3S
Class Cancellations
1. Class cancellation due to unavoidable reasons of the instructor
If a instructor is unable to attend a class due to unavoidable reasons such as illness or attending a conference, the class will be cancelled. In this case, a notice will be posted on the 3S. In addition, in the case of an emergency, a staff member from Academic Affairs Division will visit the classroom and contact the student verbally. Please note that as a general rule, written notices will not be sent, such as by posting notes at the classroom entrance or on the blackboard.
If the instructor does not show up to class 30 minutes after the class start time, please contact Academic Affairs Division. After Academic Affairs Division confirms the situation, Academic Affairs Divison will give you instructions on how to proceed with the class.
Please check with the instructor of the class for details on measures to be taken for cancelled classes. Note that make-up classes (see the course guidelines for details) may be held to make up for the lack of classes due to cancelled classes, etc.
2. Class cancellations due to events
There may be cases where classes are cancelled due to events, etc. The dates of the university-wide class cancellations are indicated in the Academic Calendar. Please check for yourself.
3. Class cancellations due to transportation outages
In the event of transportation accidents, strikes, or natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, classes will be canceled according to the following criteria. Please be aware that our basic policy is to hold classes as much as possible. However, classes may be canceled regardless of the following criteria.
This cancellation policy also applies to regular examinations. If regular examinations are cancelled, instructions will be given in 3S.
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Affected routes and situations |
Four lines: JR Yamanote Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Yurakucho Line, and Toei Oedo Line. |
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If all services resume by 6:00 a.m. |
Classes held as usual |
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If all warnings are lifted by 10:00 AM10 |
Classes begin from the third period. |
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If all services resume by noon |
Classes begin from the fourth period. |
4. Class cancellations due to typhoons, heavy snowfall, etc.
If a warning is issued due to a typhoon or heavy snow, classes will be canceled according to the following criteria. Please be aware in advance that our basic policy is to hold classes as much as possible. However, depending on weather conditions, classes may be canceled regardless of the criteria below. However, this measure will not apply to online classes (live streaming, on-demand, and some online face-to-face classes), and classes will be held. Please check the syllabus to see if a face-to-face class is being held online.
This cancellation policy also applies to the period of regular exams. If regular exams are cancelled, instructions on what to do will be given in the 3S.
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Warnings |
When a Special Warning, Windstorm Warning, or Heavy Snowfall Warning is
issued for Nerima, Itabashi, Toshima, Shinjuku, Nakano or Suginami ward |
*A “Warning” is different from an “Advisory.” Please note that no classes will be cancelled
under an “Advisory.”
In addition, regardless of the above-mentioned standard areas, each person should pay close attention to ensuring their own safety.
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If all warnings are lifted by 6:00 AM |
Classes held as usual |
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If all warnings are lifted by 10:00 AM10 |
Classes begin from the third period. |
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If all warnings are lifted by noon |
Classes begin from the fourth period. |
The decision will be based on the weather warnings issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency and reported in the media. For the status of warnings, please refer to the "Japan Meteorological Agency Weather Warnings and Advisories (Nerima Ward, Itabashi Ward, Toshima Ward, Shinjuku Ward, Nakano Ward, Suginami Ward)" on the web.
However, if it is expected that there will be major disruptions to public transportation due to bad weather, etc., face-to-face classes may be switched to online classes at the discretion of the instructor. In such cases, the switch to online classes will be announced on 3S by 4:00 p.m. the day before, so please check 3S.