LGBT+

Basic Principles andGuidelines on LGBT+* Inclusion
at University of Tsukuba*The term LGBT+ refers collectively to spectrums of sexuality and gender that include lesbian, gay, bisexual,and transgender identities. The following Basic Principles and Guidelines apply to every individual
associated with these spectrums, regardless of the specific gender or sexual identity in question.

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1. Counseling and consultation(1) Counseling and consultation services(2) Counseling process(3) C oordination with the Student Counseling Room, the University Health Center(Psychiatry), and other related services
2. Name and gender information (data management)(1) Change of name(2) Change of gender(3) Handling gender information(4) Gender information on certificates issued by the University of Tsukuba(5) Gender information on documents submitted to the University of Tsukuba
3. Classes(1) C onsiderations related to enrolment in practical physical education classes andthe use of changing rooms and equipment(2) Enrolment in practical classes outside the University (e.g. practice teaching)(3) Group assignment in classes(4) Use of personal titles in classes
4. Life on campus(1) Annual health examinations(2) Student housing(3) Accessible restrooms(4) Dressing and appearance at the enrollment and graduation ceremonies
5. Job search and career support(1) Job search and internship support(2) Job search for LGBT+(3) Career support for LGBT+ at the University of Tsukuba

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6. Information for those around LGBT+ individuals, particularly in relation to
the process of “coming out”
(1) What is “coming out”?
(2) Decision to disclose and information control(3) Coming out and “outing”(4) When you need to come out(5) If your friend/colleague/student comes out to you(6) How we act around LGBT+ individuals
7. Considerations for faculty and staff(1) Employee benefits for faculty and staff with an LGBT+ partner(2) Application procedure

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Appendix: Toolbox(1) Prior to a consultation(2) Explore and reflect on your identity(3) Requesting a change of name on certificates after graduation/completion(4) Gender information on documents submitted to institutions outside theUniversity of Tsukuba(5) Individual Number Card
(6) Gender-segregated elements in physical education classes(7) Accessible restrooms(8) Prior to undertaking a job search(9) Job search: indicators of LGBT-friendly companies(10) Pain of not being able to live as your true self(11) Choosing not to come out (being closeted)(12) Never force someone to come out(13) Prior to coming out(14) If your friend comes out to you(15) Stereotypes created by the media, films, and television(16) If you wish to become an LGBT+ ally

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Supplementary Worksheet (CARIO-NEXT L Worksheets)*The printed version is available in the cabinet on the 2nd floor of the Student Plaza in
Building 1D. The electronic version is available on the website of the Center for Diversity,
Accessibility, and Career Development (Diversity Division) (https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/).

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Basic principles on prohibition and resolution of discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity of LGBT+ at University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba aims to be an open university and encourage diversity and flexibility in
education and research. It goes without saying that all the students, faculty, and staff who originallyhave differences are respected at the university. Being at the forefront of university reforms, we treat
minorities such as LGBT+ (population described by their sexual orientation or gender identity,
including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) according to the following principles.

We do not discriminate against minorities
In order to safeguard the rights of minorities, the university emphasizes that sexual orientationand gender identity are unrelated to the ability of a person. Discrimination and harassment ofminorities are contrary to our basic principle of diversity.

We respect individual autonomy
Information related to sexual orientation and gender identity, its disclosure or non-disclosure,and their expression are controlled by the preferences of a person. They should not be unjustly
interfered with.

We remove barriers to learning and employment
Barriers to learning and employment for minorities such as LGBT+ must be removed to a reasonable
extent through consensus building by appropriate process.
At the forefront of creating knowledge and finding solutions for emerging global tasks, Universityof Tsukuba emphasizes that the uniqueness and diverse abilities of all its members will be fully
demonstrated in the innovation required for future society. For this reason, the university declares
the above-mentioned basic principles for all students, faculty, and staff. To this end, we set forourselves the following concrete actions.

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at the University of Tsukuba

LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In the guidelines
presented here, the term “LGBT+” is used to refer collectively to all sexual minorities.
Individuals who identify as sexual minorities are infinitely varied, with respect to their sexual
orientation (which genders they are attracted or not attracted to) and gender identity (which genderthey identify or don’t identify as); for this reason, they cannot be categorized merely as lesbian, gay,bisexual, or transgender. Recently, the acronym SOGI, which stands for sexual orientation andgender identity, has occasionally been used to represent gender and sexual diversity. The Universityof Tsukuba provides assistance to these individuals inclusively, acknowledging their diversity andindividuality.
The University of Tsukuba began the Discussion on LGBT+ Students, Faculty, and Staff
Inclusion in 2015, developing the Basic Principles and Guidelines on LGBT+ Inclusion at the
University of Tsukuba, which were published in 2017, making Tsukuba the first national university
in Japan to publish such a document. Founded with an open-university philosophy, the Universityof Tsukuba is committed to its mission to pursue diversity and flexibility in education and research;
this goal cannot be achieved unless all members of the university, whether students, faculty
members or staff members, are able to fully express their identities and diverse potential. Based on
this philosophy, our efforts include not only LGBT+ but all minorities, as we model innovations
that a future global community will require.
The Center for Diversity, Accessibility, and Career Development (DAC Center) serves as theprimary contact for LGBT+ members at the University of Tsukuba, coordinating with otherbodies, such as the General Consultation Service. At the same time, the University engages in
multifaceted efforts to build awareness through faculty development workshops for faculty and staff
members and lectures for students. It promotes initiatives to improve the climate and environment
for education and research, and designs worksheets to provide more extensive inclusion services,advancing diversity beyond narrow definitions of LGBT+.

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Legends The sections of each guideline are preceded by one of the following four labels,
which indicate the primary intended audience.
General Information Information that all members of the University (faculty, staff, andstudents) are required to know to ensure LGBT+ inclusion.
University Services Inclusion services and practices at the University of Tsukuba. This
information must be shared with all LGBT+ members and nonmembers, whether students,
faculty, or staff.
LGBT+ Members Information specifically intended to help LGBT+ members (primarily
students but also faculty and staff ). Preferably, LGBT+ nonmembers (especially supporters)
will also acquire this information.
Supporters What we ask of supporters and all those around LGBT+ members.

