Class Policies When There Are Suspension of Public Transportation or Bad Weather Notices
(1) Cancellation due to suspension of public transportation
Classes are cancelled when train service on the following lines is suspended: JR Chuo Line (Tokyo—Takao) and Keio Line (Shinjuku— Keio Hachioji).
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When service is suspended as of 6:30 am, all morning undergraduate and graduate classes are cancelled.
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When service is suspended as of 10:30 am, all afternoon undergraduate and graduate classes are cancelled.
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In the event of temporary service suspensions (including temporary suspension of operations) or delays due to accidents involving personal injury, vehicle breakdowns, or other reasons, classes will generally be held as usual. However, depending on the situation, special measures may be taken.
*If classes are canceled university-wide, extracurricular activities will also be canceled.
(2) Cancellation due to bad weather warnings
Classes may be cancelled when the Japan Meteorological Agency issues warnings or special warnings for heavy rain or snow, strong winds or snowstorms for the cities of Fuchū or Chōfu.
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When a warning is issued as of 6:30 am, all morning undergraduate and graduate classes are cancelled.
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When a warning is issued as of 10:30 am, all afternoon undergraduate and graduate classes are cancelled.
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When a typhoon is approaching or there is forecast of heavy snow, and it is expected that it may be difficult to hold classes, then the classes may be cancelled ahead of time.
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Class cancellations will be announced via the "GAKUMU Information System".
*If classes are canceled university-wide, extracurricular activities will also be canceled.
Method of notification
In the case of (1) and (2) above, when all classes are cancelled, notice will be promptly posted on the "GAKUMU Information System".
https://gakumu-web1.tufs.ac.jp/portal/
Classes may be canceled for reasons other than those listed above. In such cases, we will post announcements on the Academic Information System and the university website, so please check these regularly. We recommend setting up your smartphone or other device to receive notifications from the Academic Information System.
Extracurricular Activities on Days Without Classes
On days without classes, or during the summer and winter semesters, if the Japan Meteorological Agency issues any of the following warnings or special warnings—heavy rain warning, heavy snow warning, storm warning, or blizzard warning—for Fuchu City or Chofu City, the following measures will be taken. Please note that in such cases, the university will not issue a separate announcement; activities will be prohibited based solely on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s announcement.
- If an advisory is in effect as of 6:30 a.m., morning extracurricular activities are prohibited.
- If an advisory is in effect as of 10:30 a.m., afternoon extracurricular activities are prohibited.
If extracurricular activities are expected to be dangerous due to the approach of a typhoon, heavy snowfall, or other reasons, measures to prohibit such activities may be taken in advance.