August 31,2021
To our students

School of Economics and Business,
Hokkaido University
Courses in the second (fall) semester of the academic year 2021
Courses in the second (fall) semester of 2021 will be held as follows. However, depending on
the COVID-19 situation, we may make changes to our plans even during the semester. All
courses will be offered online if the BCP level of Hokkaido University is raised to three (3).
Please check the website of the university and the department frequently for the updated
information.

(1) Lecture type courses (undergraduate and graduate)
If the university’s BCP level is 1 or 2, some courses will be offered as a hybrid course (a combinationof face-to-face and online classes) after October 18. Refer to the syllabus to identify whether the course
is provided as a hybrid type or entirely online. The instructor will inform you of the dates of on-campus
class meetings. If the BCP level is 3, all courses will be offered on-line. In addition, by the beginningof December, the instructor will inform you whether there will be a face-to-face semester exam during
the regular exam period (January 31st- February 4th).

(2) Seminar type courses (undergraduate and graduate)
If the university’s BCP level is 1 or 2, some classes will be offered as a “hybrid”---a combinationof face-to-face and online classes (the classes meet in the classroom in some of the 15 class days,
and meet on-line on other days). The instructor will inform you whether the course is provided asa hybrid type or entirely online, and of the dates of on-campus class meetings if it is a hybrid type.
If the BCP level is 3, all courses will be offered on-line.

Notes:(1) In face-to-face seminar-type courses, the number of attendees is restricted to less than
50% of the classroom capacity. During the class, you must (i) maintain sufficient distancefrom other students; (ii) sanitize your hands; and (iii) wear a face mask.
(2) If you have difficulties attending face-to-face classes, please ask the instructor for advice
IN ADVANCE. In particular, if you have underlying health conditions, please consult theinstructor and/or your supervisor.
(3) We will furnish study rooms in the department building. You can use them to participate
in online classes before and/or after attending the face-to-face classes on campus.

To all students:(1) To prevent infection on the campus, check your health conditions regularly. If you havea high temperature or other symptoms, please stop coming to school.
(2) Infection among students occurs not from attending the class, but from dining together
with classmates and other gatherings. Please pay attention to infection prevention, being
aware that this is a public health issue involving you as well as your family, friends, andcitizens in the area.
(3) To take on-line classes, please furnish the internet environment at your home. Also, toattend face-to-face classes AND on-line classes on campus, please obtain a notebook PC.
If you have difficulties preparing a notebook computer and/or a mobile WIFI router, theuniversity will lend them free of charge.
(4) It is not unusual that you feel insecure or stressed under the "new normal" environment.
If you have difficulties, please feel free to consult your supervisor and/or the following
facilities at the university:
Student Counseling Officehttps://www.sacc.hokudai.ac.jp/student-counseling-office/Hokkaido University's Health Care Center
https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/hoken/

Hokkaido University, School of Economics, Academic Affairs
e-mail：ecokyomu@jimu.hokudai.ac.jp
Phone : 011-706-3163