1. Counseling and consultation(1) Counseling and consultation services
University Services The Center for Diversity, Accessibility, and Career Development (hereafterreferred to as the DAC Center) at the University of Tsukuba offers counseling and consultation
services pertaining to LGBT+ inclusion. These services are intended primarily for students andfamilies who seek counseling or consultations mainly involving issues covered by the Guidelines.
Faculty and staff members may also use the services. Depending on individual circumstances andour limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every request. Nevertheless, please do nothesitate to contact us first. Especially when you are in distress and require assistance, please use
the worksheets as often as you like; they are designed to help you. ➡Toolbox (1) Regardless ofwhether or not you decide to see a counselor, we encourage you to use the worksheet that helps
LGBT+ members explore and reflect on their identity. ➡Toolbox (2)LGBT+ Members Depending on the nature of your problems and needs, we may refer you toother counseling and consultation services offered at the University (listed at the end of the
Guidelines) to assist you in coordinating with those services. The extent and the nature of thecoordination will always be discussed with you in advance. Counselors will maintain strict
confidentiality, ensuring that you always feel safe in disclosing your personal information.
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(2) Counseling process
LGBT+ Members After the counseling session, your counselor can discuss ways of addressing
your problems and/or responding to your needs with various concerned parties. This will only
be done with your approval, in accordance with your own intentions. The counseling process isoutlined below; bear in mind that the specific assistance provided will vary, depending on individual
circumstances.
Supporters If you are faced with a situation such as, “My friend just came out to me and I’m notsure how to react,” or “I know someone who is LGBT+ and is having a hard time, but I’m not surewhat I can do to help,” we encourage you to talk to a counselor at the DAC Center or to use any of
the counseling and consultation services listed at the end; these professionals will maintain strict
confidentiality. Please let us help you through our services.
LGBT+ members(members and families)

Your intentions andapproval of the extent of
information sharing

If required, and withyour cooperation

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Counseling/Consultation

Parties concerned(faculty and staff members)

Arrangement/Coordination(3) C oordination with the Student Counseling Room, the University Health Center(Psychiatry), and other related services
LGBT+ Members Your counselor at the DAC Center will work in coordination with counselors at
the University Health Center (Psychiatry) and the Student Counseling Room, as well as counselorsin the Career Counseling and Accessibility Division of the DAC Center. At the Accessibility
Division, you may talk to a counselor about academic support for students with disabilities,
including developmental disabilities (for career support, see 5. Job search and career support). At
the University Health Center (Psychiatry) and the Student Counseling Room, you may talk to
psychiatrists and clinical psychologists about mental health issues or any concerns you may haveabout campus life. These services may refer you to the DAC Center. A list of contacts for these
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University Services In the University of Tsukuba, students may ask to be called by preferred namesthat correspond to their gender identities. This process may require an interview with a faculty
member or a head of an affiliated college or department or an administrative office such as Student
Services.
LGBT+ Members The University permits students, whose gender identity does not match theirassigned sex at birth and who meet the following requirements, to change their names on the school
register to preferred names that correspond to their gender identities. To initiate this process, each
student must file an application, which will be reviewed in light of individual circumstances. The
procedure is outlined below. For more information, please contact the DAC Center.
(1) Students are expected to assume responsibility for any disadvantage experienced as a result ofusing their preferred names, which correspond to their gender identities.
(2) Students are expected to begin the process of applying for a name change in the Family Registry.
LGBT+ members

DAC Center

Affiliated colleges, departments, and Academic Services OfficeInterview

Coordination and consultation, as required

No(Contact the DAC Center)

Have you changed your nameon the Family Registry?

Affiliated college anddepartment heads, faculty
members, and supervisors

Yes

Obtain Document of Proof *Receive Application

Prepare and check Application

Submit Notification of Change of Name and Documentof Proof* (and Application) to affiliated Academic
Services Office

Receive Notification of Change of Name

* The Document of Proof may be a copy of an extract from the Family Registry, certificate of residence, or driver’s license, which shows that the name is actually used by the applicant.

Application process for a change of name with gender identity(2) Change of gender
University Services The University currently does not permit a change of gender on the school
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(3) Handling gender information
General Information Especially for those whose gender identity does not match their assigned
sex at birth, gender information is a critical piece of information about identity. For instance,
for a transgender person who lives as male but has been assigned female gender in the Family
Registry, and who has only come out to a limited group of people, the unintentional disclosureof his assigned gender will be intolerable. Some people may question this way of handling gender
information. However, it is comparable to the trend of not including personal mailing addresses
and phone numbers on printed lists of names, even though it was once a common practice tolist them publicly. Gender information is similarly withheld, to protect the privacy of personal
information.
University Services The University of Tsukuba is committed to ensuring that no gender
information is ever disclosed without the permission of the individual concerned. It adheres to thefollowing policies for handling gender information, particularly in relation to printed lists of names
and TWINS (the education information system at the University of Tsukuba).
• Printed lists of names
As a general rule, the University of Tsukuba requires all faculty and staff members to omit gender
information on any list of names that will be handed out to students or posted. We ensure that
personal information, including gender information, is carefully handled at faculty meetings (forexample, by omitting gender information in meeting handouts).
• TWINS
Gender information on TWINS is only accessible to faculty members who are supervisors orcollege/department heads and to staff in charge of Educational and Student Services; only the
Educational and Student Services staff are authorized to cite gender information, as a part of a listof names. The University encourages these faculty and staff members to receive training, not only
on the appropriate handling of personal information, including gender information, but also on
LGBT+ inclusion, thereby ensuring careful handling of gender information.
LGBT+ Members As discussed above, gender information at the University of Tsukuba isaccessible to and handled by a limited number of faculty and staff members. We are committed
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University Services Listed below are the main certificates issued by the University of Tsukuba,with or without gender information (details are available on the website of the DAC Center(Diversity Division) at https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/). We will further investigate other types ofcertificates and examine whether or not gender information is truly needed for these certificates, inthe University as a whole and also in relevant student services, colleges, and departments.
<Certificates without gender information (as of March 2018)>
Ex.) Diploma, Transcript, Confirmation of Eligibility to Graduate (Complete), Certificate ofRegistration, Certificate of Enrollment<Certificates with gender information (as of March 2018)>
Ex.) Medical Examination Report, Student Commuter Certificate

Please refer to the information in the Toolbox to request a certificate after graduation. ➡Toolbox(3)(5) Gender information on documents submitted to the University of Tsukuba
University Services Listed below are the main documents submitted to the University of Tsukuba
with or without gender information (details are available on the website of the DAC Center(Diversity Division) at https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/). We will further investigate other types of
documents and examine whether or not gender information is truly needed for these documents, inthe University as a whole and also in relevant student services, colleges, and departments.
<Documents without gender information (as of March 2018)>
Ex.) Admission Fee/Tuition Waiver Request, Bicycle Registration Application, Posting/Distribution
Permission Request, Student ID Replacement Request<Documents with gender information (as of March 2018)>
Ex.) Student Housing Application, Request for Permission to Use Training Camp Facility/
Training Facility, New Student Organization Petition, List of Names of Student Organization
Members
Please refer to the information in the Toolbox for documents submitted to institutions outside theUniversity of Tsukuba. ➡Toolbox (4)LGBT+ Members With prior consultation, you may leave your gender blank on any documentsthat you submit to the University. Consult the DAC Center for more information. ➡Toolbox (5)10III Current inclusion services and policies

