

9

10

Gate

社会システム経営学環

Dining Hall No.2

9
Gate

2

Gifu Pharmaceutical University

Gifu University

General Education
6 Building

22

3

12

15

AED

AED

22 20

21
AED

Center for Japanese Language and Culture

Shinhorikawa
River

31

Auditorium

工学部・自然科学技術研究科

2

28

D

16

日本語・日本文化教育センター

1

AED

岐阜大学
学術研究・産学官連携推進本部

6

School of Social System
Management

12

10 27

Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology

グローカル AED
推進機構

14

4

AED

21

GU-GLOCAL

17
5 35

AED

23

25

West GateE

Bus Stop7(Gifu University)

1

ATM

応用生物科学部・自然科学技術研究科

13
AED

5 24

運営局

Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology

7

CentralAdministration
Office34

Campus Information Space

33

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大学院共同獣医学研究科，大学院連合獣医学研究科

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary
Sciences, United Graduate School of 18
Veterinary Sciences

Guard's Office

East Gate

15 AED AED 16

Main Entrance

F

14

1
2

AED

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Faculty/Graduate
School
学部・大学院

建物 Building

1 Security Oﬃce
E-3
1 守衛室
2 Auditorium
2 講堂
D-4 D-4
3 General Education Building
3 Graduate
B-1医学系研究科
School of Medicine/School of Medicine C-4 C-43・医学部
3 全学共通教育講義棟
4 Faculty
D-4工学部
B-2 4 Medicine Memorial Hall
of Engineering/4
・自然科学技術研究科
B-2 4 医学部記念会館
E-4 5 University Hall
5 応用生物科学部
Graduate・Schoolof Natural Science and Technology
自然科学技術研究科
E-4 5 大学会館
5 Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences/
D-4社会システム経営学環
6C-4 6 Dining Hall No.2
C-4 6 第二食堂
7 大学院連合農学研究科
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
E-3 7 Convenience Store
E-3 7 コンビニエンスストア
6 School of Social System Management8
C-4大学院共同獣医学研究科，大学院連合獣医学研究科
C-4 8 Gymnasium
7 United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
E-5連合創薬医療情報研究科
98 体育館
9 Japanese Martial Arts Gymnasium
C-4 C-4
8
E-5
Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences
10 Second Gymnasium
9 武道館
C-4 C-3
United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences
11 Music Building
C-3第二体育館
C-3 10図書館
C-2 9 United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences
12 Art and Technology Education Building
C-3音楽棟C-3 11D-4 10 図書館
13 Radio Observatory
B-3美術
・技術棟
C-3 12B-2 11 医学図書館

D-3
C-3
B-1
D-4
D-4
C-4
E-5
E-5
C-2

1 Faculty
D-3教育学部
of Education/Graduate School of Education
1・教育学研究科E-3
2 Faculty of Regional Studies
C-3地域科学部
2

University LibraryD-4 10 University Library11
B-2・
Medical Library
教育推進
学生支援機構14 International House Building A
B-3 13F-4宇宙電波観測所

F-4 15 International House Building B
F-4 14 国際交流会館A-棟
F-4 16 International House Building C
C-4 12 全学共通教育事務室
F-4 15
17 Yanagido Hall
F-4国際交流会館B-棟
Organization
for
PromotionofHigher
EducationandStudent
Support
E-4 13 就職支援室
F-4 16
18 Kurono Student Dormitory
A-4国際交流会館C-棟
12 Foundation Education Promotion, General Education Oﬃce
C-4アカデミック・コア
D-3 14F-4 1719 On-Campus Training Facility
B-4柳戸会館
E-4 13 Employment Support Oﬃce
A-4 1820 School of Medicine Education andC-2黒野寮D-3 14 Academic Core
Supporting Services Building
B-4 19 学内合宿施設
岐阜大学学術研究・産学官連携推進本部
21 General Research Building I
C-5福利厚生棟
C-2 20C-4 15 岐阜大学学術研究・産学官連携推進本部
Organization for Research and Community Development
22 General Research Building II
C-5総合研究棟Ⅰ
C-5 21C-4 15 Organization for Research and Community Development
C-5 22 総合研究棟Ⅱ

地域協学センター
Centerfor Collaborative Study with Community
C-4 16
地域協学センター
C-4 16 Center for Collaborative Study with Community

研究施設
Research Center
17
D-5

流域圏科学研究センター

D-5 17 River Basin Research Center

共同教育研究支援施設等
Centers for Education and Research

18 Life Science Research Center (Division of Genomics Research)
E-5 18
E-5高等研究院研究基盤センター（ゲノム研究分野）
B-2 1919 Life Science Research Center (Division of Anaerobe Research)
B-2高等研究院研究基盤センター（嫌気性菌研究分野）
C-5 2020 Life Science Research Center (Division of Instrumental Analysis)
C-5高等研究院研究基盤センター（機器分析分野）
D-5 21
21 Information Management Core
D-5情報館
C-4 2222 Center for Japanese Language and Culture, Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization
C-4グローカル推進機構日本語・日本文化教育センター
E-3 2323 Health Administration Center
E-3保健管理センター
E-4 2424 Health Administration Center (Support Room for Students with Disabilities)
E-4保健管理センター障害学生支援室

E-3 25 Student Aﬀairs Division, Student Support Division, Admissions Division,）
E-3 25 運営局学務部（教務課，学生支援課，入試課

Student Aﬀairs Department, Central Administration Oﬃce

全国共同利用施設
Collaboration Center for Medical Education
B-1 26 医学教育開発研究センター（ＭＥＤＣ）
B-1 26 Medical Education Development Center (MEDC)

グローカル推進機構（GU-GLOCAL）
Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization (GU-GLOCAL)
D-4 2727 Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization (GU-GLOCAL)
D-4グローカル推進機構（GU-GLOCAL）

Faculty-Aﬃliated Educational Facilities
学部附属の教育研究施設（主なもの）

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Bus stop
Taxi standParking for Persons with Disabilities
Parking (A ‒ F)

Faculty of Education
D-3 28 Special Needs Education Center
教育学部
D-3 28 附属特別支援教育センター
School of Medicine
B-1 29 University Hospital
医学部
B-1 29 附属病院
Bicycle Parking
School of Medicine
B-1 30 Center for Regional Medicine
医学部
B-1 30 附属地域医療医学センター
Faculty of Engineering
D-5 31 Center for Infrastructure Asset Management Technology and Research
工学部
D-5 31 附属インフラマネジメント技術研究センター
32 Gifu Field Science Center
Faculty of Applied Biological
Sciences
F-5 ィールド科学教育研究センター〒 郵便局Restroom 〒 Post Office
応用生物科学部
附属岐阜フ
F-5 32
Faculty of Applied Biological
Sciences
E-5 33 Animal Medical Center
ATM ATM Dining Hall ATM ATM
応用生物科学部
附属動物病院E-5 33E-5 34 Research Center for Wildlife Management
Faculty of Applied Biological
Sciences
AED AED Convenience Store AED AED
応用生物科学部
附属野生動物管理学研究センター
E-5 34D-4 35 Center for the Development & Promotion of Joint Veterinary Education
Faculty of Applied Biological
Sciences
応用生物科学部
附属共同獣医学教育開発推進センター
D-4 35
Building Entrance3Campus Rules and Regulations
Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）The Use of Motorcycles in Designated
Areas and Illegal Parking
Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking
To provide a safe and comfortable environment, motorcycles areprohibited around the campus central courtyard (from the bus stop toany areas in front of University Hall, the University Library the front
side of General Education Building, etc.). Motorcycles and bicycles

Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2133
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not to block or interfere with the movement of emergency vehicles.
written in either Japanese
and/or English

Tow Away - Illegally Parked Vehicle Removal & Disposal
Bicycles and motorcycles parked in non-designated areas may be removed or wheel-locked. Please do
not park on the sidewalk for the visually impaired (Braille block area).
Even in designated parking lots, bicycles and motorcycles left for long periods of time will beconsidered abandoned and may be disposed of by the University. The University does not assume
responsibility for disposal.

Area Off-Limits to Two-Wheeled Vehicles (Motorcycles)
Gifu University Yanagido Campus Traffic Safety Guidelines (excerpt)(Definition)
No. 2

In these guidelines, the terms are defined as follows.

1. The term“automobiles”as used in these guidelines refers to all automobiles (with the exception of
two-wheeled vehicles) prescribed by the Road Traffic Act (Act No. 105 of 1960).
2. The term“two-wheeled vehicles”as used in these guidelines refers to two-wheeled motor vehicles(motorcycles) and motorized bicycles.
3. The term“vehicles”as used in these guidelines refers to automobiles and two-wheeled vehicles.
(Compliance Rules)
No. 4

Persons entering the campus ground by vehicle shall observe the following rules in addition to

the relevant traffic laws.
1. Vehicles are permitted on public roads within the campus, to and from dormitory/housing, andparking lots for vehicles and bicycles.
2. Parking is not permitted outside designated parking lots.
3. Parking is not permitted on walkway or other areas paved with brick or stone.

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Area Off-Limits to Motorcycles
No Entry for Motorcycles ●Signs
Parking Lots for Motorcycles andBicycles (For bicycles, there aredesignated parking areas otherthan those shown above.)

Revisions to the Road Traffic Act
Revisions to the Road Traffic Act came into force on June 1, 2015. Please observe traffic rules andregulations.
(For more information, please access to http://www.jtsa.or.jp/new/koutsuhou-kaisei.html (Japanese only))
Any cyclist repeatedly charged with“reckless riding”more than two times within three years such as
running red light or ignoring a stop sign, is required by law to receive“Bicycle Riding Seminar.”5

Health Administration Center | MAP E-3（P2）

Health Administration Center
Health Administration Center

The Health Administration Center is a service center provided to ensure a comfortable life on campus.
The center offers health guidance, counseling, introductions to medical institutions, and health support
based on the results of the annual health checkup. We also provide first aid and health promotion for lifelong health. Should you have any worries or concerns on campus life, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Business hours: Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 8:30 am–5:00 pm
For your sickness or injury on Campus, first aid is provided by physician or nurse at time duringopening hours. If you are feeling unwell, you can rest in bed.
Doctor Consultation Hour
PhysicianPsychiatrist

Clinical psychologist

Mon

－

－

9:00am ～2:00pm

Tue

10:00am ～0:30pm

9:30am ～0:30pm

9:00am ～5:00pm

Wed

10:00am ～0:30pm－

10:00am ～5:00pm

Thu

11:00am ～0:30pm－

10:00am ～5:00pm－① 9:00am ～5:00pm② 10:00am ～5:00pm

Fri－

Appointments are required for consultations with the psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. You canmake appointments by telephone, by e-mail, or at the reception desk of Health Administration Center.
All services at Health Administration Center are free of charge.
Health Administration Center, 1-1 Yanagido, 501-1193 Gifu, Japan.
E-mail: hokencen@gifu-u.ac.jp TEL: +81-58-293-2174 FAX: +81-58-293-2177
URL (English) http://www.hoken.gifu-u.ac.jp/eng_index.shtml
http://www.hoken.gifu-u.ac.jp/img/eng_annai.pdf.
Personal information such as health check results and consultation records are never distributed
outside the Health Administration Center without your permission, except in a life-threatening
emergency. All the staff of the center including physicians, public health nurses, and clinicalpsychologists are certified professionals who maintain confidentiality. Please feel at ease to consult
them.

Health Checkups
Annual health checkups provide an opportunity for early detection of any health issues and review
one’s personal lifestyle. The School Health and Safety Act requires students to take annual healthcheckups. Please confirm the available dates to have your health checkup. After completing your healthcheckup, the Health Administration Center helps you with retesting, explaining your results, healthguidance, hospital referrals, and more. Please review your daily lifestyle and improve your health.
When needed for work or training, health certificates will be issued free of charge by the HealthAdministration Center to students on the basis of the results of their annual health checkup. Please makesure a health certificate will not be issued if you do not take the annual health checkup.

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Information System for Academic Affairs
To make a reservation for annual health checkup, to answer the health questionnaires, and to confirm
the checkups, please use the“Information System for Academic Affairs”on the web.
https://alss-portal.gifu-u.ac.jp/campusweb/top.do?localeCust=ja
Health → Annual Checkup Result → your private siteYour username and password are the same as those for the University mail. If you forget yourusername and/or password, please ask the Information Management Core to reissue them.

Prevention of Infectious Diseases
Antibody titer tests for measles, rubella, chicken pox (varicella), and mumps are performed by blood
analysis of all new students at the annual health checkup. We recommend vaccination for students withinsufficient titer of antibody.
If you have an infectious disease, please inform the academic affairs office as soon as possible for theeffective infection control on campus.

Health Promotion
The Health Administration Center provides health information with“Health Administration Center
News.”Please access our web site.
http://www.hoken.gifu-u.ac.jp/eng_index.shtml
Various health brochures are also available at the center.

Health Self-Check
You can make self-check with physical measurements of blood pressure, height & weight, body fat
percentage, and visual acuity at any time. You can use this information to understand your healthcondition and your health management.

Other Services
First aids kits bag are available for students activities with appointment.
Electronic machine for self-measuring of blood pressure is also available.

Smoke-Free Campus Policy
Smoking causes diseases such as cancer, cardiac disease, stroke, diabetes,and periodontal disease. Furthermore, smoking seriously affects the health of
pregnant women and children. It is important for students to develop healthy
lifestyles. With the mission to Gifu University, we declared smoke-free campus
policy and campus has been completely smoke-free since April 2005. As theresults, smoking rate of Gifu University students considerably decreased to
1.5% in 2020 from 14.6% in 1998.
The Health Administration Center provides support services to quit
smoking using nicotine replacement therapy. Please do not hesitate to consult
us for the support services.

