Message from President

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For new students, current students of Iwate University and their parents and families

As reported, new coronavirus infectious diseases is still in an expansion phase, and we do not know the when everything will return to normal.

As we enter the new semester in April, we understand that students, parents and their families have great concerns.

In light of the increasing number of infected people, Iwate University has decided to put the health of the students first and postpone the class start date to April 20th. At the same time, we will request a 14-day health observation and necessary self-restraint after coming to Iwate from other prefectures or foreign countries.

Many new students might have moved to Morioka to prepare for the new semester.

It will be a great burden to start a new life in a land that you are not accustomed to, but I want you to be aware that you are already a member of Iwate University and are responsible for your behavior.

Of course, don't let yourself be infected, and don't forget to keep your eyes on others. Make every effort to prevent the spread of infection, such as thorough cough etiquette. Remember that if you are infected, there are some people who will become seriously sick, and it may be life-threatening for them.


Let's overcome this difficulty together as fellow members of Iwate University.

Lastly, we hope that new students, current students, parents, and their families will understand the importance of preventing the spread of infection, and thank you for your cooperation.

April 2, 2020
Satoshi Ogawa
President
Iwate University

For new students

・ The TOEIC test and the placement test (only for the Faculty of Science and Engineering) scheduled on April 6th will be canceled and only the student ID and materials will be distributed on that day.

・ Admission-related events, such as new student orientation, will be conducted only by distributing materials or reducing the time, and unnecessary or non-urgent events will be canceled or postponed.

* Please see the following URL for detailed information on entrance-related events.

-Notification of changes to entrance-related events-

* If you have a cold symptom such as fever or cough, you cannot participate in events. Please be very careful about your health. If you are absent from entrance-related events due to poor health condition, please contact the Iwate University Health Care Center (see below for contact information).

-New students should start living in Iwate Prefecture by April 6th (Monday), and for the following 14 days, conduct health observations (recording of physical condition and body temperature) and refrain from going out unnecessarily.
* Please record the location and time if you go out to identify any route of infection in case you spread or come into contact with coronavirus.
* Minimum outings (such as shopping for meals and daily necessities) are not prohibited.
* When meeting people, be sure to carry out proper cough etiquette.

・ The new semester class starts on April 20th (Mon).

・ If you have any health concerns, please consult the Health Care Center by phone or e-mail.
Iwate University Health Care Center ℡019-621-6074 / 6550 (weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00)
Email ： hokan@iwate-u.ac.jp

The following URLs summarize our responses to new coronavirus infections.
https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/coronavirus2020iwate-u.html

For current students

・ Current students must start living in Iwate Prefecture by April 6th (Monday), and carry out health observations (recording of health condition and temperature) for the next 14 days, and refrain from nonessential and non-urgent outings
* Please record the location and time if you go out to identify any route of infection in case you spread or come into contact with coronavirus.
* Minimum outings (such as shopping for meals and daily necessities) are not prohibited.
* When meeting people, be sure to carry out proper cough etiquette.


・ The new semester class starts on April 20 (Mon).

・ Extracurricular activities (club activities, club activities, etc.) are prohibited until Sunday, May 10th.

・ If you have any health concerns, please consult the Health Management Center by phone or e-mail.
保健 Iwate University Health Management Center ℡019-621-6074 / 6550 (weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00)
Email ： hokan@iwate-u.ac.jp


The following URLs summarize our responses to new coronavirus infections.
https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/coronavirus2020iwate-u.html