3. Classes(1) C onsiderations related to enrolment in practical physical education classes and theuse of changing rooms and equipment
LGBT+ Members The University of Tsukuba offers a number of classes in physical education.
In particular, the following considerations relate to practical classes in Physical Education as theCommon Core. Please consult the DAC Center for more information.
• Enrollment

Some courses in Common Core Physical Education involve gender-segregated activities. ➡Toolbox(6) Courses with gender-segregated elements are indicated in the syllabus; students may refer to thesyllabus when making enrollment decisions.
• Changing rooms
Special arrangements for using changing rooms may be made, as needed, with prior consultation.
• Considerations for equipment use (e.g. chest protectors for shooting sports such as kyudo(Japanese archery))
You may make prior arrangements to ensure that you are not required to use gender-related gear (itis ultimately your own decision whether or not to use specific gear).

(2) Enrolment in practical classes outside the University (e.g. practice teaching)
LGBT+ Members You may make prior arrangements to use restrooms and changing rooms
and wear your preferred style of clothing for practical classes, including practice teaching, offeredoutside the University. Note that not all requests are necessarily accommodated, depending on thepolicies and circumstances at the site of practical class. Please consult the DAC Center for more
information.

(3) Group assignment in classes
LGBT+ Members The University of Tsukuba is committed to avoiding unnecessary gender-based
group assignments in classes.

(4) Use of personal titles in classes
LGBT+ Members You may make prior arrangements to be addressed in class by your preferred
title (such as Mr. instead of Miss). Please consult the DAC Center for more information about titles.
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4. Life on campus(1) Annual health examinations
LGBT+ Members As indicated in the posted schedules for annual health examinations, you may
make special arrangements, as needed, to receive annual health examinations at the University ofTsukuba, with prior consultation. Please consult the DAC Center for more information.

(2) Student housing
University Services Many of the residences at the University of Tsukuba have gender-segregatedbuildings and units, as well as units with shared bathrooms. However, we do have buildings withbathrooms in individual rooms; some have a shared entrance and gender-segregated floors.
LGBT+ Members Students, including newly admitted students, may ask to be housed in a preferred
residence, with prior consultation. Not all requests are necessarily accommodated, depending on
individual circumstances. Please consult the DAC Center for more information.

(3) Accessible restrooms
University Services There are accessible restrooms located around the campus of the Universityof Tsukuba, which are accessible to anyone and everyone. The location of accessible restrooms on
campus can be viewed on the University website and the website of the DAC Center Accessibility
Division. Please refer to the information in the Toolbox. ➡Toolbox (7)(4) Dressing and appearance at the enrollment and graduation ceremonies
University Services In an effort to advance diversity, members of the University of Tsukuba may
choose the type of dress and appearance that best reflects their diverse identities when attending
ceremonies, such as enrollment and graduation.
LGBT+ Members Please choose the type of dress and appearance that you prefer and consider
appropriate, when attending the ceremonies in question. Most attendants wear suits and hakamas,
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5. Job search and career support(1) Job search and internship support
University Services The Diversity Division coordinates with Career Counseling at the DAC
Center to provide counseling on job searches and internships. You may meet with a career counselor
to discuss matters related to your career, including coming out during a job search or internship andconcerns about your prospective workplace. Contact information for Career Counseling is listed at
the end of the Guidelines.

(2) Job search for LGBT+
LGBT+ Members Needless to say, especially for LGBT+ individuals, it is important to build acareer that allows you to be your true self. In addition to early career planning, sufficient preparation
prior to starting a job search (for example, by finding a role model) is essential. We have designed
worksheets to help with this process. ➡Toolbox (8) If necessary, you may also see a counselor. We
are here to meet your needs, based on our previous experiences.

Supporters We ask faculty and staff members who support LGBT+ students to understand theirunique circumstances in the job market, and to provide necessary assistance, including appropriate
information and referrals to counseling services.

(3) Career support for LGBT+ at the University of Tsukuba
LGBT+ Members There are an increasing number of LGBT+-inclusive companies in Japan, as
well as internationally; indicators of LGBT+ inclusion are currently being proposed. However, theactual practice of inclusion and the extent to which this culture is shared in a particular workplace

depends on the company and requires extensive research. ➡Toolbox (9) If you suffer from mental

health issues and also have academic concerns, you may prefer the alternative of building yourcareer by receiving job assistance, in addition to undertaking a standard job search. Please do nothesitate to consult the DAC Center, which provides a wide range of services.
University Services The DAC Center holds lectures and seminars in collaboration with leading
LGBT+-inclusive companies, not only as part of awareness efforts on campus but also to support
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6. Information for those around LGBT+ individuals, particularly
in relation to the process of “coming out”
(1) What is “coming out”?
General Information There are situations in social life where a member of a minority group faces
a decision about whether or not to disclose a real identity/sexuality, which others are not yet awareof and which may never have been previously disclosed. This is referred to as “coming out”. The actof coming out signifies a determination to live with dignity as a human being, as well as relief fromthe pain and disadvantage of not living as one’s true self. It is by no means comparable to simply
making a personal statement or expressing self-satisfaction as a minority individual, as people often
falsely believe. In addition, individuals do not come out equally to everyone around them; theysometimes base the extent of disclosure on the individual being informed. Some people may choose
not to come out at all. ➡Toolbox (10), (11)In a setting such as a campus, where a diverse group of people is gathered in one place, there may

be occasions when people consider it necessary to come out or to make prior arrangements to comeout. This process is not limited to LGBT+ members; it can be experienced by anyone who chooses
to reveal an origin, belief, family, home, disability, illness, or limited time to live.

(2) Decision to disclose and information control
Supporters If a friend/colleague/student of yours has just come out to you, assume that thisindividual came out only to you. The choice of your friend/colleague/student is unlikely to imply
unlimited disclosure or an intention to initiate unlimited disclosure. Note that the decision todisclose belongs to your friend/colleague/student and you must respect the privacy of thisinformation. If you are wondering how to respond to such a disclosure, refer to (5) If your friend/colleague/student comes out to you.