Health Administration Center☎ 058-293-2174
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Getting Started – Student Life at Gifu University
Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Announcements/Notices from Gifu University

As a general rule, announcements and notices from the Student Affairs Department will be posted on
the Student Affairs Department’s bulletin boards. Announcements and notices may also be made via
the Educational Information System, AIMS-Gifu and University-issued e-mails.
You cannot be absolved of responsibility on the grounds that you missed an announcement or notice.
Students are encouraged to check the Student Affairs Department’s bulletin board and bulletin boards attheir respective faculties at least once a day on your way to class or during lunch time as well as the
Educational Information System and AIMS-Gifu. Also, please check your e-mails regularly.

St udent Affa irs Depa r t ment’sBulletin Board▶ East side of the Central Administration
Office (On the north side wall of the Student
Affairs Department Entrance)▶ East side wall of the General Education
Building

Information System for Academic
Affairs（Campus-G）

As a campus life support system, course
registration, lecture cancellation, makeup
lecture information, academic results, classattendance, reservation and confirmation of
medical checkup and employment opportunity
information, etc. are available through onca mpus computers or home computersconnected to the Internet. Please check thesystem at least once a week for the updates ontuition application waiver and scholarships.

AIMS-Gifu (Academic
Instructional Media Service)

As part of proactive learning support system“e - L ea r n i ng ,” c ou r s e a n nou ncement s ,notifications and handouts as well as reportsubmissions and other educational tools areavailable through on-campus computers or
home computers connected to the Internet.
For more information, please see Page 9.

8Faculty Bulletin Boards

The bulletin boards of the respective faculties
are located near their administration offices.
The board may be placed at different locations
if there is no space near the office. Please ask
your faculty administration office of yourfaculty for details.

Gifu University Official Site

Campus news and information is posted on the
Gifu University official site. Please visit the
University official site for useful information on
student life and the latest news.
Gifu University Official Site
http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/

Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Gifu University is committed
to maintaining good privacy
practices as set forth in the Gifu
University Privacy Protection
Policy Statement and with the
Reg ulat ions for Pr ivacy
Information Management at Gifu
University.

Student Affairs Department/Information Management Core | MAP D-5（P2）Please protect your personal informationfrom being exploited!
I ncident s have been repor t ed i n wh ich per s ons
c l a i m i ng t o be f r o m G i f u Un iver s it y h ave a s ked
students’family members for their addresses, mobile
phone numbers, etc.
Gifu University does not contact the family membersof students rega rding persona l informat ion in t hatmanner.

Gifu University’sApproaches to Personal
Information Protection
QR codePlease warn your family members not to provide
personal information if they receive such inquiries.
If you or your family members receives an e-mailasking for personal information, please do not respondto the e-mail and do not click on any links contained
within. There are many cases of personal information
being exploited after having informed the other partyof such information via e-mail, and incidents of damage

Written in either Japanese
and/or English

or harm as a result are on the rise.

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Web-Based Systems/Websites
AIMS-Gifu
Academic Instructional Media Service (AIMS-Gifu) is a webbased educational support system at Gifu University.
C ourse a nnouncement s , not i f icat ions , ha ndout s , on- l ine
discussions, report submissions, examinations and other educationalfeatures are available through computers connected to the Gifu
University Campus Network. AIMS-Gifu is accessible from both oncampus and home computers with Internet access.
After course registration, the student’s course list is displayed on
the screen and the lecture information becomes available on AIMSGifu.

A Display Example of AIMS-Gifu
Portal Site

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Web-Based Systems/Websites(written in Japanese or English)■Local Government
Gifu Prefecture https://www.pref.gifu.lg.jp/
Gifu City
https://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/■University Websites
Gifu University
https://www.gifu-u.ac.jp■Public Transportation
Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu)

https://top.meitetsu.co.jp/

Health Administration Center

Gifu Bus

https://www.gifubus.co.jp/

JR Central (JR Tokai)

https://jr-central.co.jp/

http://www.hoken.gifu-u.ac.jp/
University Libraryhttps://www.lib.gifu-u.ac.jp/

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Gifu Bus

Information Management Core
https://www.imc.gifu-u.ac.jp
Gifu University Co-op
https://www.univcoop-tokai.jp/gucoop/■Web-Based Systems
AIMS-Gifu (e-Learning)https://aims2.gifu-u.ac.jp/
Information System for Academic Affairs(Course registration, checking academic results and resultsof health checkups, etc.)
https://alss-portal.gifu-u.ac.jp/
NetAcademy2
http://gugogaku.gifu-u.ac.jp/

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10Submitting Requests & Notifications
Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Student ID Card
Student ID is a form of identification issued to
all registered Gifu University students. Please
carry your student ID card at all times and be
careful not to lose it. You must present yourstudent ID card when taking periodic
examinations, requesting the issuance ofCertificate of Enrollment and purchasing student
train/bus passes. Student attendance may berecorded using student ID cards.

Handling of Student ID Card
• Do not bend.
• Do not subject your card to strong impacts.
• Do not damage or get the card dirty.
• Keep the card in a safe place.
• Avoid strong magnetic fields.
• Do not puncture, re-laminated, or hole-punch.

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Leave of Absence, Re-enrollment, Withdrawal, Expulsion
1.

In case a student cannot attend classes for more than three months
due to illness or other reasons, the student is allowed to take aleave of absence from the University (In case of illness, a medical
certificate from a doctor must be attached). Please submit a request
for leave of absence to the administration office of your faculty.

2.

If, while on a leave of absence, the reason for that absence noStudent Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2133
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longer applies, the student may return to the University. Pleasecontact the administration office of your faculty.
3.

A student may be expelled from the University in any of thesecases: the student has been absent from classes for an extended
period of time, the student has no prospect of completing thecourse of study, or tuition has not been paid without justifiable

Written in either Japanese
and/or English

reasons.

Change of Address

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Please submit the“Notification of Address”to your faculty once you
have settled in after your enrollment. In case of change of address, pleasechange your address on AIMS-Gifu and also submit the“Change ofStudent Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2133
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Address”form to the administration office of your faculty.