(3) Coming out and “outing”
General Information The act of disclosing the fact that a person has come out or further disclosing
the disclosed information without that person’s consent is called “outing”. Outing not only violates
the dignity of that person, but also causes emotional distress through intentional or unintentional
discrimination. Such acts can have catastrophic outcomes, such as causing a person to commit
suicide. The University of Tsukuba treats deliberate and malicious outing as harassment and takes
appropriate actions. We do not tolerate outing, even with good intentions; it violates the privacy of
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personal information. ➡Toolbox (12)(4) When you need to come out
LGBT+ Members When you feel the need to come out, we suggest that you take a moment todigest the situation and plan what you are going to share. We have designed a worksheet to help
you through this process. ➡Toolbox (13)When you are not sure how to disclose your identity/sexuality to faculty or staff members, you

may meet with a counselor at the DAC Center, who will help you, in cooperation with various
concerned parties, while maintaining confidentiality. You may also use our services to help you copewith being outed. Another option is to join organizations such as LGBT+ student groups to meet
LGBT+ peers and supporters. The DAC Center can direct you to such organizations.

(5) If your friend/colleague/student comes out to you
Supporters You may feel confused when confronted with the coming out of your friend/colleague/
student. In such cases, it is best to accept the confidence in whatever way the friend/colleague/
student who has come out to you prefers. There are worksheets to help you through this process.
➡Toolbox (14), (15)Although your friend/colleague/student may tell you “not to tell anyone,” you are still permitted

to talk to a counselor, who will maintain confidentiality. If you are not sure how to react to yourfriend/colleague/student or are troubled in any way, our services are available to you.
General Information People sometimes make the mistake of assuming that the friend/colleague/
student coming out is expecting a sexual relationship or is “sexually attracted” to them. Coming
out is not a form of harassment; its purpose is never to destroy the relationship you already have.

(6) How we act around LGBT+ individuals
Needless to say, as in the case of other minorities, the way we choose to act around LGBT+
individuals has an important impact on their lives on campus. Someone who is supportive of
LGBT+ individuals is referred to as an “ally,” and contributes greatly in inclusion efforts. We have aworksheet to help such supporters connect with LGBT+ individuals. ➡Toolbox (16)

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7. Considerations for faculty and staff(1) Employee benefits for faculty and staff with an LGBT+ partner
University Services Faculty and staff members at the University of Tsukuba with an LGBT+
partner (with appropriate government certification) shall be eligible for a range of employee benefits,
including leaves, allowances, and travel expenses, starting from April 1st, 2020. In particular, in orderto facilitate the establishment of an educational, research, and work environment that encourages
faculty and staff members with an LGBT+ partner to exploit their full capacity, a Substitution ofTerms clause has been added to the following rules and regulations, including the work rules, toallow for the substitution of the term “partner” for the terms “spouse” and “wife.” Please contact theCenter for Diversity, Accessibility, and Career Development (DAC Center) for more information.
• Work rules• Recruitment, promotion, and resignation regulations• Pay rules• Allowance regulations• Work hours and leave rules• Work hours and compensation rules• Child care leave and family care leave regulations• Business travel and travel expenses rules*The applicable leaves, allowances, and travel expenses are listed below.
Short-term leaves:
Marriage leave, leave for wife’s delivery, leave for child care during wife’s delivery (full-time staff
only), sick/injured child care leave, family care leave, and bereavement leave
Long-term leaves:
Child care leave, family care leave, short working hours for child care, and leave to accompany
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Limit for overtime work and exemption from late-night work for staff engaged in child care or
family care
Allowances:
Dependent allowance, housing allowance, and allowance for transfer without family
Note: A faculty/staff member who is currently receiving allowance for transfer without family andis renting housing for his/her partner is also eligible for housing allowance.
Travel expenses:
Relocation travel expenses (relocation expenses for dependents)(2) Application procedure
LGBT+ Members Faculty and staff members who wish to claim benefits under the substituted
versions of the above-mentioned rules and regulations are required to submit the original or
duplicate of a local government-issued document certifying their partnership, such as the Certificate
of Partnership, to the office in charge. Please contact the DAC center for more information.
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Problems and/or needs

University servicesLGBT+
members(For LGBT+ members)
I wish to see a counselor asa student.

The DAC Center offers counseling andconsultation services pertaining to LGBT+
inclusion. Depending on the nature of yourproblems and needs, we may refer you toother counseling or consultation services
offered at the University (listed at the end of
the Guidelines) to assist you in coordinatingwith those services. Counselors will maintainstrict confidentiality, ensuring that you feelsafe in disclosing your personal information.

Guideline 1(1)Toolbox (1)Supporters(For faculty, staff, andsupporters)
I wish to talk to a counselor
about a student who is
LGBT+.

Faculty, staff, and supporters may also use theservices of the DAC Center.

Guideline 1 (2)LGBT+members

I need help with mental
health problems/concerns
about campus life.

The DAC Center works in coordination
with other services, including the University
Health Center (Psychiatry) and the Student
Counseling Room, to respond to varying
circumstances and needs.

Guideline 1 (3)Supporters

I do not understand why
the way in which gender
information is handled is so
important.

For instance, for a transgender person,
unintentional disclosure of a gender assignedin the Family Registry that does not match
their gender identity is intolerable. Carefulhandling of gender information is thus
required.

Guideline 2 (3)LGBT+members

On campus, I wish to use
my preferred name, whichcorresponds to my gender
identity.

The University may permit a change of nameon the school register to one that corresponds
to your gender identity.

LGBT+members

I wish to identify as a
A change of gender on the school register isdifferent gender on campus. permitted only when it is associated with agender change in the Family Registry.

LGBT+
members

I do not wish to have mygender included on any listof names.

As a general rule, no gender information is
included in lists of names that are handedout or posted.

Guideline 2 (3)LGBT+members

I am concerned thatmy gender informationis accessible to a large
number of faculty and staff
members.

Gender information on TWINS is only
accessible to faculty members who aresupervisors or college/department heads andto staff members at the Registrar’s Office andStudent Services.

Guideline 2 (3)LGBT+members

I do not wish to have
my gender written on
certificates issued by the
University.

The main certificates, including the Diploma,
Transcript, Confirmation of Eligibility
to Graduate (Complete), Certificate ofRegistration, and Certificate of Enrollment
do not include gender information.
The Medical Examination Report andStudent Commuter Certificate do include
gender information.

Guideline 2 (4)LGBT+members

I wish to change my nameand the way it is written
on certificates issued by the
University after I graduate.

If you change your name to one that
corresponds to your gender identity (forexample, following a diagnosis of gender
dysphoria), you may request a change ofname on your certificates.

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References

Consult the DAC
Center. File anapplication. Students
are responsible for any
disadvantages incurred.
Apply for a namechange in the Family
Registry.

Guideline 2 (1)Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 2 (2)Consult the DAC
Center. A Proof of
Name Change (suchas a Family Registry
Certificate) and a
Petition for Application
are required for a
first-time request,
in addition to theCertificate Request.

Toolbox (3)CategoryClasses
Life on campus

Intendedfor

Requirements andconditions (if any)

Problems and/or needs

University services

ReferencesLGBT+
members

I do not wish to write mygender on documents that I
submit to the University.

Some documents do not require you to
Consult the DAC
specify your gender if it is not necessary
Center.
for the purposes of the document. Even for
documents that do require you to specify
your gender (see Guideline 2 (5)), you may beallowed to leave your gender blank, with priorconsultation.

Guideline 2 (5)Toolbox (4)LGBT+members

I am required to submit
my individual number for
short-term employment on
campus, but I do not wish
to disclose my gender on
the card.

You may submit a photocopy of your
Notification Card or Individual Number
Card with the information about gender andorgan donation covered.

Toolbox (5)LGBT+members

I wish to avoid enrollingin PE courses that havegender-segregated activities.

Courses in Common Core Physical
Education that have gender-segregatedelements are indicated in the syllabus.

Guideline 3 (1)Toolbox (6)LGBT+members

I have concerns about using Special arrangements may be made as needed,changing rooms for my PE with prior consultation.
classes.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 3 (1)LGBT+members

I do not feel comfortablebeing asked to use
equipment according togender in my PE classes.

Special arrangements may be made as needed,with prior consultation.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 3 (1)LGBT+members

I am concerned about
whether or not I am
allowed to be treated inaccordance with my gender
identity in off-campus
practical classes, including
practice teaching.

You may make prior arrangements about
using restrooms and changing rooms andabout how to dress in practical classes,
including practice teaching, offered outside
the University. Note that this depends on
the policies and circumstances at the site ofpractical class.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 3 (2)LGBT+members

I do not wish to be assigned The University is committed to avoiding
to groups in classes by
unnecessary gender-based group assignment
gender.
in classes.

LGBT+
members

I feel uncomfortable being
You may make prior arrangements to beaddressed in class by aaddressed in classes by your preferred title.
gender-specific title (such as
Mr. or Miss).

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 3 (4)LGBT+members

I feel uncomfortable
receiving healthexaminations with peers
whose gender is different
from my gender identity.

Special arrangements may be made as needed,with prior consultation.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 4 (1)LGBT+members

I do not wish to live withpeers whose gender isdifferent from my gender
identity.

Special arrangements may be made as needed,with prior consultation.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 4 (2)LGBT+members

I feel uncomfortable sharing There are accessible restrooms on campus,
restrooms with peers whose which are accessible to anyone and everyone,gender is different from my regardless of gender.
gender identity.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 4 (3)Toolbox (7)LGBT+members

I wonder if I am allowed
to dress in accordancewith my gender identity atenrollment and graduation
ceremonies.

Guideline 3 (3)Members of the University may choose thetype of dress and appearance that best reflects
their diverse identities at enrollment andgraduation ceremonies. Please choose the typeof dress and appearance that you prefer andconsider appropriate for these events.

Guideline 4 (4)

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Category

Requirements andconditions (if any)

References

You may talk to a DAC Center counselor,
who will work in coordination with CareerCounseling.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 5 (1)Toolbox (8)I wish to know how tosearch for LGBT+-friendly
companies.

Indicators have been proposed for
LGBT+-inclusive companies. We can also
assist in obtaining more information.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 5 (3)Toolbox (9)LGBT+members

I wish to know more
about LGBT+-friendly
companies.

The DAC Center invites speakers from
LGBT+-inclusive companies to hold lecturesand seminars. Please take advantage of theseopportunities.

LGBT+
members

Considering my current
situation, I may not beable to find employment
through the standard
process.

If you suffer from mental health issues
and also have learning concerns, you may
prefer the alternative of building your careerby receiving job assistance, in addition toundertaking a standard job search. The DAC
Center provides all relevant assistance.

Supporters

Is coming out experienced
only by LGBT+
individuals?

The act of coming out is not limited toLGBT+ individuals; it can be experienced
by anyone who chooses to reveal an origin,
belief, family, home, disability, illness, or
limited time to live.

Guideline 6 (1)Supporters

My friend just came out
to me. Should I let otherpeople know?

If a friend of yours has just come out to you,assume that this individual came out only
to you. Your friend’s choice is unlikely to
imply unlimited disclosure or an intention
to initiate unlimited disclosure. The act of
disclosing the fact that a person has comeout or further disclosing the disclosed
information without that person’s consent iscalled “outing”. Outing violates the dignityof that person and causes emotional distress.
It will not be tolerated, even with goodintentions.

Guideline 6(2), (3)LGBT+members

I need to come out but am
not sure how.

We suggest that you take a moment to digest
the situation and plan what you are going toshare. The worksheet “CARIO-NEXT L-41
Before You Come Out” may be able to help.
You may also consult the DAC Center if you
are not sure how to disclose your identity tofaculty or staff members.

LGBT+
members

Problems and/or needs

University servicesLGBT+
members

I want to see a counselor
about searching for a job asan LGBT+ person.

LGBT+members

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Guideline 5 (3)Toolbox (9)Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 5 (3)Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 6 (4)Toolbox (13)My friend, to whom I came You may use our services for assistance inout recently, is now “outing coping with being outed.
me” and I am not sure what
to do.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 6 (4)Supporters

My friend recently came
You will want to accept the confidence in aout to me and I am not sure way that your friend, who has come out to
how to react.
you, feels comfortable with. The worksheet“CARIO-NEXT L-81 If Your Friend Comes
Out to You” may help you through thisprocess.
Although your friend may tell you “notto tell anyone,” you are still permitted
to talk to a counselor, who will maintainconfidentiality. If you are not sure how toreact to your friend or are troubled in any
way, our services are available to you.

Consult the DAC
Center.

Guideline 6 (5)Toolbox (14)Supporters

I wish to support LGBT+
peers.

Coming out

Job search

Intended
for

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You can help LGBT+ individuals by
becoming their “ally”. We welcome yoursupport.

Guideline 6 (6)Toolbox (16)Category
Faculty and staff

IntendedforLGBT+
members

Problems and/or needs

University services

I wish to claim benefits
such as leaves for my samesex partner.

Faculty and staff members who have a local
government-issued partnership certification
are eligible for benefits such as leaves,allowances, and travel expenses.

Requirements andconditions (if any)

References

The original or
Guideline 7
duplicate of a local(1), (2)government-issued
document certifying
partnership, suchas the Certificate ofPartnership, is required.
Please contact the DAC
Center for the specificapplication procedures.