Written in either Japanese
and/or English

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Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Automatic Certificate Issuing Machine

The following certificates can be issued from the automatic certificate
issuing machines using your student ID card:
1. Types of certificates
Student Affairs Department• Certificate of Enrollment☎ 058-293-3198• Certificate of Enrollment (for non-degree seeking students)
QR code• Student Fare Discount Certificate• Health Certificate in Japanese (for those who have had an annual healthcheckup) English version is available at Health Administration Center• Certificate of Expected Graduation/Course Completion for final-year
students who are expected to graduate or complete their degree course＊If you require certificates other than the ones above, please contact theadministration office of your faculty.
Written in either Japanese
2. Machine Locations & Operating Hours
and/or English• On the first floor of the University Hall (8:30 am – 7:00 pm)• On the second floor of the School of Medicine, Education and Supporting
Services Building (8:30 am – 7:00 pm)• Student Affairs Department (8:45 am – 5:00 pm)
The machines in both locations are in service from Monday through Friday (except for holidays, theyear-end and New Year holidays, summer recess* and during data updates).
＊Student Affairs Department closing period is in mid-AugustStudent Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Issuance of Certificate of Enrollment and Student Fare Discount Certificate
A Certificate of Enrollment, Student Fare
Discount Certificate and Health Certificate canbe instantly issued using Automatic Certificate
Issuing Machines located in the Student
Affairs Department, on the first floor of the
University Hall and the second floor of the
School of Medicine, Education and Supporting
Services Building.
Final-year students who are expected tograduate or complete their course of studies
can also use the machines to obtain a
Certificate of Expected Graduation/Course
Completion.

Limits on the number ofStudent Fare DiscountCertificates that can be issued
The maximum number ofcertificates that can beissued to one person (except
non-degree seeking students,
research students, etc.) isfour in one day, and ten in
one year. Please use thecertificates efficiently andtry not to exceed the limit.
If you require more thanten certificates due to a job
search, attendance at an
academic conference or otherpurposes, please contact theStudent Support Division,
Student Affairs Department.

Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-3198
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English[Note]The Student Fare Discount Certificate is designed for regular curriculum activities, extracurricular activities, job searches, etc. but not for private travel.
The Student Fare Discount Certificate is valid for three months from the date of issue. However, it will become invalid from the day after
you graduate or drop out.
Students cannot pass on their Student Fare Discount Certificate to someone else. Only the student whose name is indicated on thecertificate is permitted to use the Student Fare Discount Certificate.
Please bring your student ID card when purchasing a ticket with the Student Fare Discount Certificate.
Please pay extra attention in using the Student Fare Discount Certificate. If it is used improperly, an additional fee will be charged to thestudent whose name is on the certificate. In addition, the use of the Student Fare Discount Certificate for all the University students may
be suspended by the transportation companies.

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Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Use of University Facilities and Equipment
When students use university facilities or equipment, a request for
permission to use or a request to borrow equipment must be submitted to
the Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department or theadministration office of their faculty. Please follow the instructions for use.
The application format is available on AIMS-Gifu (Community) → TAB_(Student Affairs Department）→

Student Support Division,
Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2148
QR code★（Extracurricular Activity(Application Forms））．
＊This site is only available in Japanese.
Written in either Japanese
and/or English

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Courses and Enrollment
General Education Office

General Education Course List
Course Classification|

MAP C-4（P2）

Course Description

First-Year Seminar
Humanities
Social Science
Natural Science
Multidisciplinary Field

Gaining knowledge necessary to be a university student
and preparation for campus life
Cultivating the ability to gain a deeper understanding of thebasics of each academic discipline, as well as comprehensive
understanding
Cultivating the ability to recognize and solve contemporary
issues in a cross-disciplinary field

English (Required Course)* English 1- 4 . English 1- 3 for
the Faculty of Regional Studies& t he Fa cu lt y of Appl ied
B i o l o g i c a l S c i e n c e s ( e x c e pt
Joint Department of Veterinary
Medicine).

Broadening perspectives through communication andmulticultural understanding in an increasingly internationalsociety

Second Language (I & II:
required)

Learning the concept of health and acquiring scientific

LiberalArts
Courses

General
Education
Sports & Health Science
Coursesknowledge on physical activities (sports and physicalexercise) and health for the purpose of maintaining
physical and mental health throughout life. To learn themethods to do so, as part of the course, students will
engage in physical fitness exercises and gain basic sports
skills.
Studying areas of students’own interests. Students choose
courses from General Education Courses (The First-YearElectives

Seminar and Japanese Language and Circumstances
Courses are excluded).
Advanced Japanese Language Courses for international

Japanese
Language

Japanese
Language andCircumstances
Courses
Japanese
Circumstances

students.
Students can transfer up to 2 credits to one foreign
language course (except the English Course).
The Japanese Circumstances Courses are designed forinternational students to give them a deeper understandingof the characteristics of Japanese society, history andculture. Students can transfer up to 6 credits to any
Humanities, Social Science or Multidisciplinary Courses.
Among the liberal arts courses, these courses are the

Courses
Offeredby
Faculties

most closely linked to the foundational courses of theFoundation Courses

specialized areas of study of each faculty (except theFaculty of Regional Studies and the Nursing Course of the
School of Medicine) and play a role of providing a bridge
between specialized education and liberal arts education.

＊ Some lectures are given at the Gifu University Satellite Campus (Please see Page 27).

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General Education Office

Credit-based System|

MAP C-4（P2）

1. The concept of“credit”is used to represent the course of study numerically.
2. Calculation of course credit differs by the course type and the number of classes. The number ofcredits and course hours for General Education Courses are shown in the following list. One classperiod (90 minutes) is calculated as two academic hours.
Course Classification
First-Year Seminar, Humanities, Social Science,
Natural Science, Sports & Health Science,
Multidisciplinary Field

CreditNumber of Course Hours

2

2 hours/week × 15 weeks for a semester
Total: 30 hours

1

2 hours/week × 15 weeks for a semester
Total: 30 hours

Foreign Languages＊ Two hours of study before and after each class (90 minutes) for two-credit courses and 30 minutesof study for one-credit courses are recommended.

General Education OfficeRequired Number of Credits|

MAP C-4（P2）

1. Credits Required by Faculty
The required number of credits for each faculty is shown in the following table.
Minimum Credits Required
Course Classification

School ofMedicine

Faculty of Applied
Faculty
Biological Sciences
Faculty ofof
Faculty of
Course of Applied Life
Education Regional Medical Nursing Engineering
Science, Agricultural &Studies Course Course
Environmental Science

First-Year Seminar

General
Education
Courses

School ofSocial System
Management2

Humanities

6

4

4

4

6

4

4

Social Science

6

4

4

4

6

4

4

Natural Science

4

4

4

4

4

2

4

Multidisciplinary Field

2

6

4

4

2

4

6

Sports & Health Science

2

EnglishForeign
Languages Second
Language

4
2

Electives

2

2

6

4

−

2

−

Courses
Offered by Foundation Courses
Faculties

6

−

4

−

6

12

−

Total

36

30

36

30

34

38

38

Note: For Electives, students are able to choose any courses from the General Education Courses except for the First-YearSeminar, Japanese Language and Japanese Circumstances Course, and Courses Offered by Faculties.