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Sexual minorities, including LGBT+ individuals, have been at the forefront of public attention in
our society in recent years. In Japan, Shibuya Ward has enacted an ordinance recognizing same-sex
partnerships. In the U.S., the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of recognizing same-sex marriage asa constitutional right. We certainly seem to be accelerating toward embracing sexual diversity, bothin Japan and internationally. However, it is also a fact that substantial misconceptions and prejudice
remain in our society. As a result, unfortunate incidents regularly occur, in which members of theseminority groups are treated unfairly. In truth, some people merely know the term “LGBT” or know
only that the term means “sexual minority”; however, “sexuality” includes a wide range of diverse
forms, particularly in regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. It is easy to see why the lackof public awareness may keep members of sexual minority groups from speaking out, forcing themto keep their sexual identities a secret. If being a part of a sexual minority group robs an individualof opportunities or due recognition according to his/her ability, making it impossible to fulfil theirpotential, it is a major loss to our society, particularly to universities, which are in a position to leadsociety through education and research.
As stated in the Basic Principles on the Prohibition and Resolution of Discrimination Based on Sexual
Orientation and Gender Identity of LGBT+ people at the University of Tsukuba, at the beginning of
the Guidelines, the University of Tsukuba is founded on a philosophy of open university; it continues
to pursue diversity and flexibility in education and research. At the same time, we continue to create
innovations that move beyond traditional imagination, toward the resolution of issues facing global
society. At the University of Tsukuba, we believe that the diversity of human resources and environments
is the source of innovation. If our university is to continue to lead change and innovation in today’s
turbulent social environment, it is essential that we build an inclusive community that allows all students,
faculty members, and staff members to take pride in their identities and reach their full potential.
The University of Tsukuba has continued to work to promote diversity by assisting women
researchers and students with disabilities. We now aim to further advance diversity by abandoning
this pattern of dualism (male or female/with or without a disability) and moving towards a true
diversity that embraces every identity as valuable and enables our members to flower into their true
potential. I strongly hope that these Guidelines will be a step toward reaching this goal.
Hiroya Igarashi
Director, Center for Diversity, Accessibility and Career Development
Executive Officer, University of Tsukuba
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Toolbox
Supplementing the Guidelines, the information listed below may be useful to LGBT+
individuals and supporters in fostering better understanding. It directs readers to corresponding
LGBT+ Worksheets (L Worksheets) in CARIO-NEXT, the extended version of the Tsukuba
Career Portfolio (CARIO). CARIO-NEXT L Worksheets are available at the DAC Centerand also online. Please visit the website of the DAC Center (Diversity Division) for more
information (https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/).

(1) Prior to a consultation
LGBT+ Members It is natural to feel hesitant about discussing your troubles and sufferingwith someone you are meeting for the first time, even if that person is an expert, such asa counselor. Especially when the matter is related to LGBT+ identity, you may not know
where to start and worry that the counselor will ask a question that you feel uncomfortableanswering. The CARIO-NEXT L-11 Worksheet for Organizing My Problems helps you reflect
on your thoughts and organize your problems for efficient counseling. Please make use ofthis worksheet, as needed (the use of this worksheet is not required, nor does it have to becompleted).

(2) Explore and reflect on your identity
LGBT+ Members Some LGBT+ individuals are distressed by statements such as, “I am notsure who I am” or “I cannot really talk about my identity.” Many LGBT+ students are at asensitive and susceptible age during their lives on campus; they are thus in a very fluid processof establishing their identities. In order to offer the best counseling and assistance during thisprocess, we have designed the CARIO-NEXT L-61, 62 Worksheet for Exploring My Identity
to help students recognize and accept their own self-images and senses of self. Examining
elements that you have and don’t have may provide insights that can help you to move on to
the next step. This worksheet is designed so that you can use it privately and show it to yourcounselor.

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(3) Requesting a change of name on certificates after graduation/completion
LGBT+ Members If you change your name to one that corresponds to your gender identity
after you graduate, complete your program, or withdraw (or are expelled) from the Universityof Tsukuba, you may request a change of name on your university certificates. In addition
to the Certificate Request, you will be asked to submit a Proof of Name Change (such as
Family Registry Certificate) and a Petition for Application when you make this request for the
first time. Consult the DAC Center for more information (services at the center will still beavailable to you after you leave university).

(4) G ender information on documents submitted to institutions outside theUniversity of Tsukuba
Application forms for scholarships (such as the Japan Student Services Organization scholarships)
may require you to indicate your gender, although once a scholarship is awarded, thescholarship certificate will not state your gender. Please visit the DAC Center website for more
information (https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/).

(5) Individual Number Card
LGBT+ Members Students required to submit documents pertaining to their numbers(individual numbers) to gain short-term employment on campus or employment as a TA
may submit a photocopy of their Notification Card or Individual Number Card with theinformation about their gender and organ donation covered.
When your Individual Number Card is issued (not the Notification Card), it comes with aprotective sleeve, which masks your gender and organ donation information on the front andyour individual number on the reverse. You may leave the sleeve on when making a photocopyof the front, and submit a copy in which your gender and organ donation information iscovered.

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(6) Gender-segregated elements in physical education classes
LGBT+ Members Physical education courses with gender-segregated elements include thefollowing:• Courses that require a change to special clothing (e.g. swimming, judo, kendo (Japanese
fencing), windsurfing, skiing/snowboarding, water sports, sailing)• Courses that use gender-specific equipment (e.g. shooting sports such as kyudo, basketball,
kendo)• Courses that require physical contact with peers (e.g. judo, karate, dance)• Courses that require overnight stays (e.g. camping, skiing/snowboarding)• Courses that require group assignment by gender(7) Accessible restrooms
LGBT+ Members Please refer to the websites listed below for the locations of accessible
restrooms. The accessible restrooms on campus vary significantly, depending on when they
were installed. Some are installed within gender-segregated restrooms; others are not adequately
equipped for people with disabilities. We suggest that you check out the restrooms that you
may wish to use in future.

• University website → Campus map

https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/campuslife/campus.html• DAC Center (Accessibility Division) website → Barrier-free map
http://www.human.tsukuba.ac.jp/shien/map/(8) Prior to undertaking a job search
LGBT+ Members For LGBT+ individuals, searching for a job entails a number of considerations,
including whether to come out or stay closeted and whether to prioritize companies that are
positive about LGBT+ people. It is useful to write down and organize these considerations.
The CARIO-NEXT L-51 Prior to Job Search Worksheet and CARIO-NEXT L-52 About theCompanies Worksheet are designed for these purposes. Please make use of them as needed.

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(9) Job search: indicators of LGBT-friendly companies
LGBT+ Members Indicators of LGBT-friendly companies will be useful for LGBT+
individuals searching for jobs. For instance, work with Pride, a voluntary organization,
developed PRIDE Index in 2016, and has since made awards to companies and organizations
based on this index (the University of Tsukuba received the Gold Award and Best PracticeAward in 2017). This index accompanies criteria for assessing companies; it also includes
official, written policies of inclusion, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, andthe development of in-house communities of LGBT+ employees and their allies. The extent
to which companies fulfill these criteria will be valuable information for LGBT+ individuals
searching for jobs.
Companies and organizations with a high standard of inclusion often have policies thatencourage not only LGBT+ people but all diverse individuals to live as their true selves; thesepolicies provide a useful reference, even for prospective employees who are not LGBT+.
Although most recipients of PRIDE awards are large or foreign-affiliated companies, as of2017, some small and medium-sized companies and start-ups actively (or as part of the naturalorder of things) foster a culture of inclusion, without using such indicators.

(10) Pain of not being able to live as your true self
Supporters In reference to coming out, the pain experienced by LGBT+ individuals often
involves not being able to live as their true selves. For instance, when you are on a trip withyour peers, the male students may talk about which female students they are sexually attracted
to, while the female students are busy with girl talk. Your peers may say things like, “Join me
for a soak in the big tub,” or your roommate may make a joke such as, “If you were gay, I’d bescared to sleep in the same room with you.” In the workplace, you may encounter questions
such as, “Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?” or “When do you plan to get married and havebabies?” Although these are casual, unintentional conversations for sexual majorities, it is still
difficult for LGBT+ individuals to express their distress and say, “I am not like you, and this is
hard for me.” In coming out, they overcome this painful experience.
Others may actively choose to come out to build a better relationship with their loved onesby being true to themselves. Coming out is a matter of life and death, dignity and existence,
although it may not seem like that to people in majority groups.

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(11) Choosing not to come out (being closeted)
Supporters LGBT+ individuals may choose not to come out; such people are referred toas being closeted or in the closet. Not every LGBT+ person needs or has “come out”. Aftercomparing the pros and cons of coming out and being closeted, some people choose not tocome out. These individuals may come out later, while those who were out may move backinto the closet.
We need to keep in mind that it is still very difficult for members of minority groups to live
openly as their true selves. The simple fact is that we humans are all different in the way we live
our lives. It is thus very important to respect the decision to disclose or not to disclose one’s
identity—and to honor the privacy of the information being disclosed.

(12) Never force someone to come out
Supporters The TV series Kinpachi-sensei attracted considerable attention when it featured
gender dysphoria (gender identity disorder) in 2001. However, the process of coming out took
place in a classroom, where the LGBT+ character was almost outed. This situation occurredagain during a graduation ceremony, in full view of everyone. This approach is by no means
appropriate today, even as a means of enthusiastic education. We must be careful not to build
an uneven power relationship while assisting LGBT+ or other minorities, in which supporters
force minority individuals to come out and hold or gain control of their secret. Coming out
and supporting are not tools to barter with.
It is sometimes the case that encouraging someone to disclose a deep secret is used as a riteof passage within a community. Forcing such a disclosure is an act of outing; there is a highrisk that it could drive that individual to commit suicide. Under no circumstances, should it
be used in training programs. Embracing someone who has come out in front of everyone isa thing of the past.

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(13) Prior to coming out
LGBT+ Members A person who is planning to come out may feel overwhelmed by theprocess. Those who are easily swayed by emotion or who don’t have a way with words, may
find it helpful to write down what they are going to share. Especially if you have a particular
request for the person you are coming out to, we suggest that you take time to organize yourthoughts.
The CARIO-NEXT L-41 Prior to Coming Out Worksheet will help you organize what you
are going to share with and ask of each person. Please try to complete this sheet for each person
to whom you are planning to come out.
In coming out, you may want to think about ways to maintain the privacy of your personal
information. Particularly with social networking services (SNS), which are increasingly
important in our lives, you may benefit from organizing which services you currently use andwhat type of people you communicate with through these services by filling out the CARIONEXT L-42 Online Information Privacy Worksheet; This will help you make decisions about

how to maintain your privacy.

(14) If your friend comes out to you
Supporters For LGBT+ individuals, the process of coming out is often overwhelming. At thesame time, you may also feel confused about how to respond to someone who has come out
to you. It can be confusing when someone comes out to you. You may try your best and stillfind it difficult to accept. To steer the situation in a positive direction for both you and yourfriend, it may be useful to organize what your friend has said, in coming out to you, on a form.
As a tool for this process, we have designed the CARIO-NEXT L-81 If Your Friend Comes
Out To You Worksheet for those whose friends have just come out to them. You may use thisworksheet to avoid asking your friend too many questions, at a time when your friend may
already be in great distress. Please note that the use of this worksheet is optional, and that you
need to be careful in handling the information you write down; it is your responsibility tomaintain the privacy of this information (unless requested otherwise by your friend). However,
you may use this sheet when meeting with a counselor at the DAC Center, as this person will
maintain strict confidentiality.
Many people find that there are small things they can and cannot accept about being aroundan LGBT+ individual. We have designed CARIO-NEXT L-84 Shared Area of Understanding

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Worksheet to help you organize your situation.

(15) Stereotypes created by the media, films, and television
Supporters The media, films, and television are full of LGBT+ characters. However, trying
to fit an LGBT+ individual into these images, even with good intentions, is considered
stereotyping and may distress that individual. Although LGBT+ individuals may themselves
have role models, responding to someone who has come out to you by saying, “You are likethat person on TV” often results in stereotyping. A typical stereotype might involve expecting
a gay person to dress in female clothing and talk with feminine speech patterns.
Especially with LGBT+ individuals, it is not possible to establish a classic, representative
example, as each and every person is different. However, some of us still assume that there are
only four types of LGBT people: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. It is false to think thatanyone who does not fit into these categories is fake. Instead of looking for patterns and trying
to fit individuals into them, we should respect each person’s individual identity. The imageof coming out by making a declaration in public is another stereotype created by the media.

(16) If you wish to become an LGBT+ ally
Supporters Although having an ally can be reassuring to LGBT+ individuals, they are diversein the way they are, which is often invisible and hard-to-accept sometimes. You may need todetermine in which area you can be of assistance. The CARIO-NEXT L-82 Worksheet for An
Ally is designed to help you navigate this process.