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Minimum Credits Required
Course Classification

Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences
Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine

Academic Education Courses (including Courses Offered by Faculties)

6

Humanities & Social Science Courses

6

Natural Science Courses (including Courses Offered by Faculties)

10

Multidisciplinary Courses (including Courses Offered by Faculties,
Sports & Health Science Course)

7

Foreign Language Courses (including English
Courses Offered by Faculties)
Second Language

6
2

Total

37

2. You may find more than one course name for a single course subject, but please be aware that only
one course under an identically-titled subject will be counted among the above credits.
3.“Learning from Different Fields”is focused on the Courses of Humanities, Social Science and Natural
Science. Only one course subject will be counted as the Minimum Credits Required even if you get credits
for multiple course subjects in the same field. The acquired credits for the subsequent course subjects canbe counted as the ones for Electives. Please consult the General Education Office or administration office ofyour faculty because the number of credits that can be counted for Electives differs at individual faculties.
4. The upper limit on the number of registered credits in a semester:
There is an upper limit on the number of registered courses so that students can amply prepare and review
for classes. The upper limit on the number of credits that can be registered in a single semester is as follows.
Upper limit on the number of registered credits for Liberal Arts Courses
Faculty, Course, Department

Semester & Course
General Education
Spring Courses
Semester Courses Offeredby Faculties
General Education
Courses
Fall
Semester Courses Offeredby Faculties

Faculty of Applied Biological
Sciences
Faculty of
School of
Faculty ofFaculty of Course of Applied
Joint
Regional
Social System
Life Science,
Education
Engineering
Medical
Nursing
Department
StudiesManagement
Agricultural &Course Courseof Veterinary
Environmental
Medicine
Science
School of Medicine

18

18

24

22

18

18

18

17

4

−

3

−

4

12

12

9

16

18

24

20

16

20

15

19

4

−

1

−

−

10

15

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Web Syllabus

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）The Gifu University Web Syllabus includes course schedules. If any
changes are made to course schedules, they will be updated promptly online.
Please consult the Web Syllabus and check the course requirements
before registering for courses.
The URL for the Gifu University Web Syllabus:
https://alss-portal.gifu-u.ac.jp/campusweb/syllabus.html
You can also access the Web Syllabus from the Gifu University official site(http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/).
Gifu University Website Home > Current Students > Educational
Support System > Educational Support System (AIMS-Gifu, Web Syllabus,etc.) > Web Syllabus＊This site is only available in Japanese.

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Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2133
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

List of Key Terms
Term
Enrollment in a
CourseCourseRegistration

Definition
Learning in a course or laboratory (including self-study).
Course registration is necessary from computers connected to the network during
the registration period. If not, you are not able to attend classes.

Taking a Course

Attending a lecture or laboratory.

Acquisition ofCredits

Acquiring credits by attending classes, taking exams, etc. As a general rule,
students may not take examinations and acquire credits unless they have attended
more than two-thirds of classes.

Required Course

A course that students must take to acquire the credits.

Required Electives

Students must select courses from a specific group of courses and complete themto acquire the credits.

Electives

Students can freely select courses from a specified group of courses to acquire a
specified number of credits.

FailureReceiving a grade of“Failure”or“D”in the registered course after taking
examinations. Credit is not acquired.

CourseWithdrawal

A student may withdraw from a course for the following reasons: (1) he/she has
difficulty following the course, and/or (2) the course does not meet the student’sexpectations; however, application for withdrawal must be submitted within thedesignated period. Students who were chosen by lot cannot withdraw.

Repeating a
CourseA student can repeat the course for which he/she received a grade of failure or
incomplete.

Make-upExaminations

Make-up examinations are for students who were not able to take an examination
due to unavoidable reasons.

Re-takingExaminations

A student can re-take the examination for the subject he/she failed.

Grade Appeal

A student who questions the grade he/she received can submit a request forreviewing the decision of the grade. The request must be submitted during thedesignated period.

To evaluate student’s academic achievement, Gifu University uses a five-grade
system (Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Passing, Failure). Using the numerical(Grade Point Average) Grade-Point Equivalent (4, 3, 2, 1, 0) for each course, the Grade-Point Average iscalculated.
GPA

Syllabus

A syllabus is a detailed course schedule provided for each course. Generally, it
includes information such as the course name, the name of the teacher, course
objectives, the content of each session, the grading methods, and specificinstructions concerning preparatory study, textbooks/reference materials, andprerequisites. The syllabus is fundamental for preparatory study.

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Having a Fulfilling Student Life
Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Extracurricular Activities
Through extracurricular activities,
students gain many important things
that they cannot learn from theregular course curriculum alone. For
example, students build relationships,
make friends, broaden theirperspectives, and learn patience andteamwork. Voluntary participation inan activity may be a precious
opportunity for students in terms ofcharacter building during this criticaltime of their youth.
Data shows that students whotake part in extracurricular activities
feel more satisfied with campus life.
You may have to confront the issueof the proper balance between
studying and extracurricular
activities or dealing with international
relationships in the same club.
However, overcoming these challenges
will help you mature as a person andlead to personal development. For
these reasons, students areencouraged to participate in
extracurricular activities.

■Group Starting a New Club and Continuation
When starting new student group or continuing group
activities, please submit an application form to the Student
Support Division by the designated date.（The date will bearound December every year.）Please follow the instructions
from the Student Support Division for submission.
If you would like to promote the status of a Common
Interests Group to the more formal Student Club, you must
submit a request to the Gifu University Circle Council andgain its approval.
For details, please contact the Student Support Division.

■Gifu University Event Groups
Gifu University Festival Committee
Gifu University Spring Festival Committee
Gifu University Career Fair Committee■Student Clubs
Gifu University has a wide variety of student clubs(culture and sports).
▶Culture Clubs: 34 (2020)▶Sports Clubs: 35 (2020)■Other Groups (Common Interests Groups)
Besides culture and sports clubs, there are a number ofassociations of people with common interests and student
groups established with the aim of social gathering.
(A request must be submitted when establishing a
Common Interests Group)▶Common Interests Groups: 54 (2020)Student Support Division,
Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2148
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English

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Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）

Kurono Student Dormitory
Kurono Student Dormitory isl oca t ed a t t he n o r t h end o f

Contact Information

Yanagido campus. The dormitory

Location MAP E-3

has private rooms (9m²) and living

Student Support Division,

rooms for common use (18m²).
Each kitchen/dining room isshared by 10 men or 15 womenand has a sink and refrigerator.

Student Support Division,
Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-3198

Student Affairs Department

QR codeContact Number

TEL: 058-293-3198

Other facilities include bathrooms,
laundry rooms, a lounge andWritten in either Japanese
and/or English

multipurpose room.
Please contact the Student
Support Division, Student Affairs
Department for more information.

Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Support for Part-Time Job and Housing Searches
Finding a Part-Time Job
Part-time job information and job listings are available at the Gifu
University Co-op (located on the second floor of the University Hall)or on the part-time job information network system “Arbeit

Support for Part-Time
Job Search☎ 058-230-1166
QR codeInformation Network for Students (AINS)”for students who wish tohave a part-time job.
If working part-time, please take into consideration the balance
between study and work and keep your work hours to a minimum.
To assist students in adjusting to academic and campus life, theUniversity will help first-year students find jobs at the beginning of

Written in either Japanese
and/or English

July 1st, except in special cases.

Housing Search
For students who are looking for housing,

Support for Housing Search

the Gifu University Co-op (located on the☎ 058-230-1166

second floor of the University Hall) provides

QR codeassistance in finding apartments or

size, location, etc.

(The second f loor of theContact Number

Please feel free to inquire if you are interested.
the building is, the floor layout, furnishings,

Location

Gifu University Co-op
University Hall)

condominium units throughout the year.
The rent varies depending on how old

Contact Information

TEL：058-230-1166
Written in either Japanese
and/or English

FAX：058-230-1167

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Student Affairs Department | MAP E-3（P2）Waiver or Deferral of Tuition Payments
Waiver or Deferral of Tuition Payments

Students who meet any of the following criteria (i) to (iv) are eligible to apply for tuition waiver for asemester.
TuitionType of Application
Eligible Student Criteria

DeferralMonthly
Installments(i)

A student with an excellent academic record but
having financial difficulty in making the payment by
the due date

○

○

○

(ii)

A student with financial difficulty due to the deathof his/her primary sponsor or a disaster, theft orloss that the student or his/her primary sponsor has
suffered within six (6) months prior to the payment

○

○

○

(iii)

A student with financial difficulty and in acircumstance that is considered equivalent to any of
the conditions listed in (ii) by the University President

○

(iv)

A student in any other circumstances that areconsidered eligible○○

Student Support Division,
Student Affairs Department☎ 058-293-2149
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English

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WaiverInternational Exchange
Center for Japanese Language and Culture | MAP C-4（P2）Center for Japanese Language and Culture

Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization

The Center for Japanese Language and Culture is located on the 4th floor of the General Education
Building A, the Faculty of Regional Studies.
The Center aims to develop talented personnel who will play a significant role in the international
communities in the future. It engages in various research activities, provides practical training forstudents in hopes of helping them deepen their cross-cultural understandings. In addition, the Center
pursues following objectives with the aim of contributing to the globalization of the university and local
communities.
（1）Japanese Language and Culture Education for international students（2）Cross-Cultural Understanding Education for Japanese students（3）Cross-cultural communications（4）Inbound student programs and expansion of exchange programs（5）Collaborative activities with local governments

Final Thesis Presentations by Japanese
Language & Culture Studies Course Students

Exchange Lounge
The Center houses the Exchange Lounge which can be used for various activities in order to facilitate
international exchange such as communication between Japanese and international students, studying andinformation gathering. In addition, a wide-range of events are held for international students in an effort torealize robust, lively exchanges among those students. Student tutors are stationed in the Lounge from
2:45pm to 4:45pm（weekday）to help international students in their studies and answer questions they
may have in daily life.
Please feel free to visit the Exchange Lounge.

Exchange LoungeSpace for Information Gathering21Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalilzation | MAP D-4（P2）

Tutoring Services for International Students

Gifu University offers various tutoring services to support international students in their studies anddaily life.
The services are not limited to international students. The University also aims to foster exchange
between Japanese and international students through these tutoring activities as part of its
internationalization efforts on campus.
Please ask the administration office of your faculty, Center for Japanese Language and Culture or
Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs Section, Gifu University Organization for Promotion of
Glocalization for more information.
Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalilzation | MAP D-4（P2）Residence and Registration Procedures for International Students
Residence and Registration Procedures for International Students
1. When entering Japan, you will be issued a Residence Card at the immigration counter.
2. Registration of Residence, National Health Insurance and National Pension System are handled at
the municipal office of your residence.
1) National Health Insurance
Every international student whose visa status is“Student”must join the National Health Insurance
program administered by the Japanese government. With this insurance, you pay only 30% of medical(including dental) costs from the total of your bill. The annual premium per person is approximately 21,000 yen.
2) National Pension System
All international students aged between 20 and 60 living in Japan must join the National Pension
System, but students can apply for exemption or deferment of payment.
3) Driving a Car or Riding a Motorcycle▶ You must get a Driver’s License. (If you drive a car without a license, you will be subject topenalties for violating the Road Traffic Law.)▶You must purchase both“compulsory automobile liability insurance”and“voluntary insurance”．
▶Both a“Parking Permit”and“Pass Card”(issued for a fee) are necessary for anyone driving a car
into the University. Please apply at the administration office of your faculty.
For details, please contact the Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs Section, Gifu University
Organization for Promotion of Glocalization.
Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalilzation | MAP D-4（P2）

Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs Section
The Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs Section, Gifu
University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization will
provide various kind of support for international students andstudy-abroad support for Japanese students.
The Office is located next to the Auditorium on the first floorof the University Library.

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Inbound and Outbound Student Affairs
Section, Gifu University Organization
for Promotion of Glocalization
TEL: 058-293-2142
E-mail: direcent@gifu-u.ac.jp

International House | MAP F-4（P2）International House (Buildings A and B)

International House Buildings A and B are university dormitories for international students. Tutororganized events including welcome parties for new residents are occasionally held at the International
House. Building structures, furnishings and rent are as follows:○International House Building A
Single Room: 31

5,900 yen / month

Couple Room: 2

11,900 yen / month

Family Room: 3

14,200 yen / month○International House Building B
Single Room: 38

4,700 yen / month

Couple Room: 129,500 yen / month

Family Room: 4

14,200 yen / month＊Utilities are not included in the rent.

○Structures & Furnishings
Single Room:▲International
Bathroom (Building A only), toilet, House Building A

bed, desk, chair, etc.
Couple Room: Kitchen, bathroom, toilet, bed, desk, chair, etc.
Family Room: Room for children, bed room, kitchen, bathroom,▲Welcome Party

toilet, bed, desk, chair, etc.

○Application for International House
Move-In: Twice a year (April, October)
Application Deadlines: January-February for April move-in
July for October move-in
Please ask vacancy information and submit applications at the Inbound and Outbound Student
Affairs Section, Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization.

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University Facilities

University Library

University Library | MAP D-3（P2）

Gifu University has two libraries: the University Library and the Medical Library. The Medical Library is
described in a later section.
◎Opening Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm(Long-term holidays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm(The University Library is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays
and holidays during the examination periods in the spring and fallsemesters.)◎Closing Days
・ Sundays (with the exception of examination periods)
・ National holidays and substitute holidays (with the exception of examination
periods)
University Library・ Some Saturdays during the vacation periods
QR code・ Summer holidays: August 13th – 16th・ Winter holidays: December 28th to January 4th・ Days the director of the library approved the closing◎Library Card (Student ID)
・ Your student ID is used as your Library Card, and it is required whenchecking out library materials.
Written in either Japanese・ Please hold your student ID over a card reader at the entrance and enter and/or English
the library once the gate is open.