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List of contacts for university services
Desk for LGBTand other sexual
minorities

GeneralConsultation
ServiceCounseling andPsychological
Services

International
Students
Consulting
Room

30

Place

1D Student Plaza 2F

OfficeDiversity Division

RecipientStudents, faculty, staff and family members

Consultation matters

Matter of LGBT and other sexual minorities

Person in chargeCounselor (faculty member)

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-8504 E-mail: diversity-au@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Office hours: 8:30-12:15, 13:15-17:15 (weekday)

Place

Student Plaza, Student Office (Building 1D North 3rd Floor)
Kasuga Area, Counseling Room (Building 7B, 215)

OfficeCounseling and Psychological Services, Division of Student Welfare

RecipientStudents, faculty member, family of students and anyone else

Consultation matters

Consultation on anything about student life

Person in chargeCounselor (Certified Public Psychologists, clinical psychologist)

Appointment

No appointment needed.

Contact information

Student Plaza 029-853-8430
Kasuga Area 029-859-1207

Remarks

Schedule is available online. Anonymous consultation available. Consultation by telephone available.
Student Plaza: 9:30-12:15, 13:30-17:00 (weekday)
Kasuga Area: 9:30-12:15, 13:30-16:30 (weekday)

Place

University Hall B 4th Floor

OfficeCounseling and Psychological Services, Student Support Office

RecipientStudents, faculty member and family of students

Consultation matters

Consultation on various problems and troubles about student life (Counseling and consultation)

Person in chargeCounselor (Certified Public Psychologists, clinical psychologist)

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Reception: 029-853-2415

Remarks

Anonymous consultation available. Consultation by telephone available.
Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 (weekday)

Place

University Auditorium Building 2F (CEGLOC Bldg9P)

OfficeAdvisory Team, Global Commons

RecipientStudents, their family members, faculty and staff

Consultation matters

Any issues related to international students(open to all staff members as well as international students）

Person in charge

faculty members, counselors

Appointment

Appointment not a requirement but recommended (to make sure we can make time for you)

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-6240, 6766 E-mail: gc-support@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Open hours: Mon. 14:00-17:00, Tue. 10:00-13:00, Wed. 14:00-17:00,
Thu. 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-17:00, Fri. 15:00-18:00 *Consultation in Japanese, English and Chinese

List of contacts for university services

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HealthConsultation

Mental Health
Care

Place

University Health Center 2F

OfficeInternal Medicine, Orthopedics, Dentistry

RecipientStudents, faculty and staff

Consultation matters

Health Consultation, etc. (fee-for-service basis)

Person in charge

Doctor and Nurse

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-2410

Remarks

Reception hours:
Internal Medicine; 9:15-11:40 (weekday), 13:30-15:00 (Mon., Wed., Fri.)
Orthopedics; 13:30-15:00 (Mon., Tue.), 9:15-11:40 (Thu.)
Dentistry; 9:15-11:40 (Mon., Wed., Fri.)

Place

University Health Center 1F

OfficePsychiatry

RecipientStudents and family members, Supervisor

Consultation matters

Matter of Mental Health (Students only, fee-for-service basis)

Person in charge

Psychiatrist

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-2411

Remarks

Reception hours: 9:00-12:15, 13:15-17:00 (weekday)

Support service
for students with
Officedisabilities
Place

Desk for career
counseling(for students)

1D Student Plaza 2F
Accessibility Division for Students with Disabilities

RecipientStudents, faculty and staff

Consultation matters

Study support for students with disabilities

Person in charge

Specialized staff

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-4584
E-mail: shougai-shien@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Office hour: 8:30-12:15, 13:15-17:15 (weekday)

Place

1D Student Plaza 2F

OfficeCareer Support Division & Division of Career Services

RecipientStudents and family members

Consultation matters

Career counseling for students

Person in chargeCounselor and staff

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Division of Career Services
Tel: 029-853-8444
E-mail: syushokuka@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Office hours: 8:30-12:15, 13:15-17:15 (weekday)
Consultation hours: ①9:40- ②11:00- ③13:30- ④14:45- ⑤16:00- (weekday)

List of contacts for university services

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Desk for career
counseling(for faculty andstaff members)

Work-life
balancecounseling room
"Au"

Harassment
CounselingCenter32

Place

1D Student Plaza 2F

OfficeDiversity Division

Recipient

Faculty and staff members

Consultation matters

Matter of career development

Person in chargeCounselor

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-8504
E-mail: career-shien@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Office hours: 8:30-12:15, 13:15-17:15 (weekday)

Place

1D Student Plaza 2F

OfficeDiversity Division

RecipientStudents, faculty, staff and family members

Consultation matters

Matter of work-life balance and life event support services

Person in chargeCounselor

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-8504
E-mail: diversity-au@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

Remarks

Office hours: 8:30-12:15, 13:15-17:15 (weekday)

Place

7th Floor of Administration Center

OfficeDivision of Organizational and Labor Management, Department of General Affairs

RecipientStudents, faculty and staff

Consultation matters

If you observe or been the target of behavior you perceive as harassment, contact us.

Person in chargeCounselor and Advisor for harassment

Appointment

Appointment required

Contact information

Tel: 029-853-8449
E-mail: stop-harassment@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
or for more information visit university homepage.

Remarks

Office hours: 8:30-17:15 (weekday)
For Students: U niversity Website>Students>Counseling Services>Harassment-Related(on-campus only)
For Faculty and Staff: U niversity Website> Faculty and Staff >Organization and Operation>
Harassment Prevention (on-campus only)

List of contacts for university services

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Poster for LGBT+ counseling services* Sexual minorities encompass a diverse range of sexual and gender identities, including lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, and individuals with gender dysphoria.

Meet with a counselor at
the University ofTsukuba to discuss yourlife on campus as asexual minority.
In 2015, the University of Tsukuba launched a program to make the inclusion ofsexual minority students a university-wide initiative, in place of the previous system
of offering assistance on a case-by-case basis.
We are experienced at providing the following types of assistance, particularly totransgender students and students with gender dysphoria:
・Names and titles
・Accessible restrooms
・Practice teaching and internships
・Gender information on lists of names
・Health examinations
・Career counseling, searching for a job, and more
If you need assistance in any way or would like to talk to us, please visit the Center
for Diversity, Accessibility and Career Development (please make an appointmentby phone or email).
Although we may not be able to accommodate every request, due to individual
circumstances and our own limitations, please do not hesitate to contact us first.

University of Tsukuba Center for Diversity, Accessibility and Career Development(Diversity Division)
Phone: 029-853-8504
Email: diversity-au@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
Website: https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Or search for “University of Tsukuba, diversity”

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Center for Diversity, Accessibility
and Career Development
University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba
Center for Diversity, Accessibility and Career Development (Diversity Division)
Student Plaza, 2nd Floor, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577 Phone: 029-853-8504
Email: diversity@un.tsukuba.ac.jp https://diversity.tsukuba.ac.jp/
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