◎Learning Commons Floor (second floor)

The Learning Commons is where students can study together in a group using library materials andmake presentations. Facilities including movable tables, a whiteboard, projector and Wi-Fi are available forgroup study and writing assignments. A presentation room can be used for study sessions, workshop andpresentation practice. At the PC Corner, computers are available for educational purposes. Students canfreely browse magazines at the Browsing Corner during study breaks, and audiovisual materials such as
BDs and DVDs are available for use at the Audio-Visual Corner.

◎Study and Research Floor (third floor)

This floor has a large space where students can study using library materials and computers. It is aperfect place to study in peace and quiet. Parts of the reading areas have LAN outlets and WiFi antennas,
so students can access the University LAN using their own computers.

＊To use the Audio Visual Corner, please ask the staff at the service counter on the second floor.
＊To use computers and the University LAN, you must have an ID and password given by the Information
Management Core.
◎Please feel free to ask the staff at the service counter on the second floor if you have any questions about
library use, the location of library collections, and so on. The University Library occasionally holds
workshops for students such as“How to find books and periodicals”and“How to search Japanese andEnglish essays.”Announcements for the workshops will be posted on the board in the library or the librarywebsite.

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Medical Library

Medical Library| MAP B-2（P2）◎Opening Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm(Opening hours may be shortened depending on the Library operations.
Students of the Graduate School of Medicine have 24-hour access to thelibrary with their Medical Student IC card.)◎Closing Days
・ Sundays
・ National holidays and substitute holidays
・ Summer holidays: August 13th – 16th・ Winter holidays: December 28th to January 4th・ Days the director of the library approved the closing◎Library Card (Medical Student IC Card, Student ID)

Medical Library
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English

・ Medical Student IC Card is required to enter the Medical Library.
・ Please hold your IC card over a card reader at the entrance and enter the library once the gate isopen. If you belong to a different faculty, please speak to the staff of the library at the entrance gate.
・ Student ID is required to check out library materials.
◎The Medical Library has a PC Corner, LAN outlet, Wi-Fi, two Group Study Rooms, and an Audio-Visual
Corner.

Satellite Campus

Satellite Campus | The fourth floor of Gifu Skywing 37

Gifu University Satellite Campus (located on the fourth floor of the East
Tower at Gifu Skywing 37) is within a five-minute-walking distance from
JR Gifu Station. Since“Early Morning Class”starts at 8:00 am, Gifu
University students have enough time to attend the second class at
Yanagido Campus. The Satellite Campus has multipurpose classrooms andmeeting rooms, and visitors can use these spaces for informal gatheringsand discussions. In principle, the rooms are free of charge for Gifu
University students. Visitors are also free to use the spacious Learning
Commons. The availability of multiple PCs and the Local Area Network( LAN ) ma kes i t po s s i bl e f o r
university students to concentrate on
their studies at the Satellite Campus.
For more information, please callthe number on the right or access
Gifu University Satellite Campus
website.

Satellite Campus☎ 058-212-0390
QR codeWritten in either Japanese
and/or English◎The URL for the Gifu University Satellite Campus Website
https://www1.gifu-u.ac.jp/~gifu_sc/src/info_english.html

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Information Management Core | MAP D-5（P2）Information Management Core
◎Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Weekends and holidays: Closed(The opening hours during vacation periods will be announced
on the Information Management Core website.)◎User Assistance
Monday–Friday: 8:45 am – 7:45 pm
Location: Information Management CoreFor questions and inquiries: Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm(Student staff is available only for quick questions between 5:00
and 7:45 pm.)
◎Network Service Hours
Individual network services, such as e-mail, are available at all
times. The system or network service may become temporarily
unavailable due to maintenance. Notices of service suspension
will be posted on the Information Management Core website.
◎Information Management Core Website
https://www.imc.gifu-u.ac.jp

Notes when using Gifu
University Campus
Information Network
1 Please use the network foreducational and research
purposes only.
2 Persons who break into thecomputer network security
shall be subject to punishment.
3 We ask for your cooperationin the operations of theCampus Information Network.
4 Please use your Gifu
University e-mail account tocontact others about education
and research matters .

Using the Network
In the Gifu University computer
system and network, a computing
environment, complete withaccess to your own data, becomes
available after user authentication
based on your user ID andpassword. Your user ID represents“you”on computer systems andthe Internet. Please keep yourpassword confidential.

Things available with your user ID and password□ The use of educational computer systems (Computers available
at the Information Management Core, University Library,
Faculty of Education, School of Medicine, Satellite Campus)□ Wired/Wireless LAN□ Sending and receiving e-mails□ e-Learning system“AIMS-Gifu”□ The use of student portals for course registration, etc.
□ Blanket License (office 365)

E-mail AddressYour e-mail address is“your user ID@edu.gifu-u.ac.jp”
Please visit the Information Management Core website for information on using your e-mail account:https://www.imc.gifu-u.ac.jp

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Gifu University allows for various apps to be accessed using a single user ID and password. Each app can beaccessed simply by entering a user ID and password (signing in) once. But if a user ID and password are stolen,
it can provide an attacker with external access to Gifu University services and could result in serious damage
both inside and outside the university. Compared with conventional authentication where a user merely enters auser ID and password, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a scheme that more strongly ensures theauthenticity of connections or operations made by the user, by making use of a one-time password.*
For the details, please access:https://www.imc.gifu-u.ac.jp/service/files/tayoso_gu_en.pdf
https://www.imc.gifu-u.ac.jp/service/files/tayoso_ms_en.pdf*One-time password: A password that is valid only for a certain periods of time, or for a certain
number of logins

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University Library | MAP D-3. B-2（P2） Information Management Core | MAP D-5（P2） Satellite Campus | （P25）Space for Self-Study

Creative Study SpaceGroup Study,dge
Expand Knowle

Academic Core

─ Fun in creative learning with friends ─
What is Academic Core?
Academic Core is a self-study space provided for Gifu University students.
Students can hold self-study seminars, book-reading sessions,brainstorming and work on assignments in groups, which make difficult
subjects accessible, and conducive for learning and academic discovery.
Academic Core was opened in the hope of realizing such an ideal learningspace for students.
Let’s share the joy oflearning with your friends!

Furniture and Equipment for Learning

医学部附属病院●Desks and chairs ●White board ●Large white board ●Large screen●Liquid-crystal display ●Items for discussions ●OpenLAN

Staff Support Service
Regular staff and student volunteers assist students in their studies.
Please feel free to ask for help.
─Services offered by staff─
● Academic Core users’guidance ● Study consultation● PC users’guidance ● Reference to useful books for studying● Advice on Japanese writing ● Continuing education and support in English studies● Advice on group work and presentation

Faculty of Regional Studies

Faculty of Education

academic core

University
Hall

Central Administration Office

Gifu
University

1F University Library
Opening Hours:
10:00 am–7:30 pm (weekday)

Self-study spaces are available at the Learning Commons of the University Library (P24), Satellite
Campus (P25) and each faculty. For more details, please contact the student affairs section of each faculty.

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Academic Calendar 2021
■Spring Semester
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12th(Mon)▶Spring Recess▶Entrance Ceremony▶Events for 1st-year students(Regular Medical Check-ups
and Orientation, etc.)▶First Semester classes
begin

MAY

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20th(Tue)▶Thursday class schedule

2nd(Mon)-10th(Tue)▶Makeup Classes and Examinations※3th(Tue) regular classes

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Medicine are determined separately▶Open Campus

■Fall Semester
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for ENJIN01th
28 (Thu)▶Friday class schedule29th(Fri) ▶University Festival (scheduled)
Nov.1st(Mon)※No classes on Oct. 29th(Fri)and Nov.1st

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15th(Sat), 16th(Sun) ▶University Entrance Examinations(scheduled)

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Early to middle ▶Regular Medical Check-ups
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25th(Fri)▶General Entrance Examinations(1st Term)

MARCH

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12th(Sat)
25th(Fri)▶General Entrance Examinations(2nd Term)▶Commencement Ceremony

A special health checkup is provided for students who come into contact with organic solvents, designated chemical substances, orradiation materials.

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Faculty, etc.

Liberal Arts
Education

Specialized Education
Fa cu lt y of E duc at ion
Faculty of Regional Studies

General
Education

School of Medicine (Nursing Course)
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences

PeriodSchool of Social System Management1

8：4 5 a m – 1 0：1 5 a m

2

10：3 0 a m – 1 2：0 0 pm

Lunch Break(60 minutes)

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1：0 0 pm – 2 ：3 0 pm

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2：4 5 pm – 4 ：1 5 pm

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4：3 0 pm – 6 ：0 0 pm

〈 Medical Course, School of Medicine〉
Period

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30

First year
8：45 am – 10：15 am

PeriodYear

Second to Fourth year1

8：30 am – 9：30 am

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9：45 am – 10：45 am

3

11：00 am – 12：00 pm

2

10：30 am – 12：00 pm

Lunch Break(60 minutes)

Lunch Break(60 minutes)

3

1：00 pm – 2：30 pm

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1：00 pm – 2：00 pm

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2：45 pm – 4：15 pm

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2：15 pm – 3：15 pm

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4：30 pm – 6：00 pm

6

3：30 pm – 4：30 pm

PeriodYear Fifth and Sixth year1

8：30 am– 10：10 am

2

10：20 am– 12：00 pm

Lunch Break(60 minutes)

3

1：00 pm – 2：40 pm

4

2：50 pm – 4：30 pm

Location Map

Toyama Pref.

Takayama Field Station, River Basin ResearchCenter [20 km from JR Takayama Station]
Ishikawa Pref.

Kuraiyama Forest,
Gifu Field Science Center[10 km from JR Joro Station]

JR Takayama Main Line

Faculty of Education
Special Needs Education Center
Faculty of Regional Studies
School of Medicine
Medical Education Development Center
University HospitalCenter for Regional Medicine
Faculty of Engineering
Center for Infrastructure Asset Management
Technology and Research
Supporting & Development Center for Technology Education
Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences
Gifu Field Science Center (Yanagido Farm)
Research Center for Wildlife Management
Animal Medical Center
School of Social System Management
Comparative Cancer Center
Center for the Development and Promotion of Joint Veterinary Education
Education and Research Center for Food Animal Health
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Regional Studies
Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Engineering
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences
United Graduate School of Drug Discovery andMedical Information Sciences
University Library
Organization for Promotion of Higher Education& Student Support
Organization for Research & Community Development
Center for Collaborative Study with Community
River Basin Research Center
Life Science Research Center
Information Management Core
Center for Japanese Language and Culture
Health Administration Center
Central Administration Office[7 km from JR Gifu Station, 20 minutes by car.
20 km from Gifu-Hashima Station (ShinkansenLine), 40 minutes by car.]

Fukui Pref.

Extracurricular Seminar House[6 km east from Gifu University]
Gifu University Satellite Campus (4th Fl. of the East Tower
at Gifu Skywing 37)[5 minute-walk from JR Gifu Station, 7 minute-walk from Meitetsu Gifu Station]

Nagano Pref.

Minokamo Farm,
Gifu Field Science Center[6 km from JR Kobi Station]

Shiga Pref.

Hayano Residence
Seminar House[1777 Hiruicho, Ogaki City]
Faculty-Aﬃliated Elementary andJunior High Schools[1.2 km from JR Gifu Station]

JR Tokaido Main Line

Taita Line
JR Chuo Main Line

Tokaido Shinkansen

Aichi Pref.

Mie Pref.

31Gifu University

Central Administration Oﬃce,
Faculty of Education, Faculty of Regional Studies,
School of Medicine (Nursing Course), Faculty of Engineering,
Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, University Library,
School of Social System Management

To Ibi

ExtracurricularSeminar House

Oritatekitaura

Masakidoi

Kurifune
BridgeGifu Memorial
CenterMt. Sagi

School of Medicine(Medical Course)
University Hospital

Sugo 6

Ukai
BridgeInokuchi Tunnel

Mt. Kinka

Onawaba
BridgeKagashima
BridgeNagara River

NagaraBridgeKinka
BridgeChusetsu
BridgeTo Seki,
Mino
Gifu City Hall

Kagashima
Seika 1

Gifu University
Satellite Campus

To SekiMeitetsu
Gifu Station

To Maibara, Kyoto
To Takayama
JR Gifu Station

Nishi-Gifu Station
To Ogaki

YabutaPrefecturalOﬃce Building
To Gifu-Hashima Station,
Gifu-Hashima Interchange

To Inuyama

Faculty-Aﬃliated Elementary
and Junior High Schools

Ginan Interchange
To Nagoya▼Bus Route Map
Gifu University Hospital

Yanagido Bridge
Gifu University
Masaki Masa Mae

Nagara Kitamachi

SenjudoTetsumei-cho

JR Gifu Eki Mae

Meitetsu Gifu Eki Mae

Gifu University/Hospital Line
Ginancho Line
Seiryu Liner
Gidai Liner (Nonstop bus service)

Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal▼Bus Information
Destination
Gifu University Hospital(via Gifu University)

Line

Platform #5

Ginancho Line

Platform #4

Seiryu Liner
Gifu University(via University Hospital) or
Gifu University Hospital(via Gifu University)

JR Gifu Eki Mae Meitetsu Gifu Eki Mae

Gifu University/Hospital Line

Gidai Liner(Nonstop bus service)

Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal

Platform #9
Platform E※Five nonstop school buses are running daily between JR Nishi-Gifu Station and Gifu University/University Hospital(Operating company: Gifu Bus). No bus service during weekends and holidays. Tickets for the school bus are required